Broward County Jail Inmate Search 

Official Broward County Inmate Search — Step by Step

The only official, free way to find someone in Broward County Jail is through the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Arrest Search portal. The database is updated approximately every 15 minutes and covers all four BSO jail facilities in Broward County.

How to Search for an Inmate (Takes 30 Seconds)

1. Open the official portal: Go to apps.sheriff.org/arrestsearch on any browser (phone, tablet, or computer). No login or account needed.
2. Enter the person’s last name in the Last Name field. Add first name to narrow results for common names.
3. Click “Search” — Results appear showing name, arrest date/time, booking number, charges, and status.
4. Click the arrest number to view full inmate details — expanded charges, mugshot (booking photo), physical description, bond amount, facility location, and custody status.
5. Write down the Arrest/CIS number — you will need it for posting bond, scheduling visitation, depositing commissary money, sending mail, and phone calls.

What Information Does the Arrest Search Show?

• 📸Mugshot (Booking Photo) — Taken during intake at Central Intake Bureau
• 🆔Arrest/CIS Number — Your unique identifier for everything (bonds, visits, mail)
• ⚖️Current Charges — Statute codes and descriptions for each charge
• 💰Bond Amount — Total bond set for each charge
• 🏠Facility Location — Which BSO jail the inmate is currently housed in
• 📅Arrest Date & Time — When the person was arrested and booked
• 📏Physical Description — Height, weight, race, sex, date of birth
• 🔒Custody Status — In custody, released, transferred, etc.

Other Official Search Tools

Broward County Jail Facilities — Locations, Map & Contact

The Broward County Jail system is operated by the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Department of Detention and Community Programs under Sheriff Gregory Tony. BSO operates the 13th largest local jail system in the United States and the second largest to earn national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. Total capacity is approximately 4,500 inmates across four facilities.

Main Jail Bureau & Central Intake

All Broward County Jail Facilities

Video Visitation Center (Off-Site)

BSO Main Headquarters

How to Post Bond in Broward County — Complete Guide

Getting someone released from Broward County Jail involves posting bond. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of everything you need to know.

Step-by-Step Bond Process

Bond Types Explained

Broward County Jail Visitation — Video Only (Complete Guide)

Option 1: On-Site Video Visits (FREE)

Visit the BSO Video Visitation Center in person to conduct a video visit with the inmate. These visits are free of charge.

Option 2: Remote Video Visits ($5 per 30 min)

Video visit from your home computer, phone, or tablet using Securus Video Connect.

1. Go to www.VideoVisitAnywhere.com and create a free account
2. Complete one-time registration — your account may take up to 48 hours for approval
3. Search for the inmate using their name and arrest number
4. Schedule a visit at least 24 hours in advance (can book up to 7 days ahead)
5. Join at your scheduled time — you can use the free Securus app (iOS/Android) or a computer with webcam

Visitation Rules

• 🪪ID Required: Valid government photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport) for registration and on-site visits
• 📝Pre-Registration Required: ALL visitors must register and be approved before scheduling any visit
• 👔Dress Code: Conservative dress required — even for remote video visits. No nudity or inappropriate clothing.
• 🎥No Recording: Recording visits is strictly prohibited — may result in permanent suspension of visitation
• 🔍Monitored: All visits (on-site and remote) are monitored and recorded. Do not discuss case details.
• 🚫Denial Possible: Visitors with active warrants, prior violations, or who pose security concerns may be denied

Attorney Visits

Attorneys can schedule legal visits (in-person or virtual) by emailing BTCVTC3900@geogroup.com for video teleconferencing arrangements. Attorneys may also visit at the jail facilities directly.

How to Put Money on an Inmate’s Books (Commissary Deposits)

Inmates need money in their trust account for commissary purchases (food, hygiene products, writing supplies) and phone calls.

Method 1: Lobby Kiosks (In-Person Cash)

Cash deposit kiosks are located in the lobbies of all BSO jail facilities:

• 🏦Main Jail — 555 SE 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale
• 🏦Joseph V. Conte Facility — 1351 NW 27th Ave, Pompano Beach
• 🏦North Broward Bureau — 1550 NW 30th Ave, Pompano Beach
• 🏦Paul Rein Detention Facility — 2421 NW 16th St, Pompano Beach
• 🏦Video Visitation Center — 3700 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes

Available 7 days a week. Cash only. No change given. You need the inmate’s name and arrest number.

