Duval County Jail Inmate Search Arrests, Mugshots & Roster

Duval County Jail Inmate Search: Jacksonville Arrests, Mugshots & Roster Guide (FL)

By: Senior Public Records Writer
City: Jacksonville (Jax), Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Baldwin
Sheriff: T.K. Waters (JSO)
Facility Name: John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Facility
Last Updated: February 2026

Namaste and Welcome. If you are searching for a family member or friend arrested in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, or Baldwin, you are dealing with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).

Before you search, please check the state. “Duval” is a unique name, but people still get confused.

Duval County, TEXAS (San Diego, TX) – This is WRONG.
Duval County, FLORIDA (Jacksonville) – This is the correct guide.

In Jacksonville, the police (JSO) and the jail are the same department. Sheriff T.K. Waters runs the main jail downtown.

They have strict rules for Mail (Digital Scanning) and Visitation (Video Only). If you do not follow the new rules, your money and letters will be rejected.

How to Perform a Duval County Inmate Search (JSO)

Finding an inmate in Jacksonville is very easy because JSO has a very good online system. You do not need to pay any third-party website.

Method A: The Official JSO “Inmate Search” Tool (Best Way)

Visit Official Website: Go to the JSO Department of Corrections Inmate Search page.
Enter Details: Type the Last Name and First Name of the person.
- Tip: If you are not sure of the spelling, type just the first few letters (e.g., “Pat” for Patel).
Check Status:
- “Jail Number”: This is their ID number. Write it down.
- “Housing Location”: This tells you if they are in the Main Jail (PDF) or Montgomery (MCC).
- “Bond Amount”: This is the money you must pay to release them.
See Mugshot: Click on the name to see the photo and the charges (crimes).

Duval County The Booking Desk (Phone Call)

If the internet is slow or you cannot find the name, you can call the jail directly.

Jail Records Phone: (904) 630-5760 or (904) 630-5747
What to Ask: “Namaste. I am checking if [Name] has been booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility today.”

Duval County Jail Address & Contact Directory

Please save these official numbers in your mobile. JSO has three main jail locations.

Facility Name	Phone Number	Purpose
John E. Goode Pre-Trial (PDF)	(904) 630-5747	Main Jail / Booking / High Security
Montgomery Correctional (MCC)	(904) 630-8800	Prison Farm / Sentenced Inmates
Community Transition (CTC)	(904) 630-2856	Work Release / Low Security
Sheriff’s Office (Non-Emergency)	(904) 630-0500	Police reports

Duval County Physical GPS Addresses (For Navigation):

Main Jail (PDF):

500 East Adams Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202
Montgomery Correctional Center (MCC):

4727 Lannie Road

Jacksonville, FL 32218

Duval County Jail Visitation Rules: “GettingOut” Video Only

Important Update: You generally cannot have face-to-face visits in Jacksonville. JSO uses Video Visitation provided by a company called GettingOut (ViaPath).

Step 1: Create a Visitor Account

Website: Go to GettingOut.com.
Register: You must create an account and upload a photo of your Driver’s License.
Facility: Select “Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office” or “Duval County”.

Step 2: Choose Your Visit Type

Remote Visit (From Home): You can visit from your house using your smartphone or laptop.
- Cost: You must pay a fee per minute (usually $0.25/min).
Lobby Visit (Free): You can go to the Jail Visitation Center (500 E. Adams St, enter on West side) and use the video kiosks there.
- Requirement: You usually must schedule this 24 hours in advance. You cannot just show up.

⚠️ Strict Dress Code (Do Not Ignore)

The officers monitor the video calls live. If you wear bad clothes, they will ban you for 1 year.

NO Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, or spaghetti straps.
NO Low-cut tops (Cleavage showing).
NO Short shorts (Must be mid-thigh).
NO Bonnets, do-rags, or hats.
Advice: Please dress modestly. Treat it like a temple or church visit.

4. Sending Money to Inmates: Access Corrections

Inmates need money for Commissary to buy chips, soap, toothpaste, and coffee. JSO uses Access Corrections.

How to Deposit Money:

Online: Go to AccessCorrections.com. You will need the Inmate’s Jail Number.
Phone: Call 1-866-345-1884.
Lobby Kiosk: There is a machine in the Jail Lobby (500 E. Adams St). You can put Cash (bills only) or use a Credit/Debit Card.
Note: Do not give cash to any staff member. Use the machine only.

5. Duval County Mail Rules: The “Phoenix, MD” Scanning Rule

STOP and READ: This is the most confusing part. Do NOT mail personal letters to the Jacksonville jail address. They will be destroyed.

JSO uses a “Digital Mail Scanning” service. All mail goes to a center in Phoenix, Maryland.

Correct Address Format for Letters:

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office – Duval, FL

[Inmate Name] – [Jail Number]

P.O. Box 247

Phoenix, MD 21131

Why Maryland?

The mail goes there, gets scanned into a computer, and the inmate reads it on a tablet screen inside the jail.

Exceptions (What goes to the Jail Address?):

Legal Mail: Letters from lawyers can go to 500 E. Adams St.
Books: Softcover books sent directly from Amazon can go to 500 E. Adams St. (Limit 2 books).

6. Posting Bail in Jacksonville: How to Get Them Out

If you want to release your loved one, you must pay the Bond.

Option A: Cash Bond

Where: Go to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility Lobby (500 E. Adams St).
How: Pay the full amount in Cash or Cashier’s Check (Payable to “Sheriff of Duval County”).
Refund: If they attend every single court date, you get this money back at the end.

Option B: Bail Bondsman

Where: Search for “Bail Bonds Jacksonville FL”. There are many offices right across the street from the jail.
Cost: You pay a 10% fee (e.g., if bond is $5,000, you pay $500).
Refund: No. You do not get this 10% back. It is the fee for the service.

🕒 Release Time Estimate

After you pay the bond, it takes 6 to 12 hours for the inmate to be released. It is a very busy jail. Please be patient.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I pick up an inmate when they are released?

A: Yes. Go to the “Release Lobby” at 500 East Adams Street. There is a waiting area.

Q: What is “First Appearance”?

A: If the website says “No Bond,” the inmate must see a Judge. This happens every day (even weekends) at 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM. The Judge will decide if they can get a bond.

Q: Is there a warrant search for Duval County?

A: Yes. You can check the FDLE Wanted Persons database online. Do not go to the Sheriff’s office to ask about your own warrant, or they will arrest you immediately.