Search Manatee County Released Inmates

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office tracks all released inmates from the county jail system. Records show when people left custody, what charges they faced, and how long they were held. The arrest inquiry tool is online for public use. You can look up current and past inmates without needing to visit the jail in person. The main office sits at 14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto, Florida 34221. Call (941) 747-3011 extension 2915 for help with your search. The Sheriff's Office manages all detention records and keeps track of who gets booked in and who gets released each day.

Sheriff's Released Inmate Portal

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 14470 Harlee Road in Palmetto. This facility handles all bookings for people arrested in Manatee County. The Sheriff's Office keeps records on every person who comes through the jail, from the time they are booked until they are released or transferred to another facility.

For questions about inmate status or release dates, call the main line at (941) 747-3011 and press extension 2915. The staff can tell you if someone is in custody, when they might be released, or if they have already left the facility. Most releases happen after bond is posted or after a sentence is finished. Some inmates get transferred to state prison after conviction.

The arrest inquiry tool is on the county website. This database shows people who are currently locked up and some who were recently released. You do not need to create an account to search the records. Just enter a name and look at the results. The system updates regularly as new bookings come in and releases go out.

How to Find Released Inmates

The arrest inquiry tool works like a search engine for jail records. Type in the first name, last name, or both. The system pulls up anyone who matches your search terms. You see booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and release information if the person is no longer in custody.

Results show current inmates first. If someone was released, their record might still be in the system for a while. Some details stay visible for weeks or months after release. Other records get archived faster and may not show up in the online search. If you need older records, you may have to call the Sheriff's Office and ask them to check their files.

The search tool does not show every single piece of information about an inmate. Medical records, mental health data, and certain personal details are kept private under Florida law. What you see online is basic public information like name, charges, booking date, and release status. For more detailed records, you can file a public records request with the Sheriff's Office.

State Released Inmates

Manatee County jail holds people who are waiting for trial or serving short sentences. If someone got sent to state prison, they do not appear in the county system anymore. The Florida Department of Corrections handles all state inmates and maintains a separate database.

Search for state prison releases at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. The FDC website has an Inmate Release Information Search that updates every night. You can find people who have been released from state prisons or who are scheduled to get out soon. This database covers all Florida state prisons, not just those in Manatee County.

For help with state records, contact the Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167. You can also email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com for questions about state releases. The main FDC office is in Tallahassee at 501 South Calhoun Street, Florida 32399-2500. Their main phone is (850) 488-7052.

Public Records Access in Florida

Florida has strong public records laws. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says that most government records must be open to the public. Jail records fall under this law. You can ask for inmate records, booking reports, and release information without giving a reason.

Some records are exempt from public disclosure. Section 945.10 lists what stays private. Medical records cannot be released without the inmate's consent. Mental health files and substance abuse treatment records are also protected. Victim statements and information that could endanger someone's safety stay confidential. Juvenile records have extra protections under Section 985.04.

If you want records that are not online, you need to file a request with the Sheriff's Office. You can do this in writing or by phone. The agency has to respond and tell you if the records exist and how much it will cost to get copies. Section 119.07 allows agencies to charge fees for large requests that take a lot of staff time or technology resources. Simple searches are usually free, but big requests may have costs.

Other County Jails Nearby

If you do not find the person you are looking for in Manatee County, try searching nearby counties. Each county runs its own jail and keeps separate records.