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Orlando and Orange County, Florida · Police, jail, bond and court guide

Orlando Booking, Police Report and Criminal Court Record Lookup

An Orlando arrest can create several different public records. The arresting agency creates the police report, Orange County Corrections creates the booking record, and the Orange County Clerk maintains the criminal court case filed after the arrest.

This guide explains the complete process inside one page: which agency to use, how to find a current inmate, how to read the charges, how to request an arrest report, what copies cost, how bond and first appearance work, and what families should do next.

Search current Orange County inmates Search criminal court cases Request an arrest report
An arrest is not a conviction. A booking photograph and listed charge show that a person was processed in connection with an allegation. They do not establish guilt. Charges can be changed, declined, dismissed or resolved differently after prosecutor and court review.
Jail-data refresh

Orange County states that the current inmate list updates every 30 minutes.

Jail information

407-836-3400

OPD Records

407-246-2406

Clerk Call Center

407-836-2000

Source review

Official procedures checked August 5, 2026.

Four-record router

Choose the record that answers your question

The term “Orlando arrest records” can refer to four different systems. Opening the wrong system is the main reason users cannot find the information they need.

ORLANDO POLICE What happened inside Orlando?

Request an OPD arrest report, case report or computer-aided dispatch record when Orlando Police handled the incident.

Best for the incident narrative, OPD case number and releasable police documents.
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF Did a deputy make the arrest?

Use OCSO Records when the arrest occurred in unincorporated Orange County or was handled by the Sheriff’s Office.

Best for Sheriff reports and the $5 OCSO local criminal-history request.
COUNTY CORRECTIONS Is the person in jail now?

Search the Current Inmate Database for active custody, charges, bond amounts and the displayed booking photo.

Best for current custody and family actions involving bond, mail, money or visits.
CLERK OF COURTS What happened after arrest?

Search the criminal court case for filed charges, hearings, orders, payments and final disposition.

Best for court dates, dismissal, plea, judgment, sentence and certified proof.
Best complete workflow: Search the current booking, save the booking and case numbers, identify the arresting agency, request the police report only when needed, and then review the Clerk docket for the final legal outcome.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The guide is organized around user actions rather than a list of external resources.

Jurisdiction check

Orlando Police, Orange County Sheriff or another city?

“Orlando” is often used as a mailing address for locations that are outside the City of Orlando. The record holder is determined by the agency that handled the event—not by the word Orlando in the postal address.

How to route an Orlando-area arrest-record request
Situation Likely agency Record to request How to confirm
Incident inside City of Orlando limits Orlando Police Department OPD case report, arrest report or CAD report Look for OPD as the arresting or reporting agency.
Incident in unincorporated Orange County Orange County Sheriff’s Office OCSO incident or arrest report Look for OCSO or Orange County Sheriff in the booking.
Arrest by another municipal department The named city police department That department’s police report Use the arresting-agency field rather than the jail address.
Person booked into Orange County Jail Orange County Corrections Booking, custody, bond and release information Search the Current Inmate Database.
Criminal prosecution filed Orange County Clerk of Courts Criminal court docket and filed documents Search by court case number or defendant name.
Need statewide Florida history Florida Department of Law Enforcement Florida criminal-history search Use FDLE rather than a local police check.
Airport incidents: Orlando Police operates an International Airport Division. Verify the agency printed on the report, citation or booking before routing an airport-related request.
Booking decoder

What an Orange County inmate result actually tells you

Current inmate fields and the correct next action
Field What it means What it does not prove Next action
Booking number The identifier assigned to the current jail intake. It does not describe the final court outcome. Use it for jail calls, mail, visits, deposits and notification services.
Booking date When the person entered Orange County’s booking process. It may not be the same time as the arrest or alleged offense. Compare it with the known arrest date.
Arresting agency The police, Sheriff or other agency responsible for the arrest. It does not mean the agency maintains the criminal court file. Request the incident or arrest report from this agency.
Charge The allegation entered during arrest or booking. It does not show guilt and may differ from the prosecutor’s filed charge. Search the Clerk docket for the formal charging document.
Bond amount The amount currently associated with a charge or case. Payment may not cause release when another hold or no-bond charge exists. Confirm every charge and hold with Inmate Records before paying.
Booking photograph A photograph created during custody processing. It is not evidence of conviction or the final case result. Use it only with stronger identity details.
Housing or cell location The current Corrections assignment displayed for the inmate. The assignment can change because of classification or operations. Confirm it before legal mail, property action or facility travel.
Release status Information about the current custody or release process. Release from jail does not mean the charge was dismissed. Search the court case for the prosecution status.
Same-name warning: Never send money, publish an accusation or contact an employer based on a name alone. Confirm at least two independent identifiers, such as the date of birth, booking number, arrest date, report number or court case number.
Troubleshooting

