This page helps users handle an inmate search in Marion County, Florida and understand the main official places to check for jail information, visitation, bonding, mail, and related records.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office directs inmate information requests to the Marion County Jail inmate information site, with additional help available through the Detention Bureau and jail contact lines.

For current inmate information, use the Marion County Jail inmate information site listed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Use the Marion County Jail inmate information site for the main inmate search task. The Sheriff’s Office also maintains an Inmate Search page that points users to the jail site for inmate information.

Tip: If the online site does not load or the information is unclear, contact the Marion County Jail directly rather than relying on unofficial search results.

Marion County Jail and Detention Bureau

The Marion County Jail is operated through the Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau. The Detention Bureau is responsible for the care, custody, and control of people incarcerated at the jail, including people serving jail sentences and people awaiting trial.

The jail is located at 3290 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL 34475. For more background on jail operations, review the Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau information.

Bonding and release information

The Marion County Jail accepts bonds 24 hours a day after booking and identification are complete. Release can take several hours after bond is received because the jail must complete release checks.

  • Full bond or purge payments may be made at the Marion County Jail Information and Visitation Center with cash or a certified bank check payable to Gregory Harrell, Marion County Clerk of Courts.
  • Debit or credit card cash bond payments may be handled through Cash Bond Online or by phone at 1-888-726-6301.
  • Surety bonds require a bail bonding agent; the Sheriff’s Office cannot recommend a bonding agency.

For more details, check the Sheriff’s Office Detention FAQ.

Visitation, phone, canteen, and deposits

Video visitation must be scheduled by calling (352) 438-5961. Appointments may be scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. Each inmate is limited to 30 minutes per visit, four days a week.

The visitation schedule is Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Visitors must register and provide proper photo identification. A parent or legal guardian must accompany visitors age 17 and under. Facility rules may be suspended or modified for security.

Inmate phone accounts are handled through Securus Tech, Inc. at 1-800-844-6591. Inmates may also purchase calling cards through the jail. Inmate deposits may be made at the Jail Information Visitation Center or online through the jail’s deposit service.

Jail mail rules

Incoming and outgoing jail mail, except privileged or legal mail, must be in the form of a pre-stamped postcard only.

  • Postcards must be at least 3 1/2 inches by 4 1/4 inches and no larger than 4 1/4 inches by 6 inches.
  • Postcards must be pre-stamped.
  • Postcards must include the inmate’s full name and inmate PIN number.
  • Postcards must include a complete return address.

Postcards may be returned if they are altered, oversized, marked with restricted materials, include attached photos, show prohibited content, or contain anything that may affect facility security. Review the Sheriff’s Office Jail Mail Regulations before mailing anything to the jail.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Records Division handles public records requests for Marion County case files only. Requests may be made in person, by phone during listed hours, by postal mail with the required fee and a self-addressed stamped return envelope, or online.

Records services include local criminal background checks, report copies, fingerprinting, and public records request processing. Review the Sheriff’s Office Records Division information when the inmate search question involves a case file, report copy, or formal public records request.

Contact Marion County jail offices

Use these contacts for jail information, inmate-related questions, visitation scheduling, and Sheriff’s Office records needs.

  • Marion County Jail, 3290 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL 34475
    Phone: (352) 351-8077
  • Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 692 NW 30th Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
    Phone: (352) 732-8181
    Non-emergency line: (352) 732-9111
    Mailing address: PO Box 1987, Ocala, FL 34478
  • Detention Bureau
    Major Charles McIntosh, Bureau Chief
    [email protected]
  • Records Division
    [email protected]
    Records custodian: Brittany Colbert
    Phone: (352) 732-8181
    Mailing address: Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Attention: Records, PO Box 1987, Ocala, Florida, 34478

Common questions

Where do I search for a Marion County inmate?

Use the Marion County Jail inmate information site at the official jail lookup site. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office inmate search page directs users there for inmate information.

Who operates the Marion County Jail?

The Marion County Jail is operated through the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau, which handles care, custody, and control of incarcerated people at the jail.

Can I post bond at any time?

The Marion County Jail accepts bonds 24 hours a day after booking and identification are complete. After bond is received, release can still take several hours.

How do I schedule a jail visit?

Schedule video visitation by calling (352) 438-5961 between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.

What address should I use for inmate mail?

Use Marion County Jail, 3290 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL 34475. Non-legal incoming and outgoing mail must be sent as a pre-stamped postcard that follows the jail’s size and content rules.

Who handles formal Sheriff’s Office records requests?

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Records Division handles public records requests for Marion County case files only. Records may be requested in person, by phone, by postal mail, or online.