Free tool · Central Florida jails
When can they get out?
Pick the county, when the arrest happened and the type of charge. You’ll see when bail gets set, the next court hearing, and how long the jail says release takes, using each county’s own published rules.
Their timeline
Estimates use each county’s published first appearance schedule and release statements. Actual times depend on booking volume, the charge and the judge. This is general information, not legal advice. Sources: netapps.ocfl.net, www.ocfl.net.
First appearance schedules
| County | Weekdays | Weekends & holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | 2:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
| Orange County | 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. | about 11:30 a.m. |
| Osceola County | typically 1:30 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. (by video) |
| Volusia County | 1:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. |
Release timing — FAQs
Scam alert
The jail will never call you for money
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about scammers who reach out by phone, text and email and demand payment by gift card, cryptocurrency or cash app. The Orange, Osceola and Volusia county jails also say they will not call you asking for bond money.
- Phone calls
- Texts
- Emails
- Gift cards
- Crypto
- Cash apps
Scammers may claim
- You have an outstanding warrant
- You owe unpaid fines or fees
- You missed jury duty
- An inmate needs money to be released
- A legal matter needs payment right away
Law enforcement will never demand payment over the phone, by text, email, gift card, wire transfer, cryptocurrency or cash app. If you get a call like this, hang up and report it to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office at (407) 665-6650.
How to know it’s really us
- A bail bondsman does charge a fee: the premium, set at 10% of the bond with a $100 minimum. The jail and the sheriff never collect it by phone.
- Call us yourself at (407) 321-2663. Don’t call back a number that texted or called you.
- We take cash, credit cards, certified checks and money orders. We never ask for gift cards or cryptocurrency.
- Check any bondsman’s license with the Florida Department of Financial Services.