Volusia County Mugshots Today: 24-Hour Arrests, Current Inmates, Bond, Court Dates & Recent Booking Records
Volusia County is unusual because it gives the public two useful official ways to research recent arrests. The Division of Corrections operates a live inmate-information system that the county says updates about every 15 minutes, while the Clerk of the Circuit Court publishes downloadable 24-hour Arrest/Booking reports created from Volusia County’s Jail Management System.
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Those tools answer different questions. The Corrections search is better when you have a person’s name and want the current booking, photograph, charges or custody information. The Clerk’s daily PDF/XLSX files are better when you want to review everyone booked during a particular recent 24-hour period.
Fastest Way to Find Volusia County Mugshots and Recent Arrests
You know the person’s name
Use the Volusia County Division of Corrections Inmate Information Search. The county states that the online information is updated approximately every 15 minutes.
You want everyone booked during a recent day
Use the Clerk’s Arrest/Booking Download. The files contain 24-hour arrest data for people arrested and booked into the Branch Jail during the previous 24-hour reporting period.
The person already left jail
Use the Clerk’s Case Inquiry. A person’s release from jail does not end the criminal case, and the court record is the better source for later hearings and disposition.
You need current booking or bond information
Volusia County lists 386-254-1540 for booking, bonding, charge and arrest questions. The Branch Jail Booking Office operates 24/7 for bond information.
Check the live Corrections search first. If you need a complete daily arrest list, use the Clerk’s dated 24-hour report. Then move to the court case rather than treating the mugshot as the complete criminal record.
Important Local Distinction: Volusia County Corrections Is Not the Sheriff’s Office
The Volusia County website explicitly states that the Division of Corrections is a separate entity from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Corrections handles
- Inmate custody
- Booking information
- Jail mugshots
- Bonding questions
- Branch Jail and Correctional Facility
- Visitation
- Inmate accounts and mail
Sheriff handles
- VSO incident reports
- Calls for service
- Local record checks
- Crash reports generated by VSO
- Law-enforcement public-record requests
- Arrest records held by the Sheriff’s Office
This distinction matters because a person can be arrested by Daytona Beach Police, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, DeLand Police, Port Orange Police or another agency and still be booked into the same county corrections system.
Volusia County Mugshots and Arrests From the Last 24 Hours
The strongest official source for a broad “who was arrested in the last 24 hours?” search is the Volusia County Clerk’s Arrest/Booking Download.
The Clerk explains that the files are created by the County of Volusia from Jail Management System data. The Clerk provides access to them but does not create or maintain the underlying jail information.
The Clerk describes the daily files as initial booking, charge and violation information for individuals arrested and booked into the Branch Jail during the previous 24 hours. Some records may be withheld because of statutory exemptions.
Find the date you need
The files are listed by date. The filename begins with the reporting date, so identify the day you want before opening a file.
Choose PDF or Excel
Use the PDF if you only need to read or search the day’s arrests. Use the XLSX spreadsheet when you want to sort or filter the data locally.
Read the format key before interpreting fields
The Clerk says the report includes a format key at the first record. Read it before assuming what an abbreviated field means.
Move to the live inmate search for a mugshot or current custody
The 24-hour report is primarily booking data. If you need the person’s current inmate page or booking photograph, use Volusia County Corrections afterward.
The Clerk states that its 24-hour arrest files remain downloadable for approximately 14 calendar days. Save or obtain the record you legitimately need rather than assuming the same file will remain available months later.
How to Use the Official Volusia County Inmate Search
The Volusia County Corrections public-access system is the most direct government source for current inmate and booking information.
Read the county disclaimer
The first screen explains that the web version is provided for general informational use and is not the official jail record for legal action.
Select Accept to enter the search system
After acknowledging the disclaimer, continue to the inmate-search form.
Search using the identifying information you have
Start with the person’s booked name. If you already have the inmate’s six-digit booking number, keep it available because Volusia County uses that number for functions such as visitation scheduling.
Open the matching booking carefully
Compare the photograph where available, booking date, identity details, charges, court-case information and bond details rather than identifying someone solely by a matching name.
Check whether a release date is displayed
A booking record can remain relevant after the person leaves custody. Do not assume that a mugshot automatically means the person is still incarcerated.
Use the court case number when available
If the booking provides a court-case number, use it in the Clerk’s Case Inquiry. A case number generally reduces wrong-person matches compared with a broad name search.
