Brevard County Jail Booking, Bond and Criminal Court Lookup
Need to find someone arrested in Brevard County right now? Start with the Sheriff’s official booking search, then use the same record to check charges, bond, jail court, visitation, mail, phone service and the Brevard Clerk’s criminal case file.
860 Camp Road, Cocoa, FL 32927
321-690-1501, available 24 hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Search the official booking portal using the last name only. If no result appears, call the Jail Complex at 321-690-1500. Call 911 only for an emergency; BCSO non-emergency dispatch is 321-264-5100, answered 24/7.
What do you need to do after a Brevard County arrest?
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How to search Brevard County arrest records by name or booking number
The Sheriff’s inmate portal allows searches by date range, last name, first name, subject number or booking number. Use the fewest fields needed.
Use the BCSO Inmate Search. Confirm the domain ends in brevardsheriff.org.
Enter the surname and select Search. Leave the other boxes blank on the first attempt.
Add a first name or From/To booking dates. Use the subject or booking number when you already have one.
Compare the full name, age or date of birth, booking date, photograph, arresting agency and booking number.
Write down the subject number, booking number, CID when shown, charge, bond and pending court details.
Call 321-690-1501 for current charges, bond amounts or pending court dates when the online information is unclear.
- From Date and To Date
- Last Name
- First Name
- Subject Number
- Booking Number
- Last name only
- Last name plus first name
- Known booking-date range
- Subject or booking number
What a Brevard booking record can—and cannot—tell you
Field | What it normally shows | What it does not prove | Next check |
|---|---|---|---|
Booking date | When the person entered the jail process | That the person remains in custody now | Current booking status or jail phone |
Charge | The allegation entered during booking | That the prosecutor filed the same charge or obtained a conviction | BECA criminal court case |
Bond | An amount or status entered for that charge | Immediate release or absence of other holds | Jail bond line and court record |
Court date | A scheduled or pending court event | The date cannot change | BECA and Clerk |
Release date | Departure from that listed custody | No transfer, supervision or separate case exists | Court, FDOC, VINE or another county |
From Brevard booking to the criminal court record
The route is not identical in every case, but this is the practical order most families should check.
How to check bond and help someone leave Brevard County Jail
First confirm every charge and hold. Posting the displayed amount does not guarantee immediate release because the jail must complete identity, warrant, hold and paperwork checks.
Search the inmate record and write down the inmate’s full name, CID or subject number, booking number, charges and total bond.
Call 321-690-1501 or 321-690-1500 ext. 0. Ask whether another hold, purge or no-bond charge exists.
Full bond may be paid by cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. Cash or card payments use TouchPay.
The Sheriff cannot recommend a bonding agency. Check any agent or agency through the Florida DFS Licensee Search before signing or paying.
Bond can be posted 24 hours a day, but the Sheriff says release may take several hours after payment.
Use TouchPay, call 1-866-204-1603, or complete the on-site jail paperwork.
Prepare the inmate’s CID and full name in Last, First format before starting a cash or card transaction.
The released person receives one free local call from the booking area to arrange transportation.
Watch a Brevard County Jail initial appearance online
The courtroom inside the Jail Complex has restricted public access, so BCSO provides a livestream. The judge may temporarily stop the stream when protected information is involved.
Monday–Friday at approximately 1:15 p.m.
Approximately 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at approximately 10:00 a.m.
How to find a Brevard County criminal court case and next hearing
Use BECA after you find the booking. The jail entry can change quickly; the court docket is the better place to follow filed charges, counsel, hearings and disposition.
Go to Brevard Clerk Case Search.
Open BECA and read the disclaimer. Select Accept to continue.
Use the exact name shown in the booking record. A case number is safer when several people have similar names.
Compare filing date, case type, charge description, booking details and attorney information.
Look for notices, arraignment, motions, continuances, pleas, judgments and disposition entries.
BECA currently warns that document-image availability may be delayed. Use the Clerk’s copy-request route or call 321-637-2004.
How to find a Public Defender or private criminal lawyer in Brevard
- Confirm the Brevard criminal case number.
- Open the Clerk’s Criminal Court Forms.
