Florida County Arrest Records and Information

Florida county arrest information is available to the public until and unless it has been expunged from the criminal records, or they have been sealed by orders. Florida county arrest records can be availed online. Florida county arrest information is available for public reference, until and/or unless it has been expunged. 

Florida statutes s.943.059 and s.943.0585 elaborate on the eligibility of an individual to expunge his or her own arrest records. It also states the individual should not only meet the eligibility criteria, but also make a formal application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, seeking a Certificate of Eligibility. The issuance of the certificate, however, means that the job is only half done. It stands for the statutorily eligibility of the candidate.
 

Broward County

Florida county arrest information is maintained by the department of the sheriff in the various counties.  For example, in order to access the arrest information for the Broward County, you can log on to http://sheriff.org/apps/arrest/.

The page will re-direct you to the arrest information and photograph of an individual who is currently serving an incarceration in the Broward county prison. You need to search by entering the required spaces.

For additional information, you can also contact the Broward Sheriff Office Department of Detention at (954) 831- 5900.

The information available on the website is updated every fifteen minutes.

Hillsborough County

The records go back to January 1, 1995 and the information is maintained online by the office of the Hillsborough County Sheriff. Information on arrest records in the state can be availed from http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/pub/default.asp?/Online/sname01 .  You can make your arrest inquiry there.

There are different ways in which you can make your search. You can make your search by name. You need to fill out the required spaces on the online form.  You can also inquire with the help of the booking number, the booking date, and even the release date. 

Sarasota County

The Sarasota County in Florida also maintains its arrest records online at http://www.sarasotasheriff.org/arrests.asp. The webpage features a date wise index of arrests made in the county. The files are maintained online for an average span of 90 days or three months. The information is updated regularly except on holidays and weekends. 

If you wish to acquire complete reports of the arrests made, you can get in touch with record section of the arresting agency at the following address:

Records Section
2071 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237-7040
Telephone #: (941) 861-4025
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
CLOSED: Sat and Sun

Hernando County

Hernando County arrest records in Florida are also maintained by the office of the county sheriff at http://www.hernandosheriff.org/Records/. The online database contains the arrest information that is not considered to be confidential in compliance to the Florida public records laws.

If you want to acquire information about the arrests made in the county prior to 1st October 1995, then you need to contact the Records Section of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Requests from the media houses are to be addressed to the Public Information Officer.  You can access the form available at http://www.hernandosheriff.org/Records/Default.asp#Arrests and fill out the required spaces.

The search can be made on the basis of first name and last name. If you know the time period for which an individual has faced an arrest, you can make your search on the basis of the available information. If you want any further information, you can contact the office of the sheriff.

Letters can be sent to the following address:

Hernando County Sheriff's Office
18900 Cortez Bv, Brooksville, FL 34601
352 754 6830
Fax 352 796 0493

Nassau County

In Nassau County, arrest information is maintained by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.  You can view the details regarding the arrest, along with the photograph of the one who is serving his incarceration, currently, on the website of the sheriff at http://www.nassaucountysheriff.com/Inmate%20Information.asp. All you need to do is make the search with the last name of the inmate.

If you need any further help, you can contact the Nassau County Detention Facility at (904) 548-4002. Any queries by the media need to be directed to the Public Information Officer, who can be reached at (904) 548-4050.  Warrant information can bee accessed from the warrants division by calling (904) 548-4000 or sending a fax to (904) 225- 8893.

Hardee County

Arrest information for the Hardee County in the state is also maintained by the office of the sheriff.  The search can be made at http://65.40.10.64/jail1.htm. The information available on the website can be searched in many ways, either by first name, last name, or even by the date of arrest. You can get a comprehensive list of people who are currently serving their term in the county jail at http://65.40.10.64/currentinmate.aspx.

The information should, however, be cross checked by referring to the Hardee County Clerk of Courts at http://www.hardeeclerk.com/. There is also an arrest log that would give you a list of the people who are in custody with the department.

Lee County

As with most of the Florida counties, arrest information in Lee County of the state is maintained by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The database maintains records of arrests since 1997, and you can search for the same by filling out at the form at http://www.sheriffleefl.org/about/jaildetention/arrestsrch.aspx. it requires you to furnish information like the full name of the offender, the approximate age, the date of birth, race, sex, and the booking number and click on the “search” option. 

Inquiries about federal inmates should be made to the United States Marshal's local office. For that you can call (239) 337-0002.
 

Polka County

Arrest information also includes information about arrest warrants. For example, the Polk County Sheriff’s office maintains a record of the arrest warrants issued in the county.  You can search for warrant information on http://www.polksheriff.org/FugitivesOffenders/Pages/WarrantsInquiry.aspx.

All you need to do is complete the form available on the webpage. If you possess information about the whereabouts of people against whom a warrant has been issued, you can pass on the same to the law enforcement officials by calling at (863) 534-6278. Information inquiries can be made at http://www.polksheriff.org/inq/Pages/Jail.aspx. 
 

Other Specific Florida County Arrest Information:

Palm Beach County Arrest

Pinellas County Arrest