The Volusia Corrections disclaimer expressly restricts reproducing, publishing online, selling, reselling or otherwise disseminating data accessed through that system except as permitted by law. Use the portal for the permitted public-information purpose and obtain official records when documentation is required.
How Fresh Is the Volusia County Inmate Search?
Volusia County’s Online Services page states that the inmate-information website is updated approximately every 15 minutes.
If an arrest happened very recently and no result appears, compare the arrest timing with the expected processing and system-refresh cycle. Booking itself still takes time even when the database refreshes frequently.
The same county notice also says the online information is not the official record for legal action. For a certified or formally relied-upon record, obtain it through the appropriate corrections, law-enforcement or court-record process.
How to Find Volusia County Mugshots From the Last 3, 7, 14 or 30 Days
Volusia County does not use the same timeframe structure as Beaufort County. The combination of the live inmate system and the Clerk’s daily files gives you a better method.
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| Search period | Best starting source | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Last 24 hours | Clerk Arrest/Booking Download | Open the newest dated PDF/XLSX file. |
| Last 3 days | Clerk Arrest/Booking Download | Open the three relevant daily files and search each one. |
| Last 7 days | Clerk daily files | Review the seven dated reports, then use the inmate portal for a matching booking photograph or current status. |
| Last 14 days | Clerk daily files | The Clerk says reports remain online for approximately 14 calendar days. |
| Last 30 days | Corrections inmate search + court records | Search the person by name in Corrections and use Clerk Case Inquiry when the daily file has aged off. |
| Older arrest | Clerk / arresting agency / formal records request | Use the court case, Sheriff’s or police-agency records process, or a formal record search depending on what you actually need. |
No Volusia County Mugshot or Inmate Result? Check These Possibilities
The arrest is still being processed
A database refresh every 15 minutes does not mean the full booking process is instantaneous.
The person already bonded or was released
Many Volusia inmates have short stays. Check the booking record and then the court case.
The name used at booking is different
Use the exact legal or booked name when possible. Volusia’s inmate-money instructions specifically account for the name used at booking even when it is an alias.
The arrest is older than the available daily reports
The Clerk keeps 24-hour reports online for only about two weeks.
The person was transferred
Check the Florida Department of Corrections when the person may have entered state-prison custody.
The record is sealed, expunged or exempt
Not every criminal-justice record remains available to the general public.
You are looking for the incident report, not the jail record
Contact the arresting or investigating law-enforcement agency.
The case may be in court but not obvious under the booking search
Use the Clerk’s Case Inquiry and search by name or case number.
Live inmate search → daily 24-hour report → Clerk Case Inquiry → arresting-agency records → Florida Department of Corrections when transfer is possible.
Volusia County Has Two Main Correctional Facilities
Volusia County Branch Jail
1300 Red John Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Phone: 386-254-1555
The county says the Branch Jail houses pretrial inmates, state-sentenced inmates and medium/high-custody non-sentenced male inmates.
Published design capacity: 899.
Volusia County Correctional Facility
1354 Indian Lake Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Phone: 386-254-1565
The county says this facility houses county-sentenced inmates, low/medium-custody non-sentenced males and all female inmates.
Published design capacity: 595.
Volusia County directs anyone posting bond or attending a First Appearance hearing to the Branch Jail rather than the Correctional Facility.
Driving context
Both correctional facilities are located off U.S. 92, west of Interstate 95 in the Indian Lake/Red John Road area. The county says drivers coming from Daytona Beach can take U.S. 92 west toward Red John or Indian Lake Road, while people coming from DeLand/West Volusia can take U.S. 92 east.
What Happens During the First 24 Hours After a Volusia County Arrest?
Volusia County publishes unusually specific information about the initial jail process.
Booking and intake
The person is processed into Volusia County Corrections. Identification, receiving and medical/mental-health screening occur during intake.
First Appearance normally occurs within one day
The county says a detainee normally appears before a judge within one day of jail admission.
The judge reviews probable cause and release conditions
At First Appearance, the judge can leave bond unchanged, raise or lower the amount, release the person on recognizance, or order qualifying pretrial supervision.
Public Defender appointment may be addressed
If the defendant cannot afford counsel and qualifies, the appointed-counsel process can begin at this stage.
Classification follows for inmates who remain
Case Management evaluates factors such as charges, criminal history and custody needs before assigning an appropriate housing classification.
Current First Appearance schedule
Monday through Friday
1:30 p.m.
Weekends and holidays
8:30 a.m.
