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Polk County, Florida · Arrest, jail, warrant and criminal court guide

Polk County Jail and Court Lookup: Find the Arrest, Then Verify the Outcome

A Polk County arrest can create several separate records. The Sheriff’s jail system shows the booking and custody episode, the arresting agency maintains the incident report, and the Clerk’s criminal system shows what was filed in court.

This page explains the important county rules directly: how to search names and aliases, what each result means, where booking occurs, how reports and certified records are requested, how jail mail, visits and deposits work, and what to do when a record is missing or inaccurate.

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An arrest is not a conviction. The Sheriff warns that jail information changes quickly and may contain errors. A booking charge is an allegation, not proof of guilt. Verify identity with multiple fields and use the Clerk’s criminal case record for dispositions.
Jail Booking

863-292-3400

Automated information

863-457-3738

Records requests

863-298-6300

Clerk questions

863-534-4000

Facts reviewed

July 23, 2026.

Start here

Choose the record that answers your question

SHERIFF JAIL SEARCH Is the person booked or in custody?

Search by name, booking date or AKA. The result may show the booking number, date of birth, entry date, release date and current or former housing location.

ARRESTING AGENCY What allegedly happened?

Request the incident report, arrest affidavit or releasable supplemental documents from the Sheriff or municipal police department that created the report.

CLERK OF COURT What happened after the arrest?

Search the criminal case for formal charges, hearings, warrants, orders, pleas, judgment, sentence and final disposition.

Best workflow: Find the jail booking first, save the booking and case identifiers, confirm the arresting agency, then search the Clerk’s criminal case before drawing conclusions.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The article is organized around actions rather than sending users through a directory of official links.

Official search workflow

How to search Polk County jail and arrest records correctly

Open the Sheriff’s Jail Information Search The system provides Name Search, Booking Date Search and AKA Search options.
Begin with the last name only A broad surname search reduces the risk that a spelling difference, middle name, suffix or missing detail excludes the correct person.
Add the first name only when needed When the surname returns many records, add the legal first name. Avoid filling every field during the first attempt.
Use the Current inmates only box carefully Select it for live custody. Remove it when looking for a person who may have been released or booked previously.
Turn on AKA results when appropriate The system can display known alternate names. This is useful for maiden names, aliases and spelling variants.
Search a known booking date When the arrest date is known, use Booking Date Search to reduce a large same-name result set.
Handle apostrophes correctly The Sheriff instructs users to enter two apostrophes for a surname containing one. Example: enter O”Keefe instead of O’Keefe.
Refine searches returning too many matches Results are limited to the first 1,000 matches. Add the first name, booking year, date or AKA criteria when the result set is too broad.
Open the inmate profile Compare the booking number, full name, date of birth, entry date, release date and location.
Save every useful identifier Record the booking number, inmate ID, Sheriff’s number, incident number, arrest date and court case number when shown.
Open the live Polk County jail search Call Jail Booking
Result decoder

What each Polk County inmate-search field means

Booking fields and practical next actions
Field What it identifies How to use it
Booking number The identifier assigned to a specific jail intake. Use it for booking, housing, release and court-record questions.
Inmate ID The person’s Polk County detention identifier. Use it for mail, Smart Communications and account deposits.
RS A compact demographic field displayed in the result table. Use only as a secondary clue, never as the sole identity match.
Date of birth The birth date associated with the booking record. Compare it with a second independent identifier before relying on the result.
Entry date When the person entered the Polk County detention system. Use it to distinguish current and older custody episodes.
Release date When that custody episode ended. Do not treat release as dismissal; check the court case.
Location The displayed detention or processing location. Confirm by phone because transfers and housing changes can occur.
Charge The allegation connected with the arrest or booking. Search the Clerk case for the charge formally filed by the prosecutor.
Bond The bond information presently connected with a charge or case. Confirm every charge and hold before arranging payment.
Case number The identifier used in the court system. Use it for criminal case search, courtroom lookup and certified copies.
Same-name warning: Do not send money, contact an employer, publish an accusation or identify a person using only a matching name or mugshot. Confirm at least two independent identifiers.
Troubleshooting

No Polk County arrest or inmate record found?

