How to Use the Brevard County Inmate Search
The Brevard County jail roster lives on the BCSO public site and runs as a self-serve search form. Most users find a Brevard County inmate by typing in a last name, but the portal also takes a booking number, a subject number, or a date range. Each result row links to a booking detail page with charges, bond, and booking history.
- Open the BCSO inmate search at inmatesearch.brevardsheriff.org.
- Enter a last name. First name is optional. Letters only.
- For a span, set a From Date and a To Date. For a recent booking, leave the dates blank.
- If you have a booking number, paste it in. Format is YYYY-NNNNNNNN, 13 characters total.
- Click Search. The result table shows Booking #, Name, DOB, Booking Date, and Released status.
- Click the booking number to open the full profile.
If a name returns no hits but a person was just arrested, wait a few hours and try again. The roster drops older bookings once they age out. For those, file a public records request with the Inmate Records Unit.
Brevard County Inmate Search Field Reference
The BCSO inmate search form takes six input fields plus two buttons. None of the inputs is required on its own, but the form returns no useful results with all six blank. A booking number must be exactly 13 characters in YYYY-NNNNNNNN form. Name fields reject digits and punctuation.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Options / Format Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | date | optional | HTML date picker. Sets the start of a booking date range. |
| To Date | date | optional | HTML date picker. Sets the end of a booking date range. |
| Last Name | text | optional | Letters only. Partial last names return matches that begin with the entered letters. |
| First Name | text | optional | Letters only. Useful to narrow a common last name. |
| Subject Number | numeric | optional | Numeric, max length 8. Unique BCSO subject ID assigned across bookings. |
| Booking Number | text | optional | Must be 13 characters in format YYYY-NNNNNNNN. Example: 2024-00013841. |
| Search | button | yes | Submits the query. |
| Reset | button | optional | Clears the form. |
A Subject Number is the most precise way to pull a person's full booking history. Subjects keep the same number across bookings. A Booking Number is unique to one trip through intake.
What a Brevard Inmate Profile Shows
Click a booking number in the Brevard County inmate search results and the portal opens a detail page. The page groups data into cards: Booking Details header, Subject Information, Booking Information, the bond table, the charges table, and the prior booking history block. Not every field is filled on every booking. Some entries read "No photo available."
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Booking Details Header | Booking number in YYYY-NNNNNNNN format. |
| Name / Subject Number | Inmate name plus unique BCSO subject ID across bookings. |
| Date of Birth / Age | DOB and current age. |
| Gender / Race | Demographic codes recorded at booking. |
| Height / Weight | Physical descriptors from intake. |
| Address | Last known address. May be redacted. |
| Mugshot | Booking photo if taken. |
| Booking Date / Released | Date booked plus Yes/No release flag. |
| BCSO Bond Number | Bond ID tied to a charge group. |
| Bond Type / Amount | Cash, Surety, ROR, Cash or Surety, and dollar value. |
| Charge Count / Comments | Charges per bond plus BCSO notes. |
| Charge / Offense Date | Charge text and alleged offense date. |
| Case Number / Docket Number | Court case and docket references. |
| Crime Class | Misdemeanor, felony, degree where shown. |
| Court Date / Judge | Next court date and assigned judge. |
| Arresting Agency | BCSO, city PD, or state agency. |
| Attempt or Commit | Flag for attempted or committed offense. |
| Booking History | Prior bookings with date, custody badge, bonds, charges. |
The roster does not show attorney of record, pod or tank assignment, sentence detail, or medical and security flags. Pull those through a public records request to the BCSO Inmate Records Unit.
The Brevard County Jail Complex
The Brevard County Jail Complex sits at 860 Camp Road in Cocoa, Florida. The county owns the building, and the Sheriff's Office runs jail operations. The main jail opened in 1986 with beds for 386 inmates. Rated capacity sits at 1,849 beds today, spread across the main jail, four tent housing structures, an annex facility, and a mental health and medical unit. The jail routinely houses over 1,600 inmates daily, close to 86% of rated capacity.