The hearings are held at the Volusia County Branch Jail Courthouse, 1300 Red John Road/Drive area, Daytona Beach. Volusia County and the Seventh Circuit Public Defender state that First Appearance hearings are open to the public.
Volusia County Bond: What to Do After You Find the Booking
Bond information can change during First Appearance, so the figure displayed at initial booking should not always be treated as the last word.
Confirm the current bond
Call the Branch Jail Booking Office at 386-254-1555. The county states that the Booking Office is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Determine whether the person has already had First Appearance
The judge may change the bond, release the person on recognizance, or order Pre-Trial Supervision.
Post bond at the Branch Jail
Volusia County states that anyone may post bond in cash or through a bondsman at the Branch Jail.
Corrections says its employees will never solicit a bond payment. The county specifically warns about callers or text messages demanding money through Zelle, PayPal, Cash App, Bitcoin or similar transfers while pretending to be jail staff or bondsmen. Do not send money based on an unsolicited call or text.
Release does not happen the instant bond is resolved
Volusia County explains that release paperwork requires several processing steps. Once processing begins, release can take approximately 2 to 4 hours depending on circumstances.
For inmates released after a court proceeding, Corrections says paperwork is not processed until court proceedings for the day are completed, the inmates have returned to housing and court paperwork reaches corrections staff.
Since April 29, 2024, Volusia County says inmates are not released between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless a responsible party is physically on site to transport the person away from Corrections property. The responsible party must check in with Control.
The county also notes that all female inmates are released from the Correctional Facility.
Why Someone Can Disappear From the Jail Search Quickly
The county’s 2024 Corrections Annual Report helps explain why a current-inmate search is not a historical arrest archive.
The same annual report says nearly 89% of inmates released in 2024 left custody within 60 days of booking. This is why court records become increasingly important as time passes.
These figures describe 2024 operations and should not be treated as today’s live inmate population.
A Useful Local Detail: Which Agencies Generate Most Volusia Bookings?
The 2024 Corrections Annual Report says the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and Daytona Beach Police Department together accounted for more than 65% of people booked into VCDC during 2024.
The Sheriff’s Office has countywide authority but identifies its primary law-enforcement jurisdiction as:
- Unincorporated Volusia County
- Deltona
- DeBary
- Pierson
- Oak Hill
If an arrest occurred in Deltona, DeBary, Pierson, Oak Hill or an unincorporated area and VSO handled it, start with Volusia Sheriff’s Office Records. If the incident was handled by Daytona Beach Police or another municipal department, request the incident report from that department rather than automatically sending the request to Corrections.
After the Mugshot: Search the Volusia County Criminal Court Case
Once the booking is complete, the Clerk of the Circuit Court becomes the more useful source for following the criminal case.
Choose Case Inquiry
The Clerk says Case Inquiry provides criminal and other court-case searches by name or case number.
Use the court-case number from the booking when available
A case number is usually the cleanest way to avoid confusing people with similar names.
Review the case details and docket
The Clerk’s system can provide case details and many public document images. Some documents require Clerk review before online release, while confidential or nonpublic records will not be viewable.
Use official copies when proof is required
The online system is convenient for research, but the Clerk identifies its maintained records as the official records of the court.
Booking found but future court date is missing?
Volusia Corrections states that after First Appearance it typically takes one to two days for the Clerk to process future court dates.
Criminal Clerk contacts
Volusia County Courthouse — DeLand
101 North Alabama Avenue
DeLand, FL 32724
Felony: 386-736-5909
Misdemeanor: 386-736-5910
S. James Foxman Justice Center — Daytona
251 North Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Felony: 386-239-7750
Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center
125 East Orange Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Misdemeanor: 386-257-6084
The Clerk explains that the location of a criminal proceeding generally depends on where the alleged offense occurred. Check the court notice or case details instead of assuming every Volusia criminal case is heard in DeLand.
Criminal record copies and searches
| Clerk service | Current published fee |
|---|---|
| Criminal case document copy | $1.00 per page |
| Certification | Additional $2.00 per document |
| Clerk-performed record search | $2.00 per year, per name searched |
Felony court-date warning
The Clerk states that it cannot reschedule a felony court date. A defendant who needs help with a felony setting should contact the attorney or Public Defender. The Clerk also warns that failure to appear can lead to a capias or bench warrant; warrant information is obtained through the Sheriff’s Office rather than the Clerk.
How to Apply for a Public Defender in Volusia County
The Seventh Judicial Circuit Public Defender says a defendant seeking appointed counsel must complete an application of indigency.
