Find Nassau County Arrest Records

Nassau County arrest records are held by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail in Yulee, Florida. Located in the northeast corner of the state just north of Jacksonville, Nassau County includes Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island. The sheriff handles all bookings for the county. There is no online inmate search for Nassau County at this time, so you will need to call the jail or visit in person to check on arrest records. Florida's public records laws give everyone the right to access these records, and the sheriff's office will work with you on requests for Nassau County arrest data.

Nassau County Sheriff Arrest Data

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It patrols the unincorporated areas and runs the county jail in Yulee. The Fernandina Beach Police Department handles calls within city limits, but all jail bookings go through the Nassau County facility. When someone is arrested anywhere in the county, they are taken to the jail at 76212 Nicholas Cutinha Rd for processing. Jail staff record charges, take a booking photo, and enter the data into the system. This creates a public arrest record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Nassau County does not have an online inmate search tool. To check on an arrest, call the jail at 904-548-4002. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and give basic booking info. Walk-in requests work during business hours. For copies of arrest records, you may need to submit a written public records request to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

Searching Nassau County Arrest Records Online

Since Nassau County does not offer a local online search, state databases are the best way to find arrest records from home. The FDLE Public Access System covers criminal history records from all 67 Florida counties. A name search costs $25 total and returns results right away. You need the person's full name, and a date of birth improves accuracy for common names. The FDLE search covers every law enforcement agency in Nassau County and across the state. It goes back years, making it the most thorough option for older Nassau County arrest records.

The CCIS court case system pulls real-time data from the Nassau County Clerk of Court. It holds over 150 million case records from all Florida counties. Use CCIS to find court cases tied to Nassau County arrests. It shows charges filed, case status, dispositions, and sentencing. If you want to know what happened after someone was arrested in Nassau County, CCIS is the tool to use.

The FDLE wanted persons database can be searched for free and includes people wanted in Nassau County.

Check this database to find people with active warrants from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

Nassau County Public Records Access

Florida has very strong public records laws, and Nassau County arrest records fall under them. Under Section 119.07, anyone can ask to see a public record. No reason is needed. The agency must give you access. Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes says criminal history records are public unless sealed or expunged. This covers all Nassau County arrest records.

An arrest record shows that a person was taken into custody by law enforcement. It is not proof of guilt. The record lists the arrest date, the agency, the charges, and booking details. Juvenile arrests in Nassau County are not public. Records sealed under Section 943.059 or expunged under Section 943.0585 will not show up in public searches. But most adult arrest records in Nassau County are available to anyone who asks.

Note: You can request Nassau County arrest records without explaining why you want them.

Sealing Nassau County Arrest Records

People with arrest records in Nassau County may be able to get them sealed or expunged. This removes the record from public view. You start by applying to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. The fee is $75 and it takes about 12 weeks to process. FDLE works through applications in the order they come in.

Sealed records under Section 943.059 stay on file but are hidden from the public. Expunged records under Section 943.0585 are destroyed by most agencies, though FDLE keeps one confidential copy. After you get the certificate, you file a petition with the court in Nassau County. The clerk processes it. The certificate is good for 12 months. Not all Nassau County arrests qualify for sealing or expunging. The FDLE seal and expunge page has the rules and forms.

The FDLE seal and expunge process page is shown here.

Anyone with a Nassau County arrest record who wants to explore this option should review the requirements on this page.

State Inmate Records from Nassau County

If someone was arrested in Nassau County and sent to state prison, the Florida Department of Corrections has their records. The FDC Offender Search is free. You can look up inmates by name or DC number. This covers current and former state inmates, including people originally arrested in Nassau County. For more detailed records, submit a public records request to the FDC under Chapter 119 and Section 945.10. Being specific in your request helps keep costs down.

Nearby Counties

Nassau County sits at the top of Florida's Atlantic coast. These neighboring counties may handle arrests that happen near the border. Check the booking agency on the record to confirm which county has the file.