Orange County Inmate Search
Individuals get arrested when they commit felonies, misdemeanors or violate the ordinances of Orange County. Ideally, law enforcement officers arrest people with warrants. However, officers can arrest without warrants under instances outlined in Section 901.15 of the Florida Statutes.
After an arrest, offenders are brought to the Booking and Release Center for booking and processing. Some of them may be able to bond out of jail, and others who are not released on bond will be entitled to a first appearance before a judge within 24 hours. Information regarding the inmate and details of their arrest are published along with other Orange County, Florida Public Records unless otherwise specified by a judicial order. An inmate search on the county’s online repositories will provide inquirers with pertinent details of an arrest or inmate.
After the first appearance, formal charges may be filed against the offender within 33 days. If formal charges are not filed within that timeline, the offender will be released without paying a monetary bond. However, if formal charges are filed, the offender will be given a court date for an arraignment. If the offender is out of jail, the arraignment is usually set within several weeks to a month. However, if the offender is in jail, the arraignment is set within one to two weeks. After arraignment, the offender may be scheduled for pre-trial, where one of the following may happen:
- The case will be placed on the trial docket for a trial.
- The case will be set for a plea.
- The case will be continued.
Depending on the case or what happens during the trial, the offender may be released or sentenced to jail in an Orange County jail facility run by the Corrections Department.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Orange County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
Based on the arrest statistics provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in 2020, there were approximately 29,056 offenders arrested in Orange County. The arrest statistics revealed 27,307 adult arrests and 1,749 juvenile arrests. Furthermore, the arrest incidents were divided into Part 1 and Part 2 crime types. The most prevalent Part 1 crime was larceny and aggravated assault, with 3,091 and 2,014 arrests, respectively. The most prevalent Part 2 crimes were simple assault and drug arrests, with 4,621 and 4,477 arrests, respectively.
Orange County Prison System
The Orange County Corrections Department runs the Orange County Prison System, which consists of the following facilities:
- The Booking and Release Center (BRC)
- Female Detention Center
- Orange County Genesis Facility Jail
- Orange County Horizon Facility Jail
- Orange County Whitcomb Facility
- Orange County Phoenix Facility
- Orange County Main Facility Jail
- Orange County Work Release Center
The Orange County Corrections Department publishes daily inmate population statistics online. According to the agency's latest report, the average daily inmate population in the Orange County Prison System is over 2,000 inmates.
How to Find an Inmate in Orange County
Individuals can find information about inmates housed in the Orange County Prison System using the Current Inmate Database. However, they must provide an inmate's last name to search.
How Does an Orange County Inmate Search Work?
The Orange County Corrections Department disseminates inmate information to the public per the Florida Public Records Law. Hence, Orange County residents can inspect or obtain inmate records not excluded from disclosure by law. For example, an inmate search in Orange County reveals the following information:
- Personal details (full name, gender, age, and race)
- Mugshot
- Last known location
- Cell
- Date booked
- Number of holds
- Notes
- Charge details (case sequence, case status, bond amount, police case number, arresting agency, charge/court case number, and court location)
Where to Find an Orange County Inmate Locator
An inmate locator is a service that local, state, and federal correctional agencies provide to allow the public to look up any incarcerated inmates within a specific region or jail/prison facility.
The Orange County Corrections Department has an inmate locator that residents can use to find inmates confined within the county jail system. However, record seekers enter the inmate's last name in a search tab to obtain results.
Individuals can also search for Orange County inmates confined in the state prison using the Offender Information Search tool on the Florida Department of Corrections website. Searchers must provide the inmate's full name and DC number to conduct this search.
Interested persons can also find information regarding inmates confined in specific local, state, and federal correctional agencies using search engines available on third-party websites. A record seeker may be required to provide the inmate's full name and state of confinement to conduct this inmate search. Note that a small search fee may apply.
How to Send Money to an Orange County Inmate
Individuals can send money to Orange County inmates to buy commissary items and pay for medical services or jail fees in the following ways:
- U.S. Mail: Individuals can only send money orders through the mail. Checks and cash payments are not acceptable.
- Online and by phone: Interested persons can send money online or by phone via an approved third party. Deposits can be made with a Visa and MasterCard.
- In-person: Interested persons can visit the Booking & Release Center Public Lobby daily to make deposits. Cash, Debit Card, Visa, and MasterCard payments are accepted.
All deposits must have an inmate's name and jail number. In addition, it must carry the sender's name and address, excluding government checks. Typically, deposits are processed within 48 hours. Additional information about deposits to inmates in the Orange County prison system can be obtained from the sheriff's Inmate Money & Property Accounts page.
How to Visit an Orange County Inmate
The Orange County Corrections allows the general public to have video visitation with inmates daily at the Video Visitation Center. Only attorneys and law enforcement officers can have in-person visits. Interested persons must call (407) 836-8061 to schedule their first appointments. Visitors will be given a unique visitor ID number, which must be provided when scheduling visits. Afterward, individuals must schedule future visits via the internet.
Visitors must arrive at least 15 minutes early with a valid driver's license, passport, state ID, or military ID. Visitors must comply with the following rules while at the Video Visitation Center:
- All visitors must be properly dressed.
- Minors under 18 must be with their parents or guardians.
- Only two adults and a child can visit an inmate at a time.
- Eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed.
- No personal items like cell phones and purses are allowed at the Center, except wallets and car keys.
Review the Video Visitation Tri-fold Brochure for more information on visitation rules.
How to Send Jail Mail in Orange County
Family members, friends, and loved ones can send mail to inmates confined in the Orange County jail system. The only acceptable way to send mail packages to inmates is through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Checks and cash are not acceptable by mail, only money orders. All mail must have the inmate's full name and book number. Also, senders must include their names and return addresses (street address, city, state, and zip code) on the mail package. Mail packages can be sent to the following address:
Inmate Name
Jail number and housing area
P.O. Box 4970
Orlando, FL 32802-4970
Inmates can receive mailed books (paperback only), magazines, newspapers, and religious materials directly from the publisher or a bookstore. However, the package must contain an invoice with a company logo or a packing slip with the business name and contact information enclosed within the parcel. Only four publications can be sent to inmates at the same time. Below are some items considered contraband in Orange County:
- Stamps
- Stickers
- Envelopes
- Paper
- Hardcover books
- Pens and pencils
- Bubble mailers and padded or glued items
- Publications containing nudity or sexually-oriented material
- Inappropriate photos, pictures, or polaroids
- Plastic and phone cards
- Lipstick marks or other visible unknown substances on letters or envelopes
Orange County Jails and Prisons
The public can find addresses and contact information relevant to the Orange County Prison System on the Corrections Contacts page. For instance, below is the county's Booking and Release Center's address and contact information:
The Booking and Release Center
3855 South John Young PKWY
Orlando, FL 32839
Phone: (407) 836-3400
