County jail
BROWARD COUNTY MAIN JAIL
Facility info as of 2024-04-05 — always confirm at the official source .
FL · Broward County
How to find someone in jail in Broward County, Florida
Take a breath. Here is where people are held in Broward County, the official locators to search, and how to confirm where your person is — using free, government sources only.
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Broward County jails & facilities 18
These are the correctional facilities the national dataset lists in Broward County. Confirm a specific person on the official roster or locator — this page never stores or looks up records.
County jail
NORTH BROWARD BUREAU
Facility info as of 2024-04-05 — always confirm at the official source .
County jail
PAUL REIN DETENTION FACILITY
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County jail
STOCKADE FACILITY
Facility info as of 2019-12-12 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
County jail
THE JOSEPH V. CONTE FACILITY
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State prison
BROWARD CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
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State prison
BROWARD COUNTY BRIDGE TC / CRC POMPANO
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State prison
BROWARD GIRLS ACADEMY
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State prison
BROWARD JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Facility info as of 2024-02-16 — always confirm at the official source .
State prison
BROWARD YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER
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State prison
ELAINE GORDON TREATMENT CENTER
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State prison
HOLLYWOOD WORK RELEASE CENTER
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State prison
POMPANO YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER
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State prison
SOUTH PINES ACADEMY
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State prison
THOMPSON ACADEMY
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State prison
TURNING POINT WORK RELEASE
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Federal facility
BROWARD TRANSITIONAL CENTER
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Other facility
LIGHTHOUSE JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
Facility info as of 2019-12-12 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
Which system is holding them?
There is no single search that covers everyone in Broward County. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.
If the arrest was recent
Start with the county jail
A recent arrest in Broward County almost always means the county jail listed above, run by the local sheriff — not a state prison. Check that jail’s roster or search VINELink; if the booking is only a few hours old, call the jail’s booking desk.
If they were sentenced to prison
Use the state prison locator
Once a person is sentenced, they move from the county jail into the Florida Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID — a county jail roster will not show a sentenced prisoner.
If the charge is federal
Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons
A federal charge means federal custody — a separate system from any Florida county or state facility. Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator by name or register number.
Nearby counties in Florida
If the arrest happened just across a county line, these Florida counties are closest to Broward County. Open one for its jails and the exact official locators to search.
If you need to bail them out in Florida
Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in Florida.
Commercial bail available
In Florida, commercial bail exists. If a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash directly with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee. A judge may also release the person on their own recognizance or on conditions, so ask the court or the jail what applies before paying anyone.
The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.
If there is also a warrant to deal with
Two companion guides pick up where this one leaves off — checking for a warrant, and resolving it on your own terms.
Common questions about finding someone in Broward County
How do I find someone who was just arrested in Broward County?
Someone just arrested in Broward County is usually held at BROWARD COUNTY MAIN JAIL or NORTH BROWARD BUREAU, run by the local sheriff. Check that jail’s roster or VINELink; if the booking is only hours old, call the jail’s booking desk. A brand-new arrest will not appear on the state prison locator.
How do I find someone in state prison from Broward County?
Once a person is sentenced they move into the Florida Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID number — it is separate from the Broward County jail and from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in Florida?
Yes. VINELink, the free national custody service, covers Florida: search by name and register for free alerts. County jail rosters, the state locator, and the Federal BOP are all free and official too. Skip paid inmate-search and mugshot sites.
How does bail work for someone held in Broward County?
Commercial bail exists in Florida: if a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee, and a judge may also grant release on recognizance or on conditions.
More of Florida
This is one of Florida’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.