Search Washington County Mugshots

Washington County busted mugshots are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Chipley. Located in the Florida Panhandle, Washington County has a population of about 25,000. The sheriff's office operates the county jail and processes all arrest bookings for the area. An inmate roster is available through the sheriff's office. Arrest records in Washington County are public under Florida law, and anyone can request booking photos and charge details without providing a name or reason.

Washington County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is at 1100 Brickyard Road in Chipley. The sheriff runs the county jail where all bookings happen. When someone gets arrested in Washington County, the booking takes place at this facility. Staff take the mugshot, document the charges, and set bond. The data enters the system and becomes part of the public record.

Call the Washington County Sheriff at 850.638.6110 for questions about current inmates or arrest records. Washington County shares the 14th Judicial Circuit with Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, and Jackson counties. Under Section 119.01 of Florida law, the sheriff must provide arrest records to anyone who asks. No name or reason is needed for the request. The Washington County sheriff maintains an inmate roster that shows people currently held in the jail.

Find Washington County Mugshots

The Washington County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate roster showing current jail inmates. This list includes booking photos, charges, and bond information. Call 850.638.6110 to ask about specific inmates or to request detailed arrest records. You can also visit the office at 1100 Brickyard Road in Chipley.

State tools can also help with Washington County searches. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all county jail search tools. This page covers all 67 counties in one place and links to Washington County along with the rest.

The Florida Department of Corrections offender search shows inmates who have moved from the Washington County jail to the state prison system. The Florida Jail Information System from the Sheriffs Association pulls recent booking data from agencies across the state. You can filter to see bookings from the last 24, 48, or 72 hours, covering Washington County and neighboring counties.

Note: Washington County is a smaller agency, so phone inquiries at 850.638.6110 are often the quickest way to get arrest information.

Washington County Records and Florida Law

Arrest records in Washington County are public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes all state, county, and municipal records open for inspection and copying. Mugshots, booking info, and charge details from Washington County fall under this law. You can request them anonymously. The law does not require you to state your name or purpose.

Under Section 119.071, some limits exist. Booking photos of active or former law enforcement officers can be held back if the officer files a written request. Victim details in sexual offense cases are also exempt from public disclosure. These exceptions apply everywhere in Florida, including Washington County. For most arrests in Washington County, the full record is available to the public.

Washington County Booking Process

All arrests in Washington County go through booking at the jail on Brickyard Road in Chipley. This is how busted mugshots get created. The process starts as soon as the arresting officer brings the person in.

During booking at the Washington County jail, staff handle these tasks:

• Photograph the person (mugshot)
• Record name, date of birth, and physical description
• Document all charges filed
• Set bond amounts per the charge schedule
• Run warrant checks across Florida and nationally

The Washington County Sheriff's deputies and the Chipley Police Department handle most arrests in the area. State troopers patrolling Interstate 10, which runs through Washington County, also bring their arrests to this jail. The county's position along the interstate means drug-related arrests from traffic stops make up a notable portion of the booking volume. Caryville and Vernon are other small towns in Washington County where arrests flow through the same jail system.

Clearing Washington County Arrest Records

To get a Washington County arrest off the public record, Florida provides two options. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from public view. Expunging under Section 943.0585 destroys it completely. Both require a court order and go through FDLE.

Start at the FDLE seal and expunge process page. The fee is $75 by money order. Processing takes roughly 12 weeks. Contact them at 850.410.7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. Once the court order is finalized, the Washington County Sheriff removes the record from public access. Private websites that post booking photos are not required to comply with the court order.

A statewide criminal history check through FDLE costs $24 and covers all 67 Florida counties, including Washington County. Call 850.410.8109 for more details.

Requesting Washington County Arrest Data

For detailed arrest records beyond what is on the inmate roster, file a public records request with the Washington County Sheriff. Call 850.638.6110, visit the office in Chipley, or mail a written request. Florida law allows anonymous requests.

Copy fees follow the state schedule. Single-sided pages cost 15 cents each. Double-sided pages run 20 cents. Certified copies can cost up to $1.00 per page. Washington County is a smaller office, so most basic requests get turned around quickly. Larger or more complex requests may take additional time and could include labor charges.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County includes Chipley, Vernon, Caryville, Ebro, and Wausau. All arrests in these communities get processed at the Washington County jail in Chipley. 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 Washington County in the Florida Panhandle. Check their jail databases if you cannot locate someone in the Washington County system.