- Download the Application for Criminal Indigent Status.
- Complete income, assets, dependants and case details accurately.
- Submit it through the Clerk or follow the court’s instructions.
- Contact the 18th Circuit Public Defender at 321-617-7373.
Brevard office: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building E, Viera, FL 32940.
- Use the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service.
- Call 800-342-8011, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., or use the 24/7 online request.
- Ask for a lawyer handling criminal matters in Brevard County.
- Verify the lawyer through the Florida Bar member search.
- Request a written fee agreement and avoid anyone promising a guaranteed result.
Brevard County Jail visitation hours, scheduling and rules
Regular family visits are by video. BCSO states that face-to-face visits are limited to professional visitors or visits specially approved by Jail Command.
Item | Official detail | What to do |
|---|---|---|
Account | Smart Communications | Create an account at SmartInmate.com. |
Available days | Seven days a week | Use an available period shown below. |
Hours | 8 a.m.–12 p.m.; 1 p.m.–5 p.m.; 8 p.m.–10:30 p.m. | Confirm the inmate is still housed at the jail before paying. |
Scheduling window | Maximum 7 days ahead; minimum 24 hours ahead | Book before the minimum cutoff. |
Visit length | 15 or 30 minutes | Choose the session length in the vendor account. |
Published rate | $0.25 per minute | 15 minutes is $3.75; 30 minutes is $7.50. |
Before starting the visit
Phone calls, electronic messages, commissary money and inmate mail
Task | Official route | Important detail | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate phone calls | BCSO publishes $0.16 plus tax per minute and a two-hour weekly limit. | Funding the wrong account or expecting the inmate to receive a normal incoming call. | |
Electronic messages | SmartInmate account | BCSO publishes $0.50 per message and two free messages each Saturday. | Sending prohibited content, screenshots, altered photos or information about another inmate. |
Commissary money | Confirm the inmate identity and account before payment. | Using an unofficial payment link or confusing commissary funds with bond. | |
Regular postal mail | Smart Communications processing address | The inmate’s full name and ID number must be printed clearly. | Sending an original document that will be scanned and destroyed. |
Attorney legal mail | Brevard County Jail Complex legal-mail address | It must be attorney-generated and clearly marked Privileged/Legal Mail. | Marking ordinary agency or court correspondence as privileged mail. |
Inmate First Name Inmate Last Name Inmate ID #
PO Box 9145
Seminole, FL 33775-9145
BCSO says regular mail is scanned. Originals are destroyed, so send copies only.
Attn: Mail Clerk for Legal Mail
For Inmate First Name Inmate Last Name Inmate ID #
860 Camp Road
Cocoa, FL 32927
Why an inmate may disappear from the Brevard jail search
How to request a Brevard arrest record, incident report or court copy
The online inmate search is not a substitute for a formal records request. Choose the custodian that created the record.
Use BCSO for local booking checks, Sheriff case reports and agency records.
- Open the BCSO Public Records Requests page.
- Select the official online request form.
- Describe the record, agency, date, location and case number.
- Ask for an estimate before extensive research or duplication.
- Pay only after receiving the official invoice.
Use the Clerk for filed criminal case documents, court minutes and certified copies.
- Search BECA first.
- Record the case number and exact document name.
- Use the Clerk’s copy-request route when the image is restricted or unavailable.
- Call Records & Research at 321-637-2004 for guidance.
Record or service | Published fee or rule | Useful note |
|---|---|---|
Local booking records check | $2 per last-name inquiry | Covers local records of people booked into Brevard County Jail. |
Case report copies | $0.15 single-sided for requests of 10 pages or more; $0.20 double-sided | Mail requests require a self-addressed stamped envelope. |
Extensive request | Employee labour and specialty costs may apply after 15 minutes | An advance deposit may be required. |
Credit-card payment | 2.95% with a $2 minimum | Personal checks are not accepted by BCSO for these invoices. |
Custody notifications and Brevard victim assistance
Use VINELink Florida to locate participating custody records and register for available notifications.
Brevard Victim Services: 321-617-7510. Advocates provide process information, courtroom support and referrals.
