Look Up Monroe County Inmate Records

Monroe County Jail Roster Overview

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office runs the inmate roster as a single countywide system, not as three separate facility lists. A person arrested anywhere from Key Largo to Key West can appear in the same table, with the location column showing whether they are in Key West Unit A through F, Plantation Key Unit A, or another housing assignment. The roster is free, requires no login, and carries an as-of timestamp at the top so readers know how current the data is. The sheriff's page does not state how long a released person stays listed, so treat the roster as a current-custody snapshot rather than a booking history.

The county roster covers people held by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office: pre-trial detainees, people serving short local sentences, and people held on warrants or holds. It does not follow a person once they leave county custody. Sentenced felons move to the Florida Department of Corrections system and must be found through the state offender search. Federal defendants route through the Bureau of Prisons locator. Immigration detainees appear in the ICE Online Detainee Locator System. Each system is separate, and a name that drops off the county roster may still be in one of those others.

No official Monroe County Sheriff's Office mobile app with inmate roster or records lookup features was found in the official sources reviewed. Use the MCSO website and the JustFOIA portal for records requests rather than a third-party app.

How to Use the Monroe County Inmate Roster

The sheriff's current inmates page does not offer a search form with fields to fill in. Instead, the page loads a long table and instructs visitors to use the browser's built-in Find feature to jump to a name. Have the last name ready before you begin, and note the middle name and approximate age as backup identifiers, because the roster does not show date of birth in its public output.

1. Open keysso.net/jailog and note the "Current Inmates As of" timestamp at the top of the page.
2. Press and hold CTRL, then tap F to open the browser Find box; type the person's last name.
3. Step through each match and compare the MNI number, first and middle name, age, and housing location to confirm the right person.
4. Read every charge line for that entry, since one person can carry multiple charges with separate statute numbers and descriptions.
5. Read every bond line separately - a person may have several cases, some with a dollar amount and some showing No Bond, and a hold on one case can block release even when another bond is posted.
6. If the person does not appear, check the current arrests page for a very recent booking, then call Jail Records at 305-293-7400 or search the state system if the person may be sentenced.

The live roster at keysso.net/jailog is linked from the sheriff's official site and reflects the official MCSO data endpoint. The as-of timestamp changes throughout the day, so refresh the page if you have had it open for a while before drawing conclusions.

The sheriff's official page shows the Monroe County current inmate roster table at keysso.net/jailog.

The roster displays an as-of timestamp and columns for name and MNI ID, age, housing location, charges, and bond and case details for each Monroe County inmate currently in custody.

Monroe County Roster Search Fields

Because the sheriff's roster is a live table rather than a database form, the "search method" is browser Find, and the "fields" are the columns the table displays. The table below covers every field a member of the public can interact with or read on the current-inmate page. There is no first-name field, no booking-number field, and no facility dropdown; the roster shows everyone in the system in one list.

Note: "Not Assigned" in the Location column does not mean the person is not in custody. It may reflect a processing or classification status shortly after booking; the person still appears on the current-inmate roster while this value is shown.

What a Monroe County Inmate Record Shows

Each entry on the current-inmate roster is built to answer two questions fast: who is held and on what charge. The record does not include a booking photo or arrest-time detail. Those appear on the separate current arrests page, which carries mugshots, arrest date and time, arrest location, and demographic fields not visible on the custody roster. The table below covers what the current-inmate roster actually shows for each person listed.

Because the MNI number appears on roster entries and is needed for mail and deposits, copy it accurately before leaving the page. Middle name is the best public disambiguator when several people share a last name, since date of birth is not publicly displayed.

Monroe County Roster vs. Current Arrests

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office publishes two related but distinct feeds, and confusing them is one of the most common mistakes a person makes when searching for someone in the Monroe County jail. The current-inmate roster at keysso.net/jailog shows who is in custody right now. The current arrests page at keysso.net/arrests shows recent bookings sorted by date, with booking photos attached.

