Martin County Arrest Records

Martin County arrest records are kept by the Martin County Sheriff's Office in Stuart, Florida. This Treasure Coast county sits between Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties along the Atlantic coast. The sheriff operates the county jail on SE Monterey Rd and provides an online tool for searching recent arrest records. Martin County residents and the general public can look up bookings, check charges, and find inmate info through the sheriff's website, by phone, or by visiting in person. Florida law gives everyone the right to access arrest records in Martin County under the public records statutes.

Martin County Sheriff Booking Data

All arrests in Martin County are processed through the sheriff's office. Local police in Stuart and other towns may make arrests, but the jail booking happens at the Martin County jail. The facility is at 800 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34994. When someone is brought in, the jail staff records the charges, takes a mugshot, and enters all the data into the booking system. This creates a public arrest record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Call 772-220-7200 to ask about someone in custody at the Martin County jail. Staff can share basic booking info. Walk-in requests are taken during regular business hours at the jail.

Note: Martin County jail staff can provide booking details over the phone for people currently in custody.

Searching Martin County Arrest Records

The sheriff's online inmate search is the fastest way to find recent arrest records in Martin County. It covers people in custody and those booked recently. You search by name and the system returns charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. For older Martin County arrest records, you will need to use state tools or file a public records request directly with the sheriff.

Two state systems cover Martin County arrest data. The FDLE Public Access System is a criminal history database that covers all of Florida. A name search costs $25. Results come back right away for online searches. You need the full name. A date of birth helps with common names. This is the best single source for Martin County arrest records going back years because it pulls data from every law enforcement agency in the state.

The CCIS court case system is the other major tool. It pulls data from the Martin County Clerk of Court in real time. CCIS has over 150 million case records. You can see charges filed, case status, plea deals, and sentences for arrests made in Martin County. This is the way to find out what happened in court after someone was arrested.

The FDLE Public Access System shown below covers all Florida counties including Martin County.

This state database is one of the best tools for looking up arrest records tied to Martin County.

Martin County Arrest Record Laws

Florida law makes arrest records in Martin County public. Under Section 119.07, anyone can ask to see or copy a public record. No explanation is needed. The agency has to let you access the record or provide a copy. Section 943.053 says criminal history records are public unless sealed or expunged by court order. This covers all Martin County arrest records at both the local and state level.

There are exceptions. Juvenile arrest records are restricted. Records sealed under Section 943.059 or expunged under Section 943.0585 do not come up in public searches for Martin County. Files tied to active investigations may be withheld until the case is closed. But most adult arrest records in Martin County are fully public. An arrest record simply means someone was taken into custody. It is not a finding of guilt.

Sealing Martin County Records

Some people with arrest records in Martin County can have them sealed or expunged. Sealed records stay on file but are hidden from public view. Expunged records are destroyed by most agencies. FDLE keeps one confidential copy of expunged records.

To start, you apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. It costs $75. Processing takes about 12 weeks, and FDLE does not rush it. After you get the certificate, file a petition with the Martin County court. The clerk handles the paperwork. The certificate is good for 12 months. Not all Martin County arrests can be sealed or expunged. Some charges are not allowed under state law. Visit the FDLE seal and expunge page for the full list of rules and the application forms.

State Inmate Records for Martin County

People arrested in Martin County who are later sent to a state prison have their records kept by the Florida Department of Corrections. The FDC Offender Search is free to use. Search by name or DC number. This covers inmates in the state system, including those originally arrested in Martin County. The FDC handles public records requests under Chapter 119 and Section 945.10. Be specific to lower costs.

The FDC public records page is shown here.

This page explains how to file a formal records request with the Florida Department of Corrections for Martin County cases.

The FDLE also runs a Wanted Persons database. It covers people wanted across the state, including those with warrants in Martin County. Searching it is free.

Note: The FDC search only covers state prison inmates, not people held in the Martin County jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Martin County along the Treasure Coast and inland. If you are unsure where an arrest was handled, check the booking agency on the record to find the right county.