Jackson County Arrest Records

Jackson County busted mugshots are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Marianna, located in the Florida panhandle near the Alabama border. The county has a population of roughly 48,000 and covers a large rural area in northwest Florida. All arrest records and booking photos in Jackson County are public under the state's open records laws. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for the county and runs the jail where all bookings take place. Arrests by sheriff's deputies, Marianna police, and other local agencies all go through the Jackson County jail for processing, creating public records that anyone can access without giving a reason.

Jackson County Sheriff Booking Data

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is at 2737 Penn Avenue in Marianna. This office runs the county jail and handles all arrest bookings. Every arrest creates a mugshot and a booking record that becomes public. You can call the Jackson County Sheriff at 850.482.9651 for questions about current inmates, recent bookings, or to request copies of arrest records.

Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, arrest records are public in Jackson County. The sheriff must provide mugshots, charge sheets, and booking details when asked. You do not need to give your name. You do not need to state a reason. The law is the same for all requesters. Jackson County shares the 14th Judicial Circuit with Holmes, Washington, and Calhoun counties, so some court records may cross county lines in that circuit.

Jackson County is one of the geographically larger counties in Florida. The sheriff's office covers a wide area, and the jail in Marianna serves as the central booking facility for the entire county.

Find Jackson County Mugshots

Searching for busted mugshots in Jackson County typically involves contacting the sheriff's office directly. Call 850.482.9651 to ask about current inmates or recent bookings. The jail staff can look up records by name or booking number and provide details over the phone. For official copies, you can visit the Marianna office or send a written request.

Statewide tools also cover Jackson County arrest records. The Florida Jail Information System from the Florida Sheriffs Association collects booking data from agencies across the state. It allows searches for people booked within the last 24, 48, or 72 hours. Jackson County data is part of this system. You can also set up alerts for specific names. The Florida Department of State maintains a directory of county jail resources that includes Jackson County.

For people who have moved from the Jackson County jail to the state prison system, the Florida Department of Corrections offender search can locate them. This covers all state prisons and provides photos, sentence details, and release information.

Note: Jackson County is a smaller county, so their online booking tools may not be as extensive as what you find in larger urban areas.

Jackson County Arrest Records Access

Florida's public records law governs arrest data in Jackson County. Section 119.01 of the Florida Statutes states that all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying. This includes every mugshot, charge sheet, bond amount, and booking date from the Jackson County jail. The sheriff cannot deny a records request unless a narrow legal exemption applies.

The Florida Department of State provides a statewide resource page for county jail searches. The screenshot below shows this directory, which includes information about Jackson County and all other Florida counties.

A few exemptions exist under Section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes. Booking photos of current or former law enforcement officers can be withheld if the officer makes a written request. This is about officer safety. Victim information in sexual offense cases also stays confidential. These are narrow exceptions. The vast majority of Jackson County arrest records remain completely open to the public.

Jackson County Jail Booking Steps

When someone gets arrested in Jackson County, they are transported to the county jail in Marianna. It does not matter if the arrest was by a sheriff's deputy, Marianna police, or another local agency. All bookings happen at the Jackson County jail.

Jail staff in Jackson County handle the booking process:

• Take a mugshot photo of the arrested person
• Record personal details including name and date of birth
• Enter all criminal charges into the booking system
• Set bond amounts according to the charge schedule
• Run warrant checks in other counties and states

This information becomes a public record in Jackson County shortly after the booking is done. Bond amounts depend on the charges. Simple misdemeanors in Jackson County usually have lower bonds, sometimes just a few hundred dollars. Felony charges mean higher bonds, and some serious offenses can result in no bond at all. The Jackson County jail holds inmates until they post bond, the court releases them, or they get moved to another facility. Given the rural nature of the county, the jail is smaller than those in urban areas.

Jackson County Records Requests

You can request copies of arrest records from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office by calling 850.482.9651, mailing a letter, or visiting the office in person at 2737 Penn Avenue in Marianna. Florida law allows you to make the request anonymously. No written form is required.

Copies cost 15 cents per single-sided page and 20 cents for double-sided. Certified copies can cost up to $1.00 per page. If the request requires extensive staff time, the Jackson County Sheriff may charge for labor and will give you an estimate beforehand. For broader criminal history searches beyond Jackson County, the FDLE charges $24 for a statewide check that covers all 67 Florida counties. Contact FDLE at 850.410.8109 or email publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us.

Removing Jackson County Arrest Records

Florida provides two ways to get arrest records removed from the Jackson County system. Court-ordered sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from public view but does not destroy it. Court-ordered expungement under Section 943.0585 results in physical destruction of the record. Both require a court order and an application through FDLE.

The application costs $75 by money order. FDLE processes it in about 12 weeks. Once the order is approved, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office removes the arrest record from their public files. Keep in mind that private mugshot websites do not have to comply with the court order. They can keep photos they already copied from the Jackson County system. Getting the government records sealed or expunged does not control what private sites do.

Note: Not all arrests in Florida qualify for sealing or expungement, and there are limits on how many times you can use this process.

Cities in Jackson County

Jackson County has several small towns and communities. Marianna is the county seat and the largest. Other incorporated areas include Graceville, Sneads, Cottondale, Campbellton, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Jacob City, and Malone. None of these meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests across these towns go through the Jackson County jail in Marianna.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jackson County in the Florida panhandle. Check their jail databases if you need to search for someone who may have been arrested in a neighboring area.