The arrest happened recently The person may still be completing transport, identification, medical screening, property inventory or booking.
Current inmates only is selected Remove the filter when the person may have been released or transferred.
The name is recorded differently Search the surname alone and try maiden names, aliases, suffixes, hyphen variations and alternate spellings.
The surname contains an apostrophe Enter two apostrophes, such as O”Keefe, as directed by the Sheriff’s search instructions.
A city police department made the arrest The person may still be in a municipal holding process or the detailed report may remain with that city agency.
The person was released Search without the current-custody filter and then search the Clerk’s criminal system.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, state prison, federal detention or another agency.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, confidential and legally protected records may not appear publicly.
Call script for a missing booking “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked into Polk County on or about [date]. The arresting agency may have been [agency]. I have [booking, incident or case number]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently housed, released or transferred?”
Call 863-292-3400 Use automated inmate information
Identity protection

Use this six-point match before relying on a record

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or AKA is consistent
Date of birth is consistent
Booking or arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking, incident or case number matches another official source
Photos are supporting clues only. A booking photograph may be outdated, visually similar to another person or connected with a different arrest date. The booking and case identifiers are stronger evidence of identity.
After arrest

What happens after an arrest in Polk County?

Transport to the Sheriff’s Processing Center All people arrested within Polk County are processed at 7101 De Castro Road in Winter Haven, also known as Book-In.
Identity and booking information Staff enter the person’s identifying information, arrest documents, charges and agency information and assign booking identifiers.
Property and money inventory Money found during booking is placed into the inmate account. Personal property is documented according to detention procedures.
Medical and classification review Health, safety, custody and operational factors are reviewed before housing assignment.
First appearance Central County Jail and South County Jail each have courtrooms used for first-appearance proceedings. Visitors can watch those proceedings from the jail lobby seven days a week.
Housing, release or continued detention The person may be housed at Central or South County Jail, released after processing, remain on a hold or transfer to another authority.
24-hour booking access: The Sheriff’s Processing Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has a public information window available day and night.
Facility directory

Polk County booking, jail and release locations

Main Polk County detention facilities
Facility Address and phone Primary purpose
Sheriff’s Processing Center 7101 De Castro Road
Winter Haven, FL 33880
863-292-3400 		Countywide booking and release processing; operates continuously.
Central County Jail 2390 Bob Phillips Road
Bartow, FL 33830
863-534-6123 		Inmate housing, first-appearance courtroom, legal mail and lobby services.
South County Jail 1103 US Highway 98 West
Frostproof, FL 33823
863-635-6920 		Inmate housing and first-appearance proceedings.
Sheriff’s Releasing Center Behind Central County Jail
2390 Bob Phillips Road
Bartow, FL 33830
863-534-8712 		Physical release of inmates after required processing is complete.
Sheriff’s Operations Center 1891 Jim Keene Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33880
863-298-6200 		Sheriff administration, Records Management, Warrants and inmate-account mail.
Do not travel based only on an old search result. Call first because an inmate can move between booking, Central County Jail, South County Jail, court, medical housing, release or another agency.
Sheriff public records

How to request a Polk County arrest or incident report

Records Management Bureau
1891 Jim Keene Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: 863-298-6300

Email: recordsrequest@polksheriff.org

Ways to submit

Online records request, email, telephone, in person at the Operations Center or through a PCSO substation.

Information that helps staff locate the report

Full legal name of the arrested person
Date of birth when known
Incident or arrest date
Specific location
Arresting agency or deputy
Incident, arrest, booking or case number
Exact document types needed
Preferred electronic or paper delivery
Copy-ready request wording
Under Florida public-records law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause affidavit and releasable supplemental reports relating to [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], for the incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are: incident number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].

What happens after submission?

  • Records staff may contact the requester for additional information needed to locate or narrow the request.
  • The office notifies the requester when the record is ready or when fees apply.
  • Requests totaling more than $30 require payment before they are filled.
  • Victim, juvenile, medical, active-investigation and legally confidential information may be redacted or withheld.
  • A city police report must be requested from the police department that created it, not automatically from the Sheriff.
Florida email warning: Email addresses sent to a Florida public agency can themselves become public records. Use telephone or written mail when you do not want to submit the request by email.
Submit the live records request Email Records
Criminal court search

How to verify filed charges and the final case result

The Sheriff’s jail page expressly directs users to the Polk County Clerk for case dispositions. The Clerk’s criminal system supports searches using numerous identifiers, including case number, name, date of birth, Sheriff’s number, incident number, arrest date, offender number and booking number.

