Okaloosa Released Inmates Search

Okaloosa County maintains released inmate records at the Sheriff's Office in Crestview. The county jail processes releases each day for people who post bond or finish their sentences. You can search for released inmates through the online inmate search system. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office keeps current and past booking information in their database. When someone leaves custody, their release date gets added to the record. This helps families and others find out when a person got out of jail.

Sheriff's Released Inmate Records

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all inmate records. The main office is at 1200 East James Lee Boulevard in Crestview, Florida 32539. For general questions, call (850) 689-5690. The staff can help you find information about current inmates and people who were recently released.

Okaloosa County has an online inmate search tool on the Sheriff's Office website. You can use this search to find current inmates and see release dates for people who left custody. The search is free and available to anyone. Enter the person's name to start your search. Results show booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and release information if the person is no longer in jail.

When you find a match in the search, click on the name to see more details. The record shows the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, and booking number. Charges are listed with case numbers. If the person has been released, the record will show the release date. Some details may be limited for privacy reasons. For questions about a specific record, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Florida State Inmate Search Options

People sentenced to state prison do not stay at the Okaloosa County Jail. They transfer to a Florida Department of Corrections facility. To find state inmates, use the FDC offender search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This portal lets you search multiple databases at once or pick a specific one.

The Inmate Release Information Search is good for finding people who have been let go from state prison. It updates every night. The search shows release dates and scheduled release dates for inmates. The Inmate Population Information Search shows current inmates in state facilities. That database updates weekly, with location changes updated nightly. Both tools let you search by name or by DC number, which is the state inmate ID.

Okaloosa County inmates convicted of felonies often get sent to state facilities after sentencing. Once they leave county custody, they no longer appear in the county search. The state database becomes the right place to look for their records. State releases are handled by FDC staff, not county jail staff.

Public Records Requests for Inmate Information

Florida law gives you the right to access most government records. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law covers inmate records held by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. You can request booking records, release records, and other jail documents. Some information is exempt from public access. Medical files, mental health records, and victim statements are kept confidential under Section 945.10.

To request inmate records, contact the Sheriff's Office public records custodian. You can make your request in person, by mail, or by phone. Be specific about what records you want. Include the inmate's name, booking number if you have it, and the time period you are asking about. The agency may charge fees for copies and for the time staff spend finding and preparing records. Section 119.07 allows these charges for extensive requests.

If you need medical or mental health records for an inmate, you must have written permission from that person. Use form DC4-711B from the Florida Department of Corrections. The form is available at fdc-media.ccplatform.net. Without this signed release, any health information will be redacted from the records. Educational records also require consent under Florida law.

How the Release Process Works

Inmates get released from Okaloosa County Jail in several ways. Some post bond and leave before their trial. Others serve their sentence and get out on their release date. Courts can also order inmates released at hearings. The jail staff handle each type of release differently.

When someone posts bond, the jail must process the payment and check for other holds. This takes time. If the person has warrants from other counties or agencies, they cannot leave until those are resolved. If there are no holds, the inmate goes through the release process. Staff return personal property and have the inmate sign release forms. The whole process can take several hours from the time bond is posted.

Inmates who finish their sentence leave on their scheduled release date. The jail prepares their paperwork ahead of time. On release day, the inmate gets their property back and signs out. Some inmates have probation or parole conditions they must follow after release. The jail provides information about reporting to probation officers or other requirements. Released inmates are responsible for following all court orders and supervision terms.

Getting Help with Inmate Information

For questions about inmates or releases, call the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office at (850) 689-5690. Staff can check if someone is in custody or has been released. Have the person's full name ready when you call. A date of birth or booking number helps staff find the right record faster.

If you want to visit someone in the Okaloosa County Jail, ask about visitation rules when you call. The jail sets specific hours for visits. You may need to register or bring ID. Follow all rules about clothing and what you can bring into the jail. Breaking rules can result in being denied future visits.

Nearby Counties

Other counties in the Florida Panhandle maintain their own jail systems and inmate databases.