Select the Volusia County application
Use the application for the county where the case is docketed.
Complete the financial information truthfully
The Public Defender states that the indigency form must be completed and sworn. False information can have legal consequences.
Submit it to the Public Defender or Clerk
The Seventh Circuit says applications can be submitted to its office or the Clerk of the Court.
The Public Defender’s main contact is 386-239-7730. The office says a specific Assistant Public Defender is generally assigned within about 48 hours after the office has been appointed.
Seventh Circuit Assistant Public Defenders regularly appear at Volusia First Appearance hearings to address probable cause and bond for eligible clients.
How to Get a Volusia County Arrest or Incident Report
A jail booking and a police incident report are separate records. If the Volusia Sheriff’s Office generated the report, use the VSO Records Section.
Volusia Sheriff’s Office Records Section
123 W. Indiana Avenue, Suite 401
DeLand, FL
Phone: 386-736-5962
Public hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
VSO public-record request steps
Choose Request a Public Record
The Sheriff’s Office provides an online Public Records portal.
Identify the record precisely
Include the incident number if known, location, approximate date/time, involved name and the specific report or media you need.
Choose the desired format
Be specific if you only need an incident report rather than every piece of media associated with the event.
Review any cost or deposit notice
Extensive requests can generate research charges and may require a deposit.
Current VSO copy fees
| Record format | Published fee |
|---|---|
| Black-and-white single-sided | $0.15 per page |
| Black-and-white double-sided | $0.20 per page |
| Color single-sided | $0.25 per page |
| Color double-sided | $0.35 per page |
| Body-worn camera / 911 audio | Depends on research time |
| Extensive research | Special service charge; deposit may be required |
The Sheriff’s Office currently warns that unusually high public-record volume has extended processing times and says body-worn-camera requests are taking several weeks or longer to fulfill.
Do not send every police-report request to VSO
The Sheriff’s Office says its primary law-enforcement jurisdiction includes unincorporated Volusia County, Deltona, DeBary, Pierson and Oak Hill. If the incident occurred in another city’s police jurisdiction, contact the appropriate municipal police agency.
Volusia County Jail Visitation: Exact Current Rules and Scheduling Steps
Volusia County does not provide contact visitation. Visits are conducted through the Visitation Center located at 1300A Red John Drive, next to the Branch Jail.
Visits are restricted during an inmate’s first 72 hours of incarceration and require approval from the Operations Supervisor. The county explains that this period includes classification, housing moves, court appearances and medical evaluations.
What you need before scheduling
You need the inmate’s six-digit booking number. If you do not have it, obtain it through the Inmate Information Search.
Get the six-digit booking number
Use the county inmate search before opening the visitation vendor.
Open ICSolutions or use the scheduling number
The county currently directs visitors to ICSolutions or 888-646-9437.
Book at least 24 hours ahead
Appointments must be made at least 24 hours before the requested session and by 9:00 p.m. the day before the visit.
Do not schedule multiple future sessions
The county permits one visiting session and states that multiple advance appointments by the same person are prohibited. Appointments can be made up to two weeks ahead.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Check in at the Video Visitation Building at 1300A Red John Drive. Visitors arriving after their session has started will not be permitted to enter.
Current on-site visitation sessions
| Days | Afternoon sessions | Evening sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday through Saturday | 1:00–1:30 1:40–2:10 2:20–2:50 3:00–3:30 |
6:30–7:00 7:10–7:40 7:50–8:20 8:30–9:00 |
Visitor rules that commonly cause a denied visit
- Visitors age 18+ need photo identification showing date of birth.
- Student identification cards are not accepted.
- Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and need acceptable identity documentation.
- Cell phones, cameras, tablets and other recording devices are prohibited inside the visitation building.
- Large bags are not permitted.
- The county enforces a dress code prohibiting revealing attire.
- Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be denied.
- Up to two people and two small children may visit at one time.
- All visitors must arrive together.
- Leaving the visit ends the session; re-entry is not permitted.
For scheduling assistance, the county says the visitation operator is generally available at 386-254-1555 from 12:45–4:30 p.m. and 5:00–9:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Inmate Money, Commissary, Mail and Communication
Booking and daily subsistence fees
Volusia County currently assesses:
Booking fee
$30 one time per booking
Subsistence fee
$5 per day
The county says the daily subsistence fee is waived for eligible inmates who choose to work while incarcerated.