Search by case number first A case number is generally the safest way to avoid confusing two people with similar names.
Use the booking number when available The criminal search includes a booking-number field that can connect the detention record to the court case.
Search by last and partial first name When a full-name search fails, the Clerk recommends broadening the search with a last name and partial first name.
Choose a search type The system supports Exact, SoundEx and Starts With search modes. SoundEx can help with spelling variations.
Confirm the court type Check whether the matter is felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic or another division.
Read every docket entry Look for the charging document, amended charges, hearings, motions, warrants, orders, plea, judgment and sentence.
Locate the final disposition A case marked closed may still show money owed or probation. Review financial and sentence information rather than interpreting “closed” as “dismissed.”
Request the actual document when needed A docket label may not explain the full legal effect. Obtain the image or a certified copy for formal use.

Common court outcomes explained

Criminal case terms and their practical meaning
Term General meaning What to check
Pending The case has not reached final disposition. Review the next hearing and newest filing.
Information filed The prosecutor filed formal criminal allegations. Compare each filed count with the original booking charges.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor declined to continue a listed charge at that time. Verify which counts and defendants are covered.
Dismissed A charge or case was dismissed. Confirm whether every count was dismissed.
Adjudication withheld The court withheld formal adjudication under the circumstances shown. Do not describe this as a dismissal; read the plea and sentence.
Adjudicated guilty A judgment of guilt was entered. Review the judgment, sentence and affected counts.
Closed The official case status is no longer active. A closed case can still have probation or money owed.
Run the live criminal case search Find today’s courtroom
Court documents

Free viewing, document delays and certified-copy fees

Unofficial copies

Many records can be viewed or downloaded free through the Clerk’s public systems when the document is publicly available.

Certified copies

Submit the request in writing through PIER. The Clerk may require payment before release.

Restricted documents

Only redacted public versions are available online. Confidential, sealed and restricted records are not publicly displayed.

Polk County court-record timing and fees
Item Published information What users should do
Ordinary court copy $1 per page Specify the case number and exact document.
Certification Additional $2 when requested Order certification only when the receiving organization requires it.
New document availability May take up to three business days Recheck before assuming a filing is missing.
Additional clerk review May take up to two additional business days Allow extra time for manually reviewed images.
PIER response Staff should generally contact the requester within three business days Save the tracking number and monitor email and phone messages.
Certified-copy help Records Department: 863-534-4401 Call when the requested certified document is unclear.

Why a court document may not appear

  • The filing is still within the online processing period.
  • The image requires manual clerk review.
  • The case type or document is confidential or restricted.
  • The record was sealed or expunged by court order.
  • The file met retention requirements and was destroyed.
  • The event occurred outside Polk County.
  • The search is too narrow or uses a different spelling.
Request a certified court record Call Records at 863-534-4401
Warrant safety

How to search and verify a Polk County warrant

The Sheriff’s warrant database contains possible active warrants held by PCSO. The Sheriff warns that the search is not confirmation or probable cause that a warrant remains active and should not be relied upon for legal action.

Search the last name Add other available criteria to reduce same-name results.
Compare all displayed identifiers Review the warrant number, name, date of birth, physical descriptors and city.
Save the result details Record the warrant number and any connected case information.
Contact the Warrants Unit Verify whether the warrant remains active by calling 863-298-6499 during normal business hours or emailing Wanted@polksheriff.org.
Use a safe resolution path A person checking their own possible warrant should contact an attorney, the issuing court or the Warrants Unit for instructions.
Never take action on your own. Do not confront, follow or attempt to detain a person shown in a warrant result. Submit a tip or call law enforcement.
PCSO Warrants Unit

Phone: 863-298-6499

Email: Wanted@polksheriff.org

Anonymous crime tip

Heartland Crime Stoppers: 1-888-400-TIPS (8477)

Run the live warrant search
Bond and physical release

What to check before arranging bond or pickup

Every charge attached to the booking
Bond amount for each charge
No-bond charges
Probation, warrant or outside-agency holds
First-appearance status
Whether physical release processing has begun
Bond data can change: A judge may set, modify or deny bond at first appearance. A payable bond on one charge does not guarantee release when another charge or hold remains.

