Martin County, FL Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

Martin County, Florida · Current custody and family-help guide

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.

Identity and legal-status warning: A jail search can return allegations, arrest information and custody data—not proof of guilt. Match the person using the booking number, date of birth, booking date and case information before sending money, sharing the record or contacting another person.
696-bed jail

Maximum-security county detention facility in Stuart.

Corrections phone

772-220-7200

Current-custody check

772-220-7220

Remote visitation

HomeWAV; two free visits each month.

Commissary site

TouchPay site number 234994.

Fast decision

Choose the correct Martin County search

1
Is the person currently in jail?

Use the live Corrections Records Search. Confirm the booking number, charges, bond and custody information.

2
Was the person arrested recently?

Use the 10-day recent-bookings report. It is useful when you know an arrest occurred but current custody is unclear.

3
Do you need the criminal case?

Use the Clerk’s Court Records Search for dockets, court events, case documents and case history.

Save the CFN: Martin County uses the booking number, often identified as the CFN, for inmate deposits and several other jail transactions. Record it immediately after finding the correct person.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Go directly to the relevant action instead of searching across separate county pages.

Current inmate workflow

How to search the Martin County Jail roster correctly

Open the county-approved inmate-search system The Martin County Sheriff’s Office directs users to Corrections Records Search for information about people currently incarcerated in Martin County.
Search the legal name first Enter the person’s last name and first name as accurately as possible. When the name contains a hyphen or two surnames, try common spacing and spelling variations.
Open the likely matching record Compare the photograph, name, booking date, booking or CFN number, charges and bond details. Do not rely on a photograph or common name alone.
Check whether the record indicates current custody A historical arrest or recent-booking entry does not necessarily mean the person remains in jail. Call the jail when the status is unclear.
Save the CFN and every case number The CFN is needed for money deposits. A person may also have multiple charges or court cases that must be checked separately.
Confirm bond and release information Call the Booking Unit at 772-220-7200, option 0, for charges, bond information and release-date questions.
Full legal name
Date of birth or approximate age
Approximate arrest date
Arresting police agency
Booking number or CFN
Known criminal case number

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.

Use the report when
  • 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.
Do not assume
  • 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.
Weekend and holiday delay: The Sheriff’s Office says arrest-affidavit uploads are deferred to the next business day when they fall on a weekend or observed holiday.
Records that may not appear: The report excludes certain juveniles arrested for misdemeanors under age 17 and information protected under Marsy’s Law, Florida public-record exemptions or other confidentiality rules.

How to understand a Martin County inmate-search result

Common booking fields and the next action
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.
Presumption of innocence: Charges shown in a booking system are allegations. They may later be amended, dismissed, reduced or resolved by the court.
Troubleshooting

No Martin County inmate result found? Follow this order

The arrest happened very recently The person may still be completing intake, identification, medical screening or booking. Retry later and call Corrections.
The name may be different Try a maiden name, former name, hyphenated surname, two-part surname, suffix or alternative spelling.
The person appears in recent bookings only The report may show an arrest even after release. Call 772-220-7220 for current custody.
The record existed earlier but disappeared The person may have bonded out, been released, transferred or moved to state, federal or immigration custody.
The court case exists without jail custody The defendant may be out on bond, released pretrial or connected with an older case.
The record may be protected Juvenile, victim-protected, confidential, sealed or exempt information may not appear publicly.
Phone script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Martin County Jail. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have the booking number or CFN [number, if known]. Can you confirm current custody, bond or release status?”

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.

