Access Orange County Arrest Records

Orange County arrest records are managed by the Orange County Corrections Department, which is separate from the sheriff's office. The county is home to Orlando and has a population of about 1.4 million people. OCCD operates a corrections campus with seven facilities and updates its inmate database every 30 minutes. That makes it one of the fastest-updating jail systems in Florida. Anyone can search Orange County arrest records for free online, as Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 treats arrest information as open to the public.

Orange County Inmate Search

The Orange County Corrections Department runs an inmate search database that lists people currently in jail. It shows charges, bond amounts, and booking photos. The listing clearly states that inclusion does not indicate guilt. When a person's information gets entered into the OCCD Inmate Management System, it shows up in this search within 30 minutes. That is much faster than most county systems in Florida.

The screenshot below shows the Orange County inmate search tool used for finding current arrest records.

This database is free and does not require a login to search Orange County arrest records.

When a person gets released from jail, they no longer appear in the listings. So the search only covers people who are currently in Orange County custody. If you need information on a past arrest, you will have to request records through other channels. The alternate inmate search portal for Orange County may provide additional search options.

Try both portals if the first one does not return the results you need for Orange County arrest records.

Note: The database updates every 30 minutes, so new bookings show up fast but releases may lag slightly.

Orange County Corrections Facilities

OCCD runs seven facilities on a single corrections campus. The Booking and Release Center at 3855 S John Young Pkwy in Orlando has 592 beds and handles all initial processing. This is where every person arrested in Orange County gets booked. The Main Facility Jail has 1,053 beds. The All-Female Detention Center holds 652 beds. These three make up the core of the Orange County jail system.

Four more facilities round out the campus. The Horizon Facility has 768 beds. Genesis Facility has 220 beds. Phoenix Facility holds 288 beds. Whitcomb Facility has 224 beds. All seven feed into the same inmate management system, so a single search covers the entire Orange County corrections campus. Having everything on one campus makes record keeping more centralized than in many Florida counties.

Public Records Requests in Orange County

If you need arrest records that are not in the online search, Orange County offers four ways to make a public records request. You can go in person to the 4th floor of the Corrections Administration building. You can send a letter through the U.S. Postal Service. You can email OCCDRecords@ocfl.net. Or you can call the Custodian of Records at (407) 836-0321. All four methods work for getting copies of arrest records from Orange County.

The OCCD public information page has details on available reports and how to request records.

This page lists the daily booking list, inmate population statistics, and first appearance schedules available from Orange County Corrections.

OCCD publishes several reports that can help with arrest record research. The Daily Booking List shows all inmates booked during a 24-hour period. Inmate Population Statistics break down the jail population by race and ethnicity. The First Appearance List is updated daily and covers hearings held seven days a week, including holidays. These reports are all available to the public through the Orange County Corrections Department.

Orange County Sheriff's Office

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is a separate agency from the corrections department. The sheriff handles law enforcement, patrols, and making arrests. Once someone is arrested, they go to OCCD for booking and detention. The sheriff's office is at 2500 West Colonial Drive in Orlando. The main phone number is (407) 254-7000. For records requests from the sheriff's side, call (407) 254-7280. The non-emergency line is (407) 836-4357.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office homepage has links to resources for crime reporting, community programs, and public safety in Orange County.

While arrest records are held by OCCD, the sheriff's office can provide incident reports and case documentation for Orange County arrests.

Florida Law on Orange County Arrests

Arrest records in Orange County are public under Florida law. The Sunshine Law and Chapter 119 give anyone the right to view these records. Section 943.053 says criminal history records are public unless sealed or expunged. An arrest record shows the date of arrest, the agency involved, the charges, and booking details. It is not a finding of guilt. Some records have limits. Juvenile arrest records are restricted. Victim names may be redacted. Active investigation files can be held back until the case closes.

If you have an arrest record in Orange County that you want sealed or expunged, the process starts with FDLE. You apply for a Certificate of Eligibility through the seal and expunge program. The processing fee is $75, and it takes about 12 weeks. The certificate is good for 12 months. Court-ordered expungement under Section 943.0585 means the record gets destroyed by most agencies. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides it from public view. Administrative expungement under Section 943.0581 covers arrests made by mistake. Juvenile diversion expungement under Section 943.0582 applies to minors who finished approved programs. For Orange County arrests, you file the petition with the local Clerk of Courts.

Statewide Tools for Orange County Records

State-level databases can supplement your search for Orange County arrest records. FDLE's Public Access System runs name-based criminal history checks from all 67 Florida counties. The search costs $25 total. Results come back right away. You need the person's full name, and adding their date of birth helps narrow results. Social Security Number is optional but improves accuracy for common names.

The CCIS statewide system holds over 150 million cases including Orange County. It covers criminal, civil, traffic, and other case types. The Florida Department of Corrections offender search tracks people who went from Orange County jail to state prison. ConnectNetwork handles inmate deposits for Orange County Corrections, with a limit of $300 per transaction. First appearances at the Orange County jail happen daily, including weekends and holidays.

Note: ConnectNetwork deposits for Orange County inmates are capped at $300 per transaction.

Cities in Orange County

Orange County includes Orlando and many surrounding communities. City police departments and the sheriff's office both make arrests, but all bookings go through OCCD. The same inmate database covers all arrest records from every city in Orange County.

Other areas include Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee, and Winter Garden. All arrest records from these locations are handled through Orange County Corrections.

Nearby Counties

Orange County borders several counties in central Florida. If the arrest happened outside Orange County, use that county's jail system to find the records.