Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Orlando Jail?
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Orlando 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 Orlando Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Orlando police department at 407-246-2470 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Orlando Jail?
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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 Orlando Jail?
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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.
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For more information one can call 407-246-2470.
Orlando 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. |
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Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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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. |
Map & Directions for Orlando Jail
More Information
Orlando jail serves residents of Orange County in the city of Orlando in holding fresh detainees for short periods as well as inmates with short sentences. The prison is under the management of the Orlando Police department as it holds inmates with minor offenses such as drunk driving. The jail also provides a three-day meal daily for all inmates and detainees both from the county or the neighboring counties or towns for a given period. The facility more so consists of inmates with minor offenses and detainees arrested by the Orlando police or other authorities and is awaiting a court ruling on their mistakes.
Orlando jail is considered to be among the largest jail systems across the United States comprising of various departments within the facility. Some of the departments include the Booking and Release Center and Main jail ensuring the services run smoothly throughout the sentences issued by the state and federal government. Similar to other prisons in the country, Orlando jail also has a medical and health evaluation units, several courtrooms, offices of an attorney and other officials and different centers.
The jail comprises of both female and male detention areas that accompany different bed capacity and services offers cutting across other facilities such as the horizon, Whitcomb, Genesis, and Phoenix. Orlando jail, like other correction facilities, provides visits from family and friends of inmates and detainees. The Orlando county jail offer visiting hours ranging from the morning, afternoon and evening where the visiting bay can hold over forty visitors per session. Orlando jail, besides, remains supervised by the sheriff with other state officials who provide complete supervision on inmate treatments while in prison.
The jail was recently renovated with modern concrete combined with a metal design with cells which have polished concrete bases stainless steel metal bars. The cells are completely sealed off between each other ensuring inmates remain separated at all times while retained or service time. Each cell has a metal bed and mattress against the wall equipped with a blanket for warmth during cold nights. The facility provision of a bathroom, water, and food at the specified durations enables it to become the primary holding facility in Orlando County for local law offenders.
From experience highlighted by some individuals who passed through the facility, Orlando jail has significantly improved in buildings, services available and the inmates rights maintained. When jails in the United States undergone thorough scrutinization on how officers treat inmates, Orlando jail received positive remarks. On buildings, the renovations and replacements done to the facility some years back made the facility to have an enhanced appearance and generally symbolize how jails ensure the safety of inmates while servicing time. The jail also has phone call services between the inmates and the outside world which specifically includes family and friends.
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