Seminole County Jail & Bond Information
Where Seminole County arrests are booked, where bonds are posted, when First Appearance is held, and what to have ready before you call.
Seminole County jail facilities.
John E. Polk Correctional Facility
Seminole County's processing and holding facility for misdemeanor and felony arrests. Arrests from Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Casselberry, and Winter Springs are booked here.
- Address
- 211 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773
- Phone
- 407-665-1200 (Main line)
What happens, and when.
- Booking
The person is processed into the facility. It can take a few hours before they appear in the inmate search.
- First Appearance
Typically held within 24 hours of booking. Call the facility to confirm the current schedule.
- Bond is set or confirmed
Bonds can be posted at the facility or through a bail bond agent.
- Release
Release timing depends on booking status, paperwork, and jail processing.
What to have ready when you call
The person's full name, date of birth, the county, which facility they are in, the booking number if you have it, the charge, the bond amount if it has been set, and the best callback number.
If you do not have all of it, call anyway and ask what to look for.
Find someone in Seminole County custody.
Jail data, bond amounts, and booking status change continuously. Use the official resource above, then call for next-step guidance.
Seminole County cities
Local bail bond help for the cities that book into this facility.
Facility details verified 2026-09-20 against official county and sheriff sources. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current hours and payment rules with the facility before you travel.
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