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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.
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City Jails by County in Florida
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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.
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Lakeland Jail
219 North Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
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Polk | View Details |
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Mulberry Jail
104 South Church Ave
PO Box 707, Mulberry, FL 33860
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Polk | View Details |
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Winter Haven Jail
125 North Lake Silver Drive NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
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Polk | View Details |
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Crescent Jail
19 North Summit St, Crescent City, FL 32112
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Putnam | View Details |
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Interlachen Jail
311 Atlantic Ave, Interlachen, FL 32148
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Putnam | View Details |
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Palatka Jail
110 North 11th St, Palatka, FL 32177
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Putnam | View Details |
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Welaka Jail
400 Fourth Ave
PO Box 1098, Welaka, FL 32193
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Putnam | View Details |
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Milton Jail
5451 Alabama St, Milton, FL 32570
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Santa Rosa | View Details |
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North Port Jail
4980 City Hall Blvd, North Port, FL 34286
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Sarasota | View Details |
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Sarasota Jail
2050 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
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Sarasota | View Details |
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Satellite Beach Jail
510 Cinnamon Drive, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
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Sarasota | View Details |
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Venice Jail
1350 East Ridgewood Ave, Venice, FL 34285
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Sarasota | View Details |
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Altamonte Springs Jail
307 Cranes Roost Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
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Seminole | View Details |
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Casselberry Jail
4195 South US Hwy 17-92, Casselberry, FL 32707
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Seminole | View Details |
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Longwood Jail
235 West Church Ave, Longwood, FL 32750
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Seminole | View Details |
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Oviedo Jail
300 Alexandria Blvd, Oviedo, FL 32765
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Seminole | View Details |
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Sanford Jail
815 South French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
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Seminole | View Details |
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Winter Springs Jail
300 North Moss Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708
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Seminole | View Details |
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St. Augustine Beach Jail
2300 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
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St. Johns | View Details |
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St. Augustine Jail
PO Box 1950, St. Augustine, FL 32085
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St. Johns | View Details |
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Fort Pierce Jail
920 South US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34954
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St. Lucie | View Details |
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Center Hill Jail
94 South Virginia Ave
PO Box 649, Center Hill, FL 33514
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Sumter | View Details |
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Coleman Jail
PO Box 456, Coleman, FL 33521
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Sumter | View Details |
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Webster Jail
71 Southeast First St, Webster, FL 33597
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Sumter | View Details |
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Wildwood Jail
100 East Huey St, Wildwood, FL 34785
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Sumter | View Details |
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