Martin County Booking Lookup, Current Custody, Bond and Remote Visitation
Finding a person after an arrest involves more than seeing a name on a roster. You may need to confirm whether the booking is current, identify the booking number or CFN, understand the charge and bond, locate the next court event, set up a remote visit or safely deposit money.
This guide brings Martin County Jail procedures into one place. Use the external county systems only for actions that require live data—such as searching a current inmate, viewing a recent arrest, scheduling a visit, depositing funds or opening a court case.
Maximum-security county detention facility in Stuart.
HomeWAV; two free visits each month.
TouchPay site number 234994.
Choose the correct Martin County search
Use the live Corrections Records Search. Confirm the booking number, charges, bond and custody information.
Use the 10-day recent-bookings report. It is useful when you know an arrest occurred but current custody is unclear.
Use the Clerk’s Court Records Search for dockets, court events, case documents and case history.
How to search the Martin County Jail roster correctly
Martin County recent bookings: what the 10-day report does and does not show
The Sheriff’s Office publishes a separate recent-bookings report covering arrests in Martin County during the previous 10 days. It can help when the arrest is recent, but it should not be treated as a live current-custody roster.
- The arrest occurred within approximately 10 days.
- You are trying to identify the booking date or charge.
- The live inmate search has not yet produced a clear match.
- You need to confirm which agency or booking record is involved.
- Every person in the report is still incarcerated.
- Every arrest or affidavit will appear immediately.
- Protected or confidential records will be displayed.
- A missing record means no arrest occurred.
How to understand a Martin County inmate-search result
| Field | What it means | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| CFN / booking number | The identifying number connected with the county booking. | Save it for deposits, mail, calls and jail questions. |
| Booking date | The date the person entered the jail-booking process. | Compare it with the known arrest date and separate recent from older records. |
| Charge | An allegation or booked offense associated with the arrest. | Use the Clerk’s court system to see later filings, amendments or dispositions. |
| Bond | The amount or status presently attached to the charge or case. | Confirm every charge and hold with Booking before paying. |
| Arresting agency | The law-enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. | Contact that agency for arrest-report questions not handled by the jail. |
| Release date or status | A reported or expected custody event. | Call before arranging transportation because processing and holds can change release timing. |
| Case number | The identifier used in the criminal court system. | Search the Clerk portal for dockets, filings and future court events. |
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What happens after booking into Martin County Jail?
Martin County Jail is a maximum-security county facility with a stated capacity of 696 beds. People enter the facility on matters ranging from civil infractions to serious felony charges.
How Martin County Jail bond payments work
Martin County Jail video visitation through HomeWAV
Martin County ended regular on-site visitation on September 18, 2023. Visits are now conducted remotely or offsite through HomeWAV. Visitors may set two free visits each month.
| Daily window | Availability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Available Sunday through Saturday as staffing permits. |
| Afternoon / evening | 1:15 p.m.–6:45 p.m. | The broadest published visitation window. |
| Late evening | 8:30 p.m.–9:25 p.m. | Confirm availability in HomeWAV before planning around this window. |
How to prepare a HomeWAV visit
Conduct that immediately ends a visit
A visitor may not operate a motor or electric vehicle during the remote session.
Do not display a weapon, explosive device or anything appearing capable of causing serious harm.
Lewd behavior, exposure of breasts or genitalia and sexually explicit conduct are prohibited.
Do not display alcohol, illegal drugs or suspected prohibited substances.
Visitors may not photograph, screen-record or otherwise record a video visit.
The inmate may not cover or conceal any portion of the kiosk monitor.
Published 2026 no-visitation closure dates
| Date | Day | Planning action |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Choose another available date. |
| January 19, 2026 | Monday | No visitation. |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | No visitation. |
| July 3, 2026 | Friday | No visitation. |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | No visitation. |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | No visitation. |
| November 26–27, 2026 | Thursday–Friday | No visitation on either date. |
| December 24–25, 2026 | Thursday–Friday | No visitation on either date. |
How to send money to a Martin County Jail inmate
An inmate account is created during booking. Money in the inmate’s possession at intake is placed into that account. Deposits require the inmate’s name and booking number or CFN.
| Method | How it works | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jail-lobby kiosk | Deposit cash or use a credit card at the ATM-style kiosk. | Bring the correct inmate name and CFN. |
| TouchPay online | Create an account and select Martin County using site number 234994. | Review the inmate identity and fee before submitting. |
| TouchPay by phone | Use the published deposit or customer-assistance telephone numbers. | Keep the confirmation number and transaction receipt. |
| Money order or certified bank check | Mail an approved instrument payable to the inmate. | Mark the envelope “For deposit only” and include no correspondence. |
Site number: 234994
Use for account or transaction assistance.
