City Jails in Florida

All City Jails in Florida

Browse 212 city jails across 55 counties in Florida

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This page lists all 212 city jails in Florida. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.

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About City Jails in Florida

Understanding city jails in the Florida

Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Florida. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Florida, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Florida, everything you need is available right here.

City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?

City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:

  • City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
  • County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Florida's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.

How to Find Someone in a City Jail

When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Florida, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.

Booking & Intake Process

The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.

Getting Bail

Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.

Hiring a Lawyer

Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling an Inmate

Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.

Sending Money

Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.

Visitation

Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active city jails in Florida is 212. This count is updated regularly to reflect any changes in facility status across Florida.

Use the directory list on this page to find the city jail in the area where the arrest took place, then use the facility's inmate search tool to locate the person.

Yes. This page includes a built-in county filter that instantly narrows the list to show only city jails in a specific county within Florida. Select your county from the dropdown above the list, and the results will update in real time.

Yes. Use the state selector tool on this page to switch to a complete directory of city jails in any other US state. Our database covers local jail facilities across all 50 states.

The length of time depends on the charges, bail status, and court scheduling. Pretrial detainees may be held for days, weeks, or even months as their cases move through the court system. Those serving sentences for misdemeanor convictions typically serve less than one year.

City jails in Florida are operated by municipal authorities such as a city police department and typically serve a single city or town. County jails are operated by the county sheriff's office and serve a broader geographic area. Both hold similar populations — pretrial detainees and short-term sentenced inmates — but differ in jurisdiction and operational oversight.

City Jails by County in Florida

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Filter City Jails by County

Florida has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Florida. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

All City Jails in Florida

Complete listing of city jails

Browse Every City Jails in Florida

The full list of city jails in Florida is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.

Facility Name County Action
Valparaiso Jail 465 Valparaiso Parkway, Valparaiso, FL 32580
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Okeechobee Jail 50 Southeast 2nd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Okeechobee View Details
Apopka Jail 112 East 6th St, Apopka, FL 32703
Orange View Details
Eatonville Jail 11 Peoples St, Eatonville, FL 32751
Orange View Details
Edgewood Jail 5565 South Orange Ave, Edgewood, FL 32809
Orange View Details
Maitland Jail 1776 Independence Lane, Maitland, FL 32751
Orange View Details
Oakland Jail 540 East Oakland Ave PO Box 521, Oakland, FL 34760
Orange View Details
Ocoee Jail 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee, FL 34761
Orange View Details
Orlando Jail 100 South Hughey Ave PO Box 913, Orlando, FL 32801
Orange View Details
Windermere Jail 620 Main St PO Box 669, Windermere, FL 34786
Orange View Details
Winter Park Jail 500 North Virginia Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Orange View Details
Kissimmee Jail 8 North Stewart Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Osceola View Details
St. Cloud Jail 4700 Neptune Road, St. Cloud, FL 34769
Osceola View Details
Boca Raton Jail 100 Northwest Boca Raton Blvd (Northwest 2nd Ave), Boca Rato...
Palm Beach View Details
Boynton Beach Jail 100 East Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Palm Beach View Details
Delray Beach Jail 300 West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Palm Beach View Details
Greenacres Jail 2995 South Jog Road, Greenacres, FL 33467
Palm Beach View Details
Gulf Stream Jail 246 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Palm Beach View Details
Highland Beach Jail 3614 South Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL 33487
Palm Beach View Details
Juno Beach Jail 340 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach, FL 33408
Palm Beach View Details
Jupiter Island Jail 103 Bunker Hill Road, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Palm Beach View Details
Jupiter Jail 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
Palm Beach View Details
Lake Clarke Shores Jail 1701 Barbados Road, Lake Clarke Shores, FL 33406
Palm Beach View Details
Lantana Jail 500 Greynolds Circle, Lantana, FL 33462
Palm Beach View Details
Manalapan Jail 600 South Ocean Blvd, Lantana, FL 33462
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City Jails in Other States

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Explore City Jails in Other States

Looking for city jails beyond Florida? We've got you covered. Use the state selectors below to instantly switch to a full directory of city jails in any other US state. Whether you need to look up facilities in a neighboring state or search across the country, our nationwide directory makes it simple to find the information you need in just a few clicks.