Escambia County Jail Inmate Search & Arrest Records FL

Escambia County Jail Inmate Search: Pensacola Arrests, Mugshots & Roster Guide (FL)

By: Senior Public Records Writer
Jurisdiction: Pensacola, Cantonment, Century, Pensacola Beach
Arresting Agency: Escambia County Sheriff (Chip W. Simmons)
Jail Management: Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
Last Updated: February 2026

If you are frantically searching for a friend or family member arrested in Pensacola, Cantonment, or Pensacola Beach, you are dealing with the Escambia County Department of Corrections.

Before you begin, please double-check the state. There are two places named “Escambia County” right next to each other.

Escambia County, ALABAMA (Brewton/Atmore) – This is WRONG.
Escambia County, FLORIDA (Pensacola) – This is the CORRECT guide.

Important Distinction: In most of Florida, the Sheriff runs the jail. But in Escambia County, the Sheriff (Chip Simmons) makes the arrests, while the County Commissioners manage the jail.

This means you will not find the inmate list on the Sheriff’s website. You must use the county’s specific “MyEscambia” portal.

1. Escambia County Inmate Search: How to Find Someone Instantly

You do not need to pay expensive fees to third-party background check websites. The county provides a free, live database known as the “Inmate Lookup”.

Method A: The Official “MyEscambia” Online Search (Best Way)

This is the fastest way to confirm if your loved one is safe and in custody.

Visit the Official Portal: Go to the MyEscambia Inmate Lookup page.
Enter Inmate Details: Type the Last Name (e.g., “Johnson”).
- Pro Tip: If the name is very common, enter the First Name to filter the results.
Check the “Location” Column:
- “Main Jail”: They are in the downtown facility (Pensacola).
- “Work Annex”: They are in the minimum-security facility (Cantonment).
View the Mugshot: Click on their name to see the booking photo, the list of charges, and the Bond Amount.

Method B: The Booking Desk Phone Inquiry

If the website is down or you cannot find their name, you can call the jail records desk directly.

Direct Booking Line: (850) 436-9830
What to Say: “Namaste. I am checking if [Name] has been fully booked into the Main Jail today.”

2. Escambia County Jail Address, Phone Numbers & GPS Locations

Please save these official numbers in your mobile. Note that there are two separate facilities in the county.

Department Name	Phone Number	Purpose
Main Jail Booking	(850) 436-9830	Status checks, Bond info.
Video Visitation Center	(850) 436-9961	Help with scheduling visits.
Work Annex (Cantonment)	(850) 937-2100	Info for minimum security.
Clerk of Court	(850) 595-4310	Court dates, Case lookup.

GPS Addresses for Navigation:

For New Arrests & Main Housing:

Escambia County Main Jail

3080 North Pace Boulevard

Pensacola, FL 32505
For Minimum Security / Work Release:

Escambia County Work Annex

601 Highway 297-A

Cantonment, FL 32533

3. Video Visitation Rules: Using “GettingOut” (ViaPath)

Important Update: Escambia County does not allow face-to-face contact visits. All communication is done through Video Visitation using the GettingOut system (by Telmate/ViaPath).

Step 1: Create Your Account

Website: Go to GettingOut.com or download the mobile app.
Registration: You must create an account, verify your email, and upload a photo of your Driver’s License.
Facility Selection: Choose “Escambia County Department of Corrections”.

Step 2: Choose Your Visit Type

Remote Visit (Paid): You can visit from your living room using your smartphone or laptop.
- Cost: You will be charged a fee per minute.
On-Site Visit (Free): You can drive to the Video Visitation Center (3080 N. Pace Blvd) and use the lobby kiosks.
- Requirement: You usually must schedule this at least 24 hours in advance.

⚠️ Strict Dress Code (Do Not Ignore)

The deputies monitor these video calls live. If you violate the dress code, they will cut the feed and ban you.

NO Sleeveless shirts, tank tops, or spaghetti straps.
NO Low-cut tops (Cleavage showing).
NO Short shorts (Must be mid-thigh length).
NO Profanity, gang signs, or nudity.
Advice: Please dress modestly, as if you are visiting a place of worship or a job interview.

4. Sending Money to Inmates: Commissary & Phone Accounts

Inmates need money for Commissary to buy essentials like soap, toothpaste, coffee, and snacks.

How to Deposit Funds:

Online: Go to GettingOut.com (or ConnectNetwork). This allows you to fund their phone/tablet time and commissary.
Lobby Kiosk: There is a self-service machine in the Visitation Center Lobby (3080 N. Pace Blvd) that accepts Cash or Card.
Phone: Call the toll-free support number 1-866-516-0115.

Warning: Do not give cash to anyone in the parking lot or any staff member. Only use the official machine.

5. Escambia County Mail Rules: The “Digital Scanning” Trap

STOP and READ: Escambia County has specific rules to stop contraband. If you send mail to the wrong place, it will be destroyed.

For Inmates at the WORK ANNEX (Cantonment):

All personal mail (letters, photos, cards) must be sent to a Digital Scanning Center in Maryland.

Address Format:

Escambia County Work Annex

[Inmate Name] – [Inmate ID]

P.O. Box 247

Phoenix, MD 21131

For Inmates at the MAIN JAIL (Pensacola):

The rules here can be tricky.

Legal Mail: Send to P.O. Box 17800, Pensacola, FL 32522.
Personal Mail: Please Call (850) 436-9830 to confirm if Main Jail mail also goes to Phoenix, MD. Most records indicate they are moving to the digital system entirely.

General Mail Rules:

White Paper Only.
Blue or Black Ink Only.
No Physical Photos: Do not mail real Polaroids. Use the digital messaging app to send photos.

6. Posting Bail in Pensacola: Cash Bonds & Bondsmen

If you want to get your loved one out of jail, you must pay the Bond.

Option A: Cash Bond (Full Amount)

Where: Go to the Main Jail Lobby (3080 N Pace Blvd).
How: Pay the full face value in Cash or Cashier’s Check (Payable to “Clerk of the Circuit Court”).
Refund: If the inmate attends all court dates, you get this money back (minus court fees) when the case ends.

Option B: Bail Bondsman (10% Fee)

Where: Search for “Bail Bonds Pensacola”. There are many offices located along North Pace Boulevard, right near the jail.
Cost: You pay a 10% fee (e.g., if the bond is $5,000, you pay the bondsman $500).
Refund: No. You do not get this $500 back. It is the fee for their service.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

A: Yes. Releases happen at the Main Jail Lobby (3080 N Pace Blvd).

Insider Note: The release process is slow. It can take 4 to 8 hours after you pay the bond for the paperwork to clear. Please be patient.

Q: What is “First Appearance”?

A: If the website says “No Bond,” the inmate must see a Judge. This happens every day (usually in the morning) via video. The Judge will review the charges and decide if they can be released.

Q: Is there a warrant search for Escambia County?

A: Yes. You can check the Escambia Clerk of Court website or the FDLE Wanted Persons database.

Warning: Do not go to the Sheriff’s office to ask about your own warrant, or you will be arrested on the spot.