Find Palm Coast Arrest Records

Palm Coast arrest records go through the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. The city has its own police-like services, but the sheriff handles most law enforcement and runs the county jail. Flagler County is a smaller county on the northeast coast, and Palm Coast is by far the biggest city in it. When someone gets arrested in Palm Coast, the booking happens at the Flagler County jail in Bunnell. You can reach the jail at 386.437.4116 for questions about recent arrests. The Flagler County Clerk of Courts maintains criminal case records once a Palm Coast arrest goes to court.

Palm Coast Arrest Records Search

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records for Palm Coast. The Flagler County Sheriff maintains a website with information about recent arrests and bookings. The county jail at 1002 Justice Lane in Bunnell is where all Palm Coast arrests get processed. Staff book the person, log the charges, take a mugshot, and enter everything into the county system.

Flagler County is smaller than places like Broward or Hillsborough. The jail processes fewer people each day, so records are sometimes easier to track down. You can call the jail directly at 386.437.4116 to ask about a specific Palm Coast arrest. The Flagler County Clerk of Courts also has an online case search for criminal records once the arrest moves into the court system. Court records show case numbers, charges filed, hearing dates, and outcomes.

For the most recent booking data, contacting the sheriff's office is your best bet. Online tools may not always be up to the minute.

Palm Coast Police Services

The Palm Coast government police page has details on law enforcement services in the city. Palm Coast operates under a community policing model that works alongside the sheriff's office.

Palm Coast's policing setup is a bit different from most Florida cities. The city contracts with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office for primary law enforcement. That means sheriff's deputies handle patrol, investigations, and arrests within Palm Coast. The city also has its own community policing unit at 2 Commerce Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32164. You can call (386) 313-4911 for non-emergency issues. But when it comes to arrest records, those are all held by the county through the sheriff's office and the jail in Bunnell.

This setup means you do not need to check two separate agencies for Palm Coast arrest records. Everything flows through the Flagler County system. The sheriff's deputies who work in Palm Coast are county employees assigned to the city under contract.

Flagler County Jail for Palm Coast Arrests

The Flagler County jail sits at 1002 Justice Lane in Bunnell, FL 32110. That is about a 15-minute drive from most parts of Palm Coast. The facility handles booking, housing, and release for all arrests in Flagler County. When someone is arrested in Palm Coast, the deputy transports them to this jail for processing.

The jail's phone number is 386.437.4116. Staff can answer questions about current inmates, bond amounts, and visiting hours. Booking typically takes a few hours from the time of arrest. After processing, the person either posts bond, gets released on their own recognizance, or waits for a first appearance hearing. The first appearance hearing usually happens within 24 hours of the arrest. A judge reviews the charges and sets or adjusts bail at that time.

Flagler County is growing fast, and Palm Coast accounts for most of that growth. The jail has had to handle a bigger workload as the population has increased. That said, it is still a smaller operation compared to the county jails in Miami-Dade or Hillsborough.

Public Records Law and Palm Coast

Palm Coast arrest records are public under Florida law. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes guarantees access to government records. That includes arrest data, booking information, and mugshots from Palm Coast. Anyone can ask for these records. You do not need to state a reason.

Certain records are exempt from public access. Juvenile arrests in Palm Coast are not open to the public. Active investigation files may be withheld in part. If someone has their record sealed or expunged under Section 943.0585, it will not show up in a search. The FDLE seal and expunge process starts with a $75 application fee and takes about 12 weeks for the certificate.

Statewide Search Tools

The FDLE Criminal History Record Check covers Palm Coast arrest records as part of the statewide database. A search costs $25 and returns results instantly. The CCIS system tracks court records from all 67 Florida counties, including Flagler. If someone arrested in Palm Coast went to state prison, the FDC Offender Search has their record.

These statewide tools are particularly useful for Palm Coast because the Flagler County Sheriff may not have as many online search options as larger counties. The FDLE check gives you a comprehensive view of someone's criminal history across all Florida counties, not just Flagler. That can be helpful if you are not sure where an arrest took place.

Nearby Cities

Palm Coast sits on the northeast Florida coast. These nearby cities have their own arrest record pages on this site.

Flagler County Arrest Records

Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement under contract and operates the county jail in Bunnell. For the full county breakdown, visit our Flagler County arrest records page.