Access Charlotte County Mugshots
Charlotte County busted mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Punta Gorda. This southwest Florida county has a population of about 195,000 people and covers an area between Fort Myers and Sarasota. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and offers an online arrest database where you can look up booking photos and charge information. All arrest records in Charlotte County are public under Florida's open records law. The sheriff processes bookings for all local arrests, whether made by deputies, Punta Gorda police, or state law enforcement within county lines.
Charlotte County Quick Facts
Charlotte County Sheriff Arrest Database
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office sits at 26601 Airport Road in Punta Gorda. This is where the county jail operates and where all arrests in Charlotte County get processed. The sheriff's office maintains a local arrest database on their website. You can search it by name to find mugshots, charges, and booking dates.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's arrest database is shown in the screenshot below. This tool lets you search for recent arrests and view booking information from the county jail.
When someone gets arrested in Charlotte County, the jail staff process the booking. They take the mugshot, log the charges, and enter everything into the system. This data becomes public almost right away. The Charlotte County jail holds people until they bond out, get released, or transfer to another facility. You can call the sheriff at 941.833.6300 for questions about specific inmates or to request copies of arrest records.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's website is a useful starting point for all things related to arrests, jail information, and public records in the county.
| Address | 26601 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 941.833.6300 |
| Arrest Database | ccso.org Arrest Database |
| Website | ccso.org |
Searching Charlotte County Booking Records
The Charlotte County arrest database is the quickest way to find local mugshots. Enter a name and the system pulls up matching booking records. Results include the person's photo, all charges, bond status, and the date of arrest. The database covers people currently in the Charlotte County jail and recent bookings.
For searches that go beyond what the Charlotte County system shows, statewide tools can help. The Florida Jail Information System aggregates booking data from agencies across the state. You can filter by time frame to see recent bookings from Charlotte County and other areas. The Florida Department of State jail directory links to search tools for all 67 counties.
If someone has moved on to state prison after their arrest in Charlotte County, check the Florida Department of Corrections offender search. For statewide criminal history, FDLE offers background checks at $24 that cover all Florida counties. Call 850.410.8109 to request one.
Note: Charlotte County's arrest database shows charges at the time of booking and does not reflect final court outcomes.
Charlotte County Mugshots Under Florida Law
Arrest records in Charlotte County are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Section 119.01 says all county records are open for inspection and copying. This covers mugshots, booking details, charge information, and bond amounts. Anyone can request Charlotte County arrest records without providing a name or reason.
Standard copy fees apply. Single-sided copies are 15 cents per page. Double-sided pages cost 20 cents. Certified copies go up to $1.00 each. If your Charlotte County records request is large and takes significant staff time, the sheriff's office may charge for the labor. Deposits may be required for requests estimated over $100.
There are limited exemptions. Under Section 119.071, booking photos of law enforcement officers can be withheld if the officer files a written request. Victim information in certain cases is also protected. Most Charlotte County arrest records, though, are fully open to public access.
Removing Charlotte County Arrest Records
To remove a Charlotte County arrest from the public record, you need a court order through FDLE. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record. Expunging under Section 943.0585 destroys it. The FDLE seal and expunge process costs $75 by money order and takes about 12 weeks.
Contact the seal and expunge section at 850.410.7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. Once processed, the Charlotte County Sheriff removes the record from the online arrest database and their internal files. Mugshots that have already been posted on third-party websites are not covered by the court order, so they may remain online even after the Charlotte County record is sealed or expunged.
Cities in Charlotte County
Charlotte County's main city is Punta Gorda, which serves as the county seat. Port Charlotte is the largest community by population but is unincorporated. None of the cities in Charlotte County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All arrests in the county go through the Charlotte County Sheriff's jail.
Nearby Counties
Charlotte County is in southwest Florida, between Sarasota and Fort Myers. These neighboring counties have their own jail search tools.