Plantation Released Inmate Search

Plantation released inmates are tracked by Broward County. All arrests in Plantation go to Broward County jails. The city does not run its own jail. Broward Sheriff handles jail operations for Plantation and every other city in the county. If you get picked up in Plantation, you book in at a Broward jail. Most likely the main jail in Fort Lauderdale or one of the facilities in Pompano Beach. The Broward Sheriff's Office posts arrest info online so you can search for Plantation inmates who are in custody or who got out.

Where Plantation Inmates Are Held

Plantation does not have a city jail. All people arrested in Plantation go to Broward County jails. Broward runs four main facilities. The biggest one is the main jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Most inmates book in there. Broward also has the Joseph V. Conte Facility, the North Broward Bureau, and the Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach. Where you end up depends on when you were arrested, what charges you face, and how much bed space there is at the time. All four jails are run by the same Sheriff, so the records are in one system.

When you search for Plantation inmates, you use the same tools as for any other Broward city. The online arrest search and release log cover all jails. If someone from Plantation is in the main jail or moved to a facility in Pompano Beach, they show up in the same search. Jail staff can move inmates between sites if they need to. The online search shows where they are right now.

How to Find Plantation Released Inmates

To search for Plantation released inmates, use the Broward Sheriff arrest search at sheriff.org. Enter a last name and first name. The search pulls all matches from the Broward jail system. That covers Plantation and every other city in the county. You see name, booking number, arrest date, and other info. If the person is still in jail, the search shows them. If they got out, you can try the release log instead.

The Broward Sheriff also runs a release log at releaselog.sheriff.org. This page lists people who got out each day. It shows the release date, booking number, and name. You can scan the list or search the page for a name. This is helpful if you know someone was let go but you do not know the exact date. The log only shows releases, not current inmates. Both tools are free and do not need a log in.

If you need more help, call the main jail at (954) 831-5900. The line is open all day. Ask for inmate info. Staff can look up someone by name and tell you if they are in custody or when they got out. They can also tell you which jail the person is in. For old records or copies of arrest reports from Plantation, contact the BSO Records and Warrants Division at 2601 W Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Call (954) 831-8700 or visit in person. There may be fees for copies of arrest records and other papers.

Note: The online search updates daily but may not show very recent bookings from the last few hours.

Public Records Law and Plantation Arrests

Florida law makes most arrest and jail info public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. That means you can look up who was in jail and who got out. The Broward Sheriff posts this info online so people can check it. Plantation residents who get picked up go into the same system as everyone else in Broward County. The arrest search and release log show names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. This is all public info in Florida.

Some records are not public. Under Section 945.10, Florida Statutes, medical files, mental health records, and some other info stay private. If someone is a minor, their records are also sealed under juvenile law. For most adult arrests in Plantation, the basic facts are public. You can see the name, charge, bond, and when they got out. You cannot see medical or mental health notes from the jail.

If you need a full arrest report or court case file for a Plantation arrest, you may need to file a public records request with Broward Sheriff. Go to the Records and Warrants Division at 2601 W Broward Boulevard or call (954) 831-8700. Some records are online, but others need a formal request. There may be copy fees and wait times. For court cases, you can search the Broward County Clerk of Courts case search system. That shows all the court filings for a case, not just the arrest and jail info.

State Inmate Records for Plantation

If someone from Plantation went to state prison, you need to check the Florida Department of Corrections. The FDC runs all state prisons and keeps track of inmates sent there from Plantation and every other city in Florida. You can search online at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This search covers current state inmates and people who got out of state prisons. It does not show county jail inmates, only state ones. If someone was in Broward jail and then sent to state prison, they show up in the FDC search once they get there.

The FDC has several search tools. The Inmate Population Search shows who is in state prison right now. The Inmate Release Search shows who got out or is set to get out soon. You can search by name or by DC number if you have it. The site updates every week for most info and every night for release dates. The FDC also tracks people on probation or parole and people who ran from supervision. All these searches are free and open to the public.

For more help with FDC records, call the Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167 or email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com. You can also use the online public records portal at floridadoc.govqa.us to request old records or files not shown online. The FDC main office is at 501 South Calhoun Street in Tallahassee. Call (850) 488-7052 for general questions about state inmates from Plantation or anywhere else in Florida.

Staying in Touch with Plantation Inmates

If someone from Plantation is in a Broward jail, you can visit or call them. Broward jails use video visits. You do not go into the jail. You sit at a video screen either at the jail or from home. Onsite visits at the jail are free. Remote visits from home cost money per minute. You need to sign up online and schedule a time. Each inmate gets a set number of visits per week. Check the Broward Sheriff site for visit rules and how to book a time slot.

Inmates can call you if you accept the call. Jail calls cost more than regular phone calls. The inmate or the person taking the call pays the fee. You can also send money to an inmate account so they can buy things from the jail store or pay for calls. Broward has kiosks in the jail lobby and an online payment site. You need the inmate full name and booking number to send money. Mail is also allowed. Send letters to the jail where the inmate is. Include their name and booking number on the envelope.

For help with visits or inmate accounts, call the jail where the person is held. The main jail phone is (954) 831-5900. Staff can tell you the rules and how to sign up for video visits. If you want to visit a state inmate from Plantation, use the FDC visitation site at fdc.myflorida.com. State prisons have their own visit rules and times. Some allow in-person visits and others only do video. Check the site or call the prison to find out what is allowed.

Note: All jail calls are recorded except calls to lawyers.

Legal Help for Plantation Arrests

If someone you know from Plantation is in jail or just got out, they may need a lawyer. Broward County has public defenders for people who cannot pay for a lawyer. The public defender office is at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 831-8650 to ask about services. The court decides if you get a public defender based on your income. If you make too much, you have to hire a private lawyer.

Legal aid groups in Broward can help with some issues. Legal Aid Service of Broward County helps low-income people with civil legal problems. Call (954) 736-2996 or visit legalaid.org for more info. The Florida Bar runs a lawyer referral service at 1-800-342-8011. They can connect you with a lawyer who handles criminal cases. Some lawyers offer a first meeting for a low fee. For general legal info, go to floridabar.org or call the Florida Bar at (850) 561-5600.

Broward County Released Inmates

Plantation is in Broward County, and all Plantation inmates go to Broward jails. For more on the Broward jail system, other cities in Broward, and links to search tools, visit the Broward County released inmates page.

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Nearby Cities in Broward County

Other large cities in Broward County with released inmate info:

• Fort Lauderdale
• Pembroke Pines
• Hollywood
• Miramar
• Davie