Sarasota County, Florida Inmate Search

An inmate search is a service provided by a correctional agency to locate individuals currently incarcerated in the jail. The Sheriff’s Office operates the Sarasota County Correctional Facility and offers a public-facing way to check who’s currently in custody through its Arrest & Inmate Search portal. The search parameters are arrest date, name, or case number. The search will reveal the inmate’s personal information, arrest and confinement records, and criminal charges. An individual may also conduct inmate searches at local police departments, such as the North Port Police Department and the Sarasota Police Department. However, the search must be conducted in person, by mail, phone, or email, as they do not have an online inmate roster.

Sarasota County is not home to any state or federal prison. However, individuals may find Sarasota County offenders housed in state prisons using the Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDC) Offender Search tools. Those housed in federal prisons may be searched using the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) Inmate Locator.

How to Find an Inmate in Sarasota County Jail

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office provides an Arrest & Inmate Search portal where the public can find arrest and custody information for inmates. Interested persons may search by arrest date, name, or case number, or scroll to the "Current Inmate Population" area to select an inmate from the list. Access to records via this portal is free but limited. Anyone seeking comprehensive inmate records or copies should contact the Sheriff’s Office Records Section by phone at (941) 861-4025 or in person from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sarasota County Correctional Facility

2020 Main Street

Sarasota, FL 34237

Phone: (941) 861-4601

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters

6010 Cattleridge Blvd

Sarasota, FL 34232

Phone: (941) 861-5800

How to Use the Sarasota County Jail Roster

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office maintains a jail roster that allows members of the public to view arrest and inmate records without charges. Below is a step-by-step guide on locating and utilizing the Sarasota County jail roster:

• Go to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office official website
• Scroll down to the "ARREST INQUIRY" area on the homepage to locate the roster, or go to the "CORRECTIONS" menu at the top menu and select "Who’s In Jail?" from the dropdown.
• On the Arrests & Inmate Search, conduct a search by arrest date, name, or case number, or scroll to the "Current Inmate Population" area to select an inmate from the list.

What Information is Included in the Sarasota County Inmate Roster

The Florida Public Records Law permits public access to inmate records. Therefore, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has an inmate roster where individuals may find inmate information for free. The inmate roster releases the following information:

• Inmate’s personal information (PIN, date of birth, race, height, weight, eye color, place of birth, marital status, occupation, address, sex, age at arrest, and location)
• Arrest information (arresting agency’s name, arrest date, and arrest city)
• Confinement information (arrest date, date released, and release reason)
• Inmate’s criminal charges information (booking number, offense description, counts, arraignment date, intake date and time, incident number, court case number, release date and time, and holding reason)

Per Fla. Stat. § 9119.0713, some inmate records are not subject to public disclosure. These confidential records are only released to the record holders, their attorneys, and anyone with a court order. Examples of exempted inmate records in Sarasota County include:

• Juvenile inmate records
• Protected health information of inmates
• Active criminal intelligence or investigative records
• Information whose disclosure would negatively affect an inmate’s safety
• Any inmate record revealing the identity of a confidential informant or source, an arrestee’s confession, or undercover personnel of any criminal justice agency.

Contact Details for Sarasota County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Anyone interested in contacting the Sarasota County Correctional Facility staff to inquire about who’s in custody should use the details below:

Sarasota County Correctional Facility

2020 Main Street

Sarasota, FL 34237

Phone: (941) 861- 4601

Contact Type	Contact Details
Jail address	2020 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34237
Main phone number	(941) 861- 4601
Office Hours	Daily, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Email	info@sarasotasheriff.org
Website	https://www.sarasotasheriff.org/corrections/index.php

Jail Facility Overview in Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Correctional Facility books between 50 and 60 inmates into the jail daily. On average, jail staff release about 15 to 20 inmates per shift. As of 2024, the facility processed about 9,596 arrests and had a daily population of about 1,096.

Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center is a 60-bed, hardware-secure facility that serves youth offenders from Sarasota County. The average length of stay in secure detention is about 14 days.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
The Sarasota County Correctional Facility	2020 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34237	(941) 861-4601	Daily 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.	info@sarasotasheriff.org
Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center	1803 Fifth Street W Bradenton, FL 34205	(941) 741-3023	Tuesday: (A - H) 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. (I - Z) 7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. Saturday: (A - H) 1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. (I - Z) 2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.	N/A

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Sarasota County Correctional Facility?

