Jacksonville Jail Booking Lookup, Bond Help and Duval Court Verification
Use this guide when you need to find someone arrested in Duval County, confirm whether they remain in the Jacksonville jail, check bond, arrange video visitation, locate the court case or reach legal help. Each task is routed to the correct official JSO, Clerk, Public Defender or state service.
Duval County Arrest Search: Start With the Task You Need
Jacksonville and Duval County use several separate systems. The inmate search answers booking and custody questions; CORE answers court questions; other offices handle legal representation, reports and victim support.
Use JSO Inmate Information Search for current and historical inmate details, charges and mugshots.
John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility: 904-630-5760.
Use Clerk CORE or call 904-255-2000.
Call 911. JSO non-emergency: 904-630-0500.
500 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
No in-person social visits. Onsite video visits operate Friday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
407 N. Laura Street; 904-255-4673.
JSO Victim & Witness Services: 904-630-1764.
Someone Was Arrested in Jacksonville Today: What to Do First
Jacksonville has JSO plus separate police agencies for Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, the airport and some institutions. Ask where the person was taken.
JSO must complete booking, identification clearance, medical screening, property inventory and housing assignment. Search again if the arrest occurred only a short time ago.
Open the official JSO inmate tool. Use fewer fields, compare date of birth, booking date, jail number, charges and photograph.
Write down the 10-digit booking number, jail number, facility, charge, bond field and booking date. These details are needed for mail, money and follow-up calls.
The Public Defender explains that first appearance normally occurs within 24 hours of arrest. Use the jail and court case to check bond and the next court event.
For unresolved jail questions, call 904-630-5760. Ask one precise question and have the booking number ready.
Duval Arrest and Jail Task Finder
Select the problem you need to solve. This tool runs only in your browser and does not ask for a name, birth date, booking number or case number.
How to Search Duval County Arrest Records Through JSO
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office inmate search is the official starting point for Duval County booking and jail information. JSO states that the tool includes both current and historical information about incarcerated and released inmates.
Go to the official inmate search. Complete any verification step shown by the portal.
Use the surname before adding more information. Too many fields can hide a record when spelling or data entry differs.
Compare the full name, date of birth, photograph, booking date, jail number and charge information. A name-only match is not enough.
Do not assume a historical booking means the person is still held. Look for current facility, release or status information.
JSO requires the inmate name and 10-digit booking number for personal mail. It is also useful when calling the jail or funding an account.
Open Duval Clerk CORE for formal charges, hearings and disposition. Booking language can differ from the charge later filed by the State Attorney.
Compare date of birth, booking date, photo, jail number and charge. Do not identify a person from name alone.
Allow intake time, check spelling and arresting agency, then call the jail information line if the entry still does not appear.
Which Jacksonville Corrections Facility Should You Check?
Facility or unit | Address or phone | Who may be there | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility | 500 E. Adams St. 904-630-5760 | Pretrial, federal, juvenile, state and county-sentenced inmates | Booking, facility, bond, release and video visitation |
Community Transition Center | County-sentenced work-furlough, treatment-program participants and inmate workers | Current assignment, work hours, property and release location | |
Jacksonville Re-Entry Center | 1024 Superior St. 904-630-8600 | Re-entry and pretrial services clients | Pretrial Services: 904-630-8623 |
Florida state prison | People transferred into Florida Department of Corrections custody | DC number, institution, status and release information |
How Duval County Bond, Purge and Release Processing Works
A displayed bond amount is only one part of the release process. Confirm every charge, outside hold and payment instruction before paying.
JSO says the full amount is paid at the jail public reception area by cash, a verified certified or cashier’s check from a local bank, or a U.S. Postal Money Order payable to the Office of the Sheriff.
A bonding agency may post a surety bond. JSO staff are prohibited from recommending or selecting a bonding company.
A judge may set a purge amount for a civil matter such as a writ of attachment. During normal business hours it may be paid through Domestic Relations, Room 107 at the courthouse; after hours, JSO directs payment to the jail.
Before paying a bond
How to Find Duval County Criminal Court Records in CORE
Use the Clerk Online Resource ePortal, known as CORE, to review non-confidential Duval County court records. The court docket is the better source for formal charges, hearings and disposition than a mugshot page.
Start with the Duval Clerk court-record instructions, then open public CORE access.
Use CORE Public Access. Register only when the portal requires an account for the function you need.
Enter fewer fields first. Compare filing date, case type and party details when several results use the same name.
Review formal charges, docket events, hearings, judge, bond-related entries and disposition. Some documents may be confidential or unavailable online.
