This page helps with an inmate search in Sumter County, Florida by explaining how to use the official jail lookup and what details can help narrow a search.

The main online resource is JAIL View, which lists current jail information for the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and connects users with booking, custody, bond, and charge details when available.

Use the official search Sumter County inmates in JAIL View page to look up people listed in the jail system. The search form lets users enter name and date information, then sort the results.

  • Last name
  • First name
  • Middle name
  • Begin booking date and end booking date
  • Begin release date and end release date
  • Search For, Sorted By, and Order fields

The page prompts users to fill in at least one search criterion before running a search.

  • Open JAIL View.
  • Enter at least one search field, such as a name or booking date range.
  • Choose sorting options if needed.
  • Review matching jail records and open a result for more detail.

Information shown in jail results

JAIL View results may show whether a person is in jail, along with booking and custody details. Individual entries can include a booking number, MNI number, booking date, age on booking date, bond amount, cell assignment, facility, dorm, pod, and cell number.

Charge details may include the statute, court case number, charge, degree, level, and bond. Some records also show holds, address information as given, and a visitation schedule link or label.

Check the date fields carefully. Booking and release date searches can change which records appear in the results.

Last 24 hours booking view

JAIL View includes a “BOOKED Last 24 Hours” view for recent bookings. This can be useful when the person may have been booked recently and a broader name search returns too many matches.

Recent booking results can still include the same types of details shown in standard jail records, including status, booking date, bond amount, holds, and listed charges when available.

Sumter County Detention Center

The Sumter County Detention Center is located in Bushnell and is identified as an NCCHC and ACA accredited facility. The public detention center page provides location and driving information for visitors going to the facility.

For facility information, use the Sumter County Detention Center page. Public parking and the public lobby are described as being near E Anderson Avenue.

Detention center contact information

Use these contacts for jail-related questions, facility directions, or help with the public jail information shown online.

  • Sumter County Detention Center, 219 E Anderson Avenue, Bushnell, Florida
  • Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, 7361 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785
    Non-emergency: (352) 569-1600
    Emergencies: 911
  • JAIL View contact
    1-800-374-0101

Common questions

Where can I search for Sumter County jail inmates online?

Use the official JAIL View page to search by name, booking date, release date, and related search options.

What information do I need to search JAIL View?

You need at least one search criterion. The form supports last name, first name, middle name, booking date range, release date range, and sorting options.

What details can an inmate result show?

A result may show jail status, booking number, MNI number, booking date, age on booking date, bond amount, housing assignment, holds, visitation schedule information, and listed charges.

How can I check recent Sumter County bookings?

JAIL View includes a “BOOKED Last 24 Hours” option for recent bookings.

Where is the Sumter County Detention Center?

The Sumter County Detention Center is at 219 E Anderson Avenue in Bushnell, Florida.