Access Manatee County Busted Mugshots
Manatee County busted mugshots are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Palmetto. This Gulf Coast county has more than 420,000 residents and includes Bradenton, Palmetto, and parts of the Sarasota-Bradenton metro area. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and handles all arrest bookings. An arrest inquiry tool is available to search for mugshots, charges, and booking details. Under Florida's public records law, anyone can access these arrest records without needing to give a name or reason.
Manatee County Quick Facts
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Bookings
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office runs the jail from 14470 Harlee Road in Palmetto. This facility processes all arrest bookings for the county. When someone gets arrested in Manatee County, the jail staff take a mugshot, record personal details, log all charges, and set bond amounts. The data enters the booking system the same day.
Call the Manatee County Sheriff at 941.747.3011, extension 2915, for questions about arrest records or inmates. The sheriff's office has an arrest inquiry tool where you can look up current bookings. Under Section 119.01 of Florida law, arrest records are public. The sheriff must make them available to anyone who asks. You don't have to give your name.
Manatee County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Sarasota County. Both counties handle their own bookings separately, but they share the same circuit court system for criminal cases.
| Address | 14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto, FL 34221 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 941.747.3011 Ext. 2915 |
| Arrest Inquiry | Available through Manatee County Sheriff's Office |
Find Manatee County Mugshots Online
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office provides an arrest inquiry tool for looking up current jail bookings and recent arrests. This is the primary way to find Manatee County busted mugshots. Search by name to see booking photos, charges, and bond details. The data updates as new arrests come in and people get released from the Manatee County jail.
The Florida Department of State maintains a directory linking to jail search tools for all 67 Florida counties. This includes Manatee County. The Florida Department of State resource page is shown in the screenshot below.
The Florida Jail Information System through the Florida Sheriffs Association pulls booking data from agencies statewide, including Manatee County. You can search for people booked within 24, 48, or 72 hours. For inmates who have moved from the Manatee County jail to state prison, the Florida Department of Corrections offender search tracks their location and status.
Note: The Manatee County arrest inquiry shows current data and may not include people who have already been released from jail.
Manatee County Arrest Records and the Law
Arrest records in Manatee County are public under Florida's Chapter 119 public records law. This covers mugshots, booking details, charges, and bond amounts. All state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying under this law. Florida allows anonymous requests, which means you do not have to give your name or say why you want the records.
There are exemptions to keep in mind. Section 119.071 allows law enforcement officers to have their booking photos held back from public access if they file a written request with the agency. Victim information in sexual offense cases is also confidential across the state. These exemptions apply to Manatee County just like every other county in Florida.
How Manatee County Bookings Work
The Manatee County jail in Palmetto processes all bookings for the area. This is where busted mugshots get created. When law enforcement brings someone in after an arrest, the standard booking steps begin.
During booking at the Manatee County jail, staff handle these tasks:
- Take the booking photo (mugshot)
- Record name, date of birth, and other personal data
- Log charges from the arresting officer
- Set bond per the county schedule
- Run warrant checks across jurisdictions
Most booking data in Manatee County becomes public quickly. Mugshots and charges typically appear in the online system within hours. Bond amounts range widely depending on the offense. A minor misdemeanor might carry a small bond, while serious felony charges in Manatee County could mean a very high bond or no bond set at all.
Requesting Manatee County Records
If the online tools don't have what you need, file a public records request with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Call 941.747.3011 ext. 2915 or visit their office in Palmetto. You can also send a written request. Florida law does not require it in writing, but it helps with detailed requests.
Copy fees in Manatee County follow state rules. Single-sided pages cost 15 cents each. Double-sided pages are 20 cents. Certified copies may run up to $1.00 per page. For statewide criminal history searches, the FDLE charges $24. Call them at 850.410.8109. To seal or expunge a Manatee County arrest record, use the FDLE seal and expunge process. It costs $75 by money order and takes about 12 weeks to complete.
Note: Third-party websites that publish mugshots are not required by Florida law to remove Manatee County arrest photos even after an expungement order.
Cities in Manatee County
Manatee County includes Bradenton, Palmetto, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach, among other communities. Bradenton is the county seat and largest city. None of the cities in Manatee County meet the 75,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page. All arrests from local police departments get processed through the Manatee County jail system.
Other areas include Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton, Parrish, and Myakka City. Bradenton Police Department handles city arrests separately but sends all bookings to the Manatee County jail facility in Palmetto.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Manatee County. Check their jail databases if you are looking for an arrest that may have happened in a nearby area.