Search Arrest, Mugshot & Inmate Records by Name
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Find a Broward County Jail Inmate
Use the Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrest Search to check whether someone is in county custody, identify the current jail location, review booking details and find charge or bond information. For the court case itself, use the Broward County Clerk of Courts after you identify the correct booking.
How to Search the Broward County Jail Roster
Go to apps.sheriff.org/arrestsearch. Use the government-operated search rather than a paid people-search site.
Start with the last name and add the first name when known. Use the legal name or the name most likely used during booking.
Check the arrest number, name and current location before assuming a result belongs to the person you are looking for.
The detailed record may show booking information, arrest date, arresting agency, charges, case numbers, bond information, booking photo and the current BSO detention location.
Use the case number with the Broward County Clerk of Courts Case Search for filings, case status and other available court information.
What You Can Find in a Broward Jail Record
| Record detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Arrest number | Identifies the specific booking and is useful when contacting BSO. |
| Current location | Shows which BSO detention facility is holding the inmate when available. |
| Arrest date and agency | Helps distinguish a recent arrest from an older case. |
| Charges | Shows the allegations attached to the booking. A charge is not a conviction. |
| Case number | Lets you continue the search through the Broward Clerk of Courts. |
| Bond information | May show bond type or amount, depending on the current booking status. |
| Booking photo | May appear on the individual arrest record. |
| Release information | May appear when the inmate has left BSO custody. |
Jail data can change quickly. Do not use an arrest record as proof that a person was convicted.
Broward County Jail Facilities
The Broward Sheriff’s Office manages four main detention facilities, with Central Intake and booking located at the Main Jail complex in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Main Jail Bureau / Central Intake | 555 SE 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 | (954) 831-5900 |
| Joseph V. Conte Facility | 1351 NW 27th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069 | (954) 831-5900 |
| North Broward Bureau | 1550 NW 30th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069 | (954) 831-5900 |
| Paul Rein Detention Facility | 2421 NW 16th St., Pompano Beach, FL 33069 | (954) 831-5900 |
Housing can change after booking, so check the inmate’s current Arrest Search record before visiting, mailing anything or depositing money.
If the Person Was Just Arrested
A new arrest may not appear immediately because intake must be processed first. Identity, fingerprints, photographs, charges, medical screening, property and housing classification can all be part of booking.
- Search using the person’s exact legal surname.
- Try alternate spelling if the first search returns nothing.
- Confirm that the arrest occurred in Broward County.
- Recheck the official search after booking has had time to process.
- Call BSO at (954) 831-5900 when the online search does not resolve the issue.
How to Check Charges, Bond and Court Status
Use BSO for custody
The arrest record is the best starting point for the inmate’s current jail location, booking record, displayed charges and available bond information.
Use the Clerk for the court case
The Broward Clerk’s public case search supports party-name and case-number searches. Use it when you need the judicial case rather than the jail booking.
Posting Bond in Broward County
Before paying a bond, confirm that the person is currently in a Broward County jail and verify each charge and bond condition. BSO publishes current bond information and payment guidance on its official detention pages.
- Locate the inmate through the official Arrest Search.
- Confirm the arrest number and all listed charges.
- Review the bond information shown for each charge.
- Check the current BSO bond instructions.
- Do not send payment through an unverified website or advertisement.
Visiting a Broward County Jail Inmate
BSO publishes its current inmate visitation rules online. Visitation requirements can depend on the inmate, facility and current operational rules, so confirm the live BSO page before traveling.
- Search the inmate first and confirm the current housing facility.
- Open the BSO Inmate Visitor Information page.
- Review the current visitation schedule and registration requirements.
- Bring the required government-issued identification.
- Follow current dress, conduct and security rules.
Phone Calls From Broward County Jail
Inmates can make outgoing calls after receiving a housing assignment, but routine incoming personal calls are not accepted. Use the current BSO inmate telephone information for provider details, account setup and billing help.