No Orlando arrest or jail record found? Follow this order

The arrest occurred recently The person may still be completing identification, medical screening, property inventory and intake. The public record may not appear until data is entered and the next 30-minute update occurs.
The name may be entered differently Search the last name alone. Try a former surname, hyphen variation, suffix, alternate spelling or omitted middle name.
The person was released Orange County removes released people from the Current Inmate Database. Search the court record or request historical booking information.
The person was never booked into county custody A citation, notice to appear, juvenile matter or other release process may create a court or police record without a continuing county-jail listing.
The arrest occurred in another county Search the jail and court system for the county where the arrest occurred rather than the person’s Orlando mailing address.
The person transferred Custody may have moved to another county, the Florida Department of Corrections, federal custody, immigration custody or another agency.
The court filing is not visible yet The prosecutor may still be reviewing the arrest, or the Clerk may not yet have received or indexed the case.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, confidential and legally protected information may not be publicly available.
Call script for a missing record “I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency] near [location]. I also have [case, report or booking number]. Can you confirm whether the person is in custody, released, transferred or recorded under another identifier?”
After arrest

What happens after an Orlando-area arrest?

Police or Sheriff processing The arresting agency creates the incident, arrest and probable-cause records and identifies the charges asserted at that stage.
Booking and identity verification Orange County Corrections enters the booking, photographs the person, records property, assigns a booking number and enters the charges and holds received.
Medical and mental-health screening Corrections Health Services screens new inmates for medical, mental-health and medication concerns.
Classification and housing The inmate is assigned based on charges, behavior, escape risk, health, safety and operational considerations.
First appearance Most people booked on a new offense appear before a judge unless released on bond beforehand. The judge addresses the new charge and bond status.
Prosecutor review The State Attorney may file the original allegation, amend it, reduce it or decline prosecution.
Release, supervision or detention The person may post bond, use a bonding company, receive a court-ordered release, enter pretrial supervision or remain detained because of another charge or hold.
Court disposition The case can end through dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, trial, judgment, sentence or another court action.
Corrections complex

Orange County Jail facilities families may see in a record

Officially published Orange County Corrections capacities
Facility Published capacity or function What families should know
Booking and Release Center 592 beds; booking, first appearance and release in one location Bond can be posted 24/7. The center includes three courtrooms with public galleries and medical and mental-health treatment units.
Main Facility Jail 1,053 beds A traditional jail facility within the Orange County Corrections complex.
Female Detention Center 652 beds Confirm the inmate’s current location before sending legal mail or arranging property.
Horizon Facility 768 beds Direct-supervision housing; assignments can change.
Genesis Facility 220 beds Use the live booking record rather than an old facility reference.
Phoenix Facility 288 beds Classification and security decisions control placement.
Whitcomb Facility 224 beds A housing name does not change the central inmate-record and family-service contacts.
Booking and Release Center
3855 South John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32839

407-836-3400

Corrections Administration
3723 Vision Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32839

407-836-3560

Mail warning: Orange County states that U.S. mail is not accepted at Corrections street-address offices. Use the specific postal address for the type of correspondence being sent.
Court after booking

Orange County first-appearance schedule and public galleries

Most inmates booked on a new offense are entitled to an initial appearance before a judge unless they are released on bond before the proceeding.

Weekday morning

Sessions generally take place at 9 a.m.

Weekday afternoon

Sessions generally take place at 1 p.m.

Weekend or holiday

One session is generally held at 11 a.m., subject to judicial operations.

Low booking volume

Sessions may be combined into one morning proceeding.

