The 29-bed Venice Police Department Jail is open 24 hours a day for inmate inquiries at 941-882-7549.
Misdemeanor and felony arrestees from across the county are brought to this jail for booking and processing. Those who are held stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the resolution of their trial.
Search the roster using the inmate search tool to see if someone is in custody.
Inmates with a sentence of less than one year serve it here, while inmates with a longer sentence are transferred to the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes how to search the jail roster, directions to the facility, and information on the visitation schedule, inmate accounts, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
It helps to have the inmate’s booking number or jail ID ready when sending mail or messages. If it isn’t online, call Venice Police Department Jail at 941-882-7549.
Phone: 941-882-7549
Physical Address:
1575 E. Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34292
Other Jails and Prisons
Whether you need an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, or mugshot, you can find it on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the Venice Police Department Jail. The jail can also be reached at 941-882-7549. For warrants, search the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s wanted persons list, which covers Sarasota County and the rest of the state. For court records, check whether Sarasota County is among the counties on the online court records portal.
Venice Police Department Jail Inmate Search
Most defendants in Sarasota County have a constitutional right to pretrial release on reasonable conditions, with exceptions for capital and life felonies where the proof is evident and for cases where no conditions would protect the community. Many misdemeanor and traffic arrests end with a notice to appear rather than bail. For other charges, the Florida Supreme Court’s uniform statewide bond schedule sets the minimum bond.
To get an inmate’s bail, call the Venice Police Department Jail at 941-882-7549. If you know what they were arrested for, the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 can help you estimate it, but local circuits can set higher amounts and the judge at first appearance can change the bond. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are accepted, and personal recognizance release is an option.
The Venice Police Department Jail is licensed for 29 inmates, but it often must make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida turn over at least 35-40% of their population monthly, 25-30% more every 90 days, and 15-20% more every six months, and about 8-9% remain six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Sarasota County facilities much longer.
Every year, approximately 18,380 offenders are arrested and detained by Sarasota County law enforcement agencies.
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Once arrested, the person is taken to Venice Police Department Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Venice Police Department Jail include:
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Venice Police Department Jail at 941-882-7549.
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