Find an Inmate at Florida State Prison

How to Search the FDOC Offender Search

Go to dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Enter the person’s last name. Click Search. To see a broader list, use a partial last name or %. You can also search by first name, DC number, and race if needed.

What the Results Show

Each result links to the inmate’s full profile. The profile shows:

• Full legal name and aliases
• DC number
• Current facility
• Custody status
• Sentence information
• Projected release date

Write down the DC number. You will need it for Correct Pay, mail addressing, and ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay setup.

What Each Field Means

DC number: The inmate’s permanent Florida DOC identification number. This stays with them for their entire time in FDOC custody, even across transfers.

Custody status: Shows whether the person is currently incarcerated, released, or on some form of supervised status. A released status does not always mean the person left that day, so check the release date field too.

Current facility: This updates when an inmate transfers, but not always instantly. If a family member was recently moved to Florida State Prison, allow a few business days for the profile to reflect the new facility. Double-check the facility name against the address, since Florida State Prison and Union Correctional Institution sit near each other but are separate facilities with separate mailing details.

Sentence information: Shows the offense and sentence length as recorded by FDOC. This is public record.

Why Someone Might Not Appear

Recently transferred: The database can take one to several days to update. If you know the person moved to Florida State Prison recently and they still show at the old facility, check back in a few days.

County jail: People not yet sentenced are in county jails, not FDOC custody. Florida State Prison only houses sentenced state inmates. Contact the county sheriff’s office or use VINE if the person is pre-trial.

Recently sentenced: If someone was sentenced not long ago, there can be a short delay before FDOC intake processes their record into the searchable database.

Released: Released inmates still appear with a released or discharged status. They do not disappear from the system.

Common names: Add a first name or partial first name to narrow results.

What the DC Number Is and Why It Matters

The DC number is the inmate’s permanent Florida DOC ID. You need it for money deposits, mail formatting, and phone setup. Keep it in a safe place, since customer service lines for these vendors will ask for it before they can help you.

Daily Roster Details

FDOC does not publish a separate daily arrival roster for state prisons the way some county jails do. The Offender Search database itself functions as the ongoing roster, updated as records change. There is no separate daily bulletin to check for Florida State Prison.

Confirming Before You Visit or Send Money

Confirm the inmate is still at Florida State Prison before making a trip, sending a deposit, or mailing a letter. Transfers can happen with little notice for classification, medical, or disciplinary reasons. If they transfer, update your mail and phone setup to match the new facility.

Search Tool Limitations

The FDOC Offender Search only covers Florida state prison inmates. It does not include county jail bookings, federal inmates, or people held in other states. It also will not show detailed disciplinary history, housing unit assignments, or death row status specifically, since these details are not broken out as public information beyond the general custody and sentence fields.

For release notifications, sign up for VINE at vinelink.com.