A person can appear on the arrests page before the current-inmate roster fully reflects the booking, since the two feeds carry slightly different as-of times. Someone booked on an older warrant or probation hold may appear in current inmates without a fresh arrest entry. If a very recent arrest is not showing in the custody roster, check the arrests page first, then call Jail Records at 305-293-7400 to confirm status. The arrests page includes mugshots, arrest date and time, arrest location, age, sex, race, bond at booking, and arraignment date - none of which appear on the current-inmate table.

Note: The current arrests page does not state how long entries remain online after a release. For older or removed booking photos, submit a public-records request to MCSO through the JustFOIA portal and cite the arrest date, MNI number, and offense number if known.

Finding Monroe County, State, and Federal Inmates

Where a person is held depends on the stage of their case and which agency has custody. The Monroe County jail roster covers people in county detention right now. Once a defendant is sentenced to state prison, custody shifts to the Florida Department of Corrections and the person's name leaves the county roster. Federal cases and immigration holds are tracked in entirely separate systems. The table below maps each custody type to the right locator.

For custody and release notifications across systems, VINELink offers statewide alerts and can notify registered users when a custody status changes. No Monroe County BOP facility or ICE detention center was found in official facility lists; federal and immigration cases therefore route to institutions outside the county.

Booking and Intake at Monroe County Jail

After an arrest by MCSO, Key West Police, or another agency operating in the Keys, the person is transported to one of the three Monroe County detention facilities for booking. At intake, jail staff confirm identification, create or update the MNI number, enter charges, fingerprint, and photograph the person. The inmate handbook is given to every person during the intake process. Property is inventoried and stored securely; when released, property is returned, and when transferred, it moves with the person. Legal tender is not allowed on a person: all money is receipted and deposited into an inmate trust account on entry, with a $20 processing fee. That money can be used for commissary, and any remaining balance is returned by check at release.

Medication is handled by the contracted healthcare provider, not by allowing inmates to bring their own. If a person needs immediate medication, staff notify the doctor, and if after hours, the provider calls for orders. After this initial intake step, the person may use a telephone to notify family, an attorney, or arrange bond. Once the first-appearance hearing occurs, a classification officer interviews each inmate. That interview uses self-reported medical history, criminal history, past institutional behavior, and current charges to set the initial housing location. The classification decision is given to the inmate in writing, and reclassification happens every 30 days; appeals must be filed in writing within 10 days of a classification decision.

The current-arrest feed and the current-inmate roster update at different intervals throughout the day. A person may appear on the arrests page before the inmate roster shows the housing location, because classification takes place after first appearance. If a recent arrest is not visible on either page, call Jail Records at 305-293-7400 for confirmation.

Monroe County Inmate Records by Facility

All three Monroe County detention facilities feed into the same countywide MCSO current-inmate roster. A person's housing location on the roster - Key West Unit A through F, Plantation Key Unit A, or a Marathon assignment - tells you which facility holds them, but the lookup process is the same regardless of facility. Each facility accepts visitors, handles inmate mail, and connects with the same TouchPay and ICSolutions accounts. Jail Records at 305-293-7400 can answer questions about any of the three sites.

No state prison, federal Bureau of Prisons institution, or ICE detention facility is located inside Monroe County. County jail records from any of these three sites are accessed through the same MCSO online roster and the same JustFOIA records portal.

Monroe County Jail Visitation Schedule

Video visitation is the only option for visiting a Monroe County Detention Center inmate. There are no face-to-face contact visits at any of the three facilities. Visits can be conducted onsite at the facility using the sheriff's video terminals or offsite from a home computer or mobile device using ICSolutions software. All visits are monitored and recorded. The schedule below applies to all three facilities. Call 305-293-7300 with scheduling questions.

Each visit lasts 30 minutes. Schedule 12 hours to two weeks before the visit. All visitors 18 and older must register and present valid government photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Only two visitors are allowed onsite per session - two adults or one adult and one child. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who brings an original birth certificate or guardianship paperwork.

Inmates will not be pulled for visits while in medical, work, recreation, program classes, attorney visits, Bible studies, court-ordered programs, or medical call. If an inmate is moved to a new location inside or outside the facility, a scheduled visit is cancelled and must be rescheduled for another available time the following day. Offsite visitors may not conduct sessions from a bedroom or bathroom.

