Jacksonville Inmate Lookup: Search JSO Bookings, Custody, Bond and Release
“Jax Jail” usually means the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office correctional system in Duval County. Its public inmate search covers both current custody and historical information about people who have been incarcerated and released, so a name result must be checked carefully before it is treated as a live jail record.
This guide brings the important JSO procedures into one place: how to search, read a booking result, locate the correct facility, handle bond or a civil purge, prepare for first appearance, schedule video visitation, use the correct money account, send accepted mail, check court records, recover limited property and respond to safety or accessibility concerns.
Current and historical JSO inmate information.
500 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Video only; no traditional in-person visitation.
August 1, 2026 against official sources.
Choose the fastest Jax jail booking-search route
Search the legal last name first. Add the first name only when the broader search produces several records.
Use the 10-digit booking number to avoid same-name confusion and to prepare mail, deposits, calls and vendor registrations.
Read the status carefully. A historical JSO record may describe a person who was released long ago and is not currently in the jail.
How to use the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office inmate lookup
How to decode a Jacksonville booking result
| Result field | What it tells you | Practical next step |
|---|---|---|
| 10-digit booking number | The key identifier for the JSO booking. | Use it for personal mail, deposits, phone or tablet accounts and calls to corrections staff. |
| Booking date | When JSO processed the person into custody. | Compare it with the known arrest date and separate recent from historical entries. |
| Current or released status | Whether the record represents present detention or an earlier incarceration. | Do not fund an account or arrange a jail visit until current custody is confirmed. |
| Facility | The JSO location associated with the inmate. | Use the correct legal-mail address and facility phone; ordinary personal mail uses the separate scanning center. |
| Charge | The allegation recorded with the booking. | Use the Duval Clerk CORE portal to check the later court docket and filed case. |
| Bond information | The currently displayed monetary or release condition connected with a charge. | Confirm every charge, warrant and hold before paying the full cash amount or contacting a bonding agency. |
| Release information | A recorded release or release-processing event. | Call before arranging pickup because JSO says release times vary at all institutions. |
Why the Jax jail search may show no inmate
What happens after a Jacksonville arrest?
Jacksonville jail, prison and transition-center contacts
| Facility | Address and phone | Who is housed or served there |
|---|---|---|
| John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility | 500 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 904-630-5760 |
Pretrial, federal, juvenile, state and county-sentenced inmates; booking, first appearance, bond, limited property pickup and onsite video visitation. |
| Community Transition Center | 451 Catherine St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 Day: 904-630-2856 Night: 904-630-2860 |
County-sentenced men and women in Work Furlough, Matrix House substance-abuse treatment and inmate-worker assignments. |
| Montgomery Correctional Center | 4727 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218 904-630-8800 |
County-sentenced and some sentenced male and female inmates. |
| Jacksonville Re-Entry Center | 1024 Superior St., Jacksonville, FL 32254 904-630-8600 |
Re-entry and Pre-Trial Services support; Pre-Trial Services phone is 904-630-8623. |
| Electronic Monitoring Unit | Phone: 904-630-2859 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Electronic-monitoring orientation, fee collection and supervision-related questions after release. |
Specialized facility numbers
How Jacksonville cash bond, surety bond and purge payments work
Cash bond at John E. Goode
Public reception area of the jail at 500 E. Adams Street.
Bring the full amount of the cash bond, not a partial payment.
Certified or cashier’s checks and USPS money orders must be payable to the Office of the Sheriff.
| Method | JSO requirement | Important check |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | Full bond or purge amount. | Verify all charges and holds before carrying cash to the jail. |
| Certified or cashier’s check | Drawn on a local bank, subject to verification, payable to the Office of the Sheriff. | Call before purchase to confirm the amount and current acceptance details. |
| United States Postal Money Order | Payable to the Office of the Sheriff. | Use the exact full amount and preserve the receipt. |
| Surety bond | A bonding agency makes arrangements and posts the bond. | JSO officers cannot advise which bonding company to choose. |
Civil purge payment
A person held on a civil matter such as a Writ of Attachment may have a purge amount set by a judge. During normal business hours, the purge is paid to the Domestic Relations Department in Room 107 of the Duval County Courthouse at 501 W. Adams Street. After normal business hours, it may be paid at the jail using the JSO-listed cash, verified certified or cashier’s check, or USPS money-order methods.
