Access Lake County Jail Records
Jail roster searches are free in Lake County. The Sheriff's Office in Tavares runs the search. This Central Florida county has over 400,000 people. The jail holds those awaiting trial. It holds those serving sentences too. The Sheriff's Office has an online tool. It makes finding records fast and easy.
Lake County Quick Facts
Lake County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search
The Sheriff's Office has a modern search tool. Sheriff Peyton C. Grinnell leads the team. The jail processes many bookings each month. Their tool lets you search from any device.
Florida Chapter 119 governs the records maintained here. The Sheriff provides public access as required by this statute.The Lake County Inmate Search gives full custody info. You can search by name or booking number. You can also search by date. Results show status, charges, bond, and photos. The system updates often.
You can access these records thanks to Chapter 119. Florida law makes most jail information publicly available.
The screenshot above shows the search tool. It makes finding jail roster data fast.
| Facility |
Lake County Jail 551 West Main Street Tavares, FL 32778 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 239.742.4000 |
| Website | lcso.org |
| Online Search | lcso.org/inmates |
How to Search Lake County Jail Roster Online
The online search has many ways to find inmates. You can type a first or last name. Partial names work too. The system shows all matches. You can also search by booking number.
Date range searches help too. Pick a start and end date. This helps find recent bookings. The search returns photos, charges, bond, and housing.
Search results show these details:
- Inmate name and booking number
- Booking date and time
- Current charges and status
- Bond amount if set
- Housing location in the jail
- Release date when known
Note: New bookings may take hours to show.
Lake County Detention Center Information
The jail uses direct supervision. It holds pre-trial and sentenced inmates. The jail meets all Florida standards. Medical care is here. Mental health help is here. School programs are here too.
Booking records have full arrest info. Each record has arrest date. It has charging agency and charges. Bond info shows when set. These are public in Florida. They are available online or by request.
This image shows the Sheriff's Office site with jail resources.
Inmates can use phones and video visits. They can get mail too. Phone calls use a prepaid system. Family can add funds. Video visits allow remote contact. Mail must follow rules. Mail is checked for safety.
Additional Lake County Inmate Resources
Beyond the county tool, state resources can help. The Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search covers state prison. If someone got a term over one year, they may move to state custody.
The VINE system gives auto alerts. Victims and others can sign up. The system calls or emails when status changes. Sign up is free. Visit vinelink.com for alerts.
Third-party sites also compile arrest data. These services may have old records. Always check with official sources.
Lake County Court Records and Case Information
Court records add to jail roster data. Lake County is in Florida's 5th Judicial Circuit. The Clerk of Court keeps all case files. You can search court records. Find hearing dates and judgments.
The Clerk has online case search. Visit their site to search. Look up cases by name or number. The system shows charges and court dates. Some records need in-person review.
Court papers show the full case. They include arrest warrants. They include charging papers and plea deals. They include sentencing orders. These explain why someone was booked. They show if a case is done.
Nearby Counties with Jail Rosters
If your search here fails, check nearby counties. Arrests happen in nearby areas. The person may be in a nearby jail.
Each county keeps separate jail and booking records. Contact them for custody info.
Cities in Lake County
Lake County has several cities. All cities use the county jail. Arrests in any city go to the Tavares jail.
Use the Lake County inmate search to find booking records from any city.