Find Hamilton County Arrest Records

Hamilton County arrest records are available through the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, located in Jasper, Florida. The sheriff operates the county jail and processes every local booking. Hamilton County sits in north Florida near the Georgia border. Its arrest records are public under Florida's Sunshine Law, and you can look them up without giving any reason. Whether you need recent booking data or older criminal history, there are ways to search for Hamilton County arrest records both online and in person.

Hamilton County Sheriff Booking Records

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings at the county jail. The jail is at 3995 County Road 51 North in Jasper. When someone is arrested in Hamilton County, they are brought to this facility. Jail staff logs the charges, takes a booking photo, and enters the person's data into the system. This creates a public arrest record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Hamilton County offers an online inmate search tool. You can use it to check if someone is in the jail and see their current charges. You can also call the jail at 386-792-7131 for booking details. Walk-in requests work too during regular office hours. The sheriff's office in Jasper accepts public records requests for older arrest records in Hamilton County.

Search Hamilton County Records Online

Beyond the sheriff's local inmate search, state databases let you find Hamilton County arrest records online. The FDLE Public Access System stores criminal history data from every county in Florida. A name search costs $25 and gives instant results. You need the person's full name to run the search. Date of birth and gender can help narrow results when the name is common.

The CCIS statewide court system is another good tool for Hamilton County records. It pulls real-time case data from the Hamilton County Clerk of Court. You can see charges, case numbers, court dates, and outcomes. CCIS has over 150 million case records from all 67 Florida counties. For a broader criminal history check, the FDLE criminal history check page explains all the search options. Mail requests to FDLE take 5 to 7 business days.

The FDLE homepage links to all the search tools that cover Hamilton County arrest records.

Start at the FDLE website to access criminal history tools for Hamilton County.

Hamilton County Arrest Record Laws

Arrest records in Hamilton County are public under Florida law. The Sunshine Law, found in Chapter 119, gives everyone the right to see or copy public records. Under Section 119.07, the records custodian at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office must give you access when asked. You do not need to show ID, state your name, or explain why you want the records.

An arrest record shows that law enforcement took a person into custody. This is not proof of guilt. A Hamilton County arrest record lists the arrest date, the charges, the arresting agency, and booking details. Under Section 943.053, criminal history records are public unless sealed or expunged. Juvenile arrests are confidential. Records sealed under Section 943.059 or expunged under Section 943.0585 will not appear in searches for Hamilton County.

Seal or Expunge Hamilton County Records

Florida law lets some people remove arrest records from public view. If you have a qualifying arrest record in Hamilton County, the first step is to apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. The cost is $75. FDLE takes about 12 weeks to process each application. They work through the queue in order and do not expedite.

Once you have the certificate, you petition the court in Hamilton County. The Clerk of Court handles the filing. Under Section 943.059, sealed records are hidden from public searches but still exist. Under Section 943.0585, expunged records are destroyed by most agencies. FDLE keeps a confidential copy. The certificate is valid for 12 months. Not every Hamilton County arrest qualifies. The statutes list specific offenses that are excluded. Visit the FDLE seal and expunge page for more details and the application.

Note: You must apply through the Clerk of Court in the county where the arrest took place.

Hamilton County State Inmate Records

People arrested in Hamilton County who are sentenced to state prison get transferred to the Florida Department of Corrections. Hamilton County is notable because it is home to two state correctional institutions. But the FDC, not the county, controls those facilities and their records.

Use the FDC Offender Search to find anyone in the state prison system. The tool is free. You can search by name or DC number. For more detailed records, submit a public records request to FDC under Chapter 119 and Section 945.10. Be specific in your request to keep costs down. They will redact exempt information before release.

The Chapter 119 statutes page explains the legal framework for accessing arrest and corrections records.

These statutes protect your right to access public records from Hamilton County agencies.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Hamilton County in north Florida. Check the booking agency on any record to see which county holds the arrest file.