Method 2: Online (Access Corrections)

Method 3: Western Union Quick Collect

Send money from any Western Union location nationwide to the jail within minutes. Use the inmate’s Arrest/CIS number and Last/First Name as the account number. Service fee applies.

How Inmates Make Phone Calls from Broward County Jail

Key Facts About Jail Phone Calls

• 🚫Inmates CANNOT receive incoming calls. BSO employees are not permitted to deliver personal messages to inmates.
• 📞Inmates can make outgoing collect or prepaid calls through the Securus phone system
• 🎙️All non-attorney calls are monitored and recorded. They may be reviewed by jail personnel, law enforcement, and prosecutors.
• 🚫Three-way calling is strictly prohibited — will result in loss of phone privileges and disciplinary action
• 📱If calling a cell phone, the phone owner must open and maintain a prepaid account with Securus
• ⚖️Calls to the Public Defender’s number go through directly (not as collect calls)

Setting Up Phone Service

To receive calls from an inmate, you need to set up an account with Securus Technologies:

1. Call Securus at 1-877-800-5729 to set up your account
2. Fund your prepaid account so the inmate can call your number without collect charges
3. If your number is blocked, only the person registered to that phone can unblock it — call Securus at 1-877-800-5729

Important Phone Numbers (From Inside Jail)

How to Send Mail to Broward County Jail Inmates

Mailing Address

Mail Rules

• ✏️All mail must be written in pencil or blue/black ink on plain white paper
• 🚫No stickers, labels, drawings, or decorative elements on letters or envelopes
• 🚫No sexually explicit material, gang-related content, or weapon-making information
• 🔍All mail is opened, inspected, and may be read before delivery
• 📸Photos may be included — check current rules for size and quantity restrictions
• 📚Books/magazines: Must be sent directly from a publisher or authorized distributor only
• 📬Include inmate’s full name and arrest number on all correspondence

Indigent Inmates

Inmates without funds receive basic writing supplies (paper, envelopes, postcards) at no cost.

Inmate Services — Medical, Legal, Commissary & Programs

Medical Services

All inmates have access to medical, dental, and psychological care. Emergency medical treatment is provided regardless of account balance. Routine care may involve a small co-pay deducted from commissary funds.

Legal Access

• ⚖️Public Defender: If not seen within 48 hours of arrest, call the Early Representation Unit at (954) 831-6000
• 📚Law Library: Available for legal research, forms, and document preparation
• 📞Attorney calls are not monitored or recorded (unlike regular calls)

Commissary

Inmates can purchase additional food, hygiene products, writing supplies, and approved items from the commissary. Commissary is a privilege that can be restricted or revoked as a result of disciplinary actions.

Work Programs

Qualified inmates serve as trustees performing various tasks including kitchen duty, laundry, janitorial work, and commissary management. Some low-risk inmates may participate in work-release programs.

Chaplaincy & Religious Services

Religious services and chaplaincy support are available. Notification of death of a family member is arranged through the Chaplain’s Office. Note: Due to HIPAA, the Chaplain’s Office cannot make notifications of injury, illness, or hospitalization.

Pretrial Release & Community Programs

The BSO Department of Detention and Community Programs oversees community-based offender programs including pretrial release, work release, and diversion programs.

Public Records Requests — How to Get Inmate Records

Inmate records in Broward County are considered public information under Florida’s Public Records Law (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes). Basic inmate data is freely available through the BSO Arrest Search. For more detailed records, submit a formal request.

How to Request Records

1. Contact the BSO Records/Warrants Division at (954) 831-8700
2. Or submit online via the BSO Public Records Portal on sheriff.org
3. Provide inmate’s full name, date of birth, and arrest number and specify exactly what records you need
4. Pay applicable fees for records retrieval and copying

Frequently Asked Questions — Broward County Jail

Complete Official Resource Directory — Broward County Jail

Every official Broward Sheriff’s Office link in one place. Bookmark this section for quick reference.