Find Sarasota County Inmate Records

Sarasota County jail roster records are public. The Sheriff's Office keeps these files on the Gulf Coast. You can search for inmates online. The system shows arrests and booking details. This guide helps you find the records you need.

Sarasota County Jail Information

The Sarasota County Jail sits in Sarasota. It holds inmates who wait for trial. It also holds those who serve short terms. The Sheriff's Office runs this site. All county arrests end up here.

Staff sort inmates by risk level. This keeps everyone safe. Nurses and doctors work on site. Inmates can join classes to learn. They can get help with drug problems too. The jail meets state rules for care and safety.

Note: Visitation hours and procedures may change. Call before visiting to confirm current policies and scheduling requirements.

The image above shows the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office website. This portal provides access to arrest reports and inmate search tools for the public.

Sarasota County Inmate Search Options

The Sheriff's Office offers online search tools. Their Who's In Jail system lists current bookings. You can look up inmates by name. The search covers all county arrests. Photos and charges appear in the results.

Go to sarasotasheriff.org/corrections/whos_in_jail to start your search. Type in the person's name. The system will show matches. You can see arrest dates and charges. Some records list court dates too.

Florida law makes these records public. Chapter 119 requires their release. The online tool works best for new arrests. Old records may need a phone call. You can ask to see most jail files.

Typical records show:

• Inmate name and booking photo
• Date of arrest and booking
• Criminal charges filed
• Bond amount if set
• Next court date
• Current custody status

Call the jail if you need help. Staff can tell you if someone is there. They can give basic facts over the phone.

Visiting Inmates at Sarasota County Jail

The jail allows visits by schedule. You must follow all rules. Each visit needs prior approval. Some visits use video. Others are in person. It depends on the inmate's status.

First, you must get on the list. The inmate adds your name. Staff check your background. This takes a few days. Once cleared, you can book a visit. Bring your ID with you.

Dress codes are strict. No revealing clothes are allowed. Gang signs on clothes are banned. Leave personal items in your car. Lockers may be open for use. All guests go through metal detectors.

How long you visit depends on the inmate's level. Bad behavior can end your visits. Always do what staff say. Call the jail to ask about current visit times.

Accessing Sarasota County Jail Records

You can request jail records in writing. The Sheriff's Office follows Florida law. Ask for booking records or logs. They will check for private data first. Most files are released to the public.

Send your request to the Sheriff's Office. Be clear about what you want. Exact details speed up the work. You may need to show your ID. Fees apply for copies and search time.

Note: The Sheriff's Office may charge fees for copies and staff time involved in processing your request. Contact the records division for current fee schedules.

Florida State Inmate Search Resources

You can also search state prisons. The Florida Department of Corrections runs these. The FDC website lists state inmates. This covers sentences of more than one year.

The FDC Offender Search has many options. Look up current or past inmates. You can find those on parole too. Use DC numbers or names to search. Results show where they are and when they get out.

This state resource helps when searching across all Florida correctional facilities. Use it to find inmates who may have transferred from Sarasota County to state prison.

Cities in Sarasota County

Sarasota County has several towns. All arrests go to the county jail. The main towns are Sarasota, North Port, and Venice.

Other towns include Englewood, Nokomis, Osprey, and Longboat Key. All arrests from these areas go to the Sarasota County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Sarasota County. Check them if you cannot find your inmate.