Searching for Florida Prison Inmate Details

As per Florida state law, details of Florida prison inmates are available to the public. However, only information on inmates currently held in the Florida prison system, not including those on parole or probation, is available. Visit http://www.dc.state.fl.us/ActiveInmates/search.asp to conduct a Florida prison inmate search.

Once at the website, you will be required to enter any identifying information you already have, such as the name, address, and date of birth of the inmate, and submit the request. You will be provided with the list of inmates who match your search criteria; the six-digit DC number of each inmate is displayed in the third column of the list.

If your search does not return the information you were looking for, click on the number provided in the first column of the list. This link takes you to the Inmate Population Information Details page, with a photograph of the inmate and other details pertinent to his or her incarceration history.

If you search for a prison inmate and the website says that there were no inmates found, it may be due to the inmate being on parole or probation, no longer being in custody, being in a county jail, being in a Federal Bureau of Prisons institution (http://www.bop.gov), or being incarcerated in another state. A list of Florida inmates who are no longer in custody is available at http://www.dc.state.fl.us/inmatereleases/search.asp. In the interest of public safety, the Florida Department of Corrections provides the photos and information of inmates who are released or are going to be released; this information can also be obtained from local law enforcement agencies.

The inmate information provided by the Florida Department of Corrections is updated regularly. If you feel that certain information on an inmate is not accurate, you can contact the Department of Corrections to rectify the error.

The Florida Department of Corrections also provides photographs of escaped inmates. If you know anything about the locations of these inmates, you can contact the local law enforcement agency or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Information for Victims

If you are a victim of a crime and are concerned about an inmate’s status, you can sign up with the Florida Department of Corrections to be provided with updates. To request to be added to the state's victim database, you can visit the Florida Department of Corrections' website at www.dc.state.fl.us, or write to the Department's Victim Assistance service at 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500.

Victim information is kept confidential. When signing up as a victim, ensure that you provide the name of the Florida prison inmate and his or her inmate number, if you know it. You are also required to provide your name, address, and phone number. An automated written notification of the inmate's release will be provided to you between 30 and 120 days before the inmate’s release, so that you can be alert and take the proper safety precautions. Victims are also provided with written notification in case of an emergency release of the concerned prison inmate.

Contacting Florida Inmates

If you wish to contact a family member or friend who is serving a sentence as a Florida prison inmate, you can address letters to him or her via postal mail. The mailing address on the envelope should include the inmate’s name, DC number, and the address of the correctional facility where he or she is incarcerated. The designated department staff opens, examines, and reads all correspondence before delivering it to the inmate.

Sending e-mails to inmates is prohibited. You cannot make a telephone call to a prison inmate; in the case of an emergency, you should call the chaplain of the institution, who will notify the inmate. If you wish to visit an inmate, remember that he or she must send you an application that you complete. The inmate will notify you of the decision regarding the visitation request.