Port St. Lucie Released Inmates

Port St. Lucie released inmates are held in the St. Lucie County jail operated by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. When Port St. Lucie police arrest someone, that person goes to the county jail in Fort Pierce for booking and detention. The sheriff's office runs all jail operations for St. Lucie County. You can search for released inmates through the online inmate search portal available on the sheriff's website. This tool helps you find current inmates and learn about people who have been released from custody. The database updates regularly to show new bookings and releases.

St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office

Port St. Lucie does not operate its own city jail. All inmates arrested in Port St. Lucie go to the St. Lucie County jail in Fort Pierce. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is at 900 North Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34945. For jail information, call (772) 462-3450. You can also visit the sheriff's website at stluciesheriff.com for more details about jail services and inmate information.

The sheriff's office handles all aspects of jail operations, including booking, housing, medical care, and releases. When Port St. Lucie police arrest someone, they transport that person to the county jail. The booking process includes taking fingerprints, photographs, and personal information. After booking, an inmate may post bond and be released, or they may stay in custody until their court date or sentencing.

How to Search Port St. Lucie Released Inmates

The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool on their website. Visit stluciesheriff.com and look for the inmate search link. This portal lets you search for people currently in custody and may show recent release information. Enter a name to start your search. The system will return matches with booking details and custody status.

The search results typically show the inmate's name, booking number, charges, bond amount, and booking date. You may also see a mugshot and physical description. If someone has been released, the database should show their release date. For questions about specific release details or if you cannot find someone in the online search, call the jail at (772) 462-3450 and ask for inmate records.

Keep in mind that database updates can take some time. If someone was just arrested or recently released, the online information may not be current yet. Call the jail directly for the most up-to-date information about a specific inmate.

St. Lucie County Jail Facilities

The St. Lucie County jail in Fort Pierce serves all of St. Lucie County, including Port St. Lucie. This is the largest city in the county by population. The jail handles hundreds of bookings each month from police agencies throughout the county. The facility houses pre-trial detainees who are waiting for court dates and sentenced inmates serving jail time.

Inmates at the St. Lucie County jail have access to medical care, meals, and visitation services. The jail also provides programs for inmates serving longer sentences. Family and friends can visit inmates according to the jail's visitation schedule. Check the sheriff's website or call the jail for current visitation hours and rules.

Florida Public Records Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law requires government agencies to provide access to most records, including jail and inmate records. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office must comply with this law when processing public records requests. You can request inmate records that are not available online by contacting the sheriff's office.

Some information is confidential under Section 945.10 of Florida Statutes. Medical records, mental health files, and substance abuse treatment records cannot be released without consent. Victim statements and witness protection information also remain confidential. Basic booking information, charges, and custody status are generally public unless they fall under these exemptions.

St. Lucie County Inmate Information

For more details about the St. Lucie County jail system, visit the St. Lucie County page. That page has additional information about jail operations, visitation rules, and how to send money to inmates. You can also learn about public records requests and restricted information.

If you cannot find someone in the county jail search, they may have been transferred to state prison. Use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com to look up state inmates. The FDC database includes an Inmate Release Information Search that updates nightly and shows both released inmates and those scheduled for release.

Florida State Prison Records

Some inmates in Port St. Lucie move from county jail to state prison after sentencing. The Florida Department of Corrections runs state prisons and maintains a separate inmate database. The FDC Offender Search includes multiple databases for different inmate populations. You can search the Inmate Population Information Search for current state inmates, the Inmate Release Information Search for released inmates, and other specialized searches.

The FDC database updates weekly for most information, with release dates and location changes updated nightly. This makes it easier to track inmates who have moved from county jail to state prison. The database is free to use and available 24 hours a day.

Nearby Florida Cities

Other large cities in Florida also use county jail systems for inmates arrested within city limits. Each county maintains its own inmate search database.