BCSO holds Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission status. The complex includes booking, housing units, an infirmary, kitchen, laundry, on-site courtrooms, visiting areas, and recreation yards.
Brevard County Jail Complex
860 Camp Road
Cocoa, FL 32927
(321) 690-1500
Visitation appointments: (321) 690-1518
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
700 Park Avenue
Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 264-5201
Sheriff Wayne Ivey, main agency address
For daily population context and how the Brevard County jail compares to state and national rates, see inmate population.
Brevard County Jail Booking and Bond
An arrest in Brevard County moves a person to the jail complex on Camp Road. Booking runs through fingerprints, photo, classification, and medical screening. The subject appears on the BCSO jail roster within hours. Florida requires first appearance within 24 hours. A judge sets bond, signs ROR, or orders the person held.
Bond can be posted in full. BCSO takes cashier's check, certified check, or money order payable to "Brevard County Clerk of Courts." Cash and credit card payments run through TouchPay at touchpayonline.com, by phone at 1-866-204-1603, or on-site at the jail. Depositors need the inmate's CID number and full name in Last, First order. Bail bonding agents can also post bond. Purge payments follow the same payable-to rules.
For the underlying case file, see court records. For active warrant data, see warrant records.
Brevard County Jail Phone Directory
The jail complex runs separate phone lines for each unit. The directory below lists every public phone number BCSO publishes for the Brevard County jail. Picking the right line saves time and avoids transfers.
| Unit | Phone |
|---|---|
| Main Number / Reception | (321) 690-1500 |
| Inmate Information and Bonds | (321) 690-1500 ext. 0 |
| Visitation Appointments | (321) 690-1518 |
| Assistance and Information | (321) 690-0205 |
| Medical Unit | (321) 690-1547 |
| Mental Health Unit | (321) 690-1559 |
| Inmate Records Unit | (321) 690-1546 |
| Classification Unit | (321) 690-1570 |
| Chaplain | (321) 690-1530 |
| Administration | (321) 690-1500 |
| Fax | (321) 635-7800 |
Note: Phone hours can vary by unit, and after-hours calls route to a duty officer at the main line.
Visitation Schedule for Brevard County Inmates
Visits at the Brevard County jail run through Smart Communications kiosks. There are no face-to-face visits except for professional or specially approved visits. Remote video visitation runs seven days a week in three windows. On-site video sessions schedule between 24 hours and 7 days ahead. Every visitor needs a Smart Communications or SmartInmate account first.
The BCSO jail visitation page spells out the rules, vendor info, and pricing.
Video cost runs at $0.25 per minute: 15 minutes for $3.75 or 30 minutes for $7.50. Windows are the same Monday through Sunday.
| Day | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Remote Video / On-Site Video |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Remote Video / On-Site Video |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Remote Video / On-Site Video |
| Thursday | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Remote Video / On-Site Video |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Remote Video / On-Site Video |
| Saturday | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Remote Video / On-Site Video |
| Sunday | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Remote Video / On-Site Video |
Visitor rules are firm. Dress code applies and bikini tops or revealing clothing can trigger a 30-day suspension. People under no-contact orders or injunctions cannot visit. Cell phones stay in the vehicle for on-site visits. Sessions can be recorded.
Brevard County Inmate Mail and Phone
Standard mail to a Brevard County inmate routes through Smart Communications. Address mail to: Smart Communications / Brevard County, Inmate First Name Inmate Last Name Inmate ID #, PO Box 9145, Seminole, FL 33775-9145. Name and ID must be printed clearly. Mail is scanned and delivered through kiosks. Originals are destroyed after scanning.
Electronic messages cost $0.50 each. Inmates get two free messages every Saturday. Photo delivery costs $1.00 each. Phone calls run through Smart Communications at smartinmate.com or 727-349-1561. Calls cost $0.16 plus tax per minute and cap at 2 hours per inmate per week. After release, an inmate can log in at smartjailmail.com for 30 days and download mail free.
