Escambia County Inmate Search
An Escambia County inmate search provides access to a database that contains information about each inmate currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections. Inmate search becomes necessary when employers want to make hiring decisions, a person wants to get married, or a family member wants to know an inmate’s release date. Individuals can retrieve extensive information on inmates because their records are part of Escambia County public records. To look up Escambia County inmate information online or in person at the Department of Corrections facilities.
Escambia County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) uses its Uniform Crime Reports to provide arrest data to the general public. As of 2020, approximately 11,747 arrests were recorded in Escambia County. That same year, adult arrests totaled 11,205, while juvenile arrests totaled 542.
Escambia County Prison System
The Department of Corrections Detention Division is responsible for Escambia County jail operations. There are over 1,300 inmates under the care of correctional officers and support personnel. The Escambia County Corrections books and releases over 15,000 inmates annually. The Escambia County jail system comprises of:
Escambia County also has a state prison called Century Correctional Institution and a Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The Century Correctional Institution is a 1,345-capacity facility for only male adults, while the juvenile center is a 50-bed facility with an average length of stay of approximately 9 days.
How to Find an Inmate in Escambia County
Records on Escambia County inmates housed at the main jail or work release center can be found through the Department of Corrections Inmate Search portal. The portal lists inmates booked into the jail within the last 24 hours. Requesters can also enter an inmate’s name or booking date in the appropriate search fields to narrow their search. Requests can also be made in person at the Escambia County corrections facilities. A name or booking date would be required to facilitate the search. Note that copies of inmate records come with a fee.
Requesters can find information on Escambia County inmates housed in Walton County jail online via the Sherrif’s Office’s Inmate Inquiry portal. A search can be conducted by name, global subject number, booking number, or booking date. Copies of jail records can also be retrieved online by submitting a Records Request Form.
How Does an Escambia County Inmate Search Work?
Per the Florida Public Records Act, inmate records are available to the public upon request. This allows inquirers to retrieve extensive information on an inmate housed in Escambia County corrections facilities. A typical Escambia County inmate record reveals the following information:
- Full name
- Mugshot
- Status
- Bond amount
- Cell assigned
- Age on booking date
- Booking number and date
- Charge information (statute, court case number, charge, degree level, and bond)
Where to Find an Escambia County Inmate Locator
Requesters can use Inmate Locators available on law enforcement agency websites to find inmate information. For example:
- The Escambia County Department of Corrections Inmate Locator can be used to find inmates housed in the main jail or work release center. A search can be conducted by name or booking date.
- The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has several Inmate Locators that provide information on inmates incarcerated in state prisons. The tools allow requesters to retrieve information on inmate escapes, population, releases, and abscondings.
- The Inmate Locator on the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) website can be used to find Escambia County inmates incarcerated in federal prisons. The search parameters are by name or number.
Alternatively, inquirers can use third-party inmate locators to find information on Escambia County inmates. A name or booking number will be required to conduct the search. There might be charges for extensive search options.
How to Send Jail Mail in Escambia County
The Escambia County Department of Corrections allows inmates to maintain communication with their family and friends during their incarceration. Inmates can purchase Writing materials, various types of cards, and stamped envelopes from the commissary for mailing. Inmate-to-inmate mail within the Escambia County facilities is prohibited. The jail personnel inspects all incoming mail to intercept contraband.
The Department also allows privileged mail from attorneys, the courts, public officials, and the news media in and out of the facility. The jail personnel will be open and inspect incoming mail in the presence of the inmate to whom the mail is addressed. The jail personnel will not open outgoing privileged mail. However, such mail will be held for a period (not more than 72 hours) pending verification that it is properly addressed to an agency or an individual. All incoming mail should be addressed to:
full name and housing assignment
P.O. Box 17800
Pensacola, FL. 32522-7789
Inmates can receive mail from Monday through Friday. The jail facility will provide indigent inmates without funds with 2 stamped envelopes and 6 sheets of paper every 14 days to correspond with immediate family members. An additional 1 stamped envelope and 3 sheets of paper can be requested for correspondence with attorneys or the court system. Review the Inmate Handbook in English or Spanish for more information on jail mail.
Escambia County Jails and Prisons
Below are the names, addresses, and contact information of all the jail facilities, prisons, and detention centers in Escambia County:
Escambia County Main Jail
3080 N Pace Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32505
Phone: (850) 436-9830
Email: jaildetention@myescambia.com
Escambia County Work Annex
601 Highway 297-A
Cantonment, FL 32533
Phone: (850) 937-2100
Email: workannex@myescambia.com
Century Correctional Institution
400 Tedder Road
Century, FL 32535-3659
Phone: (850) 256-2600
Fax: (850) 256-2335
Email: CenturyCI.WardenOffice@fdc.myflorida.com
Escambia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
1800 St. Mary Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32501
Phone: (850) 595-8820
Fax: (850) 595-8676