Release is a separate process

Payment or court order

The jail must receive and verify the legal authority permitting release.

Hold review

Staff must determine whether another case, warrant or agency prevents release.

Physical exit

Paperwork, property return and processing occur before the person exits through the Releasing Center.

Bail scam warning: PCSO warns about callers demanding urgent bond money through Cash App, Zelle or gift cards. Hang up, verify the inmate independently at 863-292-3400 and call a licensed bond agency using a number you locate yourself.
Sheriff’s Releasing Center
Behind Central County Jail
2390 Bob Phillips Road
Bartow, FL 33830

863-534-8712

Booking verification

863-292-3400

Confirm charges, holds and custody before paying or traveling.

Video visitation

Polk County Jail video visit hours, length and rules

Anywhere visit

Up to one visit per inmate per day.

Visit length

15 minutes.

Published rate

$0.17 per minute.

Provider

Smart Communications.

Provider support

727-349-1561

Anywhere visit hours

Morning

7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Afternoon

12 p.m.–4 p.m.

Evening

5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Pre-adjudicated youth: Published visit hours are 3–9 p.m. only.

Professional video hours

Morning

7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Afternoon

12 p.m.–4 p.m.

Evening

7 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Confirm the inmate’s current facility Use the jail search or call 863-292-3400 before scheduling.
Create a Smart Communications account Select How It Works, then sign up or log in.
Add the inmate connection Use the correct full name and inmate ID.
Select an available session Professional appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Test the device Verify the camera, microphone, speaker, internet connection and permissions.
Keep children supervised The Sheriff states that a visit will be terminated if a child is left unattended.
Cost example: A full 15-minute visit at $0.17 per minute costs $2.55 before any separately disclosed service or payment charges.
Conduct rules apply. Gang signs, nudity, threats, prohibited activity and other rule violations can cause immediate termination and possible visitation restrictions.
Schedule a live video visit
Mail and books

Polk County inmate mail, legal mail and book rules

Ordinary personal mail

Use this exact format
Smart Communications – Polk County Jail
ATTENTION TO: Inmate Name and Inmate ID Number
P.O. Box 9204
Seminole, FL 33775-9129

Ordinary postal mail is scanned and delivered through the inmate’s Smart Communications account. The full inmate name and ID must be clearly printed on the envelope or postcard.

Legal mail

Legal-mail address
Inmate Name and ID
2390 Bob Phillips Road
Bartow, FL 33830

Attorney legal mail must be clearly identifiable and appropriately marked. It is opened in the inmate’s presence and scanned into the legal-mail account.

Books accepted by the jail

Paperback or softcover only
Sent directly by a third-party bookseller
Original invoice or packing slip included
No nudity, sexual content, racial or hate content
No photographs, metal or cloth ribbon markers
Maximum two books plus one Bible or recognized holy book
Book ownership: Books entering the detention facility become PCSO property. Excess accepted books may be donated to the general inmate library.
Rejected parcels: The inmate is notified when a parcel fails the book policy. The sender may retrieve it from the Central County Jail mailroom, but rejected contents may be disposed of after 14 days.
Inmate accounts

Polk County Jail deposits, fees and commissary limits

Outstanding debt is paid first. Money deposited into an inmate account is first applied to existing debt. Only the remaining balance becomes available for commissary, medical or other permitted expenses.

Published inmate charges

Current detention-account charges
Fee Amount When charged
Booking fee $30 At intake and processing.
Initial per-diem or housing fee $9 When transferred to housing.
Daily per-diem $2 per day Each day of detention.
Medical, dental or pharmacy Varies When services are received.

Ways to deposit money

Online

Access Corrections, available 24/7. Debit or credit card. Daily limit: $300.

Telephone

Call 866-345-1884. Daily limit: $300.

Lobby kiosk

Cash or card at Central and South County Jail kiosks.

Money order

Mail only. Personal checks are not accepted.

Online deposit fees

Access Corrections online handling fees
Deposit amount Online fee Total before any other charge
$0.01–$19.99 $4.95 Deposit plus $4.95.
$20–$99.99 $7.95 Deposit plus $7.95.
$100–$199.99 $9.95 Deposit plus $9.95.
$200–$300 $11.95 Deposit plus $11.95.

