Search Melbourne Busted Mugshots
Melbourne busted mugshots and arrest records come from two main sources: the Melbourne Police Department and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. With about 87,500 residents, Melbourne is the second largest city in Brevard County and sits along the Space Coast in east central Florida. The Melbourne PD handles local arrests within city limits, while the Brevard County Sheriff runs the jail where all booking photos are taken and stored. You can search for Melbourne mugshots through the sheriff's online bookings portal or by filing records requests with either agency.
Melbourne Quick Facts
Melbourne Mugshots From Local Police
The Melbourne Police Department makes arrests within city limits and processes initial reports. However, when someone is arrested in Melbourne, they are booked into the Brevard County Jail Complex at 860 Camp Road in Cocoa. That is where the mugshot is taken, charges are formally entered, and the booking record is created. The data flows into the Brevard County Sheriff's system.
Melbourne PD handles the street-level work. They make the arrest, write up the initial report, and transport the person to the county jail. If you want a copy of the arrest report from Melbourne police, you can contact them directly. For the actual booking photo and jail record, you go through the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. This two-agency setup is common across Florida.
Below is a screenshot of the Melbourne Police Department website where you can find information about local law enforcement services.
The Melbourne PD website has info about their divisions, contact numbers, and how to request police reports. For actual mugshot photos and booking records, you will need to use the Brevard County Sheriff's bookings page.
Melbourne Arrest Records at Brevard Sheriff
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office provides an online bookings page at brevardsheriff.com/bookings where you can search for Melbourne arrest records. The database shows booking photos, charges, bond amounts, and arrest details. It covers all bookings at the Brevard County Jail Complex, including everyone arrested in Melbourne.
The BCSO notes that this database is a courtesy to the community and should not replace a formal public records request. For official copies, you can file a request with the sheriff's office. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, all booking records are public. You do not need to provide a reason or your identity to make a request.
| Agency | Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 860 Camp Road, Cocoa, FL 32927 |
| Phone | 321.690.1500 |
| Bookings | brevardsheriff.com/bookings |
Note: The Brevard County Sheriff's bookings database is provided as a courtesy and does not replace a formal records request.
Melbourne Mugshots Under Florida Law
Booking photos from Melbourne arrests are public records. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives everyone the right to inspect and copy government records, including mugshots. Some exceptions exist. Section 119.071(4)(d) exempts photos of law enforcement officers who file for confidentiality. Section 119.071(4)(h) protects victim photos from sexual offenses.
If you were arrested in Melbourne and the charges were dropped, you may be able to seal or expunge the record through the FDLE Seal and Expunge Section. Expunging under Section 943.0585 destroys the record. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides it from public view. The fee is $75 by money order. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Contact the section at 850-410-7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us.
Melbourne Booking Records Statewide
State-level databases extend your search beyond Brevard County. The Florida Jail Information System collects booking records from agencies statewide, including the Brevard County Sheriff. You can search for people currently in custody or recently booked.
The Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search covers anyone in the state prison system. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all 67 county jails with search links. FDLE runs a Wanted Persons Database with warrant info from agencies statewide. A complete FDLE background check costs $24.
Standard fees for Melbourne record copies follow the state schedule. Single-sided pages cost 15 cents. Double-sided pages run 20 cents. Certified copies are up to $1.00 each. Larger requests may carry special service charges after the first 30 minutes of staff time.
Brevard County Busted Mugshots
Melbourne is in Brevard County, and all jail bookings flow through the Brevard County Sheriff's Office at the jail complex in Cocoa. For a full overview of the county's booking system, records access, and related resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Florida Cities
Looking for mugshots and arrest records near Melbourne on the Space Coast? The city nearest to Melbourne with booking records is Palm Bay, also in Brevard County.