Terms and Conditions – Jail Roster set the rules for using this website. By visiting, browsing, or searching on Jail Roster, you agree to follow these rules.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please stop using the site right away. These terms form a legal agreement between you and the operators of Jail Roster. They cover how you may use the site, what you may do with the data, and what responsibilities you carry. Please read every section with care before you continue.
Agreement to These Terms
Your use of Jail Roster means you accept these terms in full. The agreement starts the moment you load any page on the site. You do not need to sign anything or click a button for the agreement to take effect. Browsing, clicking links, running searches, or sharing pages all count as use. If someone else uses the site on your device, you still agree to these terms on their behalf. You carry full responsibility for any activity that happens through your connection.
How You Accept These Terms
You accept these terms by doing any of the following: loading a page, typing a query, clicking a link, downloading a file, or printing content. Every action that pulls data from our servers counts as acceptance. A formal click-through box is not required. Silence or lack of objection does not remove your duty to follow the rules. You waive any claim that you did not know about these terms once you use the site.
Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use Jail Roster. The site deals with public records that may relate to adult arrest data. By using the site, you confirm that you meet this age rule. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accept these terms on your behalf. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. Parents who wish to remove minor-related records should reach out to our contact page.
Our Service and Purpose
Jail Roster is a private, independent website. We are not part of any local, state, or federal government agency. We do not work for the Florida Department of Corrections, county sheriff offices, or city police departments. The site helps you locate publicly available booking data from county jails across Florida. We pull data from public sources, link to official portals, and present search tools in one place. Our goal is to make public records easier to look up for personal, non-commercial reasons.
What We Provide
We provide a search interface that points to public records sources. Our site lists county jail rosters, links to inmate lookup tools, and explains how booking records work in Florida. We also share educational content about the criminal justice process. We offer a simple way to see who is currently held in county jails, pending release, or recently booked. Every detail on our site comes from public records laws under Florida Statute Chapter 119.
What We Do Not Do
We do not hold official arrest records. We cannot remove mugshots, booking photos, or arrest data from public view. We do not represent clients, give legal advice, or act as a private investigator. We do not run background checks for employers, landlords, or insurance companies. We do not provide consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We do not fax, mail, or email official documents to users.
FCRA Compliance
Jail Roster is not a consumer reporting agency. The Fair Credit Reporting Act, also known as FCRA, controls how background check companies work. We are not such a company. We do not provide consumer reports, do not maintain credit files, and do not sell data to debt collectors. The data on this site comes from public records only. It must never be used for the reasons listed in the section below.
FCRA Prohibited Uses
You may not use data from Jail Roster for any of these reasons: hiring or firing decisions, tenant screening for housing, loan or credit approvals, insurance underwriting, security clearance checks, government license eligibility, or any other purpose that falls under FCRA rules. Using our site for any of these actions breaks both these terms and federal law. Violators may face legal action from affected individuals, regulators, or our operators.
Permitted Personal Uses
You may use the data for personal reasons that fall outside FCRA rules. Examples include looking up a friend or family member, checking on a neighbor, doing journalism research, supporting academic study, or satisfying personal curiosity. You may also use the data to locate someone for safety reasons, to send a message, or to confirm a person is in custody. Commercial use that falls outside FCRA must get written permission from us first.
Site Use Rules
Every user must follow the rules below. Breaking these rules may lead to a block, a ban, or legal action. We monitor traffic patterns, search queries, and download behavior. Unusual activity may trigger a review. We cooperate with law enforcement when we see clear signs of misuse. Please use the site in a fair, lawful, and respectful way at all times.
Lawful Use Only
You agree to use Jail Roster only for legal purposes. You will not use the site to stalk, harass, threaten, or harm another person. You will not use the data to commit fraud, identity theft, or extortion. You will not violate any local, state, federal, or international law while using the site. You will not use the data to plan a crime or to aid someone planning a crime. You carry full legal duty for how you act on the data.
Prohibited Activities
The actions listed below are banned on Jail Roster. You may not scrape, crawl, or copy our pages with bots, scripts, or automated tools. You may not try to break into our servers, our database, or our admin panel. You may not upload viruses, malware, or harmful code. You may not try to overload the site with traffic. You may not impersonate our staff, our partners, or another user. You may not bypass any security measure we put in place.
