Find Union County Busted Mugshots

Union County busted mugshots are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Lake Butler. This small north-central Florida county has a population of about 16,000, making it one of the least populous counties in the state. The Union County Sheriff's Office operates the local jail and processes all arrest bookings. Despite its small size, the same Florida public records law applies here as everywhere else. Arrest records, booking photos, and charge data from Union County are public and open to anyone.

Union County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Union County Sheriff's Office is at 50 Northwest 1st Street in Lake Butler. This is where all jail bookings take place for the county. When law enforcement arrests someone in Union County, the person comes to this facility. Staff take the mugshot, record charges, and enter the data into the system. The process works the same here as it does in every other Florida county.

You can reach the Union County Sheriff at 386.496.2501 for questions about inmates or arrest records. The Union County Sheriff's website provides basic information about the office and its operations. Under Section 119.01 of Florida law, the sheriff must provide arrest records to anyone who asks for them. You do not need to give your name or reason for the request. Union County is small, so calling the sheriff's office directly is often the fastest way to get arrest information.

The screenshot below shows the Union County Sheriff's Office website where you can find information about the jail and arrest records.

Search Union County Mugshots

Union County is a very small agency, so online search tools may be limited. The best approach is to call the sheriff at 386.496.2501 and ask about specific inmates or arrest records. Staff can look up booking data and provide details over the phone. For a formal request, visit the office in Lake Butler or send a letter.

State-level tools can also help with Union County searches. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all county jail search tools in one place. The Florida Department of Corrections offender search tracks inmates who have moved into the state prison system after their Union County arrest. Union County is notable because it houses several state prison facilities, though those inmates are under state jurisdiction and not the county sheriff's control.

The Florida Jail Information System from the Sheriffs Association pulls recent booking data from across the state. You can search for recent Union County bookings within 24, 48, or 72 hours through that tool.

Note: Union County has state prison facilities within its borders, but those inmates are under the Florida Department of Corrections, not the local sheriff.

Union County Records Under Florida Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes arrest records in Union County public. This law says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. Mugshots, booking details, and charge info from the Union County jail all fall under this rule. Anyone can ask for them. No name or reason needed.

Narrow exceptions exist under Section 119.071. Photos of active or former law enforcement officers can be kept private if the officer files a written request. Victim info in sexual offense cases is also exempt. These limits apply across all 67 Florida counties. For the vast majority of Union County arrests, the full record is open to the public.

Standard copy fees apply. Single-sided copies cost 15 cents per page. Double-sided copies are 20 cents. Certified copies run up to $1.00 each. Since Union County is a small office, most simple requests are handled quickly.

Union County Jail Booking Process

Every arrest in Union County goes through booking at the jail in Lake Butler. This process creates the mugshot and the booking record that become part of the public file.

During booking in Union County, jail staff handle these steps:

• Photograph the person
• Record name, date of birth, and physical details
• Log all charges from the arresting officer
• Set bond amounts based on the charge type
• Run warrant checks in Florida and nationally

The Union County Sheriff's deputies and the Lake Butler Police handle most arrests in the area. State troopers working the highways through Union County also bring their arrests to this jail. The booking volume is lower than in big counties, but the same procedures and public access rules apply. All booking data from Union County is subject to public disclosure under Chapter 119.

Clearing Union County Arrest Records

To remove a Union County arrest from public view, you need a court order. Florida offers sealing under Section 943.059 or expungement under Section 943.0585. Sealing hides the record. Expungement destroys it.

Apply through the FDLE seal and expunge process. The fee is $75 by money order. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Reach FDLE at 850.410.7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. After the court order is entered, the Union County Sheriff removes the record from public access. Private mugshot sites do not have to comply with the order and may keep photos online.

A statewide background check through FDLE costs $24 and covers all 67 counties, including Union County. Call 850.410.8109 to start the process.

Cities in Union County

Union County includes Lake Butler, Raiford, and Worthington Springs. All arrests in these communities go through the Union County jail in Lake Butler. None of the towns meet the 75,000 population threshold for a separate page. All bookings flow through the same small sheriff's office system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Union County in north-central Florida. Check their systems if you cannot locate someone in the Union County jail.