Hamilton County Arrest Records

Hamilton County busted mugshots are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Jasper, a small north Florida county along the Georgia border. With a population around 14,000 people, Hamilton County is one of the state's least populated areas, but arrest and booking records are still public and searchable. The Hamilton County jail processes bookings for all local arrests, and the sheriff serves as the main law enforcement agency. Anyone looking for mugshots or arrest data in Hamilton County can request records directly from the sheriff's office, and Florida's open records laws make sure these files stay available to the public without needing to give a reason for the search.

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Bookings

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office sits at 3995 County Road 51 North in Jasper. This is the only law enforcement agency handling jail bookings in the county. When someone gets arrested, the booking takes place at the Hamilton County jail. Staff log the charges, take a mugshot, and enter the data into the system. The jail is small compared to bigger Florida counties, but it follows the same booking process used across the state.

Call the Hamilton County Sheriff at 386.792.7131 for questions about arrest records or booking information. Since Hamilton County is rural, the office handles fewer arrests than urban areas. That said, every booking creates a public record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. You can ask for copies of mugshots, charge sheets, and booking details. The sheriff must respond to these requests. No reason is needed. Florida law does not require you to say who you are or why you want the records from Hamilton County.

Search Hamilton County Mugshots

Hamilton County does not have a large online inmate search portal like some of Florida's bigger counties. To find busted mugshots and arrest records here, you may need to contact the sheriff's office by phone or visit in person. The staff can look up booking records and provide copies of mugshots for you. It is a straightforward process, though it may take a bit more effort than counties with full online databases.

The Florida Department of State maintains a directory of all county jail search tools statewide. This page lists Hamilton County alongside every other county in Florida. It can point you to whatever online tools are available. The Florida Sheriffs Association also runs the Florida Jail Information System, which pulls booking data from agencies across the state. You can search for people recently booked within 24, 48, or 72 hours through that system, and it includes Hamilton County data when available.

For people who have moved from the Hamilton County jail into the state prison system, the Florida Department of Corrections offender search can help you locate them. This covers all state prisons and includes photos, sentence details, and release dates.

Note: Statewide databases may have a slight delay in showing Hamilton County bookings due to the county's smaller size and reporting schedule.

Hamilton County Booking Records Access

All arrest records in Hamilton County fall under Florida's public records law. Section 119.01 of the Florida Statutes states that all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying. This includes mugshots, charge details, bond amounts, and booking dates. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office must provide these records when asked.

The Florida Department of State provides a statewide directory of county jail resources. The screenshot below shows this resource page, which includes links for Hamilton County and all 67 Florida counties.

There are some limits on what records stay public in Hamilton County. Under Section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes, booking photos of current or former law enforcement officers can be kept from the public if the officer requests it in writing. Victim information in sexual offense cases is also confidential. Beyond those exceptions, most Hamilton County arrest records are fully open.

Hamilton County Jail Booking Process

The booking process in Hamilton County works like any other Florida jail. Once someone is arrested, they get taken to the Hamilton County jail in Jasper. Jail staff handle the rest from there.

During booking at the Hamilton County jail, staff do the following:

• Take a booking photo (the mugshot)
• Record the person's name, date of birth, and address
• Log all charges filed by the arresting officer
• Set bond amounts based on the charge schedule
• Run warrant checks in other counties and states

This information becomes part of the public record in Hamilton County almost right away. Bond amounts can range widely. A minor charge might carry a bond of a few hundred dollars, while serious felony charges could mean no bond at all. The Hamilton County jail holds people until they post bond, the court orders their release, or they get transferred somewhere else. Because the jail is small, transfers to larger facilities happen more often here than in big counties.

Requesting Hamilton County Arrest Records

You can file a formal public records request with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office to get copies of mugshots, booking sheets, and arrest reports. Florida law says you can make these requests by phone, by mail, or in person. You do not have to give your name. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

Standard copy fees follow state rules. Single-sided copies cost 15 cents per page. Double-sided pages run 20 cents. Certified copies may cost up to $1.00 each. If your request takes a lot of staff time, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office can charge for the labor, but they have to give you an estimate first. Most simple requests for a mugshot or booking record in Hamilton County get handled quickly.

For statewide criminal history checks that go beyond Hamilton County, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement charges $24. Contact FDLE at 850.410.8109 or email publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us. This search covers all 67 Florida counties, not just Hamilton County.

Removing Hamilton County Mugshots

If you want your mugshot removed from public access in Hamilton County, Florida provides two legal paths. Court-ordered sealing under Section 943.059 puts the record under seal. The public can no longer view it. Court-ordered expungement under Section 943.0585 goes a step further and has the record physically destroyed.

Both options require going through the FDLE seal and expunge process. The fee is $75, paid by money order. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Once approved, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office removes the record from their files. Private websites that have already copied the mugshot are not required to take it down, even with a court order. That is a separate issue from the official Hamilton County records.

Note: Not all arrests qualify for sealing or expungement in Florida, and certain felony convictions are permanently excluded from the process.

Cities in Hamilton County

Hamilton County has a few small towns. Jasper is the county seat and the largest community. White Springs and Jennings are the other incorporated areas. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page, but all arrests in these towns are processed through the Hamilton County jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hamilton County. If you are not sure which county processed an arrest, check these neighboring sheriff databases as well.