Family and friends may deposit between $25 and $100 into inmates’ accounts, with a limit of $200 per week. The Sarasota County Correctional Facility allows only 5 transactions per inmate and per credit card. The facility provides several convenient methods for sending money to inmates, including:

• Corrections App: The facility offers a free mobile app that individuals can download to send money to inmates.
• Online: The Sheriff’s Office partners with a third-party vendor so customers may make online deposits in inmate accounts. The vendor charges $2.95 for internet transactions.
• By phone: Individuals may call the facility at (866) 394-0490 to make deposits. Phone deposits may be made from Monday to Friday, 08:00 a.m - 08:00 p.m. The depositor may be required to provide the inmate’s ID number, which also serves as the PIN. The facility charges $3.95 for phone transactions.
• Walk-in Retailers: Interested persons may register through a third-party vendor, receive a barcode, and make a cash deposit into the inmate’s account at the store where they shop. This method attracts a $3.95 fee.
• In-person: Visitors may deposit funds for inmates at the automated kiosk located in the facility’s lobby. The kiosk is open 24/7 and accepts cash and credit/debit cards. Cash or credit/debit card deposits incur a $4.00 service charge.
• By mail: The facility accepts only money orders. It must include the state, city, inmate name, and ID number. Loved ones may mail money orders to inmates at the address below:

Access Corrections

P.O. Box 12486

St. Louis, MO 63132

PO Box 247

Phoenix, MD 21131

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Sarasota County Correctional Facility provides an Arrests & Inmate Search portal where record seekers may find current arrest and inmate information. Users may search by arrest date, name, or case number. Conversely, the Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center does not have an online inmate roster because juvenile inmate records are confidential. They are only available to eligible individuals, such as parents, attorneys, or anyone with a court order, at the office during business hours.

Sarasota County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Sarasota County Correctional Facility offers both remote video and onsite visitation. Online video visitation costs $0.18 per minute. Visitation hours are seven days: 08:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 1200 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. On-site visitation hours are every day, between 09:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Visitors may schedule or cancel online or on-site visits through the third-party vendors or the App. Visits may be scheduled up to 24 hours in advance and may be canceled up to 48 hours before the visit. The facility allows inmates to have three (3) 50-minute on-site video visitations per week. Only two (2) visitors are allowed per visit. On-site visitors must be 18 years of age or older and present a valid photo ID. Minors may visit only when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visitors must follow the dress code below:

• No miniskirts, short shorts, or see-through tops
• No bare feet, halter tops, or tops with spaghetti straps
• No tank tops, muscle shirts, or tops that reveal cleavage or midriff
• No improper messages or images on clothing

Mailing and Commissary Information

Sarasota County Correctional Facility encourages family and friends to communicate with their loved ones incarcerated at the jail by mail. The facility no longer accepts non-legal mail. However, it has contracted with a third-party vendor to install kiosks/tablets in all inmate housing units for both internal and external communications. All incoming mail should be sent to the following address:

Sarasota County Corrections Facility, FL

INMATE NAME, ID NUMBER

All mail envelopes or postcards should have the Inmate Name and ID Number clearly printed on the outside. The jail staff will scan all non-legal mail into the system and make it available to inmates for viewing on the inmate kiosk/tablets. The original mail will be destroyed afterwards. The facility encourages family and friends not to mail original vital documents, such as marriage certificates, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and photographs, to inmates, as they will be destroyed after 30 days. Upon release, the facility provides a public third-party site where inmates may download their messages, photos, and postal mail for free up to 30 days using their inmate number and password.

All legal mail from the court, attorney, court, Department of Corrections (DOC), or the Parole Board should be sent to the address below:

Inmate Name

Sarasota County Correctional Facility

2020 Main Street

Sarasota, FL. 34237

The Sarasota County Correctional Facility partners with a third-party vendor to provide commissary service to inmates. Commissary purchases may include personal grooming products, snacks, and games.