Hollywood Released Inmate Records
To find released inmates in Hollywood, you need to use the Broward County jail system. Hollywood has about 159,000 people and sits in Broward County between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. When Hollywood Police make an arrest, the person goes to a Broward County jail. The city does not run its own jail. All inmate records, bookings, and releases are handled by the Broward Sheriff's Office. You can search for inmates who were arrested in Hollywood by using the arrest search portal on the sheriff's website. The system updates often and shows current inmates and people who got out in the past few weeks. For older releases, you may need to call the jail or file a public records request.
Hollywood Quick Facts
Where Hollywood Inmates Are Detained
Anyone arrested in Hollywood goes to a Broward County jail. There are four jails in the county, all run by the Broward Sheriff's Office. The main one is the Broward County Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. This is where most people from Hollywood are booked. Some may go to the Joseph V. Conte Facility, the North Broward Bureau, or the Paul Rein Detention Facility, all in Pompano Beach. The sheriff decides which jail based on space, charges, and housing needs. You can find released inmates from Hollywood by using the sheriff's online search tools, no matter which facility they were in.
The Broward Sheriff's Office has two main tools for finding inmates. The arrest search portal shows current and recent inmates. The release log updates daily and lists everyone who left jail in the past 24 hours. Both tools are free and open to the public. You do not need to create an account or pay a fee. Just enter a name to search for released inmates from Hollywood.
| Jail System | Broward Sheriff's Office Detention Facilities |
|---|---|
| Main Jail | 555 SE 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-5900 |
| Website | sheriff.org |
When someone gets out of the Broward County jail, their name appears on the release log. The log shows booking number, last name, and first name. You can use this info to look up more details in the arrest search portal. The arrest search shows booking date, charges, bond, and release date. This helps you track when someone was in jail and when they got out in Hollywood.
How to Search Hollywood Released Inmates
To find released inmates in Hollywood, go to the Broward Sheriff's arrest search at sheriff.org. Enter the person's last name and first name. The system shows all inmates with that name who were booked into a Broward County jail. Click on a name to see booking date, charges, bond, and release info. If the person is still in jail, it will say so. If they got out, it shows the release date and time. This is the main way to search for released inmates in Hollywood.
The release log at releaselog.sheriff.org is updated every day. It lists everyone who left a Broward County jail in the past 24 hours. The log shows booking number, last name, and first name. You can scan the list to see if someone you know got out. This is useful if you are waiting for a release and want to know the exact day. The log does not show charges or bond, so if you need more detail, use the arrest search instead.
If you cannot find someone online, call the jail at (954) 831-5900. Staff can look up old records that may not be in the current online system. Some inmates who were released many months ago may not show up in the arrest search anymore. The jail can tell you when someone was booked and when they got out, even if the online record is gone. They may ask for the person's full name and date of birth to make sure they find the right inmate in Hollywood.
Note: The Broward Sheriff's arrest search updates frequently, so new releases may appear within hours.
What Info Is Available on Inmate Records
When you search for a released inmate in Hollywood, the Broward Sheriff's system shows several details. You can see the inmate's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bond amount, and release date. Some records also have a mugshot. The system tells you which jail the person was in and what agency arrested them. This helps you confirm it was a Hollywood arrest and not a case from another city in Broward County.
Released inmate records from Broward County include:
- Full name and booking number
- Date of birth and physical traits
- Booking date and release date
- Charges and bond amount
- Arresting agency name
- Detention status and location
- Mugshot in most cases
The records do not show Social Security numbers or home addresses. You get public booking info only. The arrest search shows the charges filed at the time of arrest. It may not show the final court outcome. If you need to know if someone was convicted or if the case was dropped, check the Broward County Clerk of Courts website for case records in Hollywood.
Some records show multiple arrests if the person has been in the Broward County jail more than once. This can help you see a pattern of bookings and releases over time. Not all records have a mugshot. Older records may have less info than new ones. If you need a full arrest report or court documents, you may need to file a public records request with the sheriff or the clerk in Hollywood.
State Prison Transfers from County Jail
Some people who get arrested in Hollywood end up in state prison after they leave the county jail. If someone is sentenced to more than a year, they go to a Florida Department of Corrections facility. The Broward County jail is just the holding place before trial or sentencing. After a judge orders prison time, the person moves to state custody. You can track them using the state offender search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com.
You can search the state system by name or DC number. If someone left the Broward County jail and went to state prison, they will show up in this database. It tells you where they are now, what facility they are in, and when they might get out. The state system also shows people who were released from state prison after serving time for a Hollywood arrest. The state database updates weekly. It may take a few days for a new transfer to appear.
The system shows current inmates, projected release dates, and past releases. This is useful if someone was in the Hollywood jail, went to state prison, and then got out. You can see both the county jail time and the state prison time by checking the Broward Sheriff's records first, then the state records.
Contact Inmates in Broward County Jails
If you have someone in the Broward County jail, you can visit them, send mail, or put money on their account. The sheriff's office has rules for all of these. You need to follow the rules or your visit may be denied. Most services are available seven days a week, but you need to check the schedule on the sheriff's website before you go to the jail.
Visitation is done by video at the Broward County jails. You can visit from home using a computer or phone, or you can go to the jail and use a kiosk. On-site visits may be free, but remote visits usually have a fee. You need to set up an account and schedule a time. The sheriff's website has info on how to register for video visits in Hollywood. Some visits are first-come, first-served, so check the rules before you plan a visit.
To send mail to an inmate, use this address format:
Inmate Name, Booking Number
[Facility Name]
[Facility Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Do not send cash, checks, or gifts. Mail must be in a plain envelope. Some jails scan all mail before giving it to inmates, so there may be a delay. Check the sheriff's website for the most current mail rules. If the inmate is in a different Broward County facility, use that facility's address.
You can put money on an inmate's account by using the kiosk at the jail or an online service. The Broward Sheriff's Office uses a third-party vendor for deposits. You can find the link on the sheriff's website. Money on an inmate's account can be used for phone calls, commissary, and other services. There is usually a fee for each deposit, so check the cost before you send money to someone in the Broward County jail.
Request Full Arrest and Booking Records
If you need more than the online inmate search results, you can request full arrest reports or booking records from the Broward Sheriff's Office. These records have more detail than the search portal. They may include the arrest report, probable cause affidavit, and booking forms. Some of this info is public under Florida law, but you may need to file a request to get copies in Hollywood.
Public records requests go to the Broward Sheriff's Office Records and Warrants Division at 2601 W Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. You can also contact them by phone at (954) 831-8700. Some agencies charge for copies or research time. The sheriff may have a fee schedule for records. Call ahead to ask about the process and cost before you file a request. Most requests take a few days to process, depending on how much info you need.
Under Florida's Public Records Act, most arrest and inmate records are open to the public. There are some exceptions. Juvenile records are not public. Medical and mental health records of inmates are protected. If a case is sealed or expunged, those records are not available. For everything else, you can usually get copies if you follow the public records process in Hollywood.
Broward County Released Inmates
Hollywood is in Broward County, and all jail records come from the Broward Sheriff's Office. The county jail system serves the entire county, including all cities. For full details on how to search, what records are available, contact info, and other resources, visit the Broward County released inmates page.
Other Broward County Cities
Broward County has many large cities that all use the same jail system. If you need to look up released inmates in other Broward cities, check these pages: