Find Arrest Records in Collier County

Collier County arrest records are available through the sheriff's office in Naples. The county runs an online inmate search that anyone can use at no cost. Collier County is one of the largest counties in Florida by land area, covering Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, and vast stretches of the Everglades. All arrests in this county get processed at the sheriff's jail on Tamiami Trail East. Searching for arrest records in Collier County takes just a few minutes online, or you can call the jail for help with older bookings.

Collier County Sheriff's Office

The Collier County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 3347 Tamiami Trail East in Naples, FL 34112. The jail phone is (239) 252-9500. This is where all bookings happen for Collier County. The Naples Police Department and the Marco Island Police both make arrests in their jurisdictions, but every person ends up at the county jail for processing.

Each booking generates a Collier County arrest record. The data captured includes the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, booking date, bond amount, and a booking photo. Fingerprints get recorded and sent to FDLE for the statewide system. Florida's Sunshine Law, codified in Chapter 119, makes these records public. Anyone has the right to view them. The sheriff's office does not need to know why you want the information before handing it over.

Collier County is large, and law enforcement operations span from the coast to areas deep inland. But all arrest records end up in the same central system.

Collier County Inmate Search

The Collier County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search. It is free to use and works by name. Type in the person's first and last name to see if they are currently in the county jail. Results display the booking photo, the charges, bond details, and the booking date.

This tool covers people currently in custody. Released inmates drop off the search. For past arrest records in Collier County, call the jail at (239) 252-9500 or visit 3347 Tamiami Trail East in Naples. You can also submit a written request by mail. The sheriff's office will pull the records and let you know about copy fees. Florida law under Section 943.053 says criminal history records are public unless they have been sealed or expunged by a court. Collier County follows the same rules as every other county in the state.

The FDLE website provides several tools that cover Collier County arrest records statewide.

FDLE is the main state agency for criminal history data in Florida. Their tools pull records from all 67 counties.

Statewide Tools for Collier County

Several statewide databases include Collier County arrest records. The FDLE name-based criminal history check costs $25 total. You get instant results. The search needs the person's full name, and adding a date of birth improves accuracy. This is a good option when the local inmate search does not have what you need.

The CCIS system gives you court case data from all Florida counties. It holds over 150 million cases with real-time updates. Collier County criminal cases show up with charges, court events, and dispositions. The Florida Department of Corrections offender search is the right tool for checking on someone who went to state prison after a Collier County conviction. You can search by name or DC number.

FDLE's wanted persons database can reveal active warrants tied to Collier County.

Note: FDLE's instant search charges $24 plus a $1 online processing fee per transaction.

Collier County Arrest Records and Privacy

Most arrest records in Collier County are fully public. But Florida law does protect certain information. Juvenile records stay sealed. Active investigation records can be held back while the case is ongoing. Victim names and sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers get removed from records before they are released to the public.

If a Collier County arrest record has been sealed under Section 943.059 or expunged under Section 943.0585, it is no longer public. The person can deny the arrest ever took place in most circumstances. To get a record sealed or expunged, you apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. The cost is $75 and it takes about 12 weeks to process. You file through the Collier County Clerk of Courts in Naples. The certificate is good for 12 months.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles keeps driving and traffic records that may relate to Collier County arrests involving DUI or traffic offenses.

Sealing Collier County Records

After getting a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE, you petition the circuit court in Collier County. The judge reviews the case and decides whether to grant the seal or expungement. If approved, the court order goes to every agency that holds your arrest record. FDLE keeps one confidential copy of expunged records. Sealed records remain on file but are hidden from public searches.

Administrative expungement under Section 943.0581 applies when a Collier County arrest was made by mistake or was contrary to the law. Juvenile diversion expungement under Section 943.0582 is for minors who completed an authorized diversion program. Both of these are separate from the standard seal and expunge process.

Nearby Counties

Collier County borders several counties in south Florida. If you are unsure where the arrest happened, check these neighbors for their arrest records.