Mailing a money order or certified bank check
C/O Inmate’s Full Name and CFN
800 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994
- Make the instrument payable to the inmate.
- Write the inmate’s name and CFN clearly.
- Mark “For deposit only” on the outside of the envelope.
- Do not include a letter, photograph or other correspondence.
- If correspondence is included, the entire envelope may be returned.
What can be purchased through commissary?
Approved hygiene products and certain clothing items.
Greeting cards and postage stamps.
Approved snack items and radios.
Selected over-the-counter medication available through commissary.
Family and friends may not send items that the jail does not offer or approve.
Approved gift packages may be ordered through the iCare system.
Martin County Jail personal mail, legal mail and package rules
Martin County encourages correspondence, but ordinary mail may be read, screened, censored or rejected for safety and security reasons. An inmate is notified in writing when correspondence or a publication is withheld or returned.
Personal correspondence
Use the inmate’s full name and CFN. Confirm the current mail-processing instructions before sending personal correspondence because the jail is transitioning mail functions to digital systems.
Inmates may purchase paper, pens and stamped envelopes from commissary. Indigent inmates may request two USPS postcards and a pen as needed.
Legal and privileged mail
C/O Inmate’s Full Name
800 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994
Legal or privileged mail is opened and inspected for contraband in the inmate’s presence. Adhesive labels, including the postage stamp, are removed before the inmate receives the contents.
Packages and reading material
| Item | Rule | Common reason for return |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary packages | Generally returned unless specifically permitted. | Unapproved personal property or delivery source. |
| Books | The Sheriff’s Office states that books from outside sources are no longer accepted effective January 1, 2025. | Current jail policy supersedes older publisher language. |
| Magazines and newspapers | May be subject to approved-vendor, quantity, content and delivery restrictions. | Excess items, prohibited content or unapproved source. |
| Hardback publications | Not permitted under the published reading-material rules. | Security and construction concerns. |
| Sexually explicit or violent material | Not accepted. | Content violates jail rules. |
| Gang, escape, weapon or riot material | Not accepted. | Threat to facility safety and security. |
Martin County inmate telephone hours and billing help
Inmate telephones are available in housing areas from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Jail telephones do not accept incoming personal calls to inmates.
The Sheriff’s Office describes inmate calls as collect calls to the dialed person.
When an inmate cannot call your number
Use for charges, account questions, blocked numbers and unblocking requests.
Find Martin County criminal court records and the next court event
The jail roster answers custody questions. The Martin County Clerk’s court portal provides criminal case indexes, dockets, non-confidential document images and court-event information.
Constitutional Building, second floor
Stuart, FL 34994
Fax: 772-288-5990
Attn: Criminal Division
Stuart, FL 34995
Court-record fees
| Service | Fee | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal record search | $2 per year, per name | May apply when staff conduct the search. |
| Copy | $1 per page | Applies to printed or emailed court-record pages. |
| Certification | $2 per document | Added to copy cost when certification is requested. |
| Court audio | $25 per CD, up to 60 minutes | Availability depends on recording date and responsible office. |
Public defender and first-appearance help
The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender serves Martin County. Eligibility is not automatic; a defendant must complete a financial affidavit or application so the court can determine qualification.
Suite 300
Stuart, FL 34994
Fax: 772-221-4087
Prepare the defendant’s full name, date of birth, case number, jail CFN, court division and next scheduled event.
How an inmate releases property or money
Martin County prohibits transfers of property or money between inmates. When release to a friend or family member is necessary, the inmate must initiate the request.