When the appearance lists update

Session lists are posted at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Morning lists are updated at approximately 7:30 a.m.
Afternoon lists are updated at approximately noon
First appearances occur seven days per week, including holidays
Public viewing: Members of the public may watch weekday first-appearance proceedings from the galleries accessed through the Booking and Release Center public lobby. Public-gallery access is excluded on weekends and holidays.
If the person is not on the current inmate website: Orange County states that the person is not presently listed in the jail. The individual may have been released before the proceeding or may not have entered county custody.
Orlando Police records

How to request an OPD arrest, case or dispatch report

Orlando Police maintains police records for incidents handled within the City of Orlando. OPD accepts online public-record requests for computer-aided dispatch reports, case reports and arrest reports.

Information that helps OPD find the correct record

Date or narrow date range of the incident
OPD case or incident number
Full names of people involved
Exact or approximate location
Type of event or charge
Specific document or media requested

What happens after an online request?

Confirmation OPD says the requester should receive a confirmation email and assigned records-request number within two days.
Fee notice The department will notify the requester when fees are expected because locating, reviewing or copying the material requires substantial staff time.
Deposit when the estimate is high If the estimated cost is greater than $100, OPD requires a deposit before beginning the work.
Production and delivery Available records may be delivered electronically, by mail or through another approved method after payment and required review.

OPD payment rules

Pay in person

OPD accepts business checks, money orders and credit or debit cards at Police Headquarters.

Pay by mail

Send a business check or money order payable to the City of Orlando. OPD states that cash and personal checks are not accepted for these requests.

Orlando Police Records Unit
1250 West South Street
Orlando, FL 32805
OPD Records contact

Phone: 407-246-2406

Email: opdrecords@orlando.gov

Copy-ready OPD report request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable Orlando Police Department arrest report, case report, probable-cause narrative and related releasable supplements for the incident involving [full legal name] on or about [date and time] at [location]. The known OPD case number is [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
Possible redactions: Active-investigation information, victim details, juvenile information, medical material, protected personal data and other exempt information may be removed or withheld under Florida law.
Submit the final OPD record request
Sheriff records

Orange County Sheriff reports and local criminal histories

Use the Orange County Sheriff’s Records Section when an OCSO deputy handled the incident. Requests for incident reports are accepted online, in person, by mail and by phone and are processed in the order received.

Online request

Submit the report request and pay any approved charges through the Sheriff’s public-records portal.

Mail request

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when requesting the record by mail.

Phone or counter

Call or visit the Records Section during published weekday hours.

OCSO local criminal-history check

Published fee

$5 for an OCSO local criminal-history check. Online processor fees may be additional.

Mail payment

Include a $5 money order or cashier’s check and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Coverage limit

A local Sheriff check is not a complete Florida or national criminal-history report.

OCSO Records Section
2500 West Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed holidays and weekends.

OCSO contact numbers

Records: 407-254-7280

Main: 407-254-7000

Non-emergency: 407-836-4357

Submit the final OCSO records request
Corrections records

How to request historical Orange County jail records

The current inmate database removes a person after release. For historical booking, custody or Corrections records, submit a public-record request to the Orange County Corrections custodian.

In person

Ask for the custodian of public records on the fourth floor at 3723 Vision Boulevard.

By mail

Send the request to the Corrections Custodian of Public Records at P.O. Box 4970.

By email

OCCDRecords@ocfl.net

By phone

407-836-0321

Copy-ready Corrections record request
I request the releasable booking and custody records for [full legal name], date of birth [date], concerning the incarceration beginning on or about [date]. Known identifiers include booking number [number], arresting agency [agency], court case number [number] and release date [date]. Please provide responsive records electronically and send an estimate before the cost exceeds $[amount].
Use Corrections for jail-created records. Request the police narrative from the arresting agency and the filed criminal documents from the Clerk rather than asking Corrections to recreate those records.
Local background checks

Orlando Police background-check requirements and cost

OPD provides local background checks for purposes such as employment, housing, immigration and adoption. This service should not be confused with an FDLE statewide search or fingerprint-based national check.

Orlando Police local background-check options
Method What to provide Payment Delivery
In person Name, birth date, Social Security number, request purpose and preferably photo ID $10 by credit card, debit card or money order Printed immediately
By mail Name, birth date, Social Security number, purpose and self-addressed stamped envelope $10 business check, cashier’s check or money order; no cash or personal check Mailed within approximately three business days after receipt
In-person Records Unit hours

Monday–Thursday
8 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Background-check contact

Phone: 407-246-2470

Email: opdrecords@orlando.gov

Scope warning: A local OPD check is not a substitute for an FDLE Florida criminal-history record or an FBI fingerprint-based check when the receiving organization requires broader coverage.
Criminal court search

How to find the Orange County criminal case after an arrest

The Clerk’s criminal court record answers what happened after booking: whether charges were filed, which court received the case, when hearings occurred and how each count was resolved.

