St. Johns County Arrest Records
St. Johns County booking reports are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Saint Augustine. This northeast Florida county has seen rapid growth in recent years and processes jail bookings at its county detention facility. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search so the public can look up who is in custody. You can check arrest records, view charges, and see bond amounts for anyone booked into the St. Johns County jail. Records are open to all under Florida law.
St. Johns County Quick Facts
St. Johns County Sheriff Booking Records
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all booking records. The office is at 3955 Lewis Speedway in Saint Augustine. Call 904.824.8304 for questions about jail bookings or to ask about a specific arrest. This is the sole detention agency in St. Johns County.
When someone is arrested in St. Johns County, a booking report is created. It contains the person's name, date of birth, charges, the arresting agency, and bond details. These records are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The law requires all state, county, and municipal records to be open for personal inspection and copying by any person. Booking reports, arrest logs, and mugshots in St. Johns County are covered by this rule. No reason is needed to view them.
St. Johns County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, which includes Flagler, Putnam, and Volusia counties. Court matters from these four counties share the same circuit. Booking records stay with the county where the arrest took place.
| Address | 3955 Lewis Speedway, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 904.824.8304 |
| Inmate Search | Available through sheriff's website |
Search St. Johns County Booking Reports
The quickest way to find booking reports in St. Johns County is the sheriff's inmate search. Enter a name to find current inmates with their charges and booking dates. It is free to use. No account is required.
For records that are not available online, call 904.824.8304. The records division can pull up booking reports by name or booking number. You may also visit the Lewis Speedway office in person during business hours. Bring a valid ID. Under Florida law, any person can inspect and copy public records at a reasonable time. Copy fees follow state guidelines, and the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office will tell you the charge per page when you ask.
The screenshot below shows the Florida Department of Corrections statewide search. This tool covers anyone who has left the St. Johns County jail and entered the state prison system.
The Florida Department of Corrections search checks all state prison databases in one place. It helps when someone has moved from the St. Johns County jail to state custody. Data refreshes weekly, with release dates and locations updated nightly.
How St. Johns County Processes Bookings
After an arrest in St. Johns County, booking starts at the county jail in Saint Augustine. Officers record the person's name, date of birth, and physical details. A booking photo is taken. Fingerprints are captured and submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as required by Florida Statute Chapter 943. That law mandates fingerprints, palm prints, and facial images of all adults charged with felonies or misdemeanors.
Charges are entered into the system next. Each charge has a bond amount from the court or a standard bond schedule. The booking report goes public once the data is logged. Most St. Johns County booking reports appear in the inmate search within hours. Heavy volume or holds from other agencies can slow things down. City police from Saint Augustine, Saint Augustine Beach, and Hastings all bring arrestees to the county facility for processing.
Note: St. Johns County has grown quickly and so has its booking volume, but the county jail remains the single processing point for all arrests.
Booking Record Access in St. Johns County
Florida has strong public records laws. Chapter 119 makes booking reports accessible to all. You do not need to explain why you want to see them. The law covers documents, photographs, and data made during official business by any agency. St. Johns County booking reports fit this definition.
Some records have limits. Juvenile records stay confidential unless a felony charge is involved. Medical and mental health files are restricted. Sealed or expunged records cannot be viewed by the public. Under Florida Statute 901.43, it is against the law for websites to demand payment to remove a booking photo. If a for-profit site posts your St. Johns County mugshot, send a written removal request. They have 10 days to act. The civil penalty is $1,000 per day, rising to $5,000 per day if the photo is reposted.
State Resources for St. Johns County
State agencies hold records connected to St. Johns County bookings. The Florida Department of State has a directory of all 67 county jails. It includes contact information and links to inmate search tools for every county, including St. Johns.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement operates the Sexual Offender and Predator search. You can use it alongside St. Johns County booking reports to check registered offender status. FDLE handles criminal history records for the entire state. Reach them at (850) 410-7000 for background check questions related to St. Johns County arrests. The Florida Legislature website has the full text of every statute governing public records and arrest procedures.
The Florida Department of State directory shown above lists the St. Johns County jail alongside all 66 other Florida county jails, with addresses, phone numbers, and links to inmate search pages.
Cities in St. Johns County
St. Johns County has several communities, but none meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All arrests in these areas go through the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office jail in Saint Augustine.
Communities in St. Johns County include Saint Augustine, Saint Augustine Beach, Hastings, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Nocatee. None of these have their own jail. All booking reports go through the county system.
Nearby Counties
These counties border St. Johns County. If an arrest happened near the county line, the neighboring county may have the booking record. Check with both agencies if you are not sure which handled the arrest.