Gulf County Arrest Records
Gulf County arrest records are managed by the Gulf County Sheriff's Office in Port St. Joe, Florida. The sheriff runs the county jail and handles all local arrests. Gulf County is a small coastal county in the Florida Panhandle. Its arrest records are public under the state's Sunshine Law. Anyone can request to view arrest records in Gulf County without explaining their reasons. You can contact the sheriff's office or use statewide search tools to find booking and criminal history data for this county.
Gulf County Quick Facts
Gulf County Sheriff Arrest Data
The Gulf County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and jail operations for the county. The jail is at 1000 Cecil G Costin Sr Blvd in Port St. Joe. Every person arrested in Gulf County is taken to this facility for processing. During booking, staff records the person's name, charges, date of birth, and takes a photo. This booking record becomes a public arrest record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, the state's open records law.
Gulf County does not offer an online inmate search portal. You need to call the jail at 850-227-1124 to check if someone is in custody. Staff can share basic booking info over the phone. For copies of arrest records in Gulf County, visit the sheriff's office in person or submit a written public records request by mail. The sheriff must respond under Florida law.
| Jail Address | 1000 Cecil G Costin Sr Blvd, Port St. Joe, FL |
|---|---|
| Phone | 850-227-1124 |
| Inmate Search | Not available online; call the jail |
| Records | In person or by mail to the sheriff's office |
Search Gulf County Arrest Records Online
State databases are the best way to find Gulf County arrest records online since the sheriff's office does not have its own search portal. The FDLE criminal history check is the primary tool. It costs $25 for a name-based search, and results come back right away online. You need the person's full name. Date of birth and gender can help narrow down the results, and a Social Security Number is optional but useful for common names.
The FDLE Public Access System holds criminal history records from all 67 counties, including Gulf County. For court case details that tie back to Gulf County arrests, use CCIS. The statewide court system has over 150 million records. It pulls real-time data from the Gulf County Clerk of Court. You can see charges, case status, court dates, and outcomes for Gulf County cases.
The CCIS statewide court records system covers Gulf County and all other Florida counties.
CCIS shows case details, charges, and court outcomes for arrest cases from Gulf County.
Gulf County Arrest Record Laws
Florida has some of the strongest open records laws in the country. The Sunshine Law covers arrest records in Gulf County. Under Section 119.07, any person can ask to inspect or copy a public record. The custodian of records at the Gulf County Sheriff's Office must comply with the request. You do not need to give a reason or identify yourself.
Arrest records from Gulf County show that a person was taken into custody. An arrest is not proof of guilt. The record typically includes the arrest date, charges, arresting agency, and booking details like the person's name and date of birth. Under Section 943.053, criminal history records in Florida are public unless sealed or expunged by court order. Juvenile arrests are confidential in Gulf County. Records that have been sealed under Section 943.059 or expunged under Section 943.0585 will not show up in public searches.
Note: Active investigation records may be restricted in Gulf County under certain exemptions.
Sealing Gulf County Arrest Records
Some Gulf County arrest records can be sealed or expunged under Florida law. The process begins with an application to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. The fee is $75. Processing takes about 12 weeks from the date FDLE gets a completed packet. They handle applications in order and do not make exceptions.
After getting the certificate, you file a petition with the court in Gulf County. Under Section 943.059, sealed records are hidden from the public but remain in the system. Under Section 943.0585, expunged records are destroyed by most agencies, though FDLE keeps a confidential copy. The certificate lasts 12 months. Certain offenses are excluded from relief. The full list and application are on the FDLE seal and expunge page. You can also get the application from the Gulf County Clerk of Court.
Gulf County State Records and Warrants
People arrested in Gulf County who get sentenced to state prison are transferred to the Florida Department of Corrections. The FDC Offender Search is a free tool that lets you look up state prison inmates by name or DC number. This covers all state facilities and includes inmates who were originally arrested in Gulf County.
FDLE also runs a statewide Wanted Persons database that includes people with active warrants from Gulf County. This tool is free to search. It pulls from the Florida Crime Information Center. If you have a tip about a wanted person in Gulf County, contact the sheriff's office at 850-227-1124.
The FDLE seal and expunge page details the process for removing arrest records from public view in Gulf County.
Refer to this page if you want to seal or expunge a Gulf County arrest record.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Gulf County in the Florida Panhandle. Check the booking agency on any arrest record to see which county holds it.