Copy the case number from the booking when available A case number is more precise than a name and reduces same-name errors.
Select Criminal Case Records Use Search All only when you are unsure whether the matter is criminal, traffic or another case type.
Search by case number first Enter the complete number, including year, division and suffix when shown.
Use the full name when no case number is available Compare multiple results and verify the case date, charge and defendant details.
Open the docket Read events in chronological order. Identify the charging document, hearings, motions, warrants, orders and disposition.
Check every count One count may be dismissed while another count results in a plea, judgment or pending proceeding.
Look for amended filings The prosecutor’s filed charge may be different from the original arrest or booking description.
Order the actual document when needed A short docket label may not fully explain the effect of a dismissal, plea, sentence or court order.

Common case terms

How to interpret the criminal court docket
Term Plain-language meaning What to verify
Pending The case has not reached a final disposition. Check the next court date and most recent filing.
Information filed The prosecutor filed formal criminal charges. Read every count and compare it with the booking.
Amended information The formal charges were changed after the earlier filing. Use the latest charging document.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor announced that a charge would not be pursued at that time. Confirm which defendant and counts the notice covers.
Dismissed The court dismissed a charge or case. Determine whether all counts were dismissed.
Adjudication withheld The court withheld a formal adjudication under the terms of the case. It is not the same as a dismissal; review the plea and sentence.
Adjudicated guilty A judgment of guilt was entered. Read the judgment and sentence for the specific count.
Closed The case is no longer shown as active. Closed alone does not explain how the case ended.
Run the live Orange County court search Call the Clerk: 407-836-2000
Court-copy fees

Orange County criminal court copies and certified records

Published Orange County Clerk record charges
Service Published fee When it is useful
Court-record copy $1 per page Ordinary copies of filed criminal documents.
Certification $2 per document When an employer, court, agency or licensing body requires a certified copy.
Research $2 or more when applicable When Clerk staff must perform record research.
Diligent-search letter $7 Certifies the result of a Clerk record search.
Purge letter $7 Certifies that documents were destroyed under the applicable retention schedule.
Exemplification letter $7 plus page and certification fees When an exemplified court document is specifically required.
Court-document notary $3.50 per signature For eligible court documents requiring notarization.
USB drive $7 up to 4 GB For an approved electronic court-record production.

Payment options

Online

Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted. The Clerk publishes a $1.50 online card-processing fee.

By mail

Personal check, money order or cashier’s check payable to the Orange County Clerk of Courts.

In person

Cash, cards, personal checks, money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted in Room 150. A $3.50 card surcharge applies.

Orange County Courthouse
425 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Criminal Division

Suite 350

Public office hours: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Call Center: 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday

Bond and release

Orange County Jail bond methods, payment rules and release time

Three published ways to post bond

1. Pay at the Booking and Release Center

Use a money order, traveler’s check or certified/cashier’s check payable to Clerk of the Courts. Identification is required. Cash and personal checks are not accepted for bond.

2. Use a bonding company

Select a licensed company independently. Orange County does not recommend a bondsman. Companies may charge a fee and require collateral or a promissory note.

3. Western Union cash transfer

Use city code ORLFLJAILCLERK. The transfer must equal the exact bond amount. Orange County warns that confirmation and processing may take 24–50 hours.

Verify the current bond amount Use the inmate database immediately before payment because bond can change after court action.
Check every charge and hold Confirm that no additional no-bond charge, warrant, immigration hold or outside-agency hold will prevent release.
Bring identification Orange County requires personal identification for in-person bond payments.
Use an approved payment instrument Make the guaranteed payment payable exactly as instructed and verify the amount before purchase.
Keep the receipt Record the booking number, court case number, payment amount, method, confirmation and time.
Wait for physical release confirmation Bond payment does not mean the inmate has exited the facility.

How long can release take?