The MCSO visitation hours page at keysso.net/jailVisitHours posts the current schedule for all three facilities.

The page lists onsite and offsite video hours, holiday closures, and the visitor registration requirements that apply at all Monroe County detention facilities.

Contacting a Monroe County Jail Inmate

Beyond video visits, families stay in touch through phone calls, tablets, and mail. Phone service is through ICSolutions; customer service including call blocking and unblocking is reachable at 888-506-8407. Inmates may use telephones to notify family, an attorney, or arrange bond. Tablet services are available at the Key West and Plantation Key facilities through GettingOut, which lets family and friends create accounts to send messages, photos, video messages, and to deposit funds for phone calls and other content.

Personal mail from family and friends is not sent directly to the jail building. It goes to a Phoenix, Maryland address for digital delivery to the inmate's tablet Facility Messages account. Use the inmate's full name and MNI number in the address.

• Personal mail address: Monroe County Detention Center - FL, Inmate [name], ID# [MNI number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.
• Legal mail and pre-approved packages go directly to the facility: use the inmate's name, MNI number, and the full facility address (5501 College Road, Key West, FL 33040; 3981 Ocean Terrace, Marathon, FL 33050; or 88770 Overseas Highway Suite #4, Tavernier, FL 33070).

Inmates may receive up to four paperback books and four magazines each month if sent directly from a publisher or legitimate retailer. Hardcover books are not allowed. All incoming mail is inspected for contraband and security concerns. Legal mail, if it must be opened at all, is opened only in the inmate's presence.

Note: Confirm an inmate's current custody status and facility location with Jail Records at 305-293-7400 before scheduling a visit or mailing anything, because housing assignments can change after classification or transfer.

Monroe County Jail Inmate Money and Commissary

All inmate money accounts are managed by TouchPay. The Monroe County Detention Center facility locator number for TouchPay deposits is 233001. Families and friends can add money by phone at 1-866-232-1899, online through TouchPay Direct, or at the kiosk in the lobby of the Main Detention Facility on Stock Island in Key West. Money orders are accepted at the Marathon and Plantation Key facilities, provided the money order lists the inmate's name as it appears on their ID and the sender's complete name and mailing address. Money orders are no longer accepted at the Key West facility.

Every person booked into a Monroe County detention facility is charged a $20 processing fee when money is entered into their account. The fund balance covers commissary purchases while the person is held. Any remaining balance is returned by check when the inmate is released. No inmate may keep cash, checks, or money orders in their possession; all funds are receipted and deposited at intake.

All Ways to Access Monroe County Inmate Records

Looking up Monroe County inmates involves several official channels, and the right one depends on how recent the booking is, whether the person is still in county custody, and what type of record is needed. The online roster is the fastest starting point for current-custody checks, but it is not the end of the chain.

• Current inmates roster: keysso.net/jailog - who is in county custody now, with charges and bond lines.
• Current arrests and mugshots: keysso.net/arrests - recent bookings with booking photos, arrest date and time, and demographic details.
• Jail Records phone: 305-293-7400 - for questions about unclear or missing roster information.
• Main jail phone: 305-293-7300 - for general questions and visitation scheduling.
• In person: ask at the appropriate detention facility counter; official pages do not publish a separate lobby-hours schedule for records inquiries.
• Public-records request: MCSO JustFOIA portal - for booking records, sheriff incident reports, and arrest materials not visible online, citing Florida Chapter 119.
• State prison: Florida Department of Corrections offender search - for sentenced felons in state custody after leaving Monroe County.
• Federal custody: Federal Bureau of Prisons locator - for federal inmates from 1982 to present.
• Immigration hold: ICE Online Detainee Locator System - by A-number or exact name and country of birth.
• Custody alerts: VINELink - register for notifications when custody status changes.

For court records after an arrest - the formal charges filed, docket events, pleas, and dispositions - the Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains the criminal case index at cr.monroe-clerk.com. Jail booking charges and court-filed charges can differ because the State Attorney may amend, add, or drop counts after reviewing the arrest report. A detailed walk-through of court records after a jail arrest explains how the two systems connect.

