Flagler County Arrest Records Search

Flagler County arrest records are maintained by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office, based in Bunnell, Florida. The sheriff operates the county jail and processes all local bookings. Flagler County has grown fast in recent years, and its arrest records are available to the public under Florida's open records laws. Whether you want to check on a recent arrest or look up older criminal history data for Flagler County, there are several ways to get this information. You do not need to give a reason for your search.

Flagler County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. It runs the jail at 1002 Justice Lane in Bunnell and handles all booking operations. When someone gets arrested in Flagler County, they are brought to this facility. Jail staff processes the arrest, takes a booking photo, and enters the charges into the system. This booking data becomes a public arrest record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, the state's public records law.

Flagler County does not currently offer an online inmate search tool on its website. To find out if someone is in custody, call the jail at 386-437-4116. Staff can confirm if a person is being held and provide basic booking details. You can also visit the sheriff's office in person during business hours to request arrest records for Flagler County.

How to Find Flagler County Arrest Records

Without a local online search portal, state-level databases are the most practical way to find Flagler County arrest records from home. The FDLE criminal history check is the top option. It costs $25 for a name-based search and gives instant results online. You need the person's full name to run the search. Date of birth and gender help narrow the results. A Social Security Number is optional but useful for common names.

The FDLE Public Access System stores criminal history data from across the state, including Flagler County. Results may show one match, no records found, or a list of possible matches. For court case details tied to Flagler County arrests, use CCIS. This statewide court system pulls real-time data from the Flagler County Clerk of Court and has over 150 million case records from all 67 Florida counties. You can see charges, case status, and sentencing information for cases that started with a Flagler County arrest.

The FDLE homepage offers links to all its criminal history search tools used for Flagler County record checks.

Start here to access the various search tools that cover Flagler County arrest records.

Note: FDLE searches cover all of Florida, not only Flagler County records.

Arrest Record Access in Flagler County

Florida's Sunshine Law gives the public broad access to government records. Arrest records in Flagler County are no exception. Under Section 119.07, any person can request to inspect or copy a public record. The agency has to comply. There is no requirement to show ID, give your name, or explain your purpose when you request Flagler County arrest records.

An arrest record shows that law enforcement took a person into custody. It does not prove guilt. A typical arrest record in Flagler County includes the arrest date, the charges, the arresting agency, and booking details such as the person's name and date of birth. Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes says criminal history records are public unless they have been sealed or expunged by a court. Some records have restrictions. Juvenile arrest records are not public in Flagler County. Records that have been sealed under Section 943.059 or expunged under Section 943.0585 will not appear in any public search.

Sealing Flagler County Arrest Records

Some arrest records in Flagler County can be sealed or expunged. The process removes the record from public searches. You must first apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. The fee is $75, and processing takes about 12 weeks. FDLE handles applications in the order they receive them.

After you receive the certificate, you file a petition with the Flagler County court. The Clerk of Court handles the paperwork. Under Section 943.059, sealed records are hidden from public view but still exist in the system. Under Section 943.0585, expunged records are destroyed by most agencies. FDLE retains a confidential copy. The certificate lasts 12 months. Not every Flagler County arrest qualifies for this relief. The law lists specific offenses that cannot be sealed or expunged. Learn more at the FDLE seal and expunge page.

Flagler County State Inmate Lookup

If someone arrested in Flagler County gets sentenced to state prison, the Florida Department of Corrections takes over. You can search for state inmates with the FDC Offender Search. It accepts name searches and DC number lookups. This tool is free and covers all state prison facilities.

The FDC processes public records requests under Chapter 119 and Section 945.10 of the Florida Statutes. Be specific about what you need to keep costs down. They redact exempt information before releasing records. For basic status and location, the online search is the quickest option for Flagler County inmates in the state system.

The FDLE seal and expunge process page explains how to remove Flagler County arrest records from public view.

This page outlines each step for sealing or expunging an arrest record from Flagler County.

Cities in Flagler County

Flagler County includes Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, and Beverly Beach. Palm Coast is the largest city and has its own police department, but all arrests go to the Flagler County jail for booking. The sheriff's office handles the arrest records for the entire county regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Flagler County. Check the booking agency on the arrest record to confirm which county holds the file.