Orange County states that the bond-release process can take up to 12 hours. Staff must verify the documents, check for outstanding warrants, move the inmate through the facility, return property and complete final release clearance.
No-release windows: Orange County says releases do not occur during the approximate headcount and mealtime periods of 5–7:30 a.m. and 5–7:30 p.m.
Bond scam warning: Orange County warns that scammers may falsely promise home confinement or claim they can arrange release. Corrections does not operate a Home Confinement Program and will not call a family to help make a bond payment. Verify suspicious contact with the Booking and Release Center at 407-254-7541.

Handling a purge payment

Pay through the courthouse

Pay through the Clerk’s Civil Division at 425 North Orange Avenue. Bring the payment receipt and court order to the Booking and Release Center so the release can be processed.

Pay at the Booking and Release Center

Bring a money order, traveler’s check or cashier’s check payable to Clerk of the Courts, or follow the county’s exact Western Union instructions.

Family visits

Orange County video visitation schedule and visitor requirements

Visit allowance

Three video visits per inmate each week.

Center hours

Daily, 9 a.m.–10 p.m.

Last session

Begins at 9 p.m.

First booking

Call at least one day ahead.

Scheduling line

407-836-8061

Call for the first appointment Orange County requires the first visit to be scheduled by phone at least one day in advance.
Register and receive a visitor ID Each visitor receives a unique visitor-identification number that is used for scheduling.
Call during scheduling hours Phone scheduling is available from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early Late arrival can prevent check-in or reduce the usable visit time.
Bring accepted photo identification Orange County lists a valid driver’s license, passport, state ID or military ID.
Follow dress and conduct rules Violations can end the session and suspend future visitation privileges.
Video Visitation Center
3000 39th Street
Orlando, FL 32839
Planning a first visit

Call 407-836-8061.

Confirm the inmate remains in county custody before traveling.

Schedule a later video visit
Money and property

Orange County inmate deposits, releases and approved property

Ways to deposit money

Inmate account deposit methods
Method Required details Published operational rule
Mail Inmate name, jail number, housing area and sender name/address Address the deposit to P.O. Box 4970. Incorrect or altered information can cause return.
ConnectNetwork online Facility Orange County FL, Site ID 196, booking number and inmate name Visa and Mastercard transactions are available 24/7.
Telephone Call 888-428-1845 with the same facility and inmate identifiers Available 24 hours daily.
BRC lobby Correct inmate identity and account information Open 7 a.m.–10 p.m. daily; accepts cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard.
Processing: Orange County states that dropped deposit items are normally processed into the inmate’s account within 48 hours. Western Union is no longer accepted for ordinary inmate-account deposits.

Receiving money from an inmate

  • The inmate generally completes money-release form 10-1007 and mails it to the authorized recipient.
  • An exception applies when the inmate is housed in the Booking and Release Center.
  • The recipient must present a valid driver’s license or state identification card.
  • An inmate is generally allowed one money release per incarceration up to the amount deposited during arrest.
  • A minimum balance of $30 must remain in the inmate’s account.

Property and money release hours

Tuesday

7:15–8:45 p.m.

Wednesday

7:15–8:45 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday

10 a.m.–noon

Saturday and Sunday

7:15–8:45 p.m.

BRC inmates, attorneys and bondsmen: Property and money release is available 24/7 except during the approximate shift changes of 5–7 a.m. and 5–7 p.m.

Approved property that may be dropped off

Approved court clothing
Prescription eyeglasses; sunglasses are not authorized
Dentures
Contact lenses
Sealed contact-lens saline solution
Other specially approved medical equipment after authorization

Approved property can be delivered to the Video Visitation Center from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven days per week. Incoming property is searched, and the person making the delivery must sign the county-detention contraband acknowledgment.

Make the final inmate-account deposit
Mail and publications

Orange County inmate mail addresses and rejection rules

Regular personal mail

Use this exact format
Smart Communications/Orange County Corrections Department
Inmate Full Name
Booking Number
P.O. Box 9101
Seminole, FL 33775-9174

Effective April 19, 2024, Orange County states that ordinary postcards, letters and greeting cards are opened, reviewed and scanned through the Smart Communications postal system. Eligible mail becomes available to the inmate on a password-protected kiosk or tablet.

Use the inmate’s full name exactly as displayed
Include the correct booking number
Place a complete return address on the envelope
Do not include cash, checks or money orders
Keep copies of important personal material
Use the postal-mail tracker for delivery or rejection status
Smart Communications mail support

Customer Care: 888-253-5178

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for regular postal and electronic-mail issues.

