Search Boca Raton Released Inmates

Boca Raton released inmate info comes from Palm Beach County. If you get arrested in Boca Raton, you go to a Palm Beach County jail. The city has no jail of its own. All inmates from Boca Raton end up in the county jail system run by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. The main jail is on Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach. That is where most people book in. The Sheriff keeps a booking blotter online so you can see who got picked up and who got out. This system covers all of Palm Beach County including Boca Raton.

Boca Raton Inmate Facilities

Boca Raton does not have its own jail. All arrests go to Palm Beach County jails. The main jail is at 3228 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach. Most Boca Raton inmates book in there. This is the largest jail in Palm Beach County and the main spot for booking and processing. If you get picked up by Boca Raton police, you ride to West Palm Beach and go into the main jail. Some inmates may move to other county facilities after booking, but the main jail is where it all starts.

Palm Beach County is a big county. It runs from Boca Raton on the south end all the way up past West Palm Beach. The jail system handles inmates from over thirty cities and towns. Boca Raton is one of the larger cities in the county. When you search for a Boca Raton inmate, you use the same tools as for any other city in Palm Beach County. The booking blotter shows arrests from all over the county. You just search for the name and see what comes up.

How to Find Released Inmates in Boca Raton

The Palm Beach County Sheriff has a booking blotter you can search online. Go to pbso.org and look for the booking blotter or inmate search link. Enter a name and hit search. The blotter shows recent bookings and current inmates. You see name, booking number, arrest date, and charges. This is public info under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Anyone can look it up. The blotter updates often so you get the latest info on who is in jail and who got out.

If you do not find someone in the online search, call the main jail at (561) 688-4400. Ask for inmate info. The staff can look up a person by name and tell you if they are still in custody or when they were let go. The phone line is open during normal hours. You can also ask about bond, charges, and what jail they are in. This is all public info in Florida. You do not need a reason to ask. The jail staff handle these questions every day.

For old arrest records or copies of reports from Boca Raton, you may need to file a public records request with the Sheriff. Some requests can be done online and others need to be done in person or by mail. There may be fees for copies and staff time if the search is long. Under Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, the county can charge you for the cost of copies and extensive searches. Basic info is often free if you look it up yourself or ask a quick question.

Note: The booking blotter may not show inmates who got out more than a few weeks ago. Call the jail for info on older releases.

Public Records and Boca Raton Arrests

Most arrest and jail info in Boca Raton is public. Florida law says jail rosters and booking details are open to the public. You can find out who is in jail, what charges they face, and when they got out. This applies to adults arrested in Boca Raton. The Palm Beach County Sheriff posts this info online because the law requires it. The idea is to let people know who the police pick up and who the courts let go.

Some records stay private. Medical records from the jail are not public under Section 945.10, Florida Statutes. Mental health records and substance abuse treatment files also stay confidential. Juvenile arrest records are sealed under separate laws. For adults, the basic facts are public. You can see names, charges, bond, and booking dates. You cannot see private health info or sealed case files.

For court case info on a Boca Raton arrest, check the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court. The clerk keeps all the filings for criminal and civil cases. You can search by name or case number. This is separate from the jail search. The jail tells you who is locked up. The court tells you what happened in the case. Both are public under Florida law. For help with court records, visit the clerk office in West Palm Beach or check their online search tools.

State Prison Records for Boca Raton

If someone from Boca Raton got sent to state prison, they leave the county jail and go into the Florida Department of Corrections system. The FDC runs all state prisons in Florida. You search for state inmates at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This is different from the county jail search. The FDC site shows only people in state prisons or on state supervision. It does not show county jail inmates. If someone did time in Palm Beach County jail and got out, they are not in the FDC search unless they went to state prison after that.

The FDC search lets you look up current state inmates and people who got released from state prisons. You can also search for people on probation, parole, or who ran from supervision. Use the Inmate Population Search to find who is in state prison now. Use the Inmate Release Search to find who got out or is about to get out. The database updates weekly for most info and nightly for release dates. All these searches are free. You do not sign up or pay anything.

For help with state prison records, call the Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167 or send an email to dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com. You can also file a records request through the FDC public records portal at floridadoc.govqa.us. The FDC main office is at 501 South Calhoun Street in Tallahassee. Call (850) 488-7052 for general questions. If someone from Boca Raton went to state prison, this is where you search.

Contacting Boca Raton Inmates

If someone from Boca Raton is in a Palm Beach County jail, you can visit or call them. Most Florida jails use video visits now. You do not go into the jail. You sit at a screen and talk through video. Some jails let you visit onsite or from home with a remote visit. Check the Palm Beach Sheriff site at pbso.org or call the main jail at (561) 688-4400 to ask about visit rules and how to sign up.

Inmates can call you from jail. These calls are not free. The person who takes the call pays a fee or the inmate uses money from their account. You can put money into an inmate account so they can buy things at the jail store or pay for calls. Most jails have a kiosk in the lobby or an online payment site. You need the inmate full name and booking number to send money. Ask the jail staff how to set up an account.

For mail, you can write to the inmate at the jail address. Include the inmate name and booking number on the envelope. Do not send cash. Use the kiosk or online service to send money. For state prison inmates from Boca Raton, use the FDC system at fdc.myflorida.com. State prisons have their own visit rules. Some allow in-person visits and others use video only. Call the prison or check the FDC site for details.

Note: All calls from jail are recorded except for calls between an inmate and their lawyer.

Legal Help for Boca Raton Arrests

If you or someone from Boca Raton is facing charges, you may need a lawyer. The Public Defender for Palm Beach County can help if you qualify based on income. Their office is in West Palm Beach. Call to ask if you qualify for a public defender. If your income is too high, you have to hire a private lawyer. The Florida Bar runs a lawyer referral service at 1-800-342-8011. They can give you names of lawyers who handle criminal cases in Palm Beach County. Some lawyers offer a first meeting for a low fee.

For civil legal help, try Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. They serve low-income people with legal issues. Call (561) 655-8944 or visit their office for more info. The Florida Bar site at floridabar.org also has legal resources and lawyer search tools. For free legal forms and guides, check Florida Legal Help at floridalegalhelp.org. If you need a criminal defense lawyer in Boca Raton, talk to the public defender or use the bar referral to find one.

Palm Beach County Released Inmates

Boca Raton is in Palm Beach County, and all Boca Raton inmates go to Palm Beach County jails. For more on the Palm Beach jail system, other cities in the county, and links to the Sheriff, visit the Palm Beach County released inmates page.

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Other Cities in Palm Beach County

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