Monroe County Key West Detention Center Inmate Lookup

Monroe County Key West Detention Center Overview

The Monroe County Key West Detention Center sits on College Road on Stock Island, the island immediately east of Key West. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office runs it as the county's primary detention hub for the Lower Keys and for the broader countywide system. The Florida Department of State county-jail directory lists Monroe County at this address with phone 305-293-7300 and points the public to the MCSO for inmate and arrest searches. This facility is commonly called the Main Detention Facility in official MCSO pages, including the TouchPay deposit instructions, which place the only in-lobby deposit kiosk at this location.

Who is held here covers a range of custody categories. Arrestees from Key West, Stock Island, and surrounding Lower Keys areas come through booking here first. The facility holds pre-trial detainees awaiting first appearance or trial, people serving short county sentences, and people held on warrants or legal holds from other agencies. The public roster shows housing units at this location labeled Key West Unit A through Key West Unit F. Once a Monroe County resident is sentenced to state prison, that person leaves the county roster and moves into the Florida Department of Corrections system, which has no institution inside Monroe County.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office states its operations are in accordance with federal, state, and municipal corrections laws, and the MCSO homepage identifies the office as state and nationally accredited. Florida Model Jail Standards establish minimum operating requirements and inspection procedures that apply to this county detention facility along with the Marathon and Plantation Key locations.

Key West Detention Center Capacity and Population

No facility-specific rated bed capacity for the Monroe County Key West Detention Center was published in the official MCSO pages reviewed. Publishing an invented number would be misleading, so none appears here. For countywide context, the Florida Department of Corrections June 2024 county detention report listed a Monroe County average daily population of 438 across the countywide jail system reported as Monroe County Jail/Main. That figure covers pre-trial detainees, locally sentenced inmates, and people on holds across all three Monroe County facilities. The same report placed the county jail incarceration rate at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, more than double the statewide county-detention rate of 2.5 per 1,000 for the same month. The live county roster at any given time reflects current custody more precisely than a monthly average, and it carries an as-of date and time at the top of each page load.

How to Look Up an Inmate at Monroe County Key West Jail

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office publishes a live current-inmate roster that covers all three detention facilities, including Key West. The roster is a scrollable table rather than a database with a search form. MCSO instructs users to open the page and use the browser's built-in Find function, typically CTRL-F on a Windows keyboard, to jump to a name in the table. Each entry shows an MNI identification number, the person's name, age, current housing unit, charges, and bond or case information. The MNI number is the same identifier used for inmate mail and account deposits.

The current-inmate roster shows who is in custody right now, not a booking history. A person who was released may no longer appear. For a recent arrest with a booking photo, the separate current-arrests page at keysso.net/arrests carries mugshots and arrest-time details organized by date. If a name does not appear in either place, calling Jail Records at 305-293-7400 is the most direct fallback. Sentenced state prisoners who have transferred to state custody are tracked instead through the Florida Department of Corrections offender search.

1. Open the Monroe County Sheriff's current-inmate roster at keysso.net/jailog and note the as-of timestamp at the top.
2. Press CTRL-F to open the browser Find box, then type the person's last name.
3. Step through each match and compare MNI number, first and middle name, and age to confirm the right person.
4. Check the Location column to confirm a Key West Unit assignment or another facility assignment.
5. Read every charge line and every bond/case line listed under that name, since one person can carry multiple cases or a no-bond hold.
6. If the name does not appear, check the recent-arrests page, call Jail Records at 305-293-7400, or use the MCSO JustFOIA public-records portal at monroecountysherifffl.justfoia.com.
7. For someone already sentenced to state prison, search the FDC offender locator using the person's name or DC number.

Note: The roster does not carry booking photos; those appear only on the current-arrests page and are organized by date rather than by current custody location.

The MCSO also maintains a public recent-arrests feed at keysso.net/arrests. That page shows entries by date and includes booking photos alongside arrest-time details like arrest location, demographics, charges, and bond amount. The two pages serve different purposes: the current-inmate table answers the question of who is held right now, while the arrests page answers who was booked recently and what their booking photo looks like.