Kiosk locations and hours

Central County Jail Annex

2390 Bob Phillips Road, Bartow. Lobby kiosk available 24 hours daily.

South County Jail

1103 US Highway 98 West, Frostproof. Lobby kiosk available 7 a.m.–10:30 p.m. daily.

Mailed money orders

Address the money order to the inmate
Sheriff’s Operations Center – Attention Inmate Accounts
Inmate Name and Inmate ID
1891 Jim Keene Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Money orders over $100 are subject to a seven-day hold. In-person money-order deposits and personal checks are not accepted.

Commissary and care packages

  • Inmates order commissary from housing-unit kiosks.
  • Typical items include hygiene supplies, clothing, stationery and snacks.
  • Delivery generally occurs once per week.
  • The combined weekly maximum for in-house commissary and MyCarePack orders is $83.
  • Medical or disciplinary restrictions may prevent commissary purchases.
  • Indigent inmates may request a writing-material kit once every two weeks.
  • MyCarePack will not process an order while the inmate has outstanding account debt.
Inmate Accounts

863-298-6528

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Deposit information needed

State: Florida
Agency: Polk County Detention Facilities
Recipient: inmate ID or last name and first name

Make a live inmate deposit
Calls and digital communication

How Polk County inmate calls and Smart Communications work

Outgoing calls only

Inmates can make collect calls through the Smart Communications system. Incoming calls cannot be transferred to inmates.

Account funding

Friends and family can add funds online, through a live operator, automated telephone menu, lobby kiosk or mailed money order.

24-hour provider support

Smart Communications Customer Care: 727-349-1561.

Assume communications are monitored or recorded. Do not discuss case strategy, witness contact or confidential legal matters over ordinary calls or video sessions. Attorneys should use approved privileged communication procedures.
Victim notification

Receive release and criminal case alerts through VINE

The Polk County jail search provides access to Florida’s statewide VINE victim-notification network. Registration is free and may provide release or custody-status notifications and criminal case information for selected individuals.

Search for the correct inmate
Verify date of birth and booking information
Choose preferred notification methods
Save the registration confirmation
Keep contact information updated
Do not rely on one notification system for emergency safety
Safety planning: A person facing threats, stalking or retaliation should contact law enforcement, a victim advocate or emergency services rather than relying only on an automated release alert.
Correction and record relief

How to correct, seal or expunge a Polk County record

Correct the record at the office that created it

Where to report an error
Incorrect item Responsible office What to prepare
Booking identity or custody information Polk County Sheriff’s Department of Detention Government ID, booking number, inmate ID and explanation of the mismatch.
Sheriff incident or arrest report PCSO Records Management Incident number, official documents and exact disputed information.
Municipal police report The police department that created the report Agency report number and supporting proof.
Court docket or image Polk County Clerk Case number, docket entry and filed court order.
Unredacted confidential information Polk County Clerk Call Center Case number, document name, page and exact confidential field.
Confidential information visible online: Contact the Clerk immediately at 863-534-4000. A person seeking broader confidentiality may need to file the appropriate court document or obtain legal advice.

Florida sealing and expungement sequence

Review eligibility Eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, prior history and Florida law. Dismissal alone does not automatically remove an arrest record.
Apply to FDLE Complete the Certificate of Eligibility process, including required fingerprints, certified dispositions and fee.
Receive the FDLE decision A Certificate of Eligibility permits the applicant to petition; it does not itself seal or expunge the record.
File in the Polk County court Submit the petition, affidavit, certificate and proposed order required for the case.
Obtain a judicial order The judge decides whether relief is granted. Eligibility does not guarantee approval.
Confirm agency processing After entry of the order, confirm that the Clerk, arresting agency and FDLE processed the relief required by law.
Search disappearance can have several causes. A case may become unavailable because it was sealed, expunged or made confidential, because the record met retention requirements, or because access is restricted by case type.
Start the Polk record-relief process
Important contacts

