Search Marion County Busted Mugshots

Marion County busted mugshots come from the Sheriff's Office in Ocala. This north-central Florida county has about 390,000 residents. The Marion County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and processes all arrest bookings in the area. Their inmate search tool lets you find mugshots, charges, and bond details for people currently in the Marion County jail. Arrest records are public under Florida law. Anyone can request them without giving a name or explaining why they need the information.

Marion County Sheriff's Office Arrests

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has its main office at 700 Northwest 30th Avenue in Ocala. This is where the county jail operates and all bookings get processed. When someone is arrested in Marion County, jail staff take a mugshot, log the charges, record personal information, and set bond amounts. The data goes into the system the same day.

The Marion County Sheriff's website has information about their inmate search and public records process. Call 352.351.8077 with questions about arrests or inmates in Marion County. Under Section 119.01 of Florida's public records law, arrest records must be made available to anyone. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Marion County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Citrus, Hernando, Lake, and Sumter counties.

The screenshot below shows the Marion County Sheriff's Office website where you can access arrest and inmate information.

Find Marion County Mugshots Online

The Marion County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search tool for looking up current jail bookings. This is the best way to find Marion County busted mugshots. Search by name to see booking photos, charges, and bond information for people in the Marion County detention center.

Several statewide resources also cover Marion County arrests. The Florida Department of State has a directory linking to jail searches for all 67 counties. The Florida Jail Information System from the Florida Sheriffs Association pulls booking data from agencies statewide, and you can search for people booked within 24, 48, or 72 hours. For inmates who have left the Marion County jail for the state prison system, the Florida Department of Corrections offender search tracks their current location.

Marion County also has several state correctional facilities in the area. These are separate from the county jail. Inmates at state prisons are not part of the Marion County booking system, so check the Department of Corrections for those records instead.

Note: Marion County's online inmate search shows current detainees and may not include people who have bonded out or been transferred.

Marion County Records Under Florida Law

Florida's Chapter 119 makes arrest records public in Marion County. Mugshots, booking details, charges, and bond data are all open for inspection and copying. The law applies to all state, county, and municipal records. You can make an anonymous request in Marion County. Florida does not require you to provide identification or state why you want the information.

Exemptions under Section 119.071 do apply. Law enforcement officers can request that their booking photos be withheld from the public. Victim details in sexual offense cases are confidential. If someone wants their Marion County arrest record removed from public access, they can apply for sealing under Section 943.059 or expungement under Section 943.0585 through FDLE.

Requesting Marion County Arrest Records

Beyond the online tools, you can file a formal records request with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Contact them at 352.351.8077 or visit the office at 700 NW 30th Avenue in Ocala. Standard copy fees follow state guidelines. Single-sided pages cost 15 cents. Double-sided cost 20 cents. Certified copies run up to $1.00 per page.

For statewide background checks that cover Marion County and all other Florida counties, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement charges $24. Call 850.410.8109 to request one. To seal or expunge a Marion County record, contact the FDLE seal and expunge section at 850.410.7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. The fee is $75 by money order and the process takes about 12 weeks.

Note: Private websites that post mugshots are not required to remove Marion County arrest photos even after a court-ordered expungement.

Cities in Marion County

Marion County has several cities and communities centered around Ocala. None of the cities in this county meet the 75,000 population threshold for a separate city page. All arrests from local police in these areas get processed through the Marion County jail.

Cities and towns include Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, McIntosh, and Reddick. The Ocala Police Department handles city arrests but sends bookings to the Marion County detention facility. The county is known for its horse farms and covers a large area in north-central Florida.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Marion County. Check their jail databases if you are not sure where an arrest took place.