Public Records Accuracy
Public records change every hour of every day. New bookings happen, inmates get released, charges get dropped, and names get updated. We do our best to keep our listings current, but we cannot promise that every detail is correct. The data on Jail Roster comes from third-party sources, county sheriff websites, and public databases. Errors can occur at the source before we ever see the data. Always check the original source before relying on what you see here.
Data Sources
We pull data from county sheriff websites, the Florida Department of Corrections, city police department portals, and other public records portals. Each county in Florida runs its own jail system with its own update schedule. Some counties update every hour. Others update once a day. A few update only once a week. We do not control how often these sources refresh. The freshness of the data depends on the source.
Update Schedule
Our team checks source sites on a regular cycle. We refresh listings daily where the source allows. We mark older entries when we know they may be outdated. We add a timestamp to most listings so you can see how recent the data is. A timestamp older than 24 hours does not mean the data is wrong. It only means we have not refreshed it since that time.
Third-Party Websites
Jail Roster links to many other websites. Some links go to county sheriff pages. Other links go to court records, state databases, or third-party search tools. Once you click a third-party link, you leave our site. Your activity on the third-party site falls under their rules, not ours. We have no control over their content, their privacy practices, or their data accuracy. Please read the terms and privacy policy of every site you visit.
External Links
We provide external links as a courtesy to our users. The presence of a link does not mean we endorse the destination site. We do not review every page on every linked site. The linked site may have content that some users find offensive, inaccurate, or out of date. We accept no responsibility for what you see on any linked site. Your click is your choice, and your risk.
No Endorsement
A link from Jail Roster does not equal a recommendation, a guarantee, or an endorsement. We do not vouch for the truth, the quality, or the legality of content on linked sites. We do not partner with every site we link to. Some links exist because they help our users. Other links exist because public law requires us to point to certain agencies. Read every linked site with the same care you would use anywhere else.
Content Ownership
All content on Jail Roster belongs to us, our licensors, or our content partners. This includes the text, the layout, the logos, the graphics, the code, the database schema, and the underlying scripts. You may view the content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, distribute, republish, mirror, or sell our content without written permission. Trademarks and service marks on the site belong to their rightful owners.
Our Rights
We own or hold a license for every piece of original content on this site. Our editorial text, our search tool code, our color scheme, our logo, and our database structure all fall under copyright. We also own any custom data we build on top of public records, such as our search indexes, our cross-county links, and our analytics layers. Third-party data, including the public records themselves, belongs to the original custodian agency.
Your Limited Use
You may view, print, or save a single copy of any page on Jail Roster for personal, non-commercial use. You may share a link to our pages. You may quote short passages with proper credit and a working link back to the source page. You may not republish full pages on your own site. You may not frame our pages inside another site. You may not use our content to train a machine learning model or a commercial dataset.
User Conduct Standards
Every user must behave with basic respect for others. We do not tolerate hate speech, threats, or harassment. We do not allow users to target inmates, their families, or their friends with unwanted contact. We do not allow users to publish private details about jail staff, their families, or their homes. The data on this site is public, but that does not mean it is free for all purposes. Use the data with care.
Acceptable Behavior
Acceptable behavior includes looking up records, sharing links, reading editorial content, contacting our team, reporting errors, and submitting feedback. Users may also print pages for personal reference, save PDFs for their own files, and quote short passages in their own writing with proper credit. Users should always follow the law, respect the rights of others, and treat inmates and their families with basic dignity.
Unacceptable Behavior
Unacceptable behavior includes stalking, doxxing, swatting, harassment, threats, blackmail, intimidation, and unwanted contact. Users may not publish mugshots with the goal of shaming, extorting, or punishing the person shown. Users may not use our data to create spam lists, scam databases, or targeted ad audiences. Users may not contact inmates for illegal purposes. Users may not pose as law enforcement, attorneys, or government agents.
Privacy and Cookies
Jail Roster cares about your privacy. We collect a small amount of data to keep the site running. We use cookies, log files, and basic analytics tools. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not run ad networks that track you across other sites. Our privacy policy, posted separately, explains exactly what we collect and why. By using the site, you agree to our privacy practices as described there.
