Putnam County Booking Reports

Putnam County booking reports are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Palatka. This northeast Florida county uses an online jail view portal where the public can look up current inmates and recent bookings. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office posts arrest data so anyone can check who has been brought into the jail. Search results show charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and statute information for each person held at the Putnam County detention facility. Records are free to view and open to the public.

Putnam County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all booking records. The office is located at 130 Orie Griffin Boulevard in Palatka. Call 386.329.0854 for questions about jail bookings or arrest reports. This is the only agency that handles detention in Putnam County, so all local arrests go through their facility.

When a person is arrested in Putnam County, a booking report gets entered into the jail system. The report includes the person's name, booking number, booking date, age at the time of booking, address given, charges, statute numbers, court case numbers, charge degree and level, and bond amount. These records are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The law makes all state, county, and municipal records open for personal inspection and copying by any person. Putnam County booking reports, arrest logs, and mugshots all fall under this public access rule.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office uses a SmartWeb jail view portal. You can visit it at smartweb.pcso.us to look up current inmates and recent bookings.

Search Putnam County Booking Data

The best way to find booking reports in Putnam County is the SmartWeb jail view portal. The screenshot below shows this tool, which lists current inmates with their booking details, charges, and bond amounts.

The Putnam County jail view portal displays sample records that include the booking status, booking number, MNI number, booking date, age at booking, bond amount, address given, and each charge with its statute reference, court case number, degree, level, and individual bond. Common charges shown in the system include failure to appear, DUI, battery, drug possession, and probation violations.

If you cannot find what you need online, call 386.329.0854. Staff can pull booking records by name or booking number. You can also visit the Palatka office in person with a valid ID. Under Florida law, any person can inspect and copy public records at any reasonable time. The records custodian must permit it. Copy fees follow state rules, and the Putnam County staff will tell you what they charge when you ask.

Note: The jail view tool shows current and recently released inmates from the Putnam County jail.

How Putnam County Handles Bookings

After an arrest in Putnam County, the booking process begins at the county jail in Palatka. Officers record the person's name, date of birth, physical description, and address. A booking photo is taken. Fingerprints are captured and sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement per Florida Statute Chapter 943. The law requires fingerprints, palm prints, and facial images of all adults charged with felonies or misdemeanors.

Charges go into the system along with bond amounts. Each charge lists the statute number, degree, and level. The booking report becomes public once the data is entered. Most Putnam County bookings show up on the jail view portal shortly after processing. The SmartWeb system gives detailed records that include case numbers and bond breakdowns for each individual charge.

Public Access to Putnam County Bookings

Florida's public records law is broad. Chapter 119 makes booking reports open to everyone. You do not need a reason to look at them. The law defines public records as all documents, photographs, and data connected to official business by any agency. Every booking report in Putnam County qualifies under this definition.

Some records have restrictions. Juvenile arrest records stay confidential unless a felony is involved. Medical files and mental health records from the jail are not public. Sealed and expunged records cannot be viewed. Under Florida Statute 901.43, it is against the law for websites to charge money to take down booking photos. If a for-profit site posts your Putnam County mugshot, you can send a written removal request. They have 10 days to comply. The civil penalty is $1,000 per day, and it jumps to $5,000 per day if the photo goes back up after removal.

State Resources for Putnam County

State agencies hold records connected to Putnam County bookings. The Florida Department of State maintains a directory of all 67 county jails. It lists contact information and links to inmate search tools. This is helpful when you need to check Putnam County and nearby counties.

For people who have left the Putnam County jail and gone to state prison, use the Florida Department of Corrections search tool. It checks all state prison databases in one search. Data refreshes weekly. The FDLE also runs the Sexual Offender and Predator database that you can check alongside Putnam County booking reports. Call FDLE at (850) 410-7000 for questions about criminal history records.

The Florida Department of Corrections contact page shown above lists the phone numbers and email addresses you need to reach the state corrections office about inmates who were booked in Putnam County and transferred to state facilities.

Cities in Putnam County

Putnam County has several small communities, but none meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests in these areas are processed through the Putnam County Sheriff's Office jail in Palatka.

Communities in Putnam County include Palatka, Interlachen, Crescent City, Welaka, and Pomona Park. None of these towns have their own jail. All booking reports go through the county system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Putnam County. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check both the local and neighboring records. The arresting agency determines which county processes the booking.