Money-order address

Do not send a money order to the personal-mail scanning center
Orange County Corrections
Inmate Full Name and Booking Number
Inmate Fiscal Department
P.O. Box 4970
Orlando, FL 32802-4970

The inmate’s name and booking number must appear on both the envelope and the money order.

Legal mail address

Legal mail uses the Orlando Corrections address
Inmate Full Name
Booking Number and Cell Location
P.O. Box 4970
Orlando, FL 32802-4970
  • The return address must belong to an approved privileged entity.
  • Legal advertisements must use the regular inmate-mail process.
  • Compact discs are not permitted.
  • Flash drives require prior approval from Risk Management.
  • Paper clips and binder clips are not permitted.

Books, newspapers and periodicals

Must be sent directly by a publisher or bookstore
Books must be new paperback editions
No hardcover, used, spiral-bound or metal-bound books
Maximum four total publications in one shipment
No duplicate copies of the same title
No nudity, sexually oriented content or security-threat material
Publication appeal: A sender may appeal a rejected book or periodical within seven days of the notice. Orange County states that a written response will be issued within ten working days.
Orange County Corrections Mail Room

Phone: 407-836-3525

Email: mailroom@ocfl.net

Street office
3723 Vision Boulevard, 4th Floor
Orlando, FL 32839

U.S. mail is not accepted at this street address.

Calls and messages

Orange County inmate telephone and electronic communication

Telephone account

An outside account must be established before receiving inmate calls. Orange County says account setup can take up to 24 hours.

Billing support

Call 888-949-3303 for account and billing questions, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern, excluding major holidays.

Stop unwanted calls: Call Orange County at 407-836-3117 to request that inmate calls to a number be stopped.

Smart Communications messages and photographs

  • Creating a SmartInmate account is free, but photo identification is required.
  • The inmate must approve the connection request before communication begins.
  • A minimum $5 deposit is required to purchase communication credits.
  • The county currently publishes a message price of $0.50 each.
  • The county currently publishes an electronic photograph price of $1 each.
  • Smart Communications customer care is available at 888-253-5178.
Availability can depend on facility and housing. Electronic messaging was introduced in phases. Confirm that the service is available to the inmate before buying credits.
Health and safety

Medical care, classification, complaints and PREA reporting

Corrections Health Services

Orange County provides medical, mental-health and dental care throughout the jail complex. Services include initial screening, preventive care, chronic-care management, emergency care and special housing for inmates who cannot safely function in the general population.

Coverage

24 hours daily, seven days per week.

Sick-call access

Inmates may request sick call 24/7.

Inquiry line

407-254-7561

Medical email

Medical@ocfl.net

Records processing

At least 10 business days after a complete release form.

Medication and equipment rules

Ordinary prescription medication Orange County does not generally accept outside prescriptions because the jail operates an onsite pharmacy and supplies most medication.
Specialized medication A specialized medication not routinely provided may require prior coordination with medical case management.
Special medical equipment Call 407-254-7561 first. When approved, staff may direct the family to deliver equipment to the Video Visitation Center.
Private physician Private physicians do not have privileges at Orange County Corrections. Jail health professionals provide care and use hospitals or community physicians when required.
Medical privacy: Staff will accept useful medical and mental-health information from family members, but they cannot disclose protected medical information unless the inmate has signed a release naming the authorized person.

Obtaining medical records after release

  1. Complete the medical Release of Information form fully.
  2. Fax the completed form to 407-836-3241 or mail it to the address printed on the form.
  3. Wait for notification that the records are ready; the county states that processing requires at least ten business days.
  4. Pick up the records in the Booking and Release Center public lobby with photo identification.

Classification and staff complaints

Classification questions

Call 407-254-7584 to speak with an inmate-classification officer.

Complaint about Corrections staff

Contact the Internal Affairs Unit at 407-836-0306.

PREA sexual-abuse or harassment report

Orange County Corrections states that it has zero tolerance for inmate sexual abuse, harassment, misconduct and retaliation. A report can concern conduct by staff, inmates, contractors, visitors or another person with access to the facility.