Jacksonville first appearance court and public-defender request
JSO explains that First Appearance generally occurs within 24 hours of arrest. The judge reviews probable cause, release conditions and whether monetary bond should be set. A qualifying person who cannot afford counsel may have a defense attorney appointed.
9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
J-1 at John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility.
What families should record after first appearance
For public-defender information, the Duval Clerk lists 904-255-4673. A defendant may request appointed counsel at first appearance when eligible.
Jacksonville jail visitation: remote calls and the free onsite center
| Visit type | Cost and limit | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Remote video | JSO lists $0.25 per minute. | Create a GettingOut account, upload ID for verification and wait for the inmate to initiate the video call. |
| Onsite Video Visitation Center | Free; one visitor per inmate per week; maximum two hours. | Schedule at least 24 hours ahead. Same-day appointments are turned away. |
Onsite center schedule and entrance
500 E. Adams Street. Enter on the west side of the Pretrial Detention Facility at the same entrance used for First Appearance Court.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including holidays.
9 a.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time.
Video-visitation suspension rules
| Conduct | Published consequence pattern | How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle use, poor visibility, face off camera or visitor not fully clothed | Repeated offenses can result in a seven-day visitor suspension. | Use a well-lit private room and remain fully visible. |
| Showing another phone, tablet or PC; broadcasting media; displaying cash, drugs or weapons | 15 days for a first offense, 30 days for a second and 90 days for a third. | Use only the approved visit device and keep prohibited objects off screen. |
| Communicating with an inmate using another inmate’s account, or sexual acts or gestures without nudity | 30, 90 and 180 days for successive offenses. | Communicate only with the account owner and keep conduct appropriate. |
| Three-way inmate visit or nudity | 90 days, 180 days and one year for successive offenses. | Never add another inmate or display nudity. |
| Screenshots, recording, livestreaming, rebroadcasting or creating accounts to bypass suspension | Automatic one-year visitor suspension. | Do not capture, share or retransmit any part of the visit. |
Jacksonville inmate phone, video, tablet and commissary accounts are separate
One of the most common family mistakes is funding the wrong service. JSO lists different systems for telephone funds, video and tablet messaging, and the inmate commissary or trust account.
| You want to pay for | Officially listed system | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Remote video and tablet messaging | GettingOut | Visitor creates an account and uploads ID; the inmate initiates video visitation. |
| Inmate telephone account | OffenderConnect / phone support | JSO lists 1-877-650-4249 for phone-account funding. |
| Commissary or inmate trust account | Access Secure Deposits / InmateDeposits | Use the exact inmate identity and 10-digit booking number; phone deposits use 1-866-345-1884. |
How to deposit commissary money for a Jacksonville inmate
Use InmateDeposits.com to create a private account, submit a card deposit, print receipts and view deposit history.
Call 1-866-345-1884, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Kiosks are located inside the lobbies of the jail, Montgomery Correctional Center and Community Transition Center.
Jax jail personal mail, legal mail, books and publication rules
Inmate’s name, 10-digit booking number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
The processing center scans accepted mail and uploads it to the inmate tablet as a digital attachment.
Include the sender’s full name and return address. Also use the inmate’s exact name and 10-digit booking number.
Envelope and item rules
Legal mail and authorized publications
Legal mail is not sent to the Maryland scanning center. Authorized magazine, newspaper and periodical subscriptions and approved paperback books are also sent directly to the facility where the person is housed.
| Facility | Address format | What may use this address |
|---|---|---|
| John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility | Inmate name and jail number Pretrial Detention Facility 500 E. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
Legal mail and authorized subscriptions or qualifying paperback books from publishers or approved sellers. |
| Community Transition Center | Inmate name and jail number Community Transition Center 451 Catherine St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
Legal mail and authorized publisher materials for an inmate housed at CTC. |
| Montgomery Correctional Center | Inmate name and jail number Montgomery Correctional Center 4727 Lannie Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32218 |
Direct facility mail for authorized categories and the inmate’s applicable facility instructions. |
Books and periodicals
- Magazines, newspapers and other periodicals must be subscriptions in the inmate’s name.
- Paperback books must be mailed directly from Amazon, Books-A-Million or Barnes & Noble.
- Hardback books are prohibited at every JSO corrections site.
- An inmate may possess up to four periodicals or publications and two paperback books.
