Duval County, Florida Inmate Search

An inmate search is a public-facing online tool that offers visitors access to a database of individuals housed in a local county jail, city, or state prison in Duval County. Duval County and the City of Jacksonville operate a consolidated (merged) government, meaning the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office oversees the county's law enforcement and jail operations. Consequently, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office maintains Duval County's official inmate search portal.

Interested parties seeking to obtain other relevant inmate records not available via the inmate search tool may contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) at:

How to Find an Inmate in Duval County Jail

Individuals seeking to locate an inmate in a Duval County jail facility may use the inmate information search tool on the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office website. The roster provides current and historical information on inmates in the county's jail facilities: the John E. Goode Pre-trial Detention Facility (PTDF), the Montgomery Correctional Center (MCC), and the Community Transition Center (CTC).

Requesters may search using an inmate's name (first or last name) or number. Searches conducted on the platform typically yield inmate details, including physical description, arrest information, filed charges, custody status, current housing location, and other essential booking information.

Alternatively, information seekers may contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone or by visiting the central jail facility at:

How to Use the Duval Jail Roster

The following section provides interested parties with a straightforward, step-by-step guide for using the jail roster to locate inmates in the Duval County Jail.

• Navigate to the JSO website and open the Inmate Search tool.
• This publicly accessible roster contains current and historical custody records.
• Enter the search page after completing the quick security check (if prompted).
• Most visitors typically search using an inmate's last name and first name. They may also search by booking number.
• Users may refine their search using criteria such as first name, middle name, and the "Search Only Inmate In Custody" option.
• Click search to run the inquiry.
• Open the matching record to view the inmate's details.
• Each profile typically displays an inmate's mugshot, charges, booking info, custody status, and sometimes bond and court dates.

What Information is Included in the Duval Inmate Roster

The Duval County inmate roster usually provides information on incarcerated persons, such as:

• Full Name: An inmate's complete official name as recorded during the booking process.
• Jail Number: This is a unique ID given to the inmate while in custody.
• Demographic Information: This includes the inmate's age, race, sex, and more.
• Housing Location: The name of the jail facility.
• Arrest Information: This comprises the name of the specific law enforcement department that made the arrest and the date the offender was taken into custody.
• Booking Date: The date and time the inmate was officially processed into the jail.
• Custody Status: states whether the inmate is still in jail, released, transferred, or pending court.
• Charges: A list of offenses the inmate is accused of, including statute numbers and descriptions.
• Case Number(s): These are unique, court-assigned numbers that connect a case to specific charges.
• Bond Amount: The amount of money set by the court that must be paid for the inmate's release pending further proceedings or trial.
• Next Court Date: consists of information on which court is handling the case and any scheduled hearing dates.

The availability of Duval County inmate information is subject to the Florida Open Records Law. Therefore, juvenile records, medical/mental health files, victim and witness data, sealed or expunged records, and confidential informants' information are protected by law and not available in the county's public roster.

Contact Details for Duval Jail or Sheriff's Office

Individuals wishing to speak directly with Duval County jail staff or the Sheriff's Office may contact them through the following addresses:

Jail Facility Overview in Duval

The Duval County detention facilities include the John E. Good Pre-trial Detention Facility, Community Transition Center (CTC), and the Montgomery Correctional Center (MCC). Situated behind the Police Memorial Building in downtown Jacksonville, the John E. Good Pre-trial Detention Facility is a high-rise that houses pre-trial, federal, juvenile, state, and county sentenced inmates. This medium to high-security facility has a capacity of over 2,200 inmates.

The Montgomery Correctional Center, also known as the City Prison Farm, is situated in northwestern Duval and has 776 beds, primarily housing unsentenced and sentenced male inmates. This medium-security facility provides inmates with labor programs and in-facility industries. The Community Transition Center is a larger complex, with approximately 1,303 beds, which houses sentenced male and female inmates involved in reentry or community programs.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility

In Duval County, friends and family may deposit money into an inmate's account using any of the available payment options.

Online

• Visit the website www.inmatedeposits.com to create a secure user account.
• Make a deposit using a Visa or MasterCard debit/credit card.
• Depositor will receive a confirmation number and may print receipts.
• Funds are typically available within minutes after payment confirmation.

By Telephone

• Call 1-866-345-1884 (available 24/7).
• Customer service typically guides the depositor through the process of making a deposit using a Visa or MasterCard debit/credit card.
• The depositor is expected to receive a confirmation number for tracking purposes.

On-Site Kiosks

• Self-service kiosks are available in the lobby of the John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility for cash deposits.

Note: The Jail staff does not permit cash, cashier's checks, or money orders for deposit into any inmate's account through the mail or in person. Depositors are expected to make all payments into inmate accounts through the official Access Secure Deposits system.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) manages all adult correctional facilities in Duval County. Inmate details from these facilities are accessible through a single centralized inmate search system. Whether an inmate is held at the John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility, the Montgomery Correctional Center, or the Community Transition Center, their records will show up during searches with the same lookup tool.

Duval Visitation Rules and Schedules

As of August 2025, in-person visitation is not an option at Duval County jail facilities. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, however, provides families with the option of visiting inmates remotely from their homes or by scheduling free onsite visits.

General Rules

• No in-person visits; Duval County jail facilities conduct all visits by video.
• Individuals may schedule visits up to 14 days in advance.
• Visitors are required to schedule all visits at least 24 hours in advance; same-day visits are not allowed.
• Duval County jail rules do not permit inmate workers to visit during work hours. The rule also applies to juvenile visits during school hours.

Remote Video Visitation (from home)

• Inmates may start video calls with friends and family who have registered at GettingOut.com.
• Visitors are required to create an account, upload a valid ID for verification, and wait for confirmation (approval) before they are able to receive calls.
• Remove visits cost $0.25 per minute.
• Accounts created by users are available for tablet messaging with the inmate.

Onsite Video Visitation Center

• Location: 500 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202; West side of the Pretrial Detention Facility, same entrance as First Appearance Court.
• On-site visits are free of charge.
• Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday-Sunday (including holidays).
• Each inmate is eligible to receive one visitor per week at the onsite center.
• On-site visits may last up to 2 hours.

Mailing and Commissary Information

As of October 1, 2024, the Duval County jail administration expects that friends and family send all inmate personal mail, usually delivered by the United States Postal Service (USPS), to the main inmate mail processing center located at:

Individuals wishing to send mail to inmates in the John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility are advised to adopt the mailing format below:

Mails Allowed

• Standard letters and postcards
• Photographs are expected to be 4x6 or smaller; Polaroids are not accepted
• Softcover books, magazines, and newspapers sent directly from the publisher

Mails not allowed

• Polaroid or oversized photos
• Stamps, envelopes, pens, or paper (these are required to be purchased through the commissary)
• Stickers, glitter, or laminated cards
• Cash, checks, or money orders sent by mail

Note: Items that do not meet mail requirements are typically returned or destroyed.