Acquitted defendants may seek reimbursement
Volusia County’s Corrections FAQ states that defendants whose criminal charges are discharged after acquittal can request reimbursement of qualifying subsistence fees through the Florida Justice Administrative Commission using its refund procedure.
Depositing funds
The county’s linked inmate-account instructions state that cash and personal checks are not accepted through the mail. Approved paper instruments include money orders, certified cashier’s checks or certified government checks.
Mailing inmate-account funds
Volusia County Corrections
1354 Indian Lake Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
The county’s instructions say an envelope used to mail funds should contain only the approved payment instrument and must include a return address.
Access Corrections
Volusia County also directs users to Access Corrections for electronic inmate-account deposits. Current county materials describe lobby kiosks and online/mobile deposit methods.
Correctional service vendors can change. Verify the current provider through Volusia County Corrections before entering card information on a third-party website or app.
Commissary
County materials currently identify Access Securepak for purchasing approved commissary packages for inmates. Follow the current Corrections inmate-account page before ordering to make sure the provider and inmate information requirements have not changed.
Can you call an inmate?
No. Volusia County says the public cannot telephone an inmate directly. Inmates can communicate using approved jail services.
- Phone calls: IC Solutions — 888-506-8407
- Texting: Smart Jail Mail — county FAQ lists 727-349-1561
- Approved visitation
The county attributes the restriction to classification work, housing changes, court appearances and medical evaluations occurring during the first days of incarceration.
General inmate mail rules
- Mail must be addressed to the specific inmate using the name under which the person is incarcerated and the matching booking number.
- Generic mail addressed only to “Inmate” or “Occupant” is refused.
- A sender return address is required.
- Mail must arrive through recognized delivery channels such as USPS, FedEx or UPS.
- Hand-delivered mail is refused.
- Mail for someone no longer in custody is returned unopened.
- Regular mail delivery occurs Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.
- Letters may contain no more than six photographs.
- Photographs cannot exceed 4×6 inches under the current published mail rules.
- Nude, sexually explicit, vulgar or contraband-containing mail is prohibited.
Getting an Inmate’s Property Released
Volusia County says property collected during booking is stored by Corrections, while large items such as backpacks, purses or bags may remain with the arresting law-enforcement agency.
The inmate requests a Property Release Form
The inmate uses the facility tablet system to start the request.
Wait for approval
The form must be approved and the property marked for release.
Call before driving to the jail
Volusia County tells people to call 386-254-1555 to confirm that the property release was approved.
Bring proper identification
Approved property can be picked up 24/7.
Once approved for release, the county says the property is held for pickup for up to five days. If it is not picked up, it goes back into storage and will be released with the inmate later.
If You Are Concerned About an Inmate’s Health or Safety
Branch Jail Health Services
Correctional Facility Health Services
Investigations & Grievances
PREA Reporting
Volusia County says every inmate is screened after booking by medical and mental-health professionals. For inmates remaining in custody, the county describes further physical and psychological evaluation within 14 days.
The county also states that non-emergency medical requests are triaged for care within 24 hours. Medical information itself is protected and generally cannot be released to family members without proper authorization.
Need a Florida State Prison Search Instead?
A person who has moved from county jail to the Florida prison system should be searched through the Florida Department of Corrections, not the Volusia inmate portal.
Can a Volusia County Mugshot or Arrest Record Be Sealed or Expunged?
Florida sealing and expungement is a legal process involving both the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the court. A dismissed case does not automatically disappear from a person’s Florida criminal history.
FDLE explains that a Florida criminal-history record can still exist when a charge was dropped, dismissed, abandoned or nolle prossed because an arrest/fingerprint record and its disposition remain part of the criminal-history system unless relief is granted under applicable law.
Step 1: Apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility
For ordinary court-ordered sealing or expungement under the relevant Florida statutes, FDLE says obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility is the first required step.
Complete the FDLE application
The application requires identifying information, arresting agency, date of arrest and charges.
Sign before a notary or deputy clerk
FDLE requires the application signature to be properly witnessed.
For expunction, obtain the required prosecutor certification
FDLE requires the appropriate certified statement for expunction applications.
Get a certified disposition from the Volusia Clerk
FDLE requires a certified disposition for each listed case or criminal charge.
Complete the fingerprint card
The fingerprint form must be completed by an authorized law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency and contain the required identifying and agency information.
Include the FDLE processing fee
FDLE currently requires a $75 non-refundable processing fee for the Certificate of Eligibility application.
Open FDLE Certificate of Eligibility instructions →
FDLE currently says eligibility processing typically takes about 12 weeks from receipt of a complete application packet and that requests are processed in order. FDLE does not expedite application packets.
