Bradford County Inmate Releases

Bradford County maintains records of released inmates at the jail run by the Sheriff's Office. The facility is at 945 A North Temple Avenue in Starke, Florida 32091. The main phone is 904.966.6178 for general questions. Bradford County offers an online inmate search that shows current bookings and recent releases. When someone is let go from jail, the system updates to reflect their release status. You can search by name to find out if a person is currently in custody or was recently released from the Bradford County Jail.

Sheriff's Inmate Records

The Bradford County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Starke. All people arrested in Bradford County get booked at this facility. The jail processes bookings and releases around the clock. When someone posts bond or finishes their sentence, staff handle the release and update the records.

You can reach the Sheriff's Office at 904.966.6178. Staff can answer questions about current inmates and recent releases. The office maintains an online inmate search system that the public can use to find custody information. This tool shows who is currently in jail and may include data on people who were just released.

Bradford County is home to several state prisons operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. The county jail is separate from these state facilities. County jail inmates are people awaiting trial or serving short sentences for local crimes. State prison inmates have been convicted of felonies and serve longer terms. For state prison records, you need to search the FDC database instead of the county system.

Using the Bradford County Inmate Search

The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool available to the public. You can search by entering a person's name to see if they are currently in custody. The system shows booking information, charges, bond amounts, and release dates when available. This database updates regularly to reflect new bookings and releases.

If someone does not appear in the search, they may have been released before the system updated or they might have been transferred to state custody. Call 904.966.6178 to verify. Staff can search the full database and tell you if someone is in jail, was recently released, or was sent to state prison. They can also explain how to get copies of booking or release records if you need them for official purposes.

State Released Inmates Database

Bradford County hosts several state prison facilities including Florida State Prison and other FDC institutions. These prisons house inmates serving sentences for felonies committed anywhere in Florida. State prisoners do not appear in the county jail search. You must use the Florida Department of Corrections offender search to find state inmates.

The FDC database is at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. You can search by name to find current location, charges, sentence length, and projected release dates. The inmate release search shows when someone is scheduled to get out or if they have already been released. This database updates nightly with new information.

People released from state prison may be placed on supervision or parole. The FDC supervised population search shows who is on state monitoring after leaving prison. For questions about state inmates or releases, contact the FDC Bureau of Admission and Release at 850.488.9167 or email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com. The main FDC number is 850.488.7052. The office is at 501 South Calhoun Street in Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500.

Released Inmate Record Access

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires most jail records to be public. You can request booking records, arrest reports, and release information from the Bradford County Sheriff's Office. Some records may have fees for copies or for staff time to search and prepare documents. Section 119.07 allows agencies to charge for extensive use of resources.

Not all records are public. Section 945.10 lists exemptions including medical files, mental health records, and substance abuse treatment data. Information that could endanger someone's safety also stays confidential. Victim statements and witness protection details are not released. Juvenile records are protected under Section 985.04 and cannot be accessed by the public.

To request records, call the Sheriff's Office at 904.966.6178. Ask about the public records request process and what information you need to provide. Be specific about what records you want. Include names, dates, and case numbers if you have them. The office will review your request and give you a cost estimate if fees apply. You may need to put your request in writing.

Other Ways to Find Inmate Information

The Bradford County Clerk of Court maintains case files that include arrest and booking information. Court records show charges, bond amounts, and case outcomes. These files can help you determine if someone was released on bond or sent to state prison after conviction. The Clerk's office has public access to case records.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides criminal history checks for a fee. These reports show arrests and convictions statewide but may not include current custody status. For recent releases and current jail population, the Sheriff's Office inmate search is more accurate and up to date.

Some websites collect and publish jail data from public sources. These third-party sites may have Bradford County information but they are not official and may be out of date. Always verify information from these sites by checking directly with the Sheriff's Office. The official sources give you the most reliable and current data.

Nearby Counties

Other counties near Bradford also maintain their own jail systems and inmate records.