Collier County Inmate Search
A Collier County inmate search is the process of obtaining information about inmates held within the County’s prison system. When an offender is convicted in Collier County, they are processed and confined in one of the County's jail facilities. The inmate’s biodata, arrest, and sentencing information are recorded, and it becomes part of Collier County Public Records.
An inmate search serves several purposes. It helps friends and families stay informed about the status of their incarcerated loved ones. It enables employers to verify the criminal history of potential hires. It also aids legal professionals in accessing vital case details in preparation for court proceedings.
Collier County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) provides access to arrest statistics through its Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) Arrest Data. As of 2020, about 6,767 arrests were recorded in Collier County. The total adult arrests were 5,791 and the total juvenile arrests were 976. Approximately 523 people were arrested for larceny, 178 for aggravated assault, 129 for burglary, 1154 for drug possession, 96 for motor vehicle theft, 65 for robbery, 36 for rape, and 4 for murder.
Collier County Prison System
The Sherrif’s Office Corrections Department is responsible for managing inmates in Collier County jails. The Department oversees the operation of the Naples and Immokalee jail centers. As of June 2023, the two jail centers have a combined average daily population of 790 with 1,302 beds. Young offenders are housed in the Collier Juvenile Detention Center. The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice oversees the operation of this facility. The Center has 40 beds with an average length of stay of approximately 13 days.
How to Find an Inmate in Collier County
There are online, in-person, and phone options for finding an inmate in Collier County. Individuals can make an in-person visit to the County jail centers to request information about an inmate of interest. At the facility, inquirers must provide basic information about the inmate to facilitate the search.
If the jail facility where the inmate is held is not known, inquirers can reach the Corrections Department of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office by phone at (239) 252-9500. The office will provide necessary details on the inmate's whereabouts if they are in the Sheriff’s custody. Alternatively, inquirers can use the County Sheriff’s Arrest Database to search for records of inmates detained in the County’s correctional facilities.
How Does a Collier County Inmate Search Work?
Per Florida Public Records Act, Collier County inmate records are open to the general public unless the records are expunged or sealed. Individuals who perform an inmate search in Collier County have access to the following information:
- Inmate’s full name and aliases
- Mugshot
- DC number
- Race, sex, and date of birth
- Physical descriptions (height, weight, hair, and eye color)
- Initial receipt date
- Current facility
- Release date
- Confinement status
- Visitation status
- Arrest information
- Booking date
- Booking number
- Detaining agency
- Detainer type
- Age at arrest
- Offense information
- Offense date
- County of offense
- Case number
- Court date
- Sentence date
- Prison sentence length
Where to Find a Collier County Inmate Locator
The Collier County Sheriff’s office provides an inmate locator where individuals can look up records of inmates who are incarcerated in the County jail centers. Users must enter the inmate’s first and last name, booking date, booking number, or date of birth to conduct a search.
For inmates incarcerated in the state’s prison, inquirers can use the Offender Web Applications provided by the Florida Department of Corrections. The application offers six search options that serve different functions. They are:
- All Corrections Offender Database: This search option scans through the entire offender’s database to provide information on all inmates who have passed through the institution.
- Inmate Population Information Search: This database assists users in finding information about inmates who are currently serving time in the state’s detention facilities.
- Inmate Release Information Search: Information about inmates who have been released or are about to be released can be found on this database.
- Inmate Escape Information Search: This is a database for inmates who escaped from custody.
- Supervised Population Information Search: This database contains records of inmates who are under supervision.
- Absconder/Fugitive Information Search: This is a database for inmates who did not make themselves available for supervision.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is in charge of the custody of inmates in federal prisons. The BOP has an Inmate Locator that allows users access to information on incarcerated inmates within the federal prison system. This tool offers two search options: Find By Number and Find By Name.
As an alternative, there are third-party aggregate websites that collate inmate records from official sources for easy public access. These platforms charge a fee for their service and usually require users to enter the inmate’s name, ID number, and location to carry out a search.
How to Send Jail Mail in Collier County
Friends, families, and loved ones can send jail mail to inmates in both Naples Jail Center and Immokalee Jail Center. The sender must print the inmate’s name and ID on the outside of the envelope. If they do not, the mail will be returned.
All jail mail should be directed to the address below:
Smart Communications- Collier County Jail
Attention To: (insert INMATE NAME and ID NUMBER)
P.O. Box 9129
Seminole, FL 33775-9129
Note that only electronic copies of personal mail will be delivered to the inmates. The jail center scans and processes the mail (letters, postcards, greeting cards, etc) and makes them available to the inmate through the inmate kiosk. Items like magazines, books, money orders, or cashier’s checks should be sent directly to the jail address for processing.
Legal professionals can send mail to inmates electronically through a third party platform at no cost. However, an attorney must be a registered user to access the service. Registration requirements include a government issued ID and a Bar Card.
Collier County Jails and Prisons
The following are the addresses and contact information of the jail and detention facilities in Collier County, Florida.
Naples Jail Center
3347 Tamiami Trail E.
Naples, FL 34112-4434
Phone: (239) 252-9504
Immokalee Jail Center
302 Stockade Road
Immokalee, FL 34142
Phone: (239) 657-2878
Collier Juvenile Detention & Assessment Center
3351 E Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: (239) 417-6277