Identification and intake Staff identify the person, enter the booking, inventory personal property and establish an inmate account for money in the person’s possession.
Charge and bond entry Charges, bond information and related case identifiers are entered or updated as court and agency information becomes available.
Medical and classification review Health, safety, behavior, security and housing needs are assessed before or during placement.
First appearance and court process A recently arrested person may appear before a judge for initial court action, bond review and appointment-of-counsel questions.
Release, continued detention or transfer The person may post bond, receive pretrial conditions, remain in jail or later transfer to another authority.
Why information changes: Booking, charges, bond, court events and custody may be updated at different times. The jail search and court portal can therefore show different parts of the process.
Bond and release

How Martin County Jail bond payments work

No cash bonds at the jail: Martin County states that bonds may be paid using a money order or cashier’s check in place of cash, or through a bondsperson. The facility does not accept cash for bonds.
Confirm the correct inmate and CFN Match the full name, booking number, date of birth and booking date before discussing payment.
Confirm every charge and bond A booking may contain more than one charge. Ask whether each charge is bondable and whether separate bond amounts apply.
Ask about holds or detainers Another jurisdiction, probation case, warrant, immigration matter or court order may prevent release after one bond is paid.
Choose an accepted route Use a properly issued money order, cashier’s check or a licensed bondsperson after confirming the current jail procedure.
Verify the payee and payment details Do not purchase a cashier’s check or money order until Booking confirms the amount, payee and delivery instructions.
Keep every receipt Save the booking number, case number, payment proof, date, time and person or company accepting the payment.
Confirm actual release Bond payment does not guarantee an immediate exit. Release processing and unresolved holds can add time.
Bond-verification script “I am calling about [name], CFN [number]. Please confirm every active bond, whether any no-bond charge or hold exists, the total amount required, the correct payee, and which payment forms are accepted today.”
Bond refund note: The Martin County Clerk says court fines may be deducted from a cash bond after final disposition. Any remaining balance is mailed to the depositor by check, with checks cut and mailed on Fridays.
Remote-only visits

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.

Published Martin County video-visitation windows
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

Create a HomeWAV account Register through the HomeWAV website or mobile app using accurate contact and identity information.
Add the correct inmate Use the person’s exact name and booking information. A wrong inmate selection can cause delays or wasted funds.
Choose an available time Select a slot inside the jail’s published visitation windows. Availability depends on staffing and inmate access.
Test the camera, microphone and connection Use a stable internet connection and a quiet private location. Log in early.
Remain stationary Martin County prohibits operating a motor or electric vehicle during a remote visit.
Follow conduct rules The visit can be terminated and an incident report submitted when rules are violated.

Conduct that immediately ends a visit

Driving or vehicle operation

A visitor may not operate a motor or electric vehicle during the remote session.

Weapons or dangerous objects

Do not display a weapon, explosive device or anything appearing capable of causing serious harm.

Sexual conduct or exposure

Lewd behavior, exposure of breasts or genitalia and sexually explicit conduct are prohibited.

Alcohol or illegal substances

Do not display alcohol, illegal drugs or suspected prohibited substances.

Recording the visit

Visitors may not photograph, screen-record or otherwise record a video visit.

Monitor obstruction

The inmate may not cover or conceal any portion of the kiosk monitor.

Published 2026 no-visitation closure dates

Sheriff’s Office closure dates with no visitation
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.
Funds and commissary

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.

Martin County inmate deposit options
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.
Commissary deposit phone

800-232-1899

Site number: 234994

TouchPay assistance

800-204-1603

Use for account or transaction assistance.

Posting time: Martin County says deposits are posted automatically, with a receipt issued to the inmate on the following business day.

Mailing a money order or certified bank check

Envelope format
Martin County Jail
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?

Personal care

Approved hygiene products and certain clothing items.

Communication supplies

Greeting cards and postage stamps.

Food and comfort

Approved snack items and radios.

Limited medicine

Selected over-the-counter medication available through commissary.

Unavailable items

Family and friends may not send items that the jail does not offer or approve.

iCare packages

Approved gift packages may be ordered through the iCare system.

Account debts matter: Money remaining at release or transfer is returned by check after outstanding debts or fees are deducted.
Mail rules

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

Address the inmate accurately

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.

Outgoing inmate mail

Inmates may purchase paper, pens and stamped envelopes from commissary. Indigent inmates may request two USPS postcards and a pen as needed.