Polk County arrest, jail and court telephone directory

Call the number matched to the task
Office or service Phone Use it for
Jail Booking call center 863-292-3400 Booking, custody, housing, release and transfer questions.
Automated Information System 863-457-3738 Automated inmate information.
Central County Jail 863-534-6123 Central Jail facility questions.
Central Jail visitation 863-534-6153 or 863-534-6173 Central facility visitation questions.
South County Jail 863-635-6920 South Jail and professional-visit cancellation questions.
South Jail visitation 863-635-2642 or 863-635-2643 South facility visitation questions.
Sheriff’s Releasing Center 863-534-8712 Physical release and pickup questions.
Inmate Accounts 863-298-6528 Deposits, account debt, commissary and MyCarePack issues.
Smart Communications 727-349-1561 Calls, digital mail, account and video-visit technical support.
PCSO Records 863-298-6300 Sheriff arrest reports, incident reports and public records.
PCSO Warrants Unit 863-298-6499 Verifying possible active warrants.
Polk County Clerk 863-534-4000 Criminal case information, missing cases and confidentiality concerns.
Clerk Records Department 863-534-4401 Certified court-document requests.
Map and directions

Polk County Sheriff’s Processing Center

Every person arrested within Polk County is processed at the Sheriff’s Processing Center at 7101 De Castro Road in Winter Haven. The booking facility operates 24 hours daily.

Booking is not the inmate’s guaranteed housing location. Check the live profile or call 863-292-3400 before visiting Central or South County Jail.
Frequently asked questions

Polk County Florida arrest-record questions answered

How do I search current Polk County inmates?

Use the Sheriff’s Name Search and select Current inmates only. Search the last name first, then add the first name when needed.

Can I search previous Polk County bookings?

Yes. Remove the Current inmates only filter. You may also search by booking date or use the AKA search.

How do I search O’Keefe or another apostrophe surname?

Enter two apostrophes in the Sheriff’s search, such as O”Keefe.

Where is Polk County Book-In?

The Sheriff’s Processing Center is at 7101 De Castro Road, Winter Haven, FL 33880. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What is the Polk County inmate-information number?

Call Jail Booking at 863-292-3400 or use the automated information line at 863-457-3738.

Where can I find a Polk County mugshot?

A booking photograph may appear in the official inmate profile when publicly available. It proves only that a booking image was taken, not that the person was convicted.

How do I obtain the arrest report?

Contact PCSO Records at 863-298-6300 or recordsrequest@polksheriff.org when the Sheriff created the report. Contact the arresting city police department when it created the report.

Why is the court charge different from the jail charge?

The jail displays the charge received during arrest or booking. The State Attorney may later file, amend, reduce or decline charges.

How much is a Polk County certified court record?

The Clerk publishes a fee of $1 per page plus $2 for certification when requested.

Why is a new court document unavailable?

Online processing can take up to three business days. A document requiring additional clerk review may take up to two more business days.

How do I verify a Polk County warrant?

Search the Sheriff’s warrant database, then call the Warrants Unit at 863-298-6499. The online result alone is not confirmation that a warrant remains active.

How long is a Polk County video visit?

An Anywhere visit is limited to 15 minutes and generally allowed once per inmate per day.

How much does a video visit cost?

The published rate is $0.17 per minute, making a full 15-minute session $2.55 before any separate provider charges.

Where do I mail a letter to an inmate?

Send ordinary mail to Smart Communications – Polk County Jail, Attention To: inmate name and ID, P.O. Box 9204, Seminole, FL 33775-9129.

Can I send a hardcover book?

No. Books must be paperback or softcover and sent directly from an approved third-party bookseller with an invoice or packing slip.

What is the maximum weekly commissary amount?

The Sheriff currently lists an $83 combined weekly maximum for inmate commissary and MyCarePack orders.

How much can I deposit into an inmate account?

The published daily deposit limit is $300 for online, telephone and kiosk deposits.

Can a dismissed Polk County arrest be expunged?

Possibly, but dismissal does not automatically erase the record. Review FDLE eligibility, obtain the required certificate and petition the Polk County court.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County Clerk of Courts, State Attorney, FDLE, Smart Communications, Access Corrections or a law firm.

Booking, custody, bond, warrant and court information can change after court action, release, transfer, correction, sealing or expungement. Confirm identity with multiple official identifiers and obtain a current certified document when formal proof is required.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This article provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 23, 2026.

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