Reading Monroe County Bond and Case Lines

The bond line on a Monroe County inmate entry packs three pieces of information into one row: the release amount or status, the court case number, and the arraignment date and time. A line such as "No Bond - 24CF666AK on 04/16/2026 at 09:00" means no bond is available for that charge, the case number is 24CF666AK, and the arraignment was set for April 16. A line such as "$5000 - 26CF521AK on 05/28/2026 at 13:30" means a $5,000 bond is set for that case.

One person can have several bond lines because they may have multiple open cases or holds. Posting bond on one case does not guarantee release if a no-bond hold exists on another. A "$0.00" or zero-dollar entry is not a promise of free release - it can appear next to probation violations, conditional-release issues, or unresolved court contexts. Read every bond line before drawing conclusions, and call Jail Records at 305-293-7400 or the main jail at 305-293-7300 to confirm whether all holds have been cleared before paying any bond agent or sending money to the facility.

Note: Court case numbers in the bond lines use Monroe County formats such as CF for felony, MM for misdemeanor, and ending location codes like AK, AP, or AM. Copying the case number directly from the roster avoids formatting errors when searching the clerk's criminal case index.

Monroe County Inmate Public Records Requests

Florida Chapter 119 - the state's broad public-records law - governs access to records made or received by the sheriff's office. Booking records, arrest reports, sheriff incident reports, and booking photos not visible online are held by MCSO, not by the county commissioners or the clerk. The right channel for those records is the Monroe County Sheriff Office JustFOIA public portal. When submitting a request, include the inmate's name, MNI number if known, arrest date, offense or CAD number if available, and a description of what record is needed.

Agencies are not required to create new records or new composites from existing data. If a request is vague, the custodian will ask for clarification rather than deny it outright. Fees may apply for requests that require extensive staff time; the custodian will provide an estimate before proceeding. For court docket records, filed charges, and case documents, use the Monroe County Clerk criminal case search instead of JustFOIA - those records are held by the clerk, not the sheriff. Records held by the Monroe County State Attorney's Office, such as prosecution notes or correspondence, require a separate request to the State Attorney's records custodian.

Monroe County Jail Records FAQ

How do I find someone in the Monroe County jail?

Open the sheriff's current inmates page at keysso.net/jailog, press CTRL-F to open the browser Find box, and type the person's last name. Note the as-of timestamp at the top so you know how current the data is. Step through each match and compare the MNI number, middle name, age, and housing unit to confirm the right person. If they are not listed, check the current arrests page for a very recent booking or call Jail Records at 305-293-7400.

What does a roster record show?

A current-inmate entry shows the MNI number, last and first and middle name, age when available, current housing unit such as Key West Unit A or Plantation Key Unit A, one or more charge lines with Florida statute numbers, and one or more bond lines with the case number and arraignment date. It does not show a booking photo, arrest date, or date of birth. Those appear on the current arrests page instead.

What if the person was just arrested and is not on the roster yet?

Very recent arrests may appear on the current arrests page before the current-inmate roster reflects the housing assignment, because classification takes place after first appearance. If neither page shows the person within a few hours, call Jail Records at 305-293-7400 to confirm whether booking is complete.

Why does a bond line show "No Bond" or zero dollars?

No Bond means no release amount has been set for that charge or hold, often tied to a probation violation, a court-ordered detention, or an out-of-county warrant. A zero-dollar entry in the system does not mean free release. Read every bond line for a person and confirm with the jail before sending any money or contacting a bond agent.

Can I look up someone who was released?

The current roster shows custody now, not history. MCSO does not state how long a released person stays listed. For a past booking record, submit a public-records request through the MCSO JustFOIA portal. For someone sentenced to state prison, search the Florida Department of Corrections offender search. For court case history, check the Monroe County Clerk's criminal case index.

Is there a Monroe County Sheriff's Office mobile app for inmate lookups?

No official MCSO mobile app with inmate roster, warrant, or records lookup features was found in the official sources reviewed. Use the MCSO website directly and the JustFOIA portal for records requests.