- Excess reading materials are not placed in inmate property. The inmate may mail them out; confiscated excess may be disposed of as contraband.
Inmate property pickup, notary access and facility-lobby limits
The public lobby is not open for general visiting. JSO lists specific reasons a person may enter the John E. Goode lobby, including attorney visits, court-ordered business, paying inmate bonds, limited property pickup and notary services.
JSO specifically lists inmate money and keys. Call before arrival to confirm that release authorization and the items are ready.
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Call 904-630-5760 and select option 1 for assistance with facility access.
Duval County criminal court records, documents and notifications
The JSO inmate page answers custody and booking questions. The Duval County Clerk CORE portal shows non-confidential court dockets and available filed documents. Public access is controlled by the user’s role, case type and document confidentiality.
501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Room 2136, 501 W. Adams Street
Room 1223, 501 W. Adams Street
Release, transfer, electronic monitoring and probation next steps
Electronic Monitoring Unit
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
8 a.m.–4 p.m.; cash, debit, credit card and money order accepted.
Misdemeanor probation contacts
Historical booking records and JSO public-record requests
The inmate search is useful for quick current and historical information, but it is not a certified records service and may not answer every older or document-specific question. Use JSO Public Records when you need a record that is unavailable through the inmate portal or a formal agency response.
Custodian of Records: Brandi Goff
Attn: Public Records Unit
501 E. Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Include enough information to locate the record
VINE custody alerts and Jacksonville victim information
JSO describes VINE as a free 24-hour information and notification program. Registered users may receive automatic calls when an offender is released, transferred, escapes or dies. Anyone may also call for available custody information and facility location.
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
PREA reports, disability accommodations and urgent concerns
Prison Rape Elimination Act reports
JSO states that it has zero tolerance for inmate-on-inmate sexual assault or battery and staff sexual misconduct or harassment. Reports may be made confidentially or anonymously, verbally or in writing, and may come from inmates, staff, family members, attorneys or another third party.
Corrections ADA coordinator
John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility
500 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Jacksonville local tips that prevent common jail-search mistakes
JSO includes historical records. Confirm current custody before creating an account or depositing money.
It is the most important identifier for personal mail, deposits and service-provider setup.
Jacksonville uses video visitation. The downtown onsite center is a video center, not a face-to-face visiting room.
GettingOut is for video and messaging, OffenderConnect is listed for phone funds, and InmateDeposits is for commissary.
Ordinary personal mail is scanned offsite. Legal mail and publisher items go to the housing facility.
Screenshots, recording, livestreaming or rebroadcasting trigger an automatic one-year visitor suspension.
Bond checks must be from a local bank, are subject to verification and must be payable to the Office of the Sheriff.
The booking page shows the arrest-side record; the Clerk docket shows later filed court activity.
The jail publicly lists only money and keys for inmate-property pickup, so verify authorization and availability first.
John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility map
Official live actions used in this guide
The rules and instructions are explained above. These links are retained only for actions that must occur on an external official or JSO-designated system.
Jax Jail inmate search and booking FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in the Jacksonville jail?
Use the official JSO Inmate Information Search. Verify whether the entry is current or historical and save the 10-digit booking number before taking another action.
What is the Jacksonville jail inmate information phone number?
Call the John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility at 904-630-5760.
Why is someone not showing in the JSO inmate search?
The person may still be in intake, listed under another name, already released, transferred or held by another agency. Retry with fewer fields and call the jail when the arrest is recent.
Where is the Jacksonville jail located?
John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility is at 500 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Does the Jacksonville jail allow in-person visitation?
No traditional face-to-face visitation is offered. JSO provides remote video visits and a free onsite Video Visitation Center.
How much does remote video visitation cost?
JSO lists remote video visitation at 25 cents per minute. The onsite video center is free.
How can I post a cash bond?
Bring the full amount to the jail public reception area. JSO lists cash, a verified local-bank certified or cashier’s check, or a USPS money order payable to the Office of the Sheriff.
Where should personal inmate mail be sent?
Send personal mail to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office – Duval, FL, the inmate’s name and 10-digit booking number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.
How do I add commissary money?
Use InmateDeposits.com, call 1-866-345-1884 or use a cash kiosk in a JSO corrections-facility lobby.
When is first appearance court?
JSO lists First Appearance sessions at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily in courtroom J-1 at John E. Goode. Call 904-630-5882 for court-proceeding information.