Legal Mail for Brevard County Inmates
Privileged attorney mail does not go through the Smart Communications PO box. It mails direct to the jail complex with a clear marking on the outside. Without the marking, legal mail may be opened as standard mail.
Legal Mail Address
Brevard County Jail Complex
Attn: Mail Clerk for Legal Mail
For Inmate Name / ID #
860 Camp Road
Cocoa, FL 32927
Mark envelope "Privileged / Legal Mail"
Legal mail is opened and scanned into the inmate's legal mail account in the inmate's presence. It is kept separate from standard scanned mail.
Public Records Requests for Brevard Jail Records
The BCSO public records gateway handles requests that go beyond what the public jail roster shows. Use it for case reports, audio and video files, longer booking histories, and any record the active roster does not surface. Fees and service charges apply. The agency does not accept outside CDs, DVDs, or memory sticks for duplication.
BCSO Inmate Search Disclaimer. BCSO provides the inmate database as a courtesy and notes that it should not replace a formal F.S. 119 public records request. The data is informational and subject to change. It may contain errors. Inmate information changes quickly. An arrest does not mean a conviction. All subjects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Information from the roster should not be used for any legal action, hiring, housing, credit, or insurance decision. For an official record, file a public records request through brevardsheriff.com/resources/public-records-requests on the JustFOIA portal.
Common BCSO fees: $2.00 Records Check per last-name inquiry, $0.15 per single-sided copy on case reports of 10 pages or more, $0.20 per double-sided copy, $1.00 per CD or DVD, plus a service charge for requests over 15 minutes of labor. Payment options include online, money order, cashier check, cash, business check, or credit card with a 2.95% fee. Personal checks are not accepted. For broader county records guidance, see public records.
State Prison vs County Jail Records
A Brevard County jail booking is not the same record as a state prison sentence. The BCSO jail roster covers people in county custody. Once a person is sentenced to more than a year, they move into the Florida Department of Corrections system and drop off the BCSO roster.
The FDC Offender Search includes an Inmate Release Information Search. Release data updates nightly. Use it when a Brevard case landed a person in state prison. For release lookups across BCSO, FDC, BOP, VINELink, and FDLE, see released inmates.
The State Attorney's Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit prosecutes felonies that begin with a BCSO arrest. Background lives at sa18.org/about. Convictions can move a Brevard jail subject into FDC.
The screenshot above pulls the State Attorney bio page, one of the main bridges between a county booking and a state prison record.
Federal Inmates and BOP
Federal cases land in a different system. The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal inmates from 1982 to present and shows Release Date and Location. BOP warns that the listed release date may not be current due to sentence reviews and that "Released" or "Not in BOP Custody" may still mean custody, parole, or supervised release elsewhere.
The form takes first and last name plus optional middle initial, age, race, and sex, or accepts a BOP register, DCDC, FBI, or INS number. The locator does not cover county jail bookings. For a Brevard County jail roster lookup, the BCSO portal is the right tool.
Disclaimer and Why Custody Data Changes Fast
Brevard County inmate data shifts hour by hour. Bonds get posted at all hours. Charges shift after first appearance. Releases process throughout the day. A name that hits at 9 a.m. may drop off the roster by 5 p.m. BCSO publishes the roster as a courtesy and warns it should not replace a formal F.S. 119 public records request.
An arrest is not a conviction. Florida law treats every person as innocent until proven guilty in court. The roster shows charges, not adjudications. Final case outcomes live in the Clerk's court file.
For the full statute, see F.S. 119.071. Florida public records law is broad, but exemptions apply to certain personal data, active investigation files, and protected witness records. For court detail tied to a booking, cross-check the Clerk of Court. For criminal record context, see criminal records or the FAQ.
Note: Roster data is informational only and should not be used for any FCRA-regulated purpose.