Mail schedule: Mail is collected and distributed daily except weekends and holidays.

Legal and privileged mail

Published legal-mail address
Martin County Jail
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.

TextBehind MOVE QR Code required: Since December 9, 2024, privileged mail sent through the postal service is returned unless the envelope displays a valid TextBehind MOVE verification QR code. The sender should generate a current code through the TextBehind DOCS portal.
Create a TextBehind DOCS account Register through the DOCS portal using accurate professional and identity information.
Add the inmate contact Select the correct Martin County inmate and provide required verification documents.
Generate the MOVE QR Code Print the current code on the outside of the privileged-mail envelope.
Consider electronic delivery Privileged documents may also be sent electronically through the portal, subject to the platform’s fee and verification procedures.
Request recorded processing when needed The system may allow an attorney to request video evidence of the mail-processing activity.

Packages and reading material

Martin County Jail package and publication restrictions
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.
Safest publication approach: Do not order a book or subscription until the jail confirms the inmate’s current eligibility and the approved source. Martin County’s page contains older publication language alongside the newer no-outside-books rule.

Martin County inmate telephone hours and billing help

Phone availability

Inmate telephones are available in housing areas from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Outgoing only

Jail telephones do not accept incoming personal calls to inmates.

Collect calls

The Sheriff’s Office describes inmate calls as collect calls to the dialed person.

When an inmate cannot call your number

Check whether your line blocks collect calls Mobile, business and internet-based phone services may reject or restrict inmate calls.
Ask whether the number has a jail-service block A prior request, billing issue or security flag may prevent connection.
Contact inmate billing support GTL handles questions about charges and placing or removing a block.
Do not call the housing area for a personal connection Staff generally cannot transfer an ordinary outside call to an inmate.
GTL inmate billing service

800-483-8314

Use for charges, account questions, blocked numbers and unblocking requests.

Urgent family information: For a genuine emergency, call Corrections and explain the situation. Staff will determine whether and how information can be relayed; they do not guarantee a direct return call.
Criminal case lookup

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.

Copy the case number from the inmate result Record every case number because one booking may involve multiple matters.
Open the Clerk’s Court Records Search Select criminal records and search by case number when available.
Review parties, charges and docket activity Compare the defendant, filing date, charge descriptions, court division and scheduled events.
Check the daily court calendar The daily calendar is useful for same-day court activity, but the Clerk advises using Court Records for the most current status.
Contact the Criminal Division when documents are unavailable Restricted, confidential or non-digitized records may require a formal request or in-person assistance.
Martin County Criminal Division
100 SE Ocean Boulevard
Constitutional Building, second floor
Stuart, FL 34994

772-223-7917

Fax: 772-288-5990

Criminal Division mailing address
P.O. Box 9016
Attn: Criminal Division
Stuart, FL 34995

Court-record fees

Published Martin County criminal-record charges
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.
Free court reminders: Florida E-Notify can send text or email reminders about criminal court events after registration.

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.

Martin County Public Defender
100 E. Ocean Boulevard
Suite 300
Stuart, FL 34994

772-288-5581

Fax: 772-221-4087

Before calling

Prepare the defendant’s full name, date of birth, case number, jail CFN, court division and next scheduled event.

Continuance requests: The Clerk cannot simply change a criminal court date for a defendant. Court-date changes normally require action by the assigned judge, attorney or proper filing.
Property and money release

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.

The inmate completes the correct form Depending on the request, the form may be a Property Release, Money Release Request or Money Transfer Request.
Submit the request at least 24 hours ahead The Sheriff’s Office requires advance processing rather than immediate walk-in release.
Confirm the approved recipient The person collecting the property should carry valid government-issued photo identification matching the release authorization.
Ask whether inmate debt affects money release Money is not released until medical, subsistence or other inmate debts are satisfied.
Use the one-release opportunity carefully Martin County permits only one property or money release during the incarceration.
Plan the release carefully: Because only one property or money release is permitted per incarceration, confirm all needed items and the correct recipient before the inmate submits the request.
Medical and subsistence charges

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.