Martin County Jail medical care and inmate fees
Martin County operates a Subsistence Fee Program and Medical Co-Pay Program to recover a portion of incarceration and medical costs where permitted by Florida law.
The Sheriff’s Office states that all inmates receive the same level of care regardless of ability to pay.
Permitted medical, treatment, hospitalization, transportation or subsistence costs may be assessed against the inmate account.
What a family member should do for a serious health concern
How to request a Martin County arrest report or other Sheriff’s record
The inmate lookup provides a limited custody record. An arrest affidavit, incident report or other Sheriff’s Office material may require a public-records request through the Records Unit.
Stuart, FL 34994
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Immigration holds and information the jail will not disclose
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office states that it cannot disclose information about inmates on immigration holds through the county jail.
Use for questions about immigration status or an ICE-related hold.
Full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, alien registration number when known, jail CFN and arrest date.
Release, transfer and pickup planning
Martin County Jail contact directory by problem
| Question | Office | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Charges, bond or release date | Booking Unit, option 0 | 772-220-7200 |
| Is the person currently in jail? | Current custody confirmation | 772-220-7220 |
| General Sheriff non-emergency | Martin County Sheriff | 772-220-7000 |
| After-hours non-emergency | Sheriff after-hours line | 772-220-7170 |
| Commissary deposit | TouchPay deposit line | 800-232-1899 |
| TouchPay account help | TouchPay customer service | 800-204-1603 |
| Inmate phone charges or block | GTL billing | 800-483-8314 |
| Criminal court record | Martin County Criminal Division | 772-223-7917 |
| Public defender | 19th Judicial Circuit Public Defender | 772-288-5581 |
| Sheriff arrest or incident report | Records Unit | 772-220-7050 |
| Immigration hold | ICE | 305-207-2001 |
| Immediate emergency | Emergency services | 911 |
Martin County Jail address, arrival checklist and map
800 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994
Confirm that the service must be completed in person. Regular inmate visitation is remote, not in-person.
Practical Martin County tips that prevent common mistakes
The booking number is required for deposits and reduces same-name errors.
The 10-day booking report does not guarantee that the person remains incarcerated.
Regular visits are remote through HomeWAV rather than on-site.
The jail says it does not accept cash for bonds.
A money-order envelope must say “For deposit only” and contain no letter.
The Sheriff’s Office states that outside books stopped being accepted January 1, 2025.
Privileged postal mail requires a valid TextBehind MOVE QR code.
Only one property or money release is permitted during the incarceration.
Bond, paperwork, debts and outside holds can change the timing.
Official actions and source verification
The operational details are explained above. The links below are limited to tasks that require a live county or approved-provider system.
Information was checked against Martin County Sheriff’s Office Corrections, services, mail, recent-bookings and contact pages, plus Martin County Clerk and 19th Circuit Public Defender resources.
Review date: August 3, 2026.
Martin County, Florida Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Martin County Jail?
Use the official county-approved Corrections Records Search. Confirm the booking number or CFN, booking date, charges and bond before taking action.
What phone number should I call about charges or bond?
Call the Martin County Booking Unit at 772-220-7200 and select option 0.
How do I confirm whether someone is still in jail?
The Sheriff’s recent-bookings page directs users to call 772-220-7220 for current custody confirmation.
How far back does the recent-bookings report go?
It covers arrests in Martin County during the previous 10 days, subject to legal exemptions, processing delays and confidentiality rules.
Can I visit an inmate at the jail?
Regular on-site visitation is no longer offered. Visits are conducted remotely or offsite through HomeWAV.
What are the video-visitation hours?
Published windows are 8:30–10:30 a.m., 1:15–6:45 p.m. and 8:30–9:25 p.m., Sunday through Saturday as staffing allows.
How do I send commissary money?
Use the inmate’s name and CFN through the lobby kiosk, TouchPay online or phone service, or mail an approved deposit-only money order or certified bank check.
What is the TouchPay site number?
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office site number is 234994.
Does Martin County Jail accept cash for bond?
No. The jail says bonds may be paid using a money order or cashier’s check in lieu of cash, or through a bondsperson.
Where do I search the criminal court case?
Use the Martin County Clerk’s Court Records Search. For help, call the Criminal Division at 772-223-7917.