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building D, Viera, FL 32940.
Brevard County jail, court and legal-help contacts
Main: 321-690-1500
Charges/bond/court dates: 321-690-1501
Visitation: 321-690-1518
Medical: 321-690-1547
Mental Health: 321-690-1559
Chaplain: 321-690-1530
Inmate Records: 321-690-1546
Main/Criminal: 321-637-5413
Copies and research: 321-637-2004
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding holidays
Phone: 321-617-7373
Use this location for jail business only after confirming what can be handled in person.
Open driving directions2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940. Confirm the assigned courthouse in BECA before travelling.
Open driving directionsOther Brevard courthouse locations
Courthouse | Address | Best use |
|---|---|---|
Historic Titusville Courthouse | 506 South Palm Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796 | North Brevard case activity when assigned there |
Moore Justice Center | 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940 | Many county and circuit court matters |
Melbourne Branch Courthouse | 51 Nieman Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901 | South Brevard matters assigned to that branch |
What to do in common Brevard arrest situations
Search surname only, wait for booking, call the jail, record the CID and check the initial-appearance stream.
Confirm payment, every charge, additional holds and release processing with the jail. Several hours may be needed.
Remove filters, try another spelling, call BCSO and check VINE, FDOC or another county.
Create the SmartInmate account, confirm custody, schedule 24 hours to 7 days ahead and follow video rules.
Use the Clerk’s indigent-status form and contact the 18th Circuit Public Defender.
Save the URL, obtain the final court record, review sealing or expungement options and send redacted proof to the publisher.
Verified Brevard County arrest, jail and court resources
Brevard County arrest records FAQs
How do I search Brevard County arrest records by name?
Open the Brevard County Sheriff’s official inmate search, enter the last name first and select Search. Add the first name or a booking-date range only when the surname returns too many records.
What information can I use in the Brevard inmate search?
The official portal accepts From Date, To Date, Last Name, First Name, Subject Number and Booking Number. A subject or booking number is the most precise option when it is available.
Who do I call for current Brevard County charges and bond?
Call the Brevard County Jail at 321-690-1501 for charges, bond amounts and pending court dates. The Sheriff’s FAQ states that this line is available 24 hours a day.
How can I bond someone out of Brevard County Jail?
First confirm every charge and hold. Full bond may be paid by cashier’s check, certified check or money order payable to the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. Cash or card payments use TouchPay and require the inmate’s CID and full name.
How long does release take after a Brevard bond is posted?
BCSO says bond may be posted 24 hours a day, but release can take several hours because the jail must complete identity, hold and release checks.
How do I watch a Brevard jail initial appearance?
Use the official BCSO Jail Livestream. Initial proceedings are normally scheduled Monday through Friday at 1:15 p.m. and weekends and holidays at 9:30 a.m. Juvenile proceedings can delay the public stream.
How do I search a Brevard criminal court case?
Open the Brevard Clerk Case Search page, choose the BECA General Public Court Records Search, accept the disclaimer and search with the legal name or case number.
Does Brevard County Jail allow face-to-face visits?
Regular family visitation is by video. BCSO states that face-to-face visits are limited to professional visitors or visits specially approved by Jail Command.
Where do I mail a letter to a Brevard County inmate?
Address regular mail to Smart Communications / Brevard County, include the inmate’s full name and inmate ID number, and use PO Box 9145, Seminole, FL 33775-9145. Send copies rather than original documents because regular mail is scanned and the originals are destroyed.
How do I request a Brevard arrest report or official record?
Use the BCSO Public Records Requests page for Sheriff booking checks and agency reports. Use the Brevard Clerk’s court-record and copy-request services for filed criminal case documents.
Official-source review completed 2 August 2026
This independent guide is not affiliated with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Brevard County Clerk of Court, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender, State Attorney, Smart Communications, TouchPay or Florida VINE.
Booking status, bond, release, court dates, vendor charges, visitation rules and office details can change. Confirm urgent or financial information directly with the responsible official office before acting.
Responsible-use notice: An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use a booking record to harass someone or to make employment, housing, credit, insurance or other decisions that require a legally compliant consumer report.