Seminole County Jail Inmate Search, Visitation, Mugshots

Perform a free Seminole County, Florida inmate records search, including jail rosters, persons in custody, recent arrests, mugshots, who’s in jail?, inmate lists and active booking logs.

Seminole County Jail Information

Seminole County Jail is known as the John Polk Correctional Facility and is located in Seminole County, Florida. The physical location of the John Polk Correctional Facility is:

John Polk Correctional Facility
211 Eslinger Way,
Sanford, FL 32773
Phone: 407.665.1200

Juvenile Detention Center
200 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773
Phone: 407.665.4190

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online inmate database which contains all the information of individuals currently housed in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. The database can be searched using an inmate’s last name or date of birth. The information contained in an inmate’s profile include his/her photo, booking number, complete name, date of birth, arresting agency, arrest date, inmate’s account balance, and charge/s. The charges of the inmates held in this facility vary, ranging from violation of parole and petit theft to drug trafficking and burglary.

Crimes Against Persons Arrests in Seminole County
Seminole County 2020 – 2157
Rate per 100,000 – 452

Crimes Against Society Arrests in Seminole County
Seminole County 2020 – 1247
Rate per 100,000 – 262

Crimes Against Property Arrests in Seminole County
Seminole County 2020 – 1380
Rate per 100,000 – 289

Total Reported Violent Crimes in Seminole County 2020
Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 – 289.5

Inmate Visitation at Seminole County Jail

Inmates housed in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility (JEPCF) are granted the privilege of visitation. Each inmate is required to compile a list of up to 5 visitors. Once the list has been approved, these visitors are allowed to schedule a visitation. Scheduling a visit can be done by calling 407-665-3191 or by visiting the Sheriff’s Office website. All visits need to be scheduled at least 48 hours prior but no more than one week in advance. All visitors need to be at the facility at least 30 minutes before their scheduled visit. Each visit is 1 hour long. Only one visit per day is allowed.

Visitations Hours at Seminole County Jail:

Visitation is by appointment only. To schedule a visitation date by phone, call: 407-665-3191.

Staffs At Seminole County Jail:

Chief Sharon Bryan – Department of Youth Services
Captain Tracey Fortenberry – Juvenile Justice Division

Inmates can be filtered via their first names, middle names, and last names.

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Open Records Request

The Records Section of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for handling all public records requests. Requests can be made through the Public Records Request Center online. They can also be submitted by mail or phone (407-665-6690). Requests can also be completed in person by visiting the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office at 100 Eslinger Way Sanford, Florida 32773 during regular business hours. The hours of operation are 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday except on holidays.

The location and records request contact information are as follows:

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office – Records Office,
100 Eslinger Way,
Sanford, FL 32773
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (407) 665-6655
Phone: (407) 665-6690

Seminole County Sheriff’s Departments and Jail’s in Florida

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Information

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office

Dennis M. Lemma, Sheriff
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 665-6600
Email: [email protected]

Lou Tomeo, Undersheriff
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 665-6600

Seminole County Jail Inmate Search, Visitation, Sheriff Mugshots

Seminole County can be found in the central region of Florida. The county seat is Sanford which is also the largest city in the area. According to the 2020 census, it has a total population of 470,856. The total area of Seminole County measures 345 square miles (890 sq. km).

All completed employment applications should be submitted to:

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford, Florida 32773
Phone: (407) 665-6600
Seminole County Crime Statistics:

Seminole Annual Average Violent Crimes: 1,492
Data Source: Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program