Confirm the date, time, division and location. Do not rely on an old screenshot, text message or booking page for a court date.
Call the Clerk at 904-255-2000 or visit the official Clerk page for copies and certification options.
Term | Practical meaning | What to check next |
|---|---|---|
First Appearance | Initial court event following arrest; bond may be addressed. | Attorney appointment, bond conditions and next date |
Arraignment | Formal charges are presented and future dates are set. | Attendance requirement and attorney instructions |
Pretrial | The court may address plea, motions, readiness or trial scheduling. | Whether the defendant must appear |
Disposed | The court has recorded an outcome for the case or charge. | Read the exact disposition and sentence fields |
Failure to Appear | The court recorded a missed required appearance. | Contact the attorney immediately; a warrant may issue |
How to Find a Public Defender or Private Criminal Lawyer in Duval County
People who cannot afford private counsel may apply for court-appointed representation. At first appearance, a person in custody can speak with an attorney from the Public Defender’s Office.
Office: 407 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-255-4673
Use the statewide referral service when private representation is needed. The Florida Bar lists phone service Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and online referrals 24/7.
Phone: 800-342-8011
Initial consultation: up to 30 minutes for no more than the currently published $25 referral consultation fee.
If the person bonded out before first appearance
The Public Defender’s official FAQ says the person can complete an Affidavit of Insolvency with the Clerk of Court to seek appointment. Appointment and eligibility are decided through the court process; completing a form does not guarantee representation.
Duval County Jail Video Visitation Rules and Scheduling
JSO currently allows video visitation rather than in-person social visitation. Visitors must create and verify a GettingOut account before receiving inmate-initiated remote video calls or using tablet messaging.
The inmate initiates the visit to an approved account. JSO currently lists remote visits at $0.25 per minute.
The Video Visitation Center is at 500 E. Adams Street. Enter on the west side, using the same entrance as First Appearance court.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Eastern, including holidays. Visits may be scheduled up to 14 days ahead and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Rules that commonly end or suspend a visit
How to Send Mail, Add Commissary Money or Fund Inmate Phone Calls
Since October 1, 2024, ordinary personal mail is sent to JSO’s external processing center and delivered digitally through the inmate tablet system.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office – Duval, FLInmate’s full name and 10-digit booking number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal mail, authorised subscriptions and qualifying paperback books continue to the facility address:
Inmate’s Name & Jail NumberPretrial Detention Facility
500 E. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Commissary deposits use Access Secure Deposits at InmateDeposits.com or 1-866-345-1884. Phone-account funding uses OffenderConnect or 1-877-650-4249.
Task | Required detail | Common mistake | Safer action |
|---|---|---|---|
Personal letter | Inmate name, 10-digit booking number and sender return address | Using the physical jail address for ordinary personal mail | Use the Phoenix processing address |
Envelope | No larger than 8½ × 11 inches | Boxes or altered envelopes | Use a plain compliant envelope |
Books | Paperback from an approved retailer | Hardback or personally mailed book | Use the current JSO retailer rule |
Commissary | Correct inmate identity and account route | Mailing cash or handing money to staff | Use Access Secure Deposits or the lobby kiosk |
How to Request a Duval County Arrest Report or JSO Public Record
The inmate-search record and the police report are different records. Use JSO’s Public Records Unit when you need an arrest report, incident record, 911 material or another releasable law-enforcement record.
Prepare the report number, approximate incident date, location, involved person and a clear description of the record requested.
Use the official JSO request instructions and choose the online request option.
JSO lists the Public Records Unit at 904-630-2209, written requests to 501 E. Bay Street and in-person requests at police headquarters or district locations.
A narrower date range and precise description can reduce confusion, review time and possible duplication fees.
Save the request number, date, quoted cost and any correspondence. Some records may be confidential, exempt or redacted.
Duval County Victim Help and Custody Notifications
Call 904-630-1764 for JSO victim and witness support. Call 911 for immediate danger.
Use Florida VINE or call 1-877-846-3435. Phone support is available 24/7/365.
Victim advocates help explain the prosecution process and connect victims with resources. Duval main switchboard: 904-255-2500.
When a Duval Arrest Was Dismissed but Still Appears Online
A dismissal does not automatically erase the arrest history, court entry or every private copy. Florida sealing or expungement eligibility depends on the person’s complete record and the specific disposition.
Use CORE and the Clerk to obtain the exact case outcome. Ask whether a certified disposition is required for the next step.
Open the official Florida seal and expunge process. Do not assume every dismissed arrest qualifies.
A Certificate of Eligibility is part of the process; it does not itself seal or expunge the record.
