Washington County Released Inmates

Washington County released inmates are tracked through the Sheriff's Office in Chipley. The county jail handles bookings and releases for the entire Washington County area. When someone is let go from custody, their release information becomes part of the inmate roster. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate roster to help you find out if someone is still in jail or has been released. Washington County is a small rural county in Northwest Florida. The jail serves the local population and processes bookings from across the county. Arrestees come from Chipley, Vernon, and other communities throughout Washington County.

Sheriff's Inmate Database

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is at 1100 Brickyard Road in Chipley, Florida 32428-4349. Call the main line at (850) 638-6110. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes all arrests in Washington County.

Washington County is located in Northwest Florida between Walton County and Bay County. Chipley serves as the county seat. The area is mostly rural with forests and small towns. The jail holds inmates who are waiting for trial or serving short sentences. Some people post bond and are released quickly. Others stay in custody until their court date or complete their sentence.

The detention facility processes bookings throughout the week. Inmates are booked into the system with fingerprints, photographs, and personal information. They are assigned a booking number and placed in a cell. When someone is released, the jail staff updates the inmate roster to show the release date and time.

Search Washington County Released Inmates

Washington County has an inmate roster available online. This tool lets you search for current inmates and find out if someone has been released. The inmate roster is listed on the state directory of county jails. You can access it through the Sheriff's Office website or by calling the jail directly.

To use the online inmate roster, enter the person's name in the search fields. The system will show matching results. You can see the person's booking information, charges, bond amount, and current status. If the person has been released, the system may show their release date.

For questions about inmate records, call the jail at (850) 638-6110. Staff can help you find information about current inmates or people who have been released. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready when you call. This information helps staff find the right record.

If the person was held in state prison instead of county jail, use the Florida Department of Corrections database. The FDC offender search is at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This portal shows current and released state inmates. The release information is updated nightly.

Washington County Booking and Release Process

When someone is arrested in Washington County, they are taken to the county jail for booking. The booking process includes taking fingerprints, photographs, and personal information. The person is assigned a booking number and placed in a holding cell to wait for their first appearance hearing.

At the first appearance hearing, a judge informs the person of their charges and sets a bond amount. If the person can post bond, they are released from custody. Some people are released on their own recognizance, which means they do not have to pay bond. Others stay in jail if they cannot afford to pay the bond or if they are held without bond.

People who are convicted of crimes may serve their sentences in the county jail if the sentence is short. Sentences of one year or less are typically served in county jail. Longer sentences are served in state prison. When someone completes their sentence or is released on probation, they are let go from the jail. The jail staff processes the release and updates the inmate roster to reflect the change.

Florida State Prison Inmates and Releases

If someone was sentenced to state prison after being convicted of a felony, they are in the Florida Department of Corrections system. State prison inmates do not appear in the county jail inmate roster. You need to use the FDC offender search to find them.

The FDC maintains several databases. The Inmate Population Information Search shows people currently in state prison. The Inmate Release Information Search shows people who have been released or are scheduled for release. This information is updated nightly, so release dates and location changes appear quickly.

You can search by the person's name or DC number. The DC number is a six-character identifier assigned by the Department of Corrections. It is either all numbers or one letter followed by five numbers. The search will return all matches whose names begin with the letters you type. If you are unsure of the spelling of a name, you can enter the first few letters to see multiple matches.

For questions about state inmate releases, call the Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167 or email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com. If you believe information provided is not accurate, contact the Department of Corrections Bureau of Classification and Central Records at (850) 488-9859.

Public Records Access in Florida

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law requires most government records to be open to the public. Jail records, arrest records, and booking information fall under this law. You have the right to request and view inmate records.

Virtually all state and local governmental units in Florida that have been created by state statute or the Florida Constitution are subject to the Public Records Act. In the absence of statutory exemption, prison and inmate records are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. The Public Records Act applies to a private corporation which has contracted to operate and maintain the county jail.

Some information is kept confidential. Section 945.10 of Florida Statutes lists exemptions for the Department of Corrections. Medical records, mental health files, and substance abuse treatment records cannot be released without consent. Protected health information of an inmate or an offender is confidential. Preplea, pretrial intervention, and presentence or postsentence investigative records are also confidential. Information regarding a person in the federal witness protection program is exempt.

To request public records from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, call (850) 638-6110 and ask for records staff. You may need to submit a written request. Fees may apply for copies or extensive searches. Section 119.07 allows the custodian of public records to charge for supervision services at a rate of compensation to be agreed upon. An agency may not refuse to allow inspection or copying of public records based upon the number of records requested or the span of time which is covered by the public records request.

Community Supervision and Probation

Many released inmates are under community supervision after leaving jail or prison. This includes probation, parole, and community control. The Florida Department of Corrections maintains a Supervised Population Information Search that shows offenders under supervision.

The supervised population database is at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. The information is completely refreshed weekly, with the exception of termination dates and location changes which are updated nightly. You can search by name or DC number to see if someone is under supervision.

For questions about supervised offenders, contact Probation and Parole Field Services at (850) 717-3444 or email co-supervision@fdc.myflorida.com. If you have information about an offender who has stopped reporting to their probation officer, call the Absconder Unit at (850) 717-3475 on weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

The Absconder/Fugitive Information Search shows offenders who have ceased to make themselves available for supervision. This database is completely refreshed weekly, with the exception of termination dates and location changes which are updated nightly. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of an offender, please contact the Florida Department of Corrections Bureau of Probation and Parole, Absconder Unit or your local law enforcement agency.

Statewide Inmate Search Resources

The Florida Department of Corrections offers several search databases. You can search all of these databases at once using the main offender search portal at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This single search option performs a comprehensive search of all databases. However, due to differences between database information, it only provides search options for criteria common to all databases.

The Inmate Population Information Search shows people currently in state prison. The database contains public record information on felony offenders sentenced to the Department of Corrections. This information only includes offenders sentenced to state prison or state supervision. Information on offenders sentenced to county jail, county probation, or any other form of supervision is not contained. The information is derived from court records provided to the Department of Corrections and is made available as a public service to interested citizens. The Department of Corrections makes no guarantee as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.

The Inmate Release Information Search includes both released inmates and those scheduled for release. This information is updated nightly. The Inmate Escape Information Search displays inmates that have escaped since January 1, 1990 and have not been recaptured within the past 15 days. If you have information regarding an escape, please contact your local law enforcement agency, the facility from which the inmate escaped, or call the Florida Department of Corrections at (850) 922-6867 or 1-866-850-0355.

For public records requests to the Florida Department of Corrections, use the online portal at floridadoc.govqa.us. You may wish to visit the Offender Search to locate information needed to process your request. Inmate location, status and identifying information can be found there. Generally, cost estimates can be minimized by greater specificity of the request.

Nearby Counties

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