Step 2: File the court petition in Volusia County
Once an eligible applicant receives the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, the Volusia Clerk directs the person to complete the appropriate:
- Petition to Seal or Expunge
- Sworn Statement to Seal or Expunge
- Proposed Order to Seal or Order to Expunge
- Original FDLE Certificate of Eligibility
The Volusia Clerk currently lists a $42 filing fee for sealing or expunging a court record.
Cost of obtaining the certified disposition
The Clerk charges $1.00 per copied page plus $2.00 to certify the document.
FDLE expressly states that eligibility certification is only the first step. The record receives court-ordered relief only after the proper petition is granted and the certified court order is received and processed by the appropriate agencies.
Before sealing or expunging, keep your own important records
FDLE strongly recommends keeping copies of relevant documents—including the arrest report, certified disposition and final seal/expunge order—before the record becomes unavailable to the general public.
Need to Check or Correct Your Own Florida Criminal History?
FDLE provides a Personal Review process for people who want to inspect their own Florida criminal history for accuracy and completeness.
FDLE says there is no charge for the Personal Review process. It can also help a person understand which arrest date or record may be relevant before pursuing sealing or expungement.
Do not rely on a mugshot website to determine whether a Florida criminal-history record is correct. Use the official state review/challenge process.
Which Official Source Answers Which Question?
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| What you need | Best source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mugshot / current booking | Volusia Corrections Inmate Information Search | County jail public-access system |
| Everyone booked in a recent 24-hour period | Clerk Arrest/Booking Download | Daily PDF/XLSX files |
| Bookings from the last 7 days | Seven Clerk daily files + inmate search | Combines complete daily lists with individual booking details |
| Current bond | Branch Jail Booking Office | Open 24/7 for bond information |
| First Appearance | Branch Jail | County’s designated First Appearance location |
| Future court case | Volusia Clerk Case Inquiry | Official court-record system |
| Certified court copy | Volusia Clerk | Official court documentation |
| VSO incident report | Volusia Sheriff’s Office Records | Repository for reports generated by VSO |
| Municipal police incident | Relevant city police department | Investigating agency normally holds its own report |
| Visitation | Volusia Corrections + ICSolutions | Official jail scheduling procedure |
| Inmate account / mail | Volusia Corrections | Facility-specific rules |
| Florida state prisoner | Florida Department of Corrections | State prison custody |
| Seal or expunge eligibility | FDLE + Volusia Clerk | Required Florida legal process |
| Own criminal-history accuracy | FDLE Personal Review | Official review/challenge route |
Volusia County Jail, Court and Records Contact Directory
| Office / service | Use it for | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Jail | Jail, bond, First Appearance | 1300 Red John Drive, Daytona Beach 386-254-1555 |
| Correctional Facility | Correctional housing / female inmate release location | 1354 Indian Lake Road, Daytona Beach 386-254-1565 |
| Booking/Bonding/Charges/Arrest | Booking and charge questions | 386-254-1540 |
| Case Management | Inmate case-management matters | 386-254-1548 |
| Branch Jail Health Services | Medical concern | 386-254-1547 |
| Correctional Facility Health Services | Medical concern | 386-254-1583 |
| Investigations & Grievances | Inmate crime/grievance concern | 386-258-4045 |
| PREA Reporting | Sexual-abuse/misconduct reporting | 386-254-1541 |
| VSO Records Section | Sheriff reports and public records | 386-736-5962 |
| Volusia County Clerk | Court records | 386-736-5915 |
| DeLand Felony Clerk | Felony court | 386-736-5909 |
| DeLand Misdemeanor Clerk | Misdemeanor court | 386-736-5910 |
| Daytona Felony Clerk | Felony court | 386-239-7750 |
| Daytona Misdemeanor Clerk | Misdemeanor court | 386-257-6084 |
| 7th Circuit Public Defender | Indigent defense / application help | 386-239-7730 |
| 7th Circuit State Attorney Victim Advocates | Crime-victim case assistance | 386-239-7720 |
Common Volusia County Mugshot Search Mistakes
Using VSO Daily Activity Reports as the booking roster
VSO activity reports document Sheriff’s activity. The Clerk’s 24-hour Arrest/Booking Download is the better official source for a broad recent-booking list.
Assuming Corrections is run by the Sheriff
Volusia County expressly says the two are separate entities.
Thinking a missing current inmate means no arrest happened
More than half of 2024 releases occurred after only one to three days.
