Search Hendry County Bookings

Recent bookings in Hendry County are managed by the Hendry County Sheriff's Office in Labelle. The sheriff runs the county jail at 101 South Bridge Street and keeps all booking records for arrests in the county. Hendry County has an inmate search available for looking up current inmates. Under Florida's public records law, booking records are open to all. You do not need to give your name or state a reason to view them. Labelle is the county seat, and Hendry County sits in southwest Florida as part of the 20th Judicial Circuit. The county also includes the city of Clewiston on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee.

Hendry County Inmate Search

The Hendry County Sheriff's Office offers an inmate search that shows who is currently in the county jail. You can search by name to find booking details, charges, and bond amounts. The tool uses data from the jail's booking system and shows current information. This is the fastest way to check on someone booked in Hendry County without calling the jail or driving to Labelle.

To search, enter the person's last name. Add a first name to narrow results. Each record shows the booking number, date, charges with statute references, and the bond for each charge. Released inmates may still appear in the system for a time. The Hendry County Sheriff's Office maintains this data under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes.

You can also call the jail at 863.674.5600 to check on a booking. Staff can confirm custody status, list charges, and provide bond amounts. For formal copies of booking records from Hendry County, file a written public records request with the sheriff's office.

How Hendry County Arrests Work

Chapter 901 of the Florida Statutes covers arrest procedures in Hendry County and across the state. Officers can make arrests with a warrant or without one in specific circumstances. A warrantless arrest is allowed when a crime occurs in front of the officer, when there is probable cause for a felony, or during domestic violence situations. These rules apply to every agency working in Hendry County.

After an arrest, the person goes to the Hendry County jail at 101 South Bridge Street in Labelle. Booking staff search the individual, take prints and a photo, and enter charges into the system. A bond amount is assigned from the statewide uniform schedule. Under Florida law, the arrested person must appear before a judge within 24 hours for first appearance. The judge checks probable cause and can change the bond for Hendry County cases. This 24-hour rule creates a fast timeline for booking records to enter the public system.

Law enforcement in Hendry County includes the sheriff's office, the Clewiston Police Department, the Labelle Police Department, and state agencies. All bring arrested people to the same jail for booking.

Note: Hendry County shares the 20th Judicial Circuit with Charlotte, Collier, Glades, and Lee counties.

Bond and Bail in Hendry County

Chapter 903 of the Florida Statutes sets the rules for bail in Hendry County. The statewide uniform bond schedule gives jail staff the amounts to use at booking. Misdemeanor bonds are lower. Felony bonds are higher. The purpose is to let the person leave the Hendry County jail while their case goes through court, with a financial incentive to return for hearings.

At first appearance, the judge can adjust the bond based on the facts. The judge considers the charges, criminal record, community ties in Hendry County, and flight risk. For major offenses, the judge may deny bond entirely. Bond info is part of the booking record. People often look up recent bookings in Hendry County to find out what it costs to bail someone out. Call 863.674.5600 for the quickest bond information.

Florida's Chapter 921 covers the Criminal Punishment Code, which affects sentencing after conviction in Hendry County cases.

This statute outlines the point-based sentencing system that judges use for felony cases that originate from Hendry County bookings.

Statewide Records for Hendry County

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains the central criminal history database for Florida. Their record check portal costs $25 per search and covers all 67 counties. If you want to search beyond Hendry County or are not sure where the arrest took place, the FDLE search is the right tool. Results are instant after payment by card.

The Florida Department of Corrections keeps records on state prison inmates. If someone arrested in Hendry County was convicted and sent to prison, the FDC search will find them. This is separate from the county jail. The FDC system covers current inmates, released inmates, and people under supervision. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all county jails, including Hendry County, with contact numbers and any online search links.

Public Records Law in Hendry County

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives everyone the right to inspect government records. Booking records, arrest reports, and mugshots from the Hendry County Sheriff's Office are all covered. You do not need to give your name or a reason for your request. The custodian must provide access at any reasonable time. Florida's public records law is one of the broadest in the nation.

Standard copies cost 15 cents per single-sided page and 20 cents for double-sided under state law. Requests that take a lot of staff time may carry extra charges. But access to the records cannot be denied. Most booking data from Hendry County is free to view through the inmate search. You only pay for printed or certified copies from the sheriff's office.

Note: Expunged or sealed records will not appear in public booking searches for Hendry County.

Hendry County Jail Contact

The Hendry County jail is the central booking point for all arrests in the county. Contact the facility for booking records, inmate questions, and public records requests.

For quick information about recent bookings in Hendry County, call the jail. Staff can share details about who is in custody and what the charges are. Written requests can be mailed to the address above.

Cities in Hendry County

Hendry County includes the cities of Labelle and Clewiston. All arrests in these communities go to the Hendry County jail in Labelle for booking. Neither city meets the population threshold for a dedicated page, but both are served by the same county jail system.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Hendry County. If an arrest happened in one of these areas, search that county's booking records.