Bradford County Arrest Records Search

Bradford County arrest records are available through the sheriff's office in Starke, Florida. The county maintains an online inmate search that the public can use for free. Bradford is a small county in north-central Florida, but it processes a steady number of bookings each year through its jail. Anyone can look up arrest records here, whether you are checking on someone in custody or need details about a past booking. Florida's open records laws apply in Bradford County just like everywhere else in the state, and the sheriff's office responds to public records requests.

Bradford County Jail and Booking

The Bradford County jail is located at 945 A North Temple Avenue in Starke, FL 32091. The jail phone number is (904) 966-6178. This is the only jail in the county, and all arrests in Bradford County go through this facility for booking. The sheriff's office staffs the jail and maintains all arrest records.

During booking, the jail creates a record that includes the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, booking date, and bond information. A booking photo is taken. Fingerprints are recorded and sent to FDLE as part of the statewide reporting process. This means that a Bradford County arrest will eventually show up in the state criminal history database. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, these records are considered public. The sheriff's office must make them available when someone asks for them.

Online Arrest Records in Bradford County

Bradford County has an online inmate search. You can look up people who are currently in the county jail. The search is free and name-based. Just enter a first and last name and the system pulls up any matches. Results will show the booking photo, charges, bond amount, and other basic information about the arrest.

The online tool works well for recent arrests. But it may not have records for people who have already bonded out or been released. If the person is no longer in custody, you will need to contact the sheriff's office at (904) 966-6178 to request the arrest record. You can call, visit the jail in Starke, or mail a written request. Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes confirms that criminal history records are public in Florida. Bradford County follows this law for all record requests.

You can also check the FDLE criminal history search for records tied to Bradford County that have been reported to the state system.

FDLE's search covers all Florida counties and may show Bradford County arrests along with records from other locations.

Note: Bradford County's online inmate search shows only current inmates, not historical bookings.

Statewide Search Tools

Several statewide databases can help you find Bradford County arrest records. The FDLE name-based search costs $25 total. It runs instantly. You need the person's name, and a date of birth helps narrow results. The Public Access System is the portal where you run these checks. Results may show a single match, no records found, or a list of possible matches if the name is common.

The Comprehensive Case Information System pulls court records from all 67 counties. It holds over 150 million cases and is updated in real time. For Bradford County, CCIS can show criminal charges, court dates, sentencing, and more. The Florida Department of Corrections offender search is the right tool if the person went to state prison after a Bradford County conviction.

Bradford County Arrest Record Laws

Arrest records in Bradford County are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Anyone can ask for them. You do not need to be involved in the case. You do not need to state a reason. An arrest record is not the same as a conviction. It shows that a person was taken into custody, but it does not prove guilt.

Certain records are restricted. Juvenile records are not public. Records from active investigations can be withheld temporarily. Victim names may be redacted. If a Bradford County arrest record has been sealed under Section 943.059 or expunged under Section 943.0585, it will not appear in public searches. To seal or expunge a record, you need a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE's seal and expunge program. The cost is $75 and the process takes about 12 weeks. Applications go through the Bradford County Clerk of Courts in Starke.

This statute lays out the requirements for expunging arrest records in Bradford County and all other Florida counties.

Nearby Counties

Bradford County is surrounded by several other small counties. If you are not sure where the arrest happened, these neighbors may have the record.