Waiting too long to use the daily arrest files
The Clerk keeps those reports online for approximately 14 calendar days.
Using the booking charge as the final case result
Follow the court docket and disposition.
Sending bond money after an unsolicited phone call
Corrections has specifically warned about this scam.
Arriving late for visitation
Visitors must check in 10 minutes before the scheduled session.
Trying to visit during the first 72 hours without approval
Initial visitation is restricted.
Requesting a Daytona Beach Police report from VSO
Send the request to the agency that actually created the incident record.
Assuming a dismissal automatically erased the Florida criminal history
Florida sealing/expungement generally requires a separate legal process.
Responsible Use of Volusia County Arrest Information
- A booking photograph is not proof of guilt.
- Verify the correct person before repeating allegations associated with a common name.
- Use the court record to check later case outcomes.
- Do not republish county inmate-search data in violation of the government’s access terms.
- Do not use arrest information for harassment, intimidation, stalking or extortion.
- Do not assume an old arrest is still public if a record may have been sealed or expunged.
- Use an appropriate legally compliant consumer-report process for employment, housing, credit, insurance or other regulated screening decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Volusia County Mugshots
Where can I find official Volusia County mugshots?
Use the Volusia County Division of Corrections Inmate Information Search at volusiamug.vcgov.org. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office itself directs people seeking mugshots to the Corrections public-access system.
How often is Volusia County inmate information updated?
Volusia County’s Online Services page says the inmate-information website is updated approximately every 15 minutes.
Where can I see Volusia County arrests from the last 24 hours?
Use the Volusia County Clerk’s Arrest/Booking Download. The Clerk provides daily PDF and Excel files containing 24-hour arrest data created by the County from its Jail Management System.
How do I find Volusia County mugshots from the last 7 days?
Review the seven relevant daily Arrest/Booking files from the Clerk, then verify individual bookings through the Volusia County Corrections inmate system.
How long are Volusia County daily arrest reports available?
The Clerk states that the daily 24-hour Arrest/Booking files remain available for approximately 14 calendar days.
What if I need a Volusia County arrest older than two weeks?
Use the Corrections inmate search for a known person, the Clerk’s criminal Case Inquiry, or request the relevant arrest/incident record from the law-enforcement agency that created it.
Does the Volusia Sheriff’s Office run the county jail?
No. Volusia County states that the Division of Corrections is a separate entity from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
What is the difference between the Branch Jail and Correctional Facility?
The Branch Jail houses pretrial, state-sentenced and medium/high-custody non-sentenced male inmates. The Correctional Facility houses county-sentenced inmates, low/medium-custody non-sentenced males and all female inmates.
Where is the Volusia County Branch Jail?
The county currently lists the Branch Jail at 1300 Red John Drive, Daytona Beach, Florida 32124. The main telephone number is 386-254-1555.
Where is the Volusia County Correctional Facility?
The facility is at 1354 Indian Lake Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32124. Its main number is 386-254-1565.
When is Volusia County First Appearance?
The county currently lists First Appearance at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays at the Branch Jail courthouse.
Can the public attend First Appearance?
Yes. Volusia County and the Seventh Circuit Public Defender state that First Appearance hearings are open to the public.
How do I check a Volusia County inmate’s bond?
Call the Branch Jail Booking Office at 386-254-1555. Volusia County says the Booking Office is open 24 hours a day.
Can anyone post bond?
Volusia County states that anyone may go to the Branch Jail to post a cash bond or use a bondsman, subject to the applicable bond conditions.
How long does release take after an inmate becomes eligible?
The county says release processing can take approximately two to four hours after the paperwork process begins, depending on circumstances.
Does Volusia County release inmates overnight?
The county states that inmates are generally not released between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless a responsible party is on site to transport them and checks in with Control.
Where are female inmates released?
Volusia County states that all female inmates are released from the Correctional Facility.
How do I find a future Volusia County court date?
Use the Volusia County Clerk’s Case Inquiry. Corrections states that it can typically take one to two days after First Appearance for future court dates to be processed.
How much does a Volusia criminal court-record copy cost?
The Clerk currently charges one dollar per copied page, with an additional two-dollar fee to certify a document.
How much does a Clerk-performed criminal record search cost?
The Volusia Clerk currently lists a fee of two dollars per year, per name searched.
How do I get a Volusia Sheriff’s Office police report?
