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Monroe County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail serving Key West and all of Monroe County. Monroe County covers the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Key West. The main detention facility is on Stock Island, just outside Key West. This page shows you how to find your person, what to expect during booking and first appearance, and how to navigate the first 24 hours after an arrest in Monroe County.

📍 Key West, FL
👥 Pop. 82,000
🏛 16th Judicial Circuit
🗺 South Florida
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Monroe County Jail: Key Details

Every Florida county operates its own detention facility, and under the Florida Sunshine Law, booking records are public and searchable. Monroe County follows the standard Florida structure.

Main Jail Facility

5501 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 293-7000

County Seat

Key West, Florida
Where most Monroe County court proceedings take place.

Judicial Circuit

16th Judicial Circuit of Florida
First appearances within 24 hours of arrest per Florida Rule 3.130.

Inmate Search

keysso.net
Official online roster for all Monroe County inmates.

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Step-by-Step

How to Find Someone Arrested in Monroe County

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Search the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster

Your first move is the official Monroe County inmate search, run by the Sheriff's Office at keysso.net. Search by first and last name. Records generally appear 2 to 6 hours after booking. If nothing shows, try again in an hour or call the jail at (305) 293-7000.

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Note the Booking Number, Charges, and Bond

Once the entry shows up, note the booking number along with the charges and the bond amount. Jail staff, bail bond agents, and defense attorneys will each ask for this information when you follow up.

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Contact a Florida-Licensed Bail Bond Agent

If bond is set by the judge, a Florida-licensed bail bond agent can post it for you for a non-refundable 10% premium under the Florida DFS rate rules. For a $5,000 bond, expect to pay the bondsman $500. Alternatively, a cash bond paid in full to the Clerk of Courts is refundable when the case is closed.

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Prepare for First Appearance

Florida Rule 3.130 requires first appearance before a judge within 24 hours of arrest. In Monroe County, first appearance is handled by the 16th Judicial Circuit. The judge confirms probable cause, reads charges, advises rights, and sets or adjusts bond. Having an attorney present can mean a reduced bond on day one.

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Register for VINELink Alerts

VINELink is free at vinelink.vineapps.com. Sign up to automatically receive release, transfer, and court date alerts on any Florida inmate. Anonymous, with phone, email, or text delivery.

After You Locate Them

What to Do Next

Once you have found your loved one in the Monroe County jail, here are the four things to handle right away.

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Post Bond

Through a Florida-licensed bail bond agent, the premium is a 10% non-refundable fee. A cash bond posted directly is refundable once the case resolves, regardless of outcome.

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Hire an Attorney

With an attorney at first appearance, the defense can argue for reduced bond or ROR. The 16th Circuit Public Defender serves qualifying defendants.

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Attend First Appearance

Rule 3.130 of Florida criminal procedure mandates first appearance within 24 hours of arrest. During the hearing the judge sets or adjusts bond and reads the charges. Time and courtroom are available through the Clerk of Courts.

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Set Up Communication

Create a prepaid account with the jail's phone vendor (Securus, GTL ViaPath, or ICSolutions are the most common) so calls can connect. Also register for VINELink to get release alerts.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions, Monroe County Jail

A typical misdemeanor booking takes 4 to 8 hours to complete, while felony bookings run closer to 8 to 14 hours. The process includes fingerprinting, warrant verification via FCIC and NCIC, medical clearance, and classification. Records become publicly searchable within 2 to 6 hours of booking being finalized.
Monroe County is served by the 16th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Felonies and first appearances are typically heard at the county courthouse in Key West. County Court, operating under the same judicial circuit, takes misdemeanors and traffic cases.
No. By law (Florida Sunshine Law, Chapter 119), all sheriff inmate search systems in the state are free. This site is free. Our phone line is free. Third-party sites that charge are reselling the same free public records that Monroe County Sheriff's Office publishes directly.
Florida county jails typically use a contracted commissary vendor (commonly Keefe, Access Corrections, or TouchPay). You can deposit funds online, by phone, or in person at lobby kiosks. Call the jail at (305) 293-7000 or check the Monroe County Sheriff's Office website for the current contracted provider.
Calls into the jail to reach an inmate aren't permitted. Inmates dial out only, through a contracted phone vendor. Register with the vendor and preload a prepaid account to accept those calls. Visitation is mostly video-based now in Florida jails, whether done remotely or at an on-site kiosk, so check the facility's current policy before you travel.
Release from a Florida county jail takes roughly 4 to 10 hours after bond is accepted by the Clerk of Courts, under normal conditions. Late-night, weekend, or holiday postings add delay, often 12 to 24 hours total. Nothing happens if holds are active: probation violations, ICE detainers, and out-of-county warrants all block release.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office holds pretrial defendants and those sentenced to 364 days or less. Anyone sentenced to over a year on a state felony goes to Florida Department of Corrections (search at fdc.myflorida.com). Federal charges result in BOP custody (bop.gov/inmateloc). ICE detainees are housed at separate ICE facilities (locator.ice.gov).
The majority of Florida county jails accept regular first-class mail; every piece is inspected before delivery. Always put the inmate's full legal name and their booking number on the envelope. Check with Monroe County Sheriff's Office for the correct mailing address format. Cash, checks, gift cards, and packages cannot be sent by mail. Use the contracted deposit service for funds.
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If you can't find your person in the Monroe County system, call our free 24/7 line. We check Monroe and surrounding counties, plus Florida Department of Corrections, federal BOP, and ICE detention simultaneously.

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