Inmate Search 🔍 | Broward County Main Jail

Broward County Main Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Broward, FL. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Broward County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Broward County Main Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

555 Southeast 1st Avennue
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33310

County

Broward County

Phone Number

954-831-5900

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

1538

Website

www.sheriff.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Broward County Main Jail?

Broward County Main Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Broward County Main Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Ft Lauderdale police department at 954-831-5900 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Broward County Main Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Florida inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Florida.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Broward County Main Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 954-831-5900.

Broward County Main Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.