The sheriff's current-inmate page includes a note directing readers to contact Jail Records at 305-293-7400 if any information is unclear or appears incorrect. That line applies to this facility and to the Marathon and Plantation Key locations because all three share the same roster system. For public-records requests covering booking records or reports no longer visible online, the MCSO JustFOIA portal accepts requests by description of the record, the inmate name, the MNI number if known, and the approximate arrest date.

The live roster for the Monroe County current-inmate page is the starting point for a roster search.

The roster page carries an as-of timestamp and displays MNI number, housing unit, charge lines, and bond and case details for each person currently in county custody.

Monroe County Key West Detention Center Address and Contact

The facility sits on College Road on Stock Island. Visitors approaching from the Middle or Upper Keys travel south on U.S. 1, continue into the Stock Island area, and use College Road rather than going into downtown Key West. The sheriff's administration building is next door at 5525 College Road. For questions about any inmate record, the Jail Records line at 305-293-7400 is the direct contact. General facility questions can go to the main jail number at 305-293-7300.

Parking and transit details are not published on the official MCSO jail pages reviewed. Call the facility before arriving to confirm visitor parking, especially for video visitation appointments. Visitor ID and property rules are strict: all personal items including cell phones, keys, and wallets must be secured in a vehicle or a lobby locker before entry. Lobby lockers cost 25 cents and require quarters.

Visiting the Monroe County Key West Detention Center

Visitation at the Monroe County Key West Detention Center is video only. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office states that video visitation is the only option offered for visiting a Monroe County Detention Center inmate, which means there are no in-person contact visits available at this or any other Monroe County facility. Video visits can happen onsite at the jail or offsite from a home computer or handheld device using ICSolutions software. All visits are monitored and recorded. Visits last 30 minutes, and appointments can be scheduled from 12 hours before the session up to two weeks in advance.

Visitors 18 and older must register and present valid government-issued photo identification such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Only two visitors may participate in one onsite session: two adults or one adult and one child. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who presents an original birth certificate or guardianship paperwork. A victim or witness listed in an inmate's case cannot visit unless a court order clearing that person is presented to visitation staff before the scheduled session.

Onsite video visits run Monday through Friday during daytime hours. No onsite video visits occur on weekends or on listed holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Offsite video visits from a home device are available every day of the week including those same holidays, with an additional evening window. If an inmate is moved to a new location or is in medical care, a work assignment, a program class, a recreation period, or an attorney visit, the scheduled video appointment may be cancelled and must be rescheduled.

The MCSO visitation page notes that offsite visits are not allowed from bedrooms or bathrooms, and both the inmate and the visitor should log in a few minutes before the scheduled time. Questions about visitation can be directed to 305-293-7300.

The MCSO publishes visitation hours on its schedule page.

The visitation schedule page applies the same video-only format to all three Monroe County detention facilities, including Key West, Marathon, and Plantation Key.

Mail, Phone, and Money at the Monroe County Key West Detention Center

Personal mail for inmates at this facility does not go to the Key West building. MCSO routes personal mail from family and friends to a scanning address in Phoenix, Maryland, where it is digitally delivered to each inmate's tablet "Facility Messages" account. The format for personal mail uses the facility name, the inmate's full name, and the MNI identification number. Legal mail and pre-approved packages are an exception and go directly to the 5501 College Road address. Money orders are no longer accepted at this Key West location; money orders can still be dropped off at the Marathon and Plantation Key facilities. All other deposits are handled through TouchPay.

The county uses ICSolutions for inmate telephone service. Family and friends can contact ICSolutions at 888-506-8407 for help with call blocking, unblocking, or account questions. Tablets at this facility use GettingOut accounts, which allow messages, photos, video messages, phone calls, and access to educational content, law library, movies, e-books, news, podcasts, games, and more. Friends and family can deposit funds onto a tablet account through GettingOut to enable these features.

