Find Palm Coast Released Inmates

Palm Coast released inmates are held and tracked by Flagler County. Palm Coast does not have its own jail. When police in Palm Coast make an arrest, the person goes to the Flagler County Detention Facility in Bunnell. The Sheriff runs the jail and keeps a record of who is in custody and who got out. Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County with over one hundred thousand people. Most arrests in the county happen here. You can search for Palm Coast inmate info through the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Palm Coast Jail and Detention

All Palm Coast inmates go to the Flagler County Detention Facility in Bunnell. This is the only county jail for all of Flagler County. If you get arrested in Palm Coast, you book in at this jail. The address is 1002 Justice Lane, Bunnell, FL 32110. The jail is at the same site as the Sheriff main office. The facility holds both pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences. Most people who get picked up in Palm Coast do not stay long. They either post bond or see a judge within a day or two. Some stay longer if they cannot make bond or if they get sentenced to county jail time.

Bunnell is the county seat of Flagler County. It is a small town west of Palm Coast. If you need to visit someone in jail or go to the jail to get info, you drive to Bunnell from Palm Coast. It is about a fifteen-minute drive. The jail has rules for visits, so call ahead or check the Sheriff site before you go. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations for Palm Coast and the rest of the county.

How to Look Up Palm Coast Inmate Records

To search for Palm Coast released inmates, you need to contact the Flagler County Sheriff or use any online tools they have. As of now, the Flagler County Sheriff site at flaglersheriff.com is the main place to start. Some Florida counties post a public jail roster online where you can search by name. Not all counties do this the same way. If you do not see a search tool on the main page, call the jail at (386) 437-4116 and ask if they have an online inmate search or if you need to call for info.

When you call the jail, staff can look up an inmate by name. They can tell you if the person is still in custody or when they got out. They may also tell you the charges, bond amount, and booking date. This is all public info in Florida under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. You do not need a special reason to ask about an inmate from Palm Coast. The jail staff deal with these questions every day.

For old arrest records or copies of reports from Palm Coast, you may need to file a public records request with the Sheriff. Some counties let you do this online. Others ask you to come in person or send a letter. There may be fees for copies of arrest reports and other documents. Under Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, the county can charge you for the cost of making copies and staff time if the search is long. Basic searches are often free if you do them yourself or ask a quick question by phone.

Note: Call the jail first to find out if they have an online search or if you need to request info by phone or in person.

Public Records and Privacy in Palm Coast

Most arrest and jail info in Palm Coast is public. Florida law treats jail rosters and booking records as open to the public. You can find out who is in jail, what they were charged with, and when they got out. This applies to all adults arrested in Palm Coast. The Flagler County Sheriff posts or shares this info because the law says they have to. The idea is to keep the public informed about who the police pick up and who the courts let go.

Some info is not public. Medical records from the jail are private under Section 945.10, Florida Statutes. Mental health records and treatment files also stay confidential. If an arrest involves a minor, the records are sealed under juvenile law. For adults, the basic facts are public. You can see names, charges, bond, and booking date. You cannot see medical notes or sealed case files.

For court case info on a Palm Coast arrest, check with the Flagler 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, call the clerk office or visit the courthouse in Bunnell.

State Prison Records for Palm Coast Residents

If someone from Palm Coast 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 search shows people in state prison and people who got out of state prison. It does not show county jail inmates. If someone did time in the Flagler County jail and got out, they are not in the FDC search unless they went to state prison after that.

The FDC has multiple search tools. 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. You can also search for people on probation or parole. The site updates weekly for most info and every night for release dates. All searches are free. You do not sign up or pay anything. Just enter a name and see what comes up.

For help with state prison records, call the Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167 or email 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 in Tallahassee at 501 South Calhoun Street. Call (850) 488-7052 for general questions. If someone from Palm Coast went to state prison, this is where you search.

Staying in Touch with Palm Coast Inmates

If someone from Palm Coast is in the Flagler County jail, you can visit them 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 at the jail or from home with a remote visit. Check the Flagler Sheriff site at flaglersheriff.com or call the jail at (386) 437-4116 to ask about visit rules and how to sign up.

Inmates can make phone calls if you accept them. Jail 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 your inmate.

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. Mail is read and checked by jail staff before it goes to the inmate. For state prison inmates from Palm Coast, 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 to a lawyer.

Legal Help for Palm Coast Arrests

If you or someone from Palm Coast is facing charges, you may need a lawyer. The Public Defender for the Seventh Judicial Circuit covers Flagler County. Call them 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 Flagler County. Some lawyers offer a first meeting for a reduced fee.

For free legal info, go to Florida Legal Help at floridalegalhelp.org. The site has guides and forms for many legal issues. The Florida Bar site at floridabar.org also has legal resources and lawyer search tools. If you have low income and need help with a civil legal issue, try Legal Aid or a local legal services group. For criminal defense, you need a lawyer who does criminal work. Ask the public defender or use the bar referral to find one.

Flagler County Released Inmates

Palm Coast is in Flagler County, and all Palm Coast inmates go to the Flagler County jail in Bunnell. For more on the Flagler jail system, other areas in the county, and links to the Sheriff, visit the Flagler County released inmates page.

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