Data We Collect
We collect the data your browser sends to every website: your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your referring page, and the pages you visit. We collect search queries you type into our search box. We collect timestamps for every action. We collect any data you send us through our contact form. We keep logs for a short period to keep the site safe and to spot abuse patterns.
Cookies
We use cookies to remember your settings, to keep you signed in if you create an account, and to measure traffic. We use session cookies that go away when you close your browser. We use a small number of persistent cookies that last up to one year. You can turn off cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the site may stop working if you do. Third-party services we use, like analytics tools, may also set their own cookies.
Disclaimers
Jail Roster is provided on an as-is and as-available basis. We make no promises about the site, the data, or the search results. We do not promise the site will work without error. We do not promise the data will meet your needs. We do not promise the site will be available at all times. We do not promise the data will be correct, complete, or up to date. Your use of the site is at your own risk.
No Warranties
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied. This includes warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. We do not warrant that the site will be free of viruses, malware, or harmful code. We do not warrant that the data will be free of errors. We do not warrant that the site will meet your needs. Some states do not allow these disclaimers, so the rules in this section may not apply to you.
Service Availability
The site may go down for maintenance, updates, or technical problems. The site may be slow during peak hours. The site may be unavailable in certain regions due to legal or technical reasons. We do not guarantee uptime, response time, or any service level. We reserve the right to take the site offline at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. We do not owe you a refund or credit for any downtime.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent allowed by law, Jail Roster and its operators are not liable for any damages that result from your use of the site. This covers direct damages, indirect damages, incidental damages, consequential damages, special damages, exemplary damages, and punitive damages. It covers lost profits, lost data, lost business, lost reputation, and personal injury. It covers damages from errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in the data.
Damages Exclusion
Even if we knew about the possibility of damages, we still would not be liable. Even if our limited remedy fails of its essential purpose, the exclusions in this section still apply. The exclusions apply to claims based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. The exclusions apply to claims by you, by your family, by your employer, or by anyone else who claims through you. Some states do not allow these exclusions.
Maximum Liability
If a court finds that we are liable despite the disclaimers and exclusions above, our total liability will not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim. If you paid us nothing, our maximum liability is one hundred US dollars. This limit is a fair split of the risk between you and us. The site is free, and the limit reflects the free nature of the service.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Jail Roster, its operators, its owners, its employees, its agents, and its partners from any claim, demand, lawsuit, or proceeding. This applies to claims that arise from your use of the site, your breach of these terms, your violation of any law, or your infringement of any third-party right. You agree to pay all costs, damages, and fees that result from these claims. We reserve the right to take over the defense at your expense.
Florida Governing Law
These terms follow the laws of the State of Florida. Federal law also applies where it controls. We do not claim that the site meets the laws of any other state, country, or region. You carry the duty to check whether your use of the site is legal where you live. If you use the site from outside Florida, you do so on your own initiative. You carry full responsibility for compliance with local laws.
Choice of Law
Florida law governs these terms and any dispute that comes from them. The law of the State of Florida will apply without regard to its conflict of laws rules. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply. Any translation of these terms is for convenience only. The English version controls in case of a dispute.
Jurisdiction
You agree that any lawsuit or legal action must be filed in a state or federal court in Florida. You submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts. You waive any objection to the venue, including inconvenient forum. If you file a claim in another state or country, we may ask the court to move the case to Florida. You agree to pay our costs and fees if the case gets moved.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms at any time. The new version will post on this page. The new version will take effect the moment we post it, unless we say otherwise. Your continued use of the site after a change means you accept the new terms. We do not need to send you a personal email about every change. Please check this page on a regular basis to stay current. The date at the top of the page shows the last update.
Account Termination
We may suspend or end your access to the site at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Reasons for termination include breach of these terms, unlawful use, abusive behavior, or any activity that hurts the site or its users. We may also terminate your access if a court orders us to do so, or if a law enforcement agency asks us to do so. Termination does not affect any right or duty that arose before the termination date.
Our Right to Terminate
We can block your IP address, your device, your email, or your account. We can stop serving you pages. We can delete your account data. We can report your activity to law enforcement. We can take legal action against you. We do not need to warn you before we act. We do not need to explain our reasons. The decision to terminate access is final and at our sole discretion.
