Access Escambia County Arrest Records

Escambia County arrest records are kept by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office in Pensacola, at the far western tip of the Florida panhandle. The sheriff runs the county jail and logs every booking that comes through. Whether the arrest was made by the sheriff's deputies, the Pensacola Police, or another local agency, the booking goes to the Escambia County jail. You can look up arrest records online through the sheriff's website or contact the jail by phone. Florida law treats arrest records as public records, so you can access Escambia County arrest data without a stated reason.

Escambia County Sheriff Arrest Data

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is the custodian of arrest records for the county. The jail sits at 2935 North L Street in Pensacola. All people arrested in Escambia County are booked at this facility. The booking process logs the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and other details. A mugshot is taken. The whole thing becomes part of the public record in Escambia County.

You can search for current inmates through the sheriff's website. The online tool shows who is in custody at the Escambia County jail right now. You get the person's name, booking photo, charges, and bond amount. It is free. No sign-up needed. For arrests that have already been resolved, the person may not show in the active system. In that case, you need to request the record from the sheriff's records division or use one of the state search tools.

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office website provides inmate data and arrest record access for the county.

Use this site to look up inmates, find contact info, or submit a records request for Escambia County.

How to Find Escambia County Arrests

The sheriff's inmate search works for recent arrests in Escambia County. But it only covers people who are in the jail or just got out. For a full criminal history, use the state tools.

The FDLE criminal history check pulls arrest records from across Florida, including Escambia County. It costs $24 plus a $1 online fee. Results come back instantly. You type in the person's name and the system returns matches. If the person has an arrest in Escambia County, it will show up unless the record has been sealed or expunged. You can also add the date of birth and gender to get more exact results. A Social Security Number is optional but helps when you search for a common name.

Another good tool is CCIS, the state's Comprehensive Case Information System. It pulls court data from all 67 Florida counties in real time. CCIS has more than 150 million case records. You can look up criminal charges, docket entries, and case outcomes linked to Escambia County arrests. The system also shows warrant and summons information in some cases.

Escambia County Records Under Florida Law

Arrest records in Escambia County are public under the Florida Sunshine Law. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says government records must be open to the public. Section 119.07 spells out the right to inspect and copy records. You can walk into the Escambia County Sheriff's Office and ask to see arrest records. The staff must let you look at them. You do not need to be the person named in the record. You do not need to say why you want to see them.

An arrest record in Escambia County shows that a person was taken into custody. It lists the date, the arresting agency, and the charges. It does not prove guilt. Under Section 943.053, the Florida Legislature declared criminal history records to be public. This applies to every arrest record in Escambia County. The only exceptions are records that a court has sealed or expunged, juvenile records, and certain data tied to active investigations.

The FDLE statewide search covers arrest records from Escambia County and every other county in the state.

CCIS provides real-time case data from Escambia County courts and 66 other Florida counties.

Seal or Expunge Escambia County Arrests

Some Escambia County arrest records can be sealed or expunged under Florida law. The first step is getting a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE. You pay $75 and wait about 12 weeks. FDLE looks at your record to make sure you qualify. They process applications in the order received and do not make exceptions.

Once you have the certificate, you file a petition with the 1st Judicial Circuit Court in Escambia County. Under Section 943.0585, an expunged record gets destroyed by most agencies. FDLE keeps one confidential copy. After expungement, you can deny the arrest in most situations. Sealed records under Section 943.059 are not destroyed but are blocked from public view. The certificate lasts 12 months. Not every offense can be sealed or expunged, so check the law first. The FDLE seal and expunge page has forms and instructions.

Note: The Escambia County Clerk of Court also keeps the application forms for sealing and expungement.

State Prison Records for Escambia County

If someone arrested in Escambia County ends up sentenced to state prison, the Florida Department of Corrections takes over. The FDC Offender Search lets you find anyone in the state prison system. You can search by name or by DC number. FDC handles records requests under Chapter 119 and Section 945.10. They will redact confidential info before giving out records.

For people still at the Escambia County jail, call 850-436-9863. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They can share basic booking details. For full copies of arrest records from Escambia County, submit a written public records request to the sheriff's office. Being specific about what you need helps cut down on the cost and time it takes to get a response.

Escambia County Wanted Persons

FDLE runs a statewide wanted persons search. It includes people with active warrants in Escambia County. You can check it at the FDLE Wanted Persons page. The Escambia County Sheriff also posts local wanted persons on the agency website from time to time. If you have tips about someone wanted in Escambia County, call the sheriff's office at 850-436-9863.

Nearby Counties

Escambia County is at the western edge of the Florida panhandle, bordering Alabama. Santa Rosa County is its only Florida neighbor. If you need arrest records from outside Escambia County, contact the sheriff's office in the county where the arrest happened.