Find Orlando Booking Records
Recent bookings in Orlando are managed by Orange County Corrections, which operates the county jail and maintains an online inmate database. The Orlando Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but all inmates go to the Orange County jail for booking. The jail's inmate management system updates every 30 minutes, making it one of the most current booking databases in the state. Anyone can search for recent Orlando bookings online at no cost, and records are open to the public under Florida law.
Orlando Quick Facts
Orlando Inmate Search Tool
Orange County Corrections provides an online inmate search that covers all bookings in the county, including Orlando. When a person's information is entered into the Orange County Corrections Inmate Management System, that information is updated to this listing within 30 minutes. This makes it one of the fastest-updating jail databases in Florida.
You can search by name to find current inmates. The results show charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status. A daily booking list is also available, which shows everyone who was booked in the past 24 hours. This is useful if you want to see all recent Orlando bookings at once rather than searching for a specific person. The tool is free. No login is needed.
The Orlando Police Department website connects residents to law enforcement resources and information about how city arrests lead to county jail bookings.
Orlando officers make the arrests, but the Orange County jail system processes and tracks all booking records for the area.
How Orlando Arrests Work
The Orlando Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. When officers arrest someone, the person is taken to the Orange County jail for booking. This process follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes. At the jail, staff fingerprint the person, take a photo, and record all charges and personal details. The booking record enters the system right away.
Orange County also handles arrests from other agencies in the area. The Orange County Sheriff's Office, Winter Park Police, and other local departments all bring people to the same jail. So the inmate database covers more than just Orlando proper. If someone was arrested anywhere in Orange County, their booking record will appear in the same search tool. This broad coverage makes it easy to find records even if you are not sure which agency made the arrest.
After booking, the person either posts bond or waits for a first appearance hearing before a judge. Under Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes, bond amounts depend on the charges. The 9th Judicial Circuit, which covers Orange County, sets the bond schedule used for Orlando cases.
Note: The 30-minute update cycle means Orlando booking records appear online faster than in many other Florida counties.
Orlando Booking Records Access
Under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, booking records in Orlando are public. You do not need to be a resident. You do not need a reason. The law gives everyone the right to access these records. The online search tool is the easiest method. For printed or certified copies, contact Orange County Corrections at 407.836.3400.
Formal public records requests can go to the Orange County Corrections Department in writing. Be specific about what you need. Include the person's name and any dates you have. The agency must reply in a reasonable time. There is no charge to view records online, but paper copies and certified documents may have a small fee. Most people searching for Orlando booking records start with the free online tool and only contact the office if they need something more.
| Department | Orange County Corrections |
|---|---|
| Phone | 407.836.3400 |
| Inmate Search | netapps.ocfl.net/BestJail/Home/Inmates |
| Update Frequency | Every 30 minutes |
Statewide Records Search
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains criminal history records from every county in Florida. Their record check costs $25 and searches the full statewide database. This helps when you need records from outside Orlando or do not know which county an arrest happened in. FDLE data may take longer to appear than what shows in the local Orange County system.
For state prison records, the Florida Department of Corrections has an offender search tool. It covers people sentenced to state prison, not those waiting in the Orange County jail. The Florida Department of State also lists all county jail search tools in a single directory, which can help if you need to look beyond Orlando.
Note: State-level searches may not reflect the most recent Orlando bookings because of data processing delays between agencies.
Nearby Cities Booking Records
These cities are near Orlando and have their own law enforcement presence. Some share the Orange County jail system while others are in neighboring counties with separate databases.
Orange County Recent Bookings
Orlando is the county seat of Orange County. All arrests in the county go through the Orange County Corrections jail system. The county also covers cities like Winter Park, Apopka, and Winter Garden, plus large unincorporated areas. For complete details on the county jail, court system, bond information, and additional booking resources, visit the Orange County page.