When a person is booked in, all money and legal tender is receipted and deposited into an inmate account with a $20 processing fee charged at entry. That money can be spent on commissary. The remaining account balance is returned by check when the inmate is released. TouchPay manages all inmate money accounts for this facility and across the Monroe County system. The TouchPay kiosk for in-person cash deposits is located in the lobby of this Main Detention Facility on Stock Island.

Booking and Intake at the Monroe County Key West Detention Center

Booking begins when law enforcement brings a person to this facility after an arrest. The booking process covers identification, charge entry, fingerprinting, a booking photo, and a property inventory. All money and legal tender is taken from the person, receipted, and deposited into a jail account with a $20 processing fee. Personal property is secured while the person is held, returned upon release, or transferred if the person moves to another facility. At booking an inmate may keep eyeglasses, one simple wedding band with no diamonds or protruding stones, one pair of plain white socks if already wearing them, and one plain white short-sleeved t-shirt if already wearing it. No personal medication is allowed in; the contracted medical provider assesses needs at intake and contacts a doctor if immediate medication is required.

After booking, the person attends a first-appearance hearing where a judge reviews probable cause and sets or denies bond. After first appearance, a Classification officer interviews the inmate. That interview uses self-reported medical history, criminal history, past institutional behavior, and current charges to assign a housing unit. The result sets the Location field on the public roster. Classification is reviewed every 30 days based on behavior, new charges, officer comments, and medical issues. Every inmate receives a copy of the inmate handbook during the intake process. Inmates may use the telephone to notify family, an attorney, or to arrange bond after booking is complete.

Once a case resolves in a guilty plea or conviction with a state prison sentence, the person is transferred out of Monroe County and into the Florida Department of Corrections system. No state prison exists in Monroe County, so that transfer takes the person off the county roster. The FDC offender search then becomes the right tool for locating that individual. The Monroe County jail inmate records page covers the full range of lookup options across the county system and the state.

Monroe County Key West Jail Records and Public Records

Records that are not visible on the public roster can be requested through official channels. The MCSO JustFOIA portal at monroecountysherifffl.justfoia.com accepts sheriff public-records requests for booking records, arrest reports, incident reports, and booking photos that are no longer online. A useful request includes the inmate's name, the MNI number if known, the arrest date, and any offense or CAD number shown on the arrest page. Monroe County's public-records process operates under Florida Chapter 119, which gives broad public access to records held by government agencies, subject to specific exemptions.

Court records after an arrest are held by the Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court, not by the sheriff. The clerk's criminal case search at cr.monroe-clerk.com lets users look up charges filed, case events, and dispositions using a case number from the roster's bond line or by searching a defendant's first and last name. Charges filed in court by the State Attorney can differ from the booking charges shown on the roster. For records held by the prosecutor rather than the court, public-records requests go to the Monroe County State Attorney's Office with the case number and defendant name included. The Monroe County Inmate Population home page explains the full countywide system in more detail.

Programs and Conditions at Monroe County Key West Detention Center

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office outlines several programs available to inmates through its jail rules and handbook. Outdoor recreation is offered at each facility when weather permits and is scheduled by housing assignment. Tablet services are available at this Key West location using GettingOut accounts; the MCSO jail rules page notes that tablet services became available at the Key West facility beginning August 17, 2022, covering messages, photos, video messages, phone calls, law library, educational content, movies, e-books, news, podcasts, and games.

Education options include Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, and literacy tutoring. Interested inmates submit an inmate request form to the GED instructor through the Programs Director. Substance abuse programming is available for inmates ordered to the program by a court or who volunteer, covering prevention education and life skills counseling. Individual and group counseling sessions are offered, and NA and AA groups are available to general population inmates subject to availability. Inmates in Unit A or on lockdown are not eligible for AA and NA attendance according to the jail rules.

The law library is accessible from housing through inmate tablets. Pro-se inmates actively in trial have priority access and may receive daily legal-material access. MCSO employees do not provide legal advice. The classification system that assigns housing also schedules reclassification every 30 days, and inmates can appeal a classification decision in writing within 10 days of the decision. MCSO states that its policies are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and municipal corrections laws, and Florida Model Jail Standards set the statewide minimum inspection and operational requirements for this facility.