Brevard County Released Inmates Search
Brevard County tracks released inmates through the Sheriff's Office jail complex at 860 Camp Road in Cocoa, Florida 32927. The jail phone is 321.690.1500 for general questions. This facility holds about 1,600 inmates on any given day with a total capacity of 1,849 beds. You can search for people who have been released or are currently in custody using the online arrest inquiry tool at brevardsheriff.com/bookings. The database updates daily at around 8:00 AM with new bookings and release information. Inmates who posted bond appear on the daily arrest report instead of the population report.
Brevard County Jail Facts
Jail Released Inmate Portal
The Brevard County Jail Complex is at 860 Camp Road in Cocoa. Call 321.690.1500 for jail information. The complex opened in 1986 with 386 beds and now has approximately 1,800 beds across multiple buildings. The facility includes the main jail for maximum security inmates, three tent structures for additional housing, a women's facility, and a mental health and medical facility that opened in 2008.
The jail also has a booking area where all new arrestees get processed, a medical ward for sick inmates, a laundry facility, an initial appearance courtroom for first hearings, visiting areas, and recreation spaces. Commander Steve Fernez oversees jail operations. The average daily population is around 1,600 people including pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates serving county jail time.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office main headquarters is at 700 Park Avenue in Titusville, FL 32780. For general Sheriff's Office business, you can contact them there. The jail itself is the primary facility for all custody questions. The website is at brevardsheriff.com and offers several online tools for searching inmate information.
How to Search Brevard County Bookings
The arrest inquiry database is at brevardsheriff.com/bookings. This search tool lets you look up people booked into the jail. You can search by date range, last name, first name, subject number, or booking number. The system shows current inmates and people who were recently booked and then released.
The inmate search system updates daily at approximately 8:00 AM. Defendants booked into jail after the update time will not show up in the search until the following morning. This means if someone is arrested late at night, they might not appear in the online system until the next day. Inmates who have posted bond will not appear on the daily population report. Instead, they show up on the daily arrest report. For bond information, check the daily arrest report or contact a local bail bonding agency.
The main phone for the jail is 321.690.1500. Dial 0 for the receptionist. Staff can help you find information about current inmates or recent releases. If you need details not available online, call during business hours to speak with records staff. They can search the full database and provide information about bookings and releases.
Other Inmate Lookup Tools
Brevard County also offers an offender and warrant search at brevardsheriff.com/resources/offender-warrant-search. These databases are provided as a public service and are for informational purposes only. You can use this tool to find information about offenders and active warrants in the county.
The Sheriff's Office website also has information about jail visitation, inmate healthcare, and how to watch initial appearance court proceedings online. You can find driving directions to the jail and answers to frequently asked questions about the facility. All of these resources help you understand how the jail operates and how to find information about inmates.
Brevard Released State Inmates
People convicted of felonies in Brevard County may be sent to state prison instead of staying in county jail. The Florida Department of Corrections manages all state facilities and maintains a database of every state prisoner. You can search for state inmates at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This system shows current location, charges, sentence information, and projected release dates.
The FDC inmate release information search updates nightly. You can see when someone is scheduled to be released or if they have already been let go from state custody. Some inmates are released to supervision or parole. The supervised population database shows people who are out of prison but still monitored by the state. For questions about state releases, call the FDC Bureau of Admission and Release at 850.488.9167 or email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com.
Access Inmate Release Records
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires government agencies to provide access to most public records. Jail records in Brevard County fall under this law. You can request booking records, arrest reports, and release information from the Sheriff's Office. Section 119.07 allows agencies to charge fees for extensive searches or use of technology resources.
Some records are exempt from public disclosure. Section 945.10 lists confidential information including medical records, mental health files, and substance abuse treatment data. Victim information and witness protection details also stay confidential. Juvenile records are protected under Section 985.04 and cannot be accessed by the public.
To request records, contact the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Ask about the public records request process and what information you need to provide. Be specific about what you want. Include names, dates, and booking numbers if you have them. The office will review your request and give you a cost estimate if there are fees. You may need to put your request in writing.
Cities in Brevard County
Brevard County includes several cities where arrests may occur. All arrestees are taken to the county jail complex in Cocoa.
Nearby Counties
Other counties near Brevard also maintain their own jail systems and inmate records.