Orange County Busted Mugshots
Orange County busted mugshots are managed by the Sheriff's Office headquartered in Orlando. This is one of the most populous counties in Florida with well over 1.4 million residents spread across Orlando, Alafaya, Pine Hills, Winter Park, and dozens of other communities. The Orange County jail processes a high volume of arrest bookings every day. Arrest records and mugshots are public under Florida law. Anyone can search for them without giving a reason or showing ID. The sheriff's office provides online inmate search tools that update every 30 minutes, giving you near real-time access to booking data.
Orange County Quick Facts
Orange County Sheriff's Office Arrests
The Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) is located at 3855 South John Young Parkway in Orlando. This is the main law enforcement agency for unincorporated Orange County and it operates the county jail. The OCSO processes hundreds of bookings each week. When someone gets arrested anywhere in Orange County, they go through intake at the jail. Staff take the mugshot, log all charges, and set bond amounts. The data enters the jail system right away.
The main phone line is 407.836.3400. Spanish-speaking callers can also use this number for help. The records section has its own direct line at 407.254.7280 for questions about specific arrest records or booking details. The Orange County Sheriff handles bookings from its own deputies plus arrests made by the Orlando Police Department, Winter Park Police, and other local agencies within the county.
| Address | 3855 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | 407.836.3400 |
| Records Section | 407.254.7280 |
| Inmate Search | netapps.ocfl.net/BestJail |
Search Orange County Mugshots Online
Orange County has one of the better online inmate search systems in Florida. The Orange County inmate search tool shows people currently in the jail along with their booking photos, charges, and bond amounts. The database updates every 30 minutes. That makes it one of the most current jail databases in the state. You can search by name or booking number to find mugshots from Orange County.
The system also provides a daily booking list, inmate population statistics, and a first appearance list. These tools give you a full picture of who is being processed through the Orange County jail on any given day. The screenshot below shows the Orange County inmate search portal.
Beyond the inmate database, the Florida Jail Information System pulls booking data from agencies statewide, including Orange County. You can search for recently booked people within 24, 48, or 72 hours. The Florida Department of State directory also links to Orange County resources alongside all 67 Florida counties.
Note: The Orange County inmate search lists people currently in jail and may not show those who have bonded out or been released.
Orange County Public Records Requests
The Orange County Sheriff's Office accepts public records requests through several channels. For formal requests, you can use the NextRequest portal to submit your ask online. This system tracks your request and lets you follow its progress. The records section at 407.254.7280 handles phone inquiries. You can also visit the sheriff's office in person at their Orlando headquarters.
The screenshot below shows the Orange County Sheriff's NextRequest portal for submitting public records requests.
Florida law does not require you to give your name or explain why you want the records. That applies in Orange County just like everywhere else in the state. Standard copy fees are 15 cents per single-sided page and 20 cents for double-sided. If your request takes more than 30 minutes of staff time, the office may charge for labor. They will provide an estimate first. For a statewide criminal history check that covers Orange County and all 67 Florida counties, FDLE charges $24.
Orange County Arrest Records and the Law
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes arrest records in Orange County open to the public. Section 119.01 says all state, county, and municipal records are available for personal inspection and copying. This includes mugshots, booking details, charge sheets, and bond information from the Orange County jail. The sheriff must make these records available to anyone who asks.
Some narrow exceptions exist. Under Section 119.071(4)(d), booking photos of current or former law enforcement officers can be withheld if the officer files a written request with the agency. This protects officer safety. Victim information in sexual offense cases is also confidential under Section 119.071(4)(h). Outside of these specific exemptions, Orange County arrest records are fully public. The Attorney General has confirmed this position in multiple opinions.
How Orange County Bookings Work
The Orange County jail handles a large volume of bookings. The process starts when law enforcement brings an arrested person to the facility in Orlando.
During booking in Orange County, staff handle these steps:
- Take the mugshot photo
- Record name, date of birth, address, and physical details
- Log all charges from the arresting officer
- Set bond amounts based on the charge schedule
- Check for warrants in other jurisdictions
- Enter data into the jail management system
Because the Orange County database updates every 30 minutes, new bookings show up in the online system fast. The 9th Judicial Circuit Court handles all criminal cases from Orange County along with Osceola County. People in the Orange County jail stay until they bond out, get released by the court, or transfer to state prison or another facility.
Removing Orange County Mugshots
To remove a mugshot from the Orange County system, you need a court order for sealing or expungement. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record. Expungement under Section 943.0585 destroys it. Both require an application through the FDLE seal and expunge process. The fee is $75, paid by money order to FDLE. It takes about 12 weeks to process.
Once the order goes through, the Orange County Sheriff removes the record from their public inmate search and databases. However, mugshots already copied to third-party websites remain. Private sites are not required to take them down. Contact FDLE at 850.410.7870 or SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us for questions about seal and expunge applications for Orange County records.
Note: Arrests that ended in acquittal or dropped charges still require a formal expungement order before the Orange County Sheriff will remove the mugshot from public access.
Cities in Orange County
Orange County is home to Orlando and several large communities. All arrests in these cities get booked into the Orange County jail system. The cities below have their own pages with more detailed information.
Other communities in Orange County include Winter Park, Apopka, Winter Garden, Ocoee, and Maitland. Arrests in all of these areas go through the Orange County Sheriff's booking system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Orange County. If you are not sure where someone was booked in the central Florida area, check these neighboring jail databases too.