Pinellas County, Florida Inmate Search

An inmate search is a public tool that allows interested individuals to view who is in custody or has recently been booked into a county jail. In Pinellas County, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) runs the inmate search service. Pinellas County has police departments in most of its largest cities, such as the St. Petersburg Police Department and the Clearwater Police Department. While some city police departments run their own jail rosters, neither of these police departments runs its own jail roster. Pinellas County has no Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal prison facilities.

The County Sheriff's Office is as follows:

How to Find an Inmate in Pinellas County Jail

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office runs the Pinellas County jail and maintains a jail roster. The online inmate lookup, also called the "Who's in Jail" search, provides a convenient way to find someone housed in the county jail. The online lookup allows users to search using last name, first name, race, gender, docket number, and booking date. Alternatively, interested individuals can visit the county jail to view the roster of inmates or contact the Sheriff's office for information on county inmates.

Interested persons can also visit the Sheriff's office at:

How to Use the Pinellas County Jail Roster

Individuals searching for inmates in Pinellas County can utilize the online inmate lookup tool, which functions as an online jail roster for the county. To use the tool, interested persons can:

• Access it through the web link and open the page
• Type in search details such as last name, first name, race, sex, docket number, and booking date
• The look-up tool also allows making an inquiry by address as one of the options
• Click on search to display the results of the query
• Results can be sorted by name or by how recent the arrests are
• Results can also be sorted by 25, 50, or 100 per page to make it easy for users

What Information is Included in the Pinellas County Inmate Roster

When an interested person searches the Pinellas County inmate roster, they will find the records include:

• Full name, booking time, and date
• Booking number or docket number
• Arrest and booking date
• Charges and the arresting agency
• Custody status and projected release or bond amount if set
• Age, mugshot, housing unit, or location of facility
• Court date
• Photos and identifying details

While county inmate information is a public record accessible to interested parties under the Florida Public Records Act, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, there are statutory exemptions that limit access to certain records. These records include:

• Juvenile records under the Florida Juvenile Code (Chapter 985)
• Active criminal investigation records under Fla. Stat. §119.071 exemptions
• Personal identifiers such as Social Security Numbers, account numbers
• Victim Information, such as home addresses, and in some cases, identity
• Sealed or expunged records

Restricted records are limited to authorized parties or individuals with a legally approved permit, such as legal representatives.

Contact Details for Pinellas County Jail or Sheriff's Office

Below is the contact information for the Pinellas County Jail or Sheriff's Office, including details on how to speak with jail staff or obtain official information.

The Pinellas County jail is at:

The Pinellas County Jail has a web page on the Pinellas County Sheriff's website for searching for inmates in the county jail.

The Sheriff's office is at:

The Video Visitation Center for video visitations is at:

Interested individuals can schedule video visitations by calling (727) 464-6842. The Video Visitation Center has a web presence that allows users to schedule visits and provides information on visitation hours and accompanying rules.

Jail Facility Overview in Pinellas County

Pinellas County's central detention facility is the Pinellas County Jail, located on the Clearwater jail campus in Clearwater, Florida. It is split into the South Division, the Central Division, and the North Division. The facility houses both men and women, including pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The facility is reportedly equipped with approximately 3,200 beds. There are smaller temporary intake holding areas on the campus used to process arrestees before transfer, and also to house federal or state transfers before moving them.

There is also a Juvenile Detention Center in Pinellas County, located at 5255 140th Avenue North, Clearwater, Florida, about a 5-minute walk from the Pinellas County Jail. A 95-bed facility, the center is operated by the Florida State authorities under the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Pinellas County Jail?

Interested individuals can deposit money for inmates in the Pinellas County Jail using self-service kiosks located at the visitation center or in the public lobby of the jail. These kiosks accept credit or debit cards, as well as cash. Alternatively, money can be deposited through money orders by mail or in person. The money order should be adequately addressed to the inmate in the format below:

In-person drop-offs can be done at the reception desk.

Persons seeking to deposit funds for an inmate can also do so online using the GTL's ConnectNetwork to deposit funds in the inmate's commissary account.

Please note that cash deposits to inmates are not permitted, while kiosk deposits are limited to $100 per order, and electronic deposits are limited to $300 per day.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Pinellas County Jail is the primary detention center in the county, and it offers an online searchable inmate roster. The secondary detention center is the Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center, which does not provide a public search tool, as juvenile records are protected under Florida law.

Pinellas County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Under Pinellas County visitation rules, families and loved ones seeking to visit inmates must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before scheduling a visit. Only adults (18+) are allowed to schedule visits. Individuals under 18 are permitted to visit if accompanied by an adult. A parent or legal guardian must be present for visiting minors. Visits can be scheduled up to one week in advance, but no later than the day before, as same-day schedule visits are not permitted. Visits can be booked online using the PCSO visitation portal. All visits are limited to 40 minutes with a maximum of three visitors per visit. Visitors should also note the following:

• A government or state-issued photo ID is required.
• Visiting minors require a birth certificate or legal guardian documentation.
• Dress code is modest, with revealing clothing such as short skirts, tank tops, and see-through fabrics to be avoided.
• Visitors should be respectful. Visits are monitored, and misconduct can be grounds for termination of visitation privileges.
• Visitation hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. seven days a week.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Family and friends of inmates can stay in touch via mail, but the letters must comply with jail guidelines to ensure successful delivery. They can send mails using this format:

The name should be the inmate's current legal name, and the booking number should be accurate. Mailers should note that letters, standard greeting cards, and 4" by 6" photographs or smaller are allowed, but cash personal checks, gift cards, and Polaroids are unacceptable. Mailers should also note that all mail is opened and checked before delivery.