BSO Arrest Search for Broward Inmate Records
The Broward Sheriff's Office runs the BSO Arrest Search portal as the official source for current inmate records. The portal updates every 15 minutes. It shows a "current as of" timestamp at the top of the result list. The Sheriff's Department of Detention states that BSO runs the 13th largest local jail system in the United States and books about 44,117 inmates each year. The 2026 detention message lists about 40,000 individuals processed each year through Central Intake.
Search fields are short. Last name is the main field. First name narrows the result list. The portal may ask for a captcha before showing results.
| Field | Type | Required | Notes / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Name | Text | Yes | Use the legal last name from booking. |
| First Name | Text | No | Narrows results when last name is common. |
| Search | Button | n/a | Returns matching arrests. |
| Back To Search | Button | n/a | Returns from the detail or result page. |
| Captcha | Challenge | Sometimes | Required before viewing results. |
Broward Jail Roster Result Columns
Result rows on the BSO Arrest Search show four columns. The arrest number is a clickable identifier that opens the booking detail.
- ARREST NO. - clickable arrest or JMS number.
- NAME - last, first, and middle when shown.
- SEX - male or female.
- LOCATION - facility or custody location.
Clicking the arrest number opens the booking photo and additional detail. BSO warns that returns are informational, that information may change quickly, and that an arrest does not mean a conviction.
Sample Broward Inmate Profile Fields
The detail page on the BSO Arrest Search holds the fields below. The exact layout changes by booking type, but the labels are consistent.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Arrest Number / JMS Number | Unique identifier used for mail, deposits, and visitation. |
| Name | Last, first, and middle name on booking. |
| Sex | Male or female on the booking record. |
| Location | Main Jail, Conte, North Broward, Paul Rein, or transport status. |
| Booking Photograph | Available after clicking the arrest number. |
| Charges | General information on charges from the booking. |
| Bond | Amount set by the court or "No Bond." |
| Court Case Reference | BSO directs users to the Clerk for specific court case detail. |
| Update Timestamp | The portal updates every 15 minutes. |
| Disclaimer | An arrest does not mean a conviction; records are subject to change. |
How to Use the Broward Jail Roster
The roster works best when a user has the inmate's full name and an approximate booking date. The step list below walks through a full Broward inmate lookup, including the related Clerk case search.
- Open the BSO Arrest Search in a current browser.
- Type the inmate's last name. Add the first name for common last names.
- Complete the captcha if shown.
- Review the result columns. Click the arrest number to open the booking detail.
- Read the booking photo, charges, and current location.
- If the person is not found, allow time for the booking to post or call BSO at 954-831-5900.
- For court date detail, switch to the Broward Clerk Case Search and look up the case by name or case number.
- For release notifications, register with VINELink.
- For sentence transfers above one year, search the Florida DOC offender search.
Broward County Jail Facilities
BSO operates four detention facilities and a Central Intake bureau. Each facility has its own role and capacity. The BSO jail facilities page is the official list.
The facilities overview page above lists the address, phone, and office hours for each Broward jail.
Main Jail Bureau
555 SE 1st Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-831-5900
Capacity 1,538. All-male maximum security; Central Intake; pre-magistrate; classification; infirmary.
Joseph V. Conte Facility
1351 NW 27th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-831-5900
Houses 1,328 male inmates in medium-custody direct supervision; programs and medical care in housing units.
North Broward Bureau
1550 NW 30th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-831-5900
Currently holds 1,200 inmates; mental health, medical, and special-needs mission; male and female.
Paul Rein Detention Facility
2421 NW 16 Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-831-5900
Designed for 1,020 inmates; medium and maximum security male and female; direct supervision; on-site OB-GYN.
The Central Intake Bureau sits at the Main Jail and processes booking, release, transport, and inter-facility transfers. The bureau handles arrests from every Broward law enforcement agency.
The Main Jail Bureau page lists the eight-story facility's role for maximum-security and pretrial inmates.
The Conte page covers the direct-supervision design and the substance abuse and educational programs inside the facility.
The North Broward Bureau is the special-needs facility for mentally ill, medically infirm, and protective-custody inmates.