Use the VSO Records Section or online Public Records portal. The Records Section is at 123 W. Indiana Avenue, Suite 401 in DeLand and can be reached at 386-736-5962.
How long are VSO body-camera requests taking?
The Sheriff’s Office currently warns that body-worn-camera requests are taking several weeks or longer because of high public-record request volume.
Which cities use the Volusia Sheriff’s Office as their primary law-enforcement provider?
VSO identifies its primary jurisdiction as unincorporated Volusia County and the cities of Deltona, DeBary, Pierson and Oak Hill.
Can I visit an inmate during the first 72 hours?
Visits are restricted during the initial 72 hours of incarceration and require approval from the Operations Supervisor.
How far ahead must I schedule visitation?
The county says an appointment must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and by 9 p.m. before the requested visit date.
What number do I need to schedule a visit?
You need the inmate’s six-digit booking number. The county says this number can be obtained through the Inmate Information Search.
Can I call a Volusia County inmate directly?
No. The county states that the public cannot call inmates directly. Inmates can use approved phone, texting, mail and visitation services.
Does Volusia County charge inmates a booking fee?
Yes. The current Corrections FAQ lists a one-time 30-dollar booking fee and a five-dollar-per-day subsistence fee.
Can an acquitted inmate get subsistence fees refunded?
Volusia County states that qualifying acquitted defendants whose charges are discharged can request reimbursement through the Florida Justice Administrative Commission process.
How do I release property belonging to an inmate?
The inmate must submit a Property Release Form through the facility tablet system. Call 386-254-1555 to verify approval before traveling to pick it up.
How long is approved inmate property held for pickup?
The county says approved property is held for up to five days. If it is not collected, it is returned to storage.
Can a dismissed Volusia County arrest still appear on a Florida criminal history?
Yes. FDLE explains that a Florida criminal history may remain even when charges are dismissed or dropped unless the record qualifies for and receives sealing or expungement or another applicable form of relief.
What is the first step to seal or expunge a Florida arrest record?
For the ordinary court-ordered sealing or expungement process, FDLE says the first step is applying for a Certificate of Eligibility.
How much does the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application cost?
FDLE currently lists a non-refundable 75-dollar application processing fee.
How long does FDLE eligibility processing take?
FDLE currently says processing typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete application packet is received and that it does not expedite applications.
How much does it cost to file a sealing or expungement petition with the Volusia Clerk?
The Volusia Clerk currently lists a 42-dollar filing fee for sealing or expunging a court record.
Does receiving an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility mean my record is already sealed?
No. FDLE states that the certificate only establishes statutory eligibility to petition the court. The record is not sealed or expunged until the proper court order is granted and processed.
Primary Official Sources Used for This Volusia County Guide
- Volusia County Division of Corrections
- Volusia County Inmate Information Search
- Volusia County Online Services — Inmate Update Information
- 24-Hour Arrest/Booking Download
- Volusia Clerk Online Public Records
- Jail & Bond Information
- Corrections Frequently Asked Questions
- Volusia Corrections Visitation
- Official Inmate Accounts & Mail PDF
- 2024 Volusia Corrections Annual Report PDF
- Volusia Sheriff’s Office Records
- VSO Public Information / Mugshot Guidance
- Volusia Clerk Criminal Court Information
- Volusia Clerk Court Locations
- 7th Circuit Public Defender Applications
- 7th Circuit Public Defender FAQ
- 7th Circuit State Attorney Victim Resources
- FDLE Seal & Expunge Process
- FDLE Certificate of Eligibility Instructions
- FDLE Seal & Expunge FAQ
- Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search
Time-sensitive facts such as vendors, fees, court times, public-record processing notices and jail procedures can change. Details were checked against the linked government sources on August 29, 2026. Verify current instructions before making a payment, visiting a correctional facility, requesting records or filing legal paperwork.
Bottom Line
For Volusia County mugshots today, use the county’s own Corrections inmate search when you know the person’s name and need an individual booking. If you want a true broad recent-arrest list, use the Clerk’s 24-Hour Arrest/Booking Download, which provides dated PDF and Excel reports for approximately the previous two weeks.
After you find the booking, continue the workflow. Confirm bond with the Branch Jail, check the Clerk for later court activity, request the actual police report from the agency that created it, use the Florida Department of Corrections if the person moves into state custody, and use FDLE plus the Volusia Clerk when sealing or expungement becomes relevant.
The practical difference is: the mugshot shows jail intake; the inmate system shows custody information; the police report documents the incident; and the court record shows how the criminal case proceeds.