Care is not denied for inability to pay

The Sheriff’s Office states that all inmates receive the same level of care regardless of ability to pay.

Charges may become inmate debt

Permitted medical, treatment, hospitalization, transportation or subsistence costs may be assessed against the inmate account.

Effect on money release: An inmate’s requested money release is held until outstanding medical, subsistence or other debts are satisfied.

What a family member should do for a serious health concern

Call the Department of Corrections Provide the inmate’s full name, CFN, date of birth and the specific concern.
Give factual medical information Explain the diagnosis, medication name, dosage, prescribing provider, allergy or urgent symptom without exaggeration.
Ask how records or medication information should be delivered Do not bring prescription drugs to the lobby or mail medication unless jail medical staff specifically instructs you.
Use 911 for an outside emergency A jail website or routine email is not an emergency-response system.

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.

Identify the exact record Provide the defendant or subject name, date of birth, arrest date, location, arresting agency, report number or CFN when known.
Keep the request narrow Ask for the specific arrest affidavit, incident report, booking document or date range. Broad requests can take longer and cost more.
Submit through the Sheriff’s records portal Complete the fields accurately and retain the request number and security key.
Track the request Return to the portal using the request number and key to check status.
Expect lawful redactions Victim information, juvenile records, medical information and other exempt material may be removed or withheld.
Martin County Sheriff’s Records Unit
800 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994

772-220-7050

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.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

305-207-2001

Use for questions about immigration status or an ICE-related hold.

Information to prepare

Full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, alien registration number when known, jail CFN and arrest date.

Do not assume a missing county explanation means no hold exists: The Sheriff’s Office may be legally or operationally unable to disclose immigration-hold details.

Release, transfer and pickup planning

Bond has been paid The jail still must verify payment, resolve holds, complete paperwork and process the inmate’s property.
A release date is listed Treat it as subject to change until Booking confirms that release processing is complete.
The inmate no longer appears Call to ask whether the person was released or transferred to another authority.
Another jurisdiction is involved A detainer or warrant may cause transfer rather than public release.
Money remains in the account The balance is returned by check after outstanding debts and fees are deducted.
Property is needed early The inmate must use the one permitted property-release request at least 24 hours in advance.
Pickup tip: Do not drive to the jail based only on an estimated time. Confirm release by phone and keep transportation flexible.

Martin County Jail contact directory by problem

Call the office that handles your question
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

Martin County Jail
Martin County Public Safety Complex
800 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994
Before traveling

Confirm that the service must be completed in person. Regular inmate visitation is remote, not in-person.

Confirm current custody
Save the CFN and case number
Know the purpose of the visit
Carry valid government photo ID
Confirm payment or property instructions
Do not bring unapproved inmate items
ZIP-code note: Martin County’s jail general-information page has displayed 34997, while the Sheriff’s contact, money-order and legal-mail instructions use 34994. Use the full street address in GPS and confirm the mailing ZIP for the specific transaction.

Practical Martin County tips that prevent common mistakes

Use the CFN, not only the name

The booking number is required for deposits and reduces same-name errors.

Separate current custody from recent arrest

The 10-day booking report does not guarantee that the person remains incarcerated.

Do not travel for visitation

Regular visits are remote through HomeWAV rather than on-site.

Do not bring cash for bond

The jail says it does not accept cash for bonds.

Mark mailed deposits correctly

A money-order envelope must say “For deposit only” and contain no letter.

Check the new book rule

The Sheriff’s Office states that outside books stopped being accepted January 1, 2025.

Generate a fresh legal-mail QR code

Privileged postal mail requires a valid TextBehind MOVE QR code.

Plan the one property release

Only one property or money release is permitted during the incarceration.

Keep release plans flexible

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.

Source review

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.

Live information controls: Current custody, bond, release, visitation availability, fees, provider rules and court events can change. Confirm the relevant live record before making a payment or traveling.

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.

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