Volusia County Arrest Records

Recent bookings in Volusia County are maintained by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, which is based in DeLand. The sheriff runs the county correctional facility at 1354 Indian Lake Road in Daytona Beach and keeps booking records for all arrests across the county. Under Florida's public records law, anyone can search booking and arrest data from the Volusia County jail without giving a reason. The sheriff's office has an inmate search tool on its website. You can also call the jail at 386.254.1540 for questions about current inmates or recent bookings. Volusia County is a large county on Florida's east coast that includes Daytona Beach, Deltona, and many other communities.

Volusia County Inmate Search

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search tool. This system lets you look up people who have been booked into the county jail. Search by name to find booking dates, charges, bond info, and mugshots. The tool is free and works at any time. It pulls from the jail's live system, so the data stays current for Volusia County.

When you use the Volusia County inmate search, each result shows the booking number, arrest date, and charges with statute numbers. Bond status and amounts appear for each charge. Mugshots and housing details are included for current inmates. The system often keeps records after release, so you can find recent bookings even if the person is no longer in the Volusia County jail. All of this data is public under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, which requires government agencies to make their records available to anyone.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office website provides access to the inmate search and other jail resources.

This is the main portal for looking up who has been booked into the Volusia County jail.

How Volusia County Arrests Work

After an arrest in Volusia County, the person is transported to the correctional facility at 1354 Indian Lake Road in Daytona Beach. Staff begin booking with a photo and fingerprints. Personal details and charges go into the system along with the arrest report. This follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes, which sets the rules for arrests statewide.

Many law enforcement agencies operate in Volusia County. The sheriff's office handles the unincorporated areas. Daytona Beach Police, Deltona is served by the sheriff's office since it is unincorporated, DeLand Police, Ormond Beach Police, Port Orange Police, New Smyrna Beach Police, and Holly Hill Police all bring arrests to the county jail. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Police and Stetson University Police also make arrests in the area. Special events like Bike Week and the Daytona 500 bring extra law enforcement and a spike in arrests each year. All bookings go into the same Volusia County system.

Note: During major events like Bike Week and the Daytona 500, the Volusia County jail processes a higher than normal volume of bookings.

Searching Volusia Booking Records

The online inmate search is the fastest way to check recent bookings in Volusia County. It costs nothing and runs around the clock. You just need a name to start. For older records or more detailed reports, file a public records request with the sheriff's office. Put it in writing and include the name and date range. The agency must respond under Florida law.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement also keeps arrest records from all 67 counties. Their online record check costs $25 and searches a statewide database. This helps when you are not sure if the arrest was in Volusia County or a neighboring county like Flagler or Seminole. FDLE records can take a few extra days to show new arrests compared to the local inmate search.

The Florida Department of Corrections has a separate tool for state prison inmates. This covers convicted people in state facilities but not those in the Volusia County jail. Use the county search for local bookings and the state tools for broader searches.

Volusia County Booking Details

A booking record from Volusia County shows the person's full name, date of birth, and a mugshot. Charges are listed with statute numbers and offense levels. Bond amounts appear for each charge. The record includes the booking date and time, arresting agency, and housing info inside the jail.

Court dates get added once they are scheduled. Release dates show up when the person leaves custody. Some records list prior bookings for the same person. A booking record is not a conviction. It only means the person was arrested and processed at the Volusia County jail. The case still has to go through court. Under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, this data is part of the public record.

Note: Juvenile records are not available through the public inmate search in Volusia County.

Bail Process in Volusia County

After booking at the Volusia County jail, bond is set based on Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes. The jail uses a standard bond schedule. Misdemeanors carry lower amounts. Felonies run higher. Some serious charges may result in no bond, meaning the person stays in custody until the judge makes a ruling at first appearance.

You can post bond in Volusia County by paying cash at the jail, using a bail bondsman, or getting released on your own recognizance. A bondsman charges about 10% of the bond amount as a non-refundable fee. Cash bonds are returned when the case ends if the person made all court appearances. The first appearance hearing happens within 24 hours. The judge can adjust bond based on the charges, criminal history, and whether the person is a flight risk. Volusia County has many bail bond companies because of its size and population.

Public Records in Volusia County

Florida's Chapter 119 makes booking records in Volusia County open to everyone. You do not need to give your name or a reason. You do not have to be a Florida resident. Government records belong to the public.

Copy fees follow state law at 15 cents per single-sided page and 20 cents for double-sided. Viewing records online through the inmate search is free. For certified copies or detailed arrest reports, contact the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. Most current booking data is available without a formal written request through the online tools.

Volusia County Jail Contact

The Volusia County correctional facility handles all bookings for the county. You can reach the jail by phone or visit in person.

The Florida Department of State also lists Volusia County in its statewide directory of county jails and inmate search tools.

Cities in Volusia County

Volusia County has many cities and communities. Daytona Beach is the largest and where the county jail is located. Deltona is the most populous city overall. DeLand is the county seat. Other cities include Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Holly Hill, South Daytona, and Orange City. All arrests in these areas go through the Volusia County jail for booking.

Other cities in Volusia County include Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, DeBary, and Orange City. All bookings from these areas go through the county jail system.

Nearby Counties

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