Your Right to Stop
You may stop using the site at any time. You may ask us to delete your account data by sending a request through our contact page. We will honor valid deletion requests under our privacy policy. Stopping your use does not end your duty to follow these terms for actions you took before you stopped. The sections on liability, indemnification, and governing law will still apply after you stop.
General Provisions
These terms, plus our privacy policy and any posted notices, form the entire agreement between you and Jail Roster. They replace every prior agreement, oral or written, on the same subject. If any part of these terms is held to be invalid, the rest of the terms still apply. The invalid part will be replaced with a valid part that matches the original intent as closely as possible.
Severability
If a court strikes down one section of these terms, the other sections remain in force. The court will not strike down the entire agreement. The court will only strike down the smallest possible part. We will replace the struck part with a new rule that captures the same goal in a legal way. The rest of the agreement keeps working as written.
Entire Agreement
These terms, the privacy policy, and any linked legal pages form the whole agreement. There is no oral agreement, no side deal, no extra promise, and no implied term. Any change to this agreement must be in writing and posted on this site. We do not accept changes sent by email, text, or phone call. Only the version posted on the site counts.
Waiver
If we fail to enforce a right under these terms, it does not mean we waive that right. We may enforce that right later. A waiver in one case does not mean a waiver in any other case. A waiver must be in writing and signed by us to count. An oral waiver does not exist. Even if we accept a partial payment or a partial performance, our full rights stay intact.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these terms, please reach out to us. We answer most questions within five business days. For urgent legal matters, contact a licensed attorney in your state. We do not give legal advice through our contact form. Our team handles site issues, account questions, data corrections, and general feedback. You can visit our contact page for the full form, email address, and mailing address. We do not list a phone number on the public site at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions below cover common points about these terms. They are written to help you understand your rights and duties under this agreement. They do not replace the full text above. They do not create new rights. They do not change the meaning of any section. If a question answer conflicts with a section above, the section above controls. Please read the full terms before relying on any answer here.
Can I Use the Data for a Background Check?
No. The data on Jail Roster is for personal, non-FCRA use only. The Fair Credit Reporting Act limits who can run background checks. Only consumer reporting agencies can run them. We are not a consumer reporting agency. We do not provide consumer reports. If you use our data to screen tenants, hire workers, approve loans, or underwrite insurance, you break federal law. We do not support or allow this use. For a lawful background check, contact a licensed consumer reporting agency.
Can I Remove My Own Booking Photo?
Florida public records law makes booking photos public. We cannot remove a public record on our own. The only paths to removal are: a court order, a legally recognized expungement under Florida Statute Section 943.0585, or a request to the original custodian agency. Once the record is sealed, the source agency should stop showing it, and our listings will refresh on the next cycle. We do not have a manual removal button. We follow the law.
What Happens If These Terms Change?
The new terms go into effect the moment we post them on this page. Your continued use after the change means you accept the new terms. We do not send personal email alerts for every change. Please check this page on a regular basis. The last update date sits at the top of the page. If a change is material, we will try to add a banner notice for 30 days. The banner is a courtesy, not a legal duty.
Do You Sell My Personal Data?
No. We do not sell your personal data. We do not run ad networks that track you across the web. We do not share your search history with third parties. We do collect basic traffic data for site safety and analytics, as our privacy policy explains. The public records on this site are already public, but the act of looking them up is private. We do not log who looks up whom, and we do not sell that data.
Can I Copy Pages from Jail Roster?
You may view, print, or save a single copy of any page for personal, non-commercial use. You may share a link. You may quote short passages with credit and a working link. You may not republish full pages on your own site, mirror our content, frame our pages, or use our content to train a machine learning model. Commercial use needs written permission. Contact us through our contact page for permission requests.
What If I Find an Error in the Data?
Please report the error through our contact page. Include the name, the county, the booking date, and the issue. We will check the source. If the source is wrong, we will note that the source may be wrong. We cannot change the source. Only the original custodian agency, like the county sheriff, can change the official record. We can refresh our listing, add a note, or link to the official correction once it posts.
Is the Site Free?
Yes. The site is free for personal, non-commercial use. We do not charge a fee to view public records. We do not run a paid tier for lookups. We may show ads to support the site. Ads do not change the data. Ads do not pay for favorable listings. Ads are clearly marked. If you see a popup, a banner, or a sponsored box, it is an ad. We do not sell rankings, and we do not accept payment to alter data.