Find Okeechobee Released Inmates

Okeechobee County tracks released inmates through the Sheriff's Office database. People let go from the county jail are on record with their release dates and other details. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search that shows current inmates and those who have been released. You can look up booking information, charges, and when someone left custody. This search tool is free and open to the public under Florida law. Families and others use it to find out if a person is still in jail or has been set free.

Sheriff's Inmate Database

The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and keeps inmate records. The office is at 504 Northwest 4th Street in Okeechobee, Florida 34972. Call (863) 763-3117 for questions about inmates or jail operations. The Sheriff's Office staff can tell you if someone is in custody or was recently released.

Okeechobee County has an online inmate search on the Sheriff's Office website. This tool lets you search for current inmates and see release information. Enter the person's name to start. The search shows booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and release dates. You can access this search at any time from any computer or phone with internet.

When you find a record, it displays the inmate's full name, date of birth, and physical description. The booking number and booking date appear at the top. Charges are listed with the statute numbers. If the person posted bond or finished their sentence, the release date shows in the record. Some details may be hidden for privacy or safety reasons. For more information about a specific case, call the Sheriff's Office during business hours.

Florida Department of Corrections Searches

Inmates sentenced to state prison leave the county jail and go to an FDC facility. You cannot find them in the county search after they transfer. Use the Florida Department of Corrections offender search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com instead. This portal searches all state corrections databases at once or lets you pick one.

The Inmate Release Information Search shows people released from state prison or scheduled for release. Updates happen every night. You can search by name or by DC number. The Inmate Population Information Search shows current state inmates and their locations. This database updates weekly, with location and release date changes made nightly. Both tools are free to use.

Okeechobee County residents convicted of felonies often serve time in state facilities. Once they transfer to state custody, the county no longer tracks them. The FDC database becomes the place to search. State releases are handled differently than county releases. The Bureau of Admission and Release manages state inmate releases. For questions about a state inmate, call FDC at (850) 488-9167.

Public Access to Inmate Records

Florida's Public Records Act is in Chapter 119 of the state statutes. This law requires government agencies to provide access to most records. Inmate records from the Okeechobee County Jail are public unless they fall under an exemption. You can request booking sheets, release records, and other jail documents. Medical files, mental health treatment records, and victim statements are confidential under Section 945.10.

To request records, contact the public records custodian at the Sheriff's Office. You can ask in person at the office, send a letter, or call. Describe what records you need. Include the inmate's name and any other information you have like booking number or dates. The agency can charge fees for making copies and for staff time on large requests. Section 119.07 allows charges for extensive use of personnel or technology.

Medical and mental health records need written consent from the inmate. Use form DC4-711B from the Florida Department of Corrections. Get the form at fdc-media.ccplatform.net. The inmate must sign it to allow release of protected health information. Without this form, the agency will block out any medical details in records they provide. Educational records also need consent under Section 1002.22 of Florida Statutes.

Understanding Inmate Releases

Inmates leave Okeechobee County Jail through different processes. Some post bond and go free while waiting for trial. Others serve their full sentence in jail and leave on their release date. Judges can order release at court hearings. Each path out of jail has its own steps and timing.

When someone posts bond, the jail takes the payment and checks for other warrants or holds. If another agency has a hold on the person, they cannot leave until that is cleared. The jail staff process the release paperwork and return the inmate's personal property. This can take several hours. Once all checks are done and papers are signed, the person walks out.

Inmates serving their sentence get out on their scheduled release date unless something changes. The jail prepares release documents ahead of time. On the release day, staff call the inmate for processing. They get their property back, sign forms, and receive any papers about probation or other requirements. Some releases happen early in the morning while others occur later in the day depending on jail schedules.

Contacting the Jail

Call the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office at (863) 763-3117 for help finding inmate information. Staff can check the jail roster to see if someone is in custody. They can also confirm release dates for people who left recently. Have the person's full name ready. A date of birth helps narrow down the search if the name is common.

For visitation information, ask about the jail's schedule and rules. Visits may be limited to certain days and times. You might need to register before your first visit. Bring a valid ID when you go to the jail. Follow all rules about dress code and items you can bring. Breaking visitation rules can result in being banned from future visits or even facing charges.

Nearby Counties

Other counties in central Florida maintain separate jail systems and inmate databases.