Glades County Busted Mugshots

Glades County busted mugshots and booking records come from the Sheriff's Office in Moore Haven. This inland county in south-central Florida sits on the western shore of Lake Okeechobee. It is among the least populated counties in the state. The Glades County Sheriff's Office operates the local jail and processes all arrests in the area. Booking records, including mugshots and charge details, are public under Florida law. You can access Glades County arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office, since online tools are limited for this small county.

Glades County Sheriff Arrest Data

The Glades County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement, corrections, and court security in the county. Their main office is at 1297 East State Road 78 in Moore Haven. When someone gets arrested in Glades County, they go through the booking process at the county jail. Staff create a record with the person's mugshot, charges, bond details, and personal information. These records become public right away.

Call 863.946.1600 to contact the Glades County Sheriff's Office. Staff can check on inmate status and give you basic booking info over the phone. For copies of mugshots or other booking documents from Glades County, you may need to submit a public records request. The office accepts walk-in requests during regular hours. Moore Haven is a small town, and the office staff handle a relatively low number of bookings compared to bigger counties, so they can often help you quickly.

The Glades County Sheriff's website offers general agency information and contact details.

The image above shows the Glades County Sheriff's Office web page. This site is the primary online source for connecting with the agency about arrest records in the county.

Find Glades County Mugshot Records

Calling the Glades County jail is the most reliable way to look up busted mugshots and arrest records. Give staff the person's full name, and a date of birth if possible. They can tell you if the person is in custody and what the charges are. Written or in-person requests work for getting copies of booking records.

State databases provide additional search options for Glades County records. The Florida Jail Information System collects booking data from agencies across the state. The Florida Department of State maintains a county jail directory with links and contact info for all 67 counties, including Glades County. Both tools are free to use and do not require registration.

Glades County shares the 20th Judicial Circuit with Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, and Lee counties. If you are unsure which county an arrest fell under, checking neighboring counties is a good idea. Hendry County borders Glades to the south, and some areas near the border can cause confusion about jurisdiction.

Glades County Records and Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires all government agencies to provide public access to their records. This includes Glades County arrest records and mugshots. You do not need to identify yourself or explain why you want the records. Section 119.01 treats record access as a duty, not a choice.

Limited exemptions exist. Law enforcement officers can protect their booking photos under Section 119.071(4)(d) by filing a written request. Victim data in sexual offense cases is also confidential. But for regular Glades County arrest records, everything is open. Copy fees follow the statewide standard: 15 cents per single-sided page, 20 cents for double-sided, and up to $1.00 for certified copies.

Note: Glades County is so small that many arrest records can be found quickly once you reach the right person at the Sheriff's Office.

Removing Glades County Booking Records

Florida law allows qualifying individuals to seal or expunge their arrest records. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the Glades County record from public access. Expungement under Section 943.0585 destroys it. You need a certificate of eligibility from the FDLE Seal and Expunge Section before filing a court petition.

FDLE charges $75 for the certificate. Reach them at 850.410.7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. Processing takes roughly 12 weeks. After approval, file your petition with the 20th Judicial Circuit Court. If the judge grants it, the Glades County arrest record is sealed or destroyed from government databases. Third-party mugshot websites are not bound by the order. Getting photos removed from those sites is a separate issue that Florida's current laws do not directly address.

State Resources for Glades County

The FDLE runs statewide background checks for $24 covering all Florida counties, including Glades. Call 850.410.8109 for details. The public records custodian at 850.410.7676 or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us handles other requests.

If someone arrested in Glades County went on to serve time in state prison, the Florida Department of Corrections offender search shows their current status. This tool is free and includes inmate location, sentence details, and release projections. The DOC public records office at 850-717-9774 handles requests for more detailed records about state inmates from Glades County.

Cities in Glades County

Moore Haven is the only incorporated city in Glades County and serves as the county seat. It is a very small town on Lake Okeechobee. All arrests in Glades County go through the Sheriff's jail in Moore Haven. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Glades County is surrounded by several other south Florida counties. Each operates its own jail and booking system.