Follow the Clerk and court instructions, pay any applicable filing fee and retain every filed document and order.
Recheck the court and state record after the agencies have had time to update.
Use the publisher’s verified removal process with the exact URL and redacted official proof.
FDLE Seal and Expunge Section: 850-410-7870.
Why a Duval County Arrest or Inmate Search Shows No Result
Wait for booking and identity clearance, then search again. Call JSO only if the record remains unavailable.
Use surname only, remove punctuation and test aliases, earlier surnames or common spelling variations.
Check the beaches police departments, airport police, another county or federal custody.
Search historical information and CORE. A person can leave custody while the court case remains pending.
Check FDC, another county, the Community Transition Center, federal custody or VINE.
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, confidential or exempt information may be restricted or unavailable online.
Before calling the jail or Clerk
Duval County Jail, Court and Legal Office Numbers, Addresses and Hours
500 E. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Jail information: 904-630-5760
Notary hours: Mon–Thu, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Social visitation: video only
501 W. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-255-2000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
407 N. Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-255-4673
Visit guidance: Call before travelling and have the case number ready.
Ed Austin Building
311 W. Monroe Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Main: 904-255-2500
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
501 E. Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-630-2209
Use for: police and arrest-report requests
General information: 904-630-7600
Non-emergency: 904-630-0500
Emergency: 911
Jail and courthouse map
John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility, 500 E. Adams Street.
Open driving directionsJSO directs onsite visitors to the west side of the Pretrial Detention Facility, using the same entrance as First Appearance court.
The Duval County Courthouse is at 501 W. Adams Street. It is a different building from the jail.
Open courthouse directionsConfirm the inmate, approved visit, office hours and the correct entrance before leaving.
Verified Duval County Arrest, Jail and Court Resources
Duval County Arrest Records Search FAQs
How do I search for a recent arrest in Duval County?
Open the official Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Inmate Information Search and begin with the last name. Compare the date of birth, photograph, booking date, jail number, charges and current or historical status before deciding that a result belongs to the correct person.
How long does a new Jacksonville arrest take to appear online?
JSO does not promise an exact posting time. Booking, property inventory, medical screening, identification clearance and housing assignment must be completed. Search again after intake has had time to progress and call 904-630-5760 when a recent arrest still cannot be located.
What is the Duval County jail address and phone number?
The John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility is at 500 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The jail and inmate information number is 904-630-5760.
How do I check bond for a Duval County inmate?
Open the JSO inmate record and review every charge and bond field, then confirm the amount, payment method and outside holds with the jail. Cash bonds require the full amount using a JSO-approved payment type; a licensed bonding agency may arrange a surety bond.
Why is an inmate still held after bond was posted?
Release processing can take several hours and timing varies. Another case, a no-bond charge or an out-of-county, out-of-state or federal hold may prevent release. Confirm all charges and holds directly with JSO.
How do I search Duval County criminal court records?
Use the Duval Clerk’s CORE Public Access portal and search by legal name or case number. Open the matching criminal case to review formal charges, docket events, hearings and disposition. Call the Clerk at 904-255-2000 for copy or certification questions.
Does the Duval County jail allow in-person visitation?
JSO currently provides video visitation rather than in-person social visits. Remote visits use GettingOut. Free onsite video visits are available at 500 E. Adams Street from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
How do I send mail to a Duval County inmate?
Ordinary personal mail should be addressed to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office – Duval, FL, followed by the inmate’s full name and 10-digit booking number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail and approved publications use the inmate’s actual facility address.
How can a Duval County defendant get a Public Defender?
A person in custody can speak with a Public Defender attorney at first appearance. A person who bonds out before first appearance can ask the Duval Clerk about completing an Affidavit of Insolvency. Eligibility and appointment are determined through the court process.
How do I request removal of a dismissed Duval arrest record?
First obtain the final disposition from the Duval Clerk and review FDLE seal-and-expunge eligibility. Complete any required state and court process, verify the official records after processing and then request private-site updates separately using the exact URL and redacted official proof.
Official-resource review completed August 2, 2026
This independent guide is not operated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Duval County Clerk, Fourth Judicial Circuit Public Defender, State Attorney, Florida Department of Corrections, FDLE, VINE or any court. Official links, vendors, fees, visitation rules, contact details and office hours can change. Reconfirm time-sensitive custody, bond, court, visitation, mail and payment information with the responsible office.
Responsible-use notice: An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use this page or an arrest record to harass anyone or to make employment, housing, credit, insurance or other decisions that require a legally compliant consumer report.