Marion County Arrest Records

Marion County arrest records are managed by the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Ocala, Florida. The sheriff operates the county jail and handles booking for all arrests in the area. Marion County is one of the larger counties in Central Florida by land size, and the sheriff's office covers a wide service area. You can search for arrest records through the sheriff's website, by phone, or in person at the jail. Florida's public records law makes most arrest data available to anyone who asks, and Marion County follows that rule.

Marion County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement and corrections agency in the county. The jail is at 700 NW 30th Avenue in Ocala. Every person arrested in Marion County is processed at this facility. That includes arrests by the sheriff's deputies, Ocala Police, Belleview Police, and Dunnellon Police. No matter who makes the arrest, the booking happens at the Marion County jail.

During booking, staff takes the person's fingerprints and photo. They log the charges, arresting agency, and personal details. All of this becomes the official arrest record for Marion County. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, this record is public. The sheriff's office makes it available through its website and through records requests.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office website is the main resource for local arrest records and inmate searches.

Start here to find inmate data, booking reports, and contact info for the Marion County jail.

Search Marion County Arrest Records Online

The sheriff's inmate search is the best place to start. It shows people currently in the Marion County jail. You search by name and get results with charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. It is free. You do not need an account. New bookings show up after the jail staff finishes the intake process.

For a wider search, the FDLE Public Access System has criminal history records from every county in Florida. This includes Marion County arrests going back years. A name search costs $25. Results are instant for online searches. You need the person's full name. Date of birth and gender help narrow it down. A Social Security Number is optional but useful for common names.

The CCIS system is another option. It has real-time court records from all 67 counties. Marion County is in the 5th Judicial Circuit, and CCIS pulls case data from that court. You can see criminal charges, docket entries, warrants, and sentencing info. The system has over 150 million cases statewide. CCIS is especially helpful when you want to see what happened after an arrest in Marion County, like whether charges were filed or the case was dismissed.

Note: The sheriff's inmate search covers current custody only, not past arrests in Marion County.

Marion County Arrest Record Access

Florida is known for its open records laws. The Sunshine Law gives anyone the right to view government records in Marion County. Under Section 119.07, the custodian of records must let you inspect or copy public records. That includes arrest records. You do not have to be involved in the case. No reason is needed.

Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes says that criminal history records are public unless sealed or expunged. So a Marion County arrest record stays open. Anyone can see it. The record shows that a person was taken into custody. It lists the date, charges, and booking information. It is not proof of guilt. Some records are off limits. Juvenile arrests in Marion County are not public. Sealed or expunged records under Sections 943.0585 and 943.059 are not available. Active investigation records may have limits too.

The FDLE criminal history check page lets you search arrest records from Marion County and every other Florida county.

FDLE also runs a wanted persons database that includes people with active warrants in Marion County.

FDLE Records for Marion County

FDLE is Florida's main criminal records agency. It runs the Florida Crime Information Center and stores arrest data from all counties, including Marion. The FDLE criminal history check costs $24 plus $1 for online processing. Results come back right away. Mail and fax requests take 5 to 7 business days. FDLE is located at 2331 Phillips Road in Tallahassee. You can call them at 850-410-8161 with questions about criminal history records.

The FDC Offender Search is for state prison inmates. If someone from Marion County was sentenced to prison, you can find them here. Search by name or DC number. The Florida Department of Corrections handles records under Chapter 119 and Section 945.10. They will redact exempt info before releasing records.

Expunging Marion County Arrest Records

People with certain arrest records in Marion County may qualify to seal or expunge them. You start by applying to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. The cost is $75, and it takes about 12 weeks. FDLE handles each application in the order it was received. There is no way to speed it up.

With the certificate in hand, you petition the 5th Judicial Circuit Court in Marion County. Under Section 943.0585, an expunged record is physically destroyed by most agencies. FDLE holds a confidential copy. After expungement, you can lawfully deny the arrest in most situations. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from public view but does not destroy it. The certificate is valid for 12 months. Get the forms from the Marion County Clerk of Court or from the FDLE seal and expunge page. Not all arrests qualify. Check the statute before you apply.

Marion County Jail Contact

Call the Marion County jail at 352-351-8077 for questions about someone in custody. Staff can confirm if a person is being held and give you basic booking details. The jail is at 700 NW 30th Avenue in Ocala. For written copies of arrest records, make a public records request to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Be as specific as you can in your request. This helps the staff find what you need faster and keeps the cost down.

Nearby Counties

Marion County is surrounded by several counties in Central Florida. Each one has its own sheriff's office and jail. If the arrest took place outside Marion County, you need to check with the right county.