PREA Coordinator

Phone: 407-254-8208

Email: Tris.James@ocfl.net

Mail or in-person contact
Orange County Corrections Department
Accreditation and Compliance Administrator
3723 Vision Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32839
Emergency danger: Call 911 when a person faces an immediate threat. The administrative PREA reporting process should not delay emergency protection.
Custody notifications

Orange County VINE release and custody alerts

VINE can provide custody information and notifications for people in Orange County Corrections.

Information available
  • Whether the person is currently in custody and where
  • Pending charges
  • Scheduled release date when known
  • Bond amount
Notification timing
  • Notification within approximately 15 minutes of a record change
  • Calls continue every two hours for 48 hours
  • Release letters are mailed the next business day
Safety warning: Orange County says not to depend solely on VINE or another notification system for personal safety. Maintain a separate safety plan and contact law enforcement when danger exists.
Florida-wide history

When an Orlando local search is not broad enough

FDLE Florida criminal-history options
Service Published cost Processing Important limitation
Instant Search $24 plus $1 card-processing fee Immediate The result is not certified.
Non-certified staff search $24 Five business days, excluding mail delivery Based on demographic information supplied by the requester.
Certified staff search $24 Six to seven business days, excluding mail delivery Mail transit time is additional.
Personal Review No FDLE charge Requires application and fingerprints Only for reviewing your own record; not valid for employment, licensing, immigration or certification.
Name-based search limitation: Similar names, aliases and incorrect demographic information can cause a false match or missed record. Use the fingerprint-based process when required by the receiving organization.
Run or order the final FDLE search
Record correction

How to correct an inaccurate Orlando or Florida record

Contact the agency that created the incorrect field
Problem Agency to contact Evidence to prepare
Incorrect OPD report information Orlando Police Records OPD case number, identification and documents showing the specific error.
Incorrect OCSO report information Orange County Sheriff Records OCSO report number and official supporting documents.
Incorrect jail identity or booking field Orange County Corrections Inmate Records Booking number, government ID and details of the discrepancy.
Incorrect court docket or indexing Orange County Clerk of Courts Case number and the controlling filed order or document.
Incorrect statewide Florida history FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance Personal Review, fingerprints and certified disposition documents.

FDLE Personal Review

There is no FDLE charge for the service
The request must concern your own Florida history
Fingerprints from a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency are required
The fingerprinting agency may charge its own fee
An attorney may submit the review when properly designated
The result cannot be used for employment, licensing or immigration proof
FDLE Personal Review mailing address
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Attn: Criminal History Record Maintenance Section
Correction questions

Phone: 850-410-7898

Email: chrm@fdle.state.fl.us

Record relief

Orange County sealing and expungement process

A dismissal does not automatically erase an arrest. Florida eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, prior criminal history and statutory requirements. A Certificate of Eligibility does not itself seal or expunge the record.

Step 1: Prepare the FDLE application

Complete name, date of birth, race and sex
Mailing and permanent addresses
Arresting agency and arrest date
Every charge included in the request
Fingerprint card completed by an authorized agency
Certified disposition for each case or charge
Required prosecutor section for an expunction application
$75 nonrefundable FDLE processing payment

FDLE payment rules

Amount

$75 and nonrefundable.

Accepted forms

Money order, cashier’s check or completed personal check payable to FDLE.

Not accepted

Cash, gift cards and temporary personal checks.

FDLE processing: FDLE currently states that eligibility review typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete application packet is received. Applications are processed in order and are not expedited.

Step 2: File the Orange County court packet

After receiving the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, file the following documents with the Orange County Clerk:

Original petition
Required affidavit
FDLE Certificate of Eligibility
Proposed Order to Seal or Proposed Order to Expunge
Copy for the prosecutor
Copy for the arresting law-enforcement agency

Step 3: Wait for the judicial decision

Clerk filing File the petition and supporting documents in the court with jurisdiction over the Orange County case.
Required service Send copies to the prosecutor and arresting agency and retain copies for personal records.
Judicial review The judge determines whether to grant the requested relief. FDLE eligibility does not guarantee approval.
Signed order The record is not sealed or expunged until the court enters the order and the responsible agencies process it.
FDLE compliance FDLE acts after receiving a certified copy of the court order and then notifies involved criminal-justice agencies.
Orange County Clerk fee

The sealing or expungement fee starts at $42 and may increase, plus processing charges. The Clerk issues an invoice after receiving the judge’s order.

