Broward County Released Inmate Database

Broward County maintains records of released inmates through the Broward Sheriff's Office. The main jail is at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. You can call 954.831.5900 for jail questions. The county operates four detention facilities with a combined capacity for thousands of inmates. Online tools let you search for current bookings and recent releases. A separate release log shows daily releases from all Broward County jails. The arrest search portal lets you look up inmates by name to see booking details, charges, and release status.

Sheriff's Released Inmate System

The Broward Sheriff's Office runs four main detention centers in the county. The main jail, also called Broward County Main Jail, is at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Call 954.831.5900 for information about this facility. This is the primary booking center where most arrestees are first brought in.

The Joseph V. Conte Facility is at 1351 NW 27th Avenue in Pompano Beach, Florida 33069. The North Broward Bureau is at 1550 NW 30th Avenue in Pompano Beach, Florida 33069. The Paul Rein Detention Facility is at 2421 NW 16 Street in Pompano Beach, Florida 33069. Each facility houses different types of inmates based on security level, gender, and other factors. Together, these jails handle all county detention needs.

The BSO main office is at 2601 West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. For public records requests, call the Records and Warrants Division at 954.831.8700. The Sheriff's Office website is at sheriff.org and provides online tools for searching arrest and release information.

How to Search for Broward County Inmates

The arrest search portal is at sheriff.org/DOD/PAGES/ARRESTSEARCH.ASPX. You can search by last name and first name to find current inmates. The system shows booking details, arrest date, charges, bond amount, and detention status. Information on how to bond an inmate out is also available through this portal.

Information posted on the arrest search is provided for informational purposes only. The disclaimer notes that this data may not be complete or fully accurate in all cases. Always verify important information by calling the jail or the Records Division. The inmate roster includes booking details like date and time booked, personal information such as full name and date of birth, physical description, arresting agency name, specific criminal charges, bond type and amount, and current detention status and location.

Broward County Inmate Release Log

The release log is at releaselog.sheriff.org. This database shows daily releases from Broward County detention facilities. Each entry includes the date, booking number, last name, and first name of the released inmate. For example, you might see an entry like 4/19/2025 for booking number 6971124 for someone named Juan Barrientos.

The release log updates regularly to show people who have been let go from custody. This is useful if you are trying to find out when someone was released. The log shows recent releases but may not go back more than a few weeks. For older release information, you may need to contact the Records Division at 954.831.8700 or submit a public records request.

Clerk Inmate Case Search

You can also search for inmate information through the Broward County Clerk of the Courts case search portal. This system lets you look up court cases by selecting the court type such as Appeal Criminal, Felony, or Traffic and Misdemeanor. Enter the person's name and a date range to find matching cases. Use the search filter menu to streamline results and focus on the information you need.

Court records often include arrest dates, booking information, charges, bond amounts, and case outcomes. This can help you figure out if someone was released on bond or what happened in their case. The Clerk's office is at Central Courthouse, East Building, 201 SE 6th Street, 3rd Floor, Room 03305, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Call 954.831.5625 for the Archives Division.

Request Released Inmate Files

For records not available online, contact the BSO Records and Warrants Division at 2601 W Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Call 954.831.8700. You can submit a public records request for booking records, arrest reports, and release information. Some requests may involve fees for copies or staff time to search and prepare documents.

Under Florida Public Records Law, certain information is not publicly disclosed. Juvenile arrest and detention records are confidential. Medical and mental health records cannot be released without consent. Expunged or sealed records are not available to the public. Personal identifiers like Social Security numbers, fingerprints, and medical IDs are also protected. Section 945.10 of Florida Statutes lists what information must stay confidential.

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law requires agencies to provide access to most records but allows fees for extensive searches. Section 119.07 permits charges for supervision services and special technology use. Be specific in your request to help minimize costs. Include names, booking numbers, and dates if you have them.

Juvenile Inmate Records

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice operates the Broward Regional Juvenile Detention Center at 222 NW 22nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Call 954.467.4563 for information. Juvenile records are NOT public under Florida law. Section 985.04 makes juvenile offender records confidential and exempt from public disclosure. You cannot search for juveniles in the adult arrest search or release log.

Information about juveniles can only be released to authorized parties such as parents, guardians, attorneys, and certain government officials. If you have a legitimate need for juvenile records, contact the Department of Juvenile Justice directly to ask about their release procedures. They will tell you what documentation you need to provide to get access if you are authorized.

Broward State Released Inmates

People convicted of felonies in Broward County may be sent to state prison. The Florida Department of Corrections manages state facilities and tracks all state inmates. Search for state prisoners at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This database shows current location, charges, sentence length, and projected release dates.

The FDC inmate release search updates nightly. You can see when someone is scheduled to be released or if they have already been let go. Some inmates are released on 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.

Cities in Broward County

Broward County includes many cities where arrests may occur. All arrestees are taken to one of the four BSO detention facilities.

Nearby Counties

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