How to Send Money to an Inmate
BSO allows funds to be deposited into inmate commissary accounts, but its guidance says depositors should wait until the inmate has received a permanent housing assignment.
- Find the inmate and confirm the arrest number.
- Confirm the current housing assignment.
- Open the official BSO inmate funds page.
- Choose one of the currently approved deposit methods.
- Enter the inmate information carefully and keep the receipt.
BSO lists lobby kiosks at its detention facilities and publishes approved electronic deposit options. Do not send cash through inmate mail.
How to Send Inmate Mail
BSO uses a postcard-based system for routine incoming personal mail. Legal and privileged mail follows separate rules.
Routine mail should identify the inmate by the full booked name and arrest number and must use the correct mailing address for the inmate’s current facility.
| Facility | Mailing address |
|---|---|
| Main Jail | PO Box 9356, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 |
| Joseph V. Conte Facility | PO Box 407016, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340-7016 |
| North Broward Bureau | PO Box 407037, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340 |
| Paul Rein Detention Facility | PO Box 407003, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340 |
Check the current official inmate-mail rules before sending anything.
Jail Search vs. Court Search vs. Prison Search
| If you want to know… | Use… |
|---|---|
| Is the person currently in a Broward County jail? | Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrest Search |
| Which jail is holding the person? | BSO Arrest Search |
| What charges or bond appear on the booking? | BSO Arrest Search |
| What is happening in the criminal court case? | Broward County Clerk of Courts Case Search |
| Was the person transferred to Florida state prison? | Florida Department of Corrections inmate search |
| Is the person in federal custody? | Federal Bureau of Prisons or the responsible federal agency |
If the Inmate Has Been Released or Transferred
A person may disappear from current jail custody after posting bond, being released, completing a sentence, entering another custody status or being transferred to another agency.
If a Broward court case already exists, continue with the Clerk’s search even after the person leaves the county jail. If the person was sentenced to state prison, use the Florida Department of Corrections search instead.
Property and Other Detention Help
BSO also publishes information about inmate property, commissary, medical services, programs and general jail procedures. For property release, the inmate generally must authorize the recipient, and the person collecting property should be prepared to show government-issued identification.
Related Jail Search Guides
For other county jail lookups, use the related county guides published on this site. Internal county links should be added only after the destination posts are live and verified; do not publish guessed or placeholder URLs.
Broward County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I find someone in Broward County Jail?
Use the official Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrest Search. Enter the person’s name, compare the matching records and open the arrest number for the detailed custody record.
2. Is the Broward County inmate search free?
Yes. The Broward Sheriff’s Office provides its public Arrest Search without requiring payment to a commercial lookup service.
3. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be entered differently, the person may have been released quickly or another agency may hold the person. Recheck the search and contact BSO if needed.
4. Does Broward County have an online jail roster?
BSO provides an online Arrest Search that serves the same practical purpose by letting users locate people processed into Broward Sheriff’s Office detention custody.
5. Can I see an inmate’s charges and bond?
The individual arrest record may display charges, case numbers and available bond information. Confirm the current status before making any payment.
6. How do I find the related court case?
Use the case number from the jail record, when available, in the Broward County Clerk of Courts public Case Search. You can also search by party name.
7. Where is the Broward County Main Jail?
The Main Jail Bureau and Central Intake are located at 555 SE 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
8. Can Broward County inmates receive incoming phone calls?
Routine incoming personal calls are not accepted. Inmates can make outgoing calls through the jail telephone system after receiving a housing assignment.
9. How do I send money to a Broward County inmate?
Wait until the inmate receives a permanent housing assignment, then use one of the deposit methods listed on the official BSO inmate funds page.
10. What should I do if the person is no longer in Broward County custody?
Check the Broward Clerk case search for the court matter. If the person was transferred to state prison or federal custody, use the appropriate state or federal inmate locator.