Access Levy County Arrest Records

Levy County arrest records are kept by the Levy County Sheriff's Office in Bronson, Florida. The sheriff handles all law enforcement and detention duties for the county, including bookings at the county jail. Levy County does not provide an online inmate search, so getting arrest information means calling the jail or making a request in person. Arrest records in Levy County are public under Florida's Sunshine Law, and anyone can ask for them. The county stretches from the Gulf coast inland across north-central Florida, and all arrests from Bronson, Williston, Chiefland, Cedar Key, and the surrounding areas get processed through the same sheriff's office.

Levy County Sheriff Arrest Data

The Levy County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 9150 NE 80th Avenue in Bronson. All arrests in Levy County are booked at this one facility. The staff process each arrest by taking a booking photo, logging charges, setting bond, and entering the data into the county system. That record becomes public once it is in the system.

Levy County does not have an online tool for looking up inmates. The fastest way to check on a recent arrest is to call 352-486-5121. Jail staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and share basic details like charges and bond amounts. You can also visit the sheriff's office in Bronson during regular business hours. Written public records requests are another option. Put your request in writing and be specific about the person's name and approximate arrest date. This helps the Levy County staff pull the right records without delays.

Note: Levy County is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, and Union counties.

Levy County Arrest Records Under the Sunshine Law

Florida's Chapter 119 is the public records statute that governs access to arrest records in Levy County. It gives everyone the right to inspect or copy government records. Section 119.07 puts the duty on the records custodian. In Levy County, the sheriff's office holds that role for arrest and booking data. You do not have to explain why you want to see the records.

An arrest record from Levy County lists the person's name, the arrest date, the charges, the arresting agency, and booking details. It shows that law enforcement took someone into custody. This is not a conviction. Under Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes, criminal history records are public unless a court seals or expunges them. This applies to Levy County data at both the local and state level. Juvenile records are restricted. Victim information may be redacted. Active investigation files can be withheld while a case is open.

Find Levy County Arrest Records Through State Databases

Since Levy County does not have its own online lookup, state databases are the best way to search remotely. FDLE's Public Access System runs criminal history checks that cover all 67 Florida counties. The cost is $24 plus a $1 processing fee for a total of $25. Results come back right away online. Enter the person's full name. A date of birth helps narrow results for common names.

The Comprehensive Case Information System has over 150 million court records from every Florida county, including Levy County. You can look up criminal charges, case events, and sentencing details. The FDC Offender Search covers anyone who went from a Levy County arrest to state prison. It is free and lets you search by name or DC number. The FDLE Wanted Persons database shows active warrants from Levy County and across the state.

The FDLE criminal history check page is the starting point for state-level Levy County arrest record searches.

This tool pulls arrest data from all Florida counties including Levy County.

Clearing Levy County Arrest Records

Qualified individuals with arrest records in Levy County can apply to have them sealed or expunged. The first step is applying to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. It costs $75. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Applications get handled in the order FDLE receives them.

With the certificate, you petition the court in Levy County. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from public access. Some government agencies retain the ability to view sealed records. Expunging under Section 943.0585 requires most agencies to destroy their copies. FDLE keeps one confidential copy. The certificate lasts 12 months from when it is issued. Administrative expungement under Section 943.0581 applies to Levy County arrests that were made in error. Juvenile diversion expungement under Section 943.0582 covers minors who completed an approved program.

The FDLE seal and expunge page has all the forms and instructions. Applications are also available from the Levy County Clerk of Court in Bronson.

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles site handles driving records and traffic crash reports that may relate to certain Levy County arrests.

Levy County Jail and State Prison

The Levy County jail holds pretrial inmates and people with short sentences. Those who receive a state prison sentence after being arrested in Levy County transfer to the Florida Department of Corrections. The FDC handles public records requests under Chapter 119 and Section 945.10 of the Florida Statutes. Be specific when making requests to reduce wait time and costs.

Call the Levy County jail at 352-486-5121 for current inmate information. For people in state prison, use the FDC Offender Search. For older Levy County arrest records that are not in the active system, send a written request to the sheriff's office in Bronson. Include the full name and any dates you have to help the staff locate records faster.

Cities in Levy County

Levy County includes the towns of Bronson, Williston, Chiefland, Cedar Key, and several other small communities. None have a population over 75,000. All arrest records for Levy County go through the sheriff's office in Bronson regardless of where in the county the arrest happened.

Nearby Counties

Levy County sits in north-central Florida along the Gulf coast. Each neighboring county operates its own sheriff's office with a separate arrest records system.