Palm Beach County Released Inmates

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office keeps track of released inmates from the main jail at 3228 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach. You can search for people who have been let go from jail using the online booking blotter. This tool shows current inmates and recent releases. The database gives you names, booking dates, charges, and bond information. Each day, many people get released after posting bond or completing their time. The search helps you find out if someone is still in custody or has been set free. Palm Beach County jail processes releases around the clock at the main facility on Gun Club Road.

Sheriff's Released Inmate Portal

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office runs the main jail facility in the county. The main jail sits at 3228 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach, Florida 33406. Call (561) 688-4400 for general information about inmates or jail operations.

The sheriff's office handles all bookings and releases at the Gun Club Road location. When someone gets arrested in Palm Beach County, they go to this facility for processing. Police officers from West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and other cities bring arrestees to the main jail. After booking, inmates stay in custody until they post bond or finish their sentence.

The booking blotter updates regularly with new arrests and releases. You can see who got booked into jail and who walked out. Some people leave within hours after posting bond. Others serve their full sentence before release. The online system tracks all this activity and makes it easy to search by name or date.

How to Search the Booking Blotter

The booking blotter is available online through the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office website. This tool shows current inmates and recent releases from the jail. You can search by name or browse by booking date to find someone.

To use the blotter, visit the sheriff's website at pbso.org. Look for the booking blotter or inmate search link. Type in the person's first name and last name. Hit search. The system will show you matches with booking photos, charges, bond amounts, and current status. If the person is not in custody anymore, the blotter may still show their booking information from when they were arrested.

The blotter includes details like the date and time of booking, arresting agency, physical description, and case charges. Bond information tells you how much it costs to get out. If bond is posted, the person gets released. If no bond is set or if they cannot pay, they stay in jail until court or sentence completion. For questions about someone's release status, call the main jail line at (561) 688-4400.

State Prison Releases in Palm Beach County

People convicted of felonies and sentenced to state prison go to Florida Department of Corrections facilities. These inmates do not appear in the county jail booking blotter. To search for someone in state prison or recently released from FDC, use the state database at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com.

The FDC Inmate Release Information Search updates nightly. It shows people who have been released or are scheduled for release from state custody. You can search by name or DC number. The database gives you release dates, supervision status, and current location if the person is still in custody. For release information questions, contact the FDC Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167 or email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com.

Florida Public Records Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law requires government agencies to provide access to most records. Jail records in Palm Beach County fall under this law. You can request arrest reports, booking records, and other documents from the sheriff's office.

Some information cannot be released. Section 945.10 lists exemptions for confidential information. Medical records, mental health files, and substance abuse treatment records stay private. Victim statements and witness protection details are also exempt. Juvenile records are confidential under Section 985.04 and cannot be accessed through public searches.

To request records not available online, contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office in writing or by phone. The agency reviews requests and provides cost estimates before producing documents. Section 119.07 allows agencies to charge for supervision services and special technology use when fulfilling public records requests. These fees help cover the cost of locating, reviewing, and copying large volumes of records.

Visiting Inmates in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County uses video visitation for most inmate visits. You do not go inside the jail to see an inmate face to face. Instead, you use a computer or kiosk to talk through a video link. The jail has kiosks on site for free visits. You can also visit from home using a computer or phone, but those visits may cost money.

To schedule a visit, you need to register and create an account. The jail reviews your information before approving you. Once approved, you can book a time slot. Visits are limited to a set amount of time. You must dress properly and follow all rules during the visit. If you break the rules, you may lose your visiting privileges.

Inmates can also make phone calls and send messages through the jail system. Friends and family need to set up accounts with the phone and messaging provider. There are fees for calls and messages. For questions about visitation or inmate contact, call the main jail at (561) 688-4400.

Cities in Palm Beach County

Several major cities are located in Palm Beach County. Residents arrested in these cities are taken to the county jail on Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach.

Nearby Counties

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