Search Wakulla County Arrest Records

Wakulla County arrest records are held by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office at 15 Oak Street in Crawfordville. This small county sits just south of Tallahassee along the Gulf Coast. The sheriff's office runs the jail and processes all bookings for the county. An online inmate search is available for checking who is currently in custody. You can also reach the jail by phone or use FDLE's statewide tools to find arrest records from Wakulla County. Florida's public records laws make these records available to anyone who asks, and the sheriff's office handles requests on a routine basis.

Wakulla County Sheriff's Office Records

The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office is at 15 Oak St, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Call (850) 745-7100 for jail information. When someone is arrested in Wakulla County, they are taken to this facility for booking. The process involves recording charges, taking fingerprints and a photo, and entering data into the system. The arrest record is then shared with FDLE's statewide database.

The sheriff provides an online inmate search for Wakulla County. Enter a name and see who is currently held in the jail. You get charges and bond information. For people who have been released, the online tool may not show their records. In that case, call the jail or send a written public records request. The sheriff's office must respond. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires it.

Wakulla County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Liberty counties. The clerk of court in Crawfordville handles case files once charges are formally filed.

Finding Wakulla County Arrest Records

Statewide tools from FDLE make it easy to search for Wakulla County arrest records from anywhere. The FDLE criminal history check costs $25 and covers all 67 Florida counties. You get instant results. The search shows arrest records tied to the name you enter, including any from Wakulla County. Adding a date of birth helps narrow results.

The Public Access System connects to the Florida Crime Information Center and shows criminal history and warrant data. Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes says these records are public unless sealed or expunged. That covers all Wakulla County arrest records in the FDLE system. Court case records from Wakulla County can be found through the CCIS statewide database, which holds more than 150 million cases from all Florida counties.

The FDLE criminal history check page is where you run a statewide search that includes all Wakulla County arrest data in the system.

Wakulla County Records and the Sunshine Law

Arrest records from Wakulla County are public documents. The Florida Sunshine Law says so. You can request these records without explaining why you want them. The sheriff's office in Crawfordville handles these requests.

A Wakulla County arrest record contains the person's name, the charges, the date and time of arrest, and which agency was involved. It may have a booking photo. An arrest does not mean guilt. People are arrested and later cleared of charges all the time. The record stays in the system unless a court orders it sealed or expunged. There are some limits. Juvenile arrest records are not public in Wakulla County or anywhere in Florida. Victim names may be redacted. Social Security numbers and home addresses are removed before a record is released. Active investigation files can be held back until the case is done.

Note: Wakulla County's location just south of Tallahassee means some people may be unsure whether an arrest was in Wakulla County or neighboring Leon County.

Sealing Wakulla County Arrest Records

To seal or expunge a Wakulla County arrest record, apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. The seal and expunge program has the forms. The fee is $75. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Get the application at the Wakulla County Clerk of Courts in Crawfordville.

Expungement under Section 943.0585 means agencies destroy the record. FDLE keeps one confidential copy. Sealing under Section 943.059 blocks public access but preserves the file. After the Wakulla County court grants the order, the arrest record drops from public databases. Your certificate is good for 12 months. Do not wait too long to file the petition.

The FDC Offender Search shows people who went from a Wakulla County arrest to the state prison system. The FDC public records page explains how to request detailed inmate documents.

The Florida Department of Corrections processes public records requests for inmates who may have been arrested in Wakulla County before entering the state prison system.

Nearby Counties

Wakulla County borders several other counties in the Big Bend region. If the arrest happened near a county line, you may want to check the neighboring sheriff's office.