Broward County Booking and First Appearance
BSO's jail FAQ says arrestees are first transported to Central Intake at the Main Jail in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Booking includes property intake, medical screening, fingerprinting, photographing, and a warrants check. Processing time depends on the volume of arrestees and on state and national database availability.
Arrestees not bonded out appear before a magistrate judge the day after arrest, including Saturdays and Sundays. Proceedings usually begin at 8 a.m., depending on the judge. The judge informs the arrestee of charges and, if appropriate, sets bond.
Broward Inmate Visitation Schedule
BSO uses video visitation. Visits happen at the BSO Video Visitation Center at 3700 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, or remotely. Visits must be prescheduled. Scheduling can be done at a visitation kiosk or online through Securus at videovisitanywhere.com. One-time registration is required; accounts may take up to 48 hours for approval.
| Visit Type or Unit | Schedule | Cost or Length |
|---|---|---|
| General Video Visitation | 7:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m., seven days a week | Visitation Center visits free, up to 1 hour |
| North Broward Units 11A-11D | 7:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m., six days a week | Must be scheduled and approved |
| Remote Visits | Slots shown during scheduling | $5 for 30 minutes; ends after 30 minutes |
| Weekly Allowance | Up to two one-hour visits per week | Two approved visitors per slot |
Visitors need current photo ID. Minors need a parent or legal guardian unless preauthorized. SECURUS support runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, by chat or phone 972-734-1111.
Mail and Inmate Funds in Broward Jails
BSO uses a postcard-only routine incoming mail policy. The change took effect June 21, 2021. Postcards must be pre-stamped, at least 3.5 by 5 inches and no larger than 4.25 by 6 inches, and written in blue or black ink. Envelopes and personal letters are not allowed for routine incoming mail. Legal and privileged mail follows separate rules and is opened only with the inmate present.
The BSO inmate mail rules page is the official source for postcard format, prohibited content, and facility mailing addresses.
Mail addresses by facility:
- Main Jail: PO Box 9356, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310
- Joseph V. Conte Facility: PO Box 407016, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340-7016
- North Broward Bureau: PO Box 407037, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340
- Paul Rein Detention Facility: PO Box 407033, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340 (confirm current variant with BSO before mailing)
Money deposits go through lobby kiosks at BSO facilities, Western Union, or Access Corrections. BSO says deposit posting takes 30 minutes to 2 hours. Lobby kiosks operate on cash on the funds page. Do not send cash or personal checks through the mail.
Attorney Access to Broward Inmates
Attorneys locate a client by calling 954-831-5900. The Sheriff's attorney access rules require a current Bar Association membership card and a valid government-issued photo ID. All persons and belongings entering BSO jails are subject to search. Main Jail attorney visiting hours are 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day. Other detention facilities run attorney hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Inmate Phone Calls and Recording
BSO records outgoing inmate calls except privileged attorney calls. Non-attorney recipients are notified by a prerecorded message and must consent for the call to proceed. The Sheriff publishes the recording policy on its official site. Local calls at booking are free and limited to six minutes. Long-distance calls are collect. Housing-unit calls are generally limited to 30 minutes or less and require a PIN. The PIN is the arrest number. Families with call-block issues or prepaid or direct-bill questions contact Securus at 1-877-800-5729.
BSO publishes a long list of inmate programs through the Department of Detention. The list includes Adult Basic Education, Alcoholics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, commissary, GED preparation and testing, juvenile programs, library services, life skills, medical services, mental health counseling, Narcotics Anonymous, pre-release planning, religious services, substance abuse programming, and a veterans group. The Conte Facility runs a 30-day substance abuse program. Paul Rein lists Substance Abuse and Life Skills programs. North Broward Bureau coordinates mental health and medical services for special-needs inmates.
When to Use FDC or BOP Instead
BSO custody covers Broward County jail. If the inmate has been sentenced to more than one year, BSO transfers the person to state prison. State-prison searches use the Florida DOC offender search. Federal inmates are searched through the Federal BOP inmate locator. See Broward released inmates for the full external search walkthrough. For jail population data, see Broward inmate population.