Card surcharge

The Clerk accepts major cards and publishes a $3.50 surcharge. Cash is accepted in person; checks and money orders must be payable to the Orange County Clerk of Courts.

Lifetime limitation: FDLE states that a person proceeding under Florida’s principal court-ordered sealing or expungement statutes is entitled to one court-ordered sealing or expungement in a lifetime, subject to statutory rules and related-record considerations.
Save your documents first. FDLE recommends keeping the arrest report, certified disposition, eligibility certificate and final court order before relief is completed because later public access can be restricted.
Start the FDLE eligibility application
Contact directory

Orlando and Orange County record contacts by problem

Call the office that controls the record or service
Need Office Contact
Current inmate, charge or bond information Orange County Inmate Records 407-836-3400
OPD arrest, case or dispatch report Orlando Police Records 407-246-2406
opdrecords@orlando.gov
OPD local background check Orlando Police Records Unit 407-246-2470
Sheriff incident report or local history OCSO Records Section 407-254-7280
Non-emergency Sheriff assistance Orange County Sheriff Communications 407-836-4357
Historical Corrections records Corrections Custodian of Public Records 407-836-0321
OCCDRecords@ocfl.net
Criminal court case or copy Orange County Clerk of Courts 407-836-2000
Video visitation Video Visitation Center 407-836-8061
Inmate medical or mental-health concern Corrections Health Services 407-254-7561
Medical@ocfl.net
Classification question Inmate Classification 407-254-7584
Money or property account Inmate Fiscal Operations 407-254-8315
Corrections staff complaint Corrections Internal Affairs 407-836-0306
PREA report Corrections PREA Coordinator 407-254-8208
Map and directions

Orange County Booking and Release Center

The Booking and Release Center handles booking, first appearance, bond processing and release at 3855 South John Young Parkway in Orlando.

Confirm before traveling: Verify the person remains in custody, identify the exact service needed and confirm operating or release conditions. The street address does not accept ordinary U.S. mail.
Frequently asked questions

Orlando arrest records questions answered

How do I search current Orlando and Orange County arrests?

Use the Orange County Corrections Current Inmate Database. Enter the last name first and add the first name only when needed. Verify the booking number, booking date, arresting agency, charge and bond information.

Should I request the report from OPD or the Orange County Sheriff?

Use the agency whose officer made the arrest. OPD handles City of Orlando incidents. OCSO handles reports created by Sheriff’s deputies, including many incidents in unincorporated Orange County.

How often does the Orange County inmate search update?

The county states that the public database updates every 30 minutes after information enters the Corrections inmate-management system. Released people are removed from the current list.

How do I request an Orlando Police arrest report?

Submit an OPD records request with the incident date, OPD case number, names, location and requested document type. OPD normally sends a confirmation, request number and fee notice within two days.

How much is an OPD local background check?

The published fee is $10. In-person checks are printed immediately. Mailed checks are generally returned within three business days after OPD receives the identifying information, payment and self-addressed stamped envelope.

How much are Orange County criminal court record copies?

The Clerk currently lists ordinary copies at $1 per page, certification at $2 per document and research at $2 or more when applicable.

How can I post bond for an Orange County inmate?

Post an approved guaranteed payment in person, use a licensed bonding company or make the exact Western Union transfer described by Orange County. Confirm every charge and hold before paying.

What address should I use for Orange County inmate mail?

Regular mail goes to Smart Communications/Orange County Corrections Department, followed by the inmate’s full name and booking number, P.O. Box 9101, Seminole, FL 33775-9174. Money orders and legal mail use the P.O. Box 4970 Orlando address.

What are the Orange County video visitation hours?

The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the last session beginning at 9 p.m. The first visit must be scheduled by phone at least one day in advance.

How do I seal or expunge an Orlando arrest?

Apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility, then file the petition, affidavit, certificate and proposed order with the Orange County Clerk. Send copies to the prosecutor and arresting agency and obtain a signed court order. Eligibility is not automatic.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Orlando Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Orange County Corrections Department, Orange County Clerk of Courts, FDLE, State Attorney or a law firm.

Arrest, booking, bond, custody and court information can change after release, transfer, prosecutor review, court action, correction, sealing or expungement. Verify identity using multiple official identifiers and obtain a current certified record when formal proof is required.

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

Last official-source review: August 5, 2026.

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