St Johns County FL Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court 2026

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St. Johns County Arrest, Jail & Court Record Guide

Find a St. Johns County Jail Booking and Verify the Florida Court Case

A St. Johns County arrest can create several different records. The Sheriff handles inmate custody, booking reports, mugshots, incident records and local arrest-record checks. The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains the criminal case, hearings, filed charges and final disposition. Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains statewide Florida criminal-history information.

The Sheriff’s inmate-search page is currently reporting a temporary outage, so this guide also gives you an official fallback route. Use the steps below to confirm custody, find bond and first appearance, search the criminal court case, request an arrest report, compare local and statewide background checks, and verify the final outcome before relying on an arrest record.

Use a fallback when inmate search is offline
Separate arrest report from court disposition
Compare local SJSO checks with FDLE history
Verify bond, first appearance and release
Open SJSO Inmate Search Search Court Records Request Arrest Records Search Florida Criminal History
Current inmate-search status Temporarily down
Booking / bond 904-209-3125
SJSO Records 904-810-6610
Clerk criminal records 904-819-3600
Official-source review August 18, 2026
An arrest is not a conviction. The Sheriff specifically warns that people displayed in inmate records have been arrested but have not been found guilty in court. Charges can be dismissed, reduced, amended, withheld from adjudication or resolved in another way. Verify the Clerk’s final court disposition before describing an outcome.
Live access status

St. Johns County Inmate Search Is Currently Reporting an Outage

The Sheriff’s inmate / jail search currently says it is temporarily down.
Do not treat a failed online inmate lookup as proof that a person was not arrested. Use the official fallback path below, call Booking for urgent bond or first-appearance questions, and use the Clerk for court dates and disposition.
Check SJSO first Open the official inmate-search page because service may be restored after this article is published.
Use Florida’s official jail directory The Florida Department of State maintains a county-jail directory with a St. Johns inmate-search route.
Call Booking when timing matters Call 904-209-3125 for bond and first-appearance information.
Verify the court case Search the Clerk for filed charges, hearings and disposition.
Recheck SJSO Inmate Search Use this first because the outage may be temporary. Florida Official County Jail Directory Scroll to St. Johns County and use the official inmate-search listing.
Four-record decision router

Choose the Record That Answers Your St. Johns County Question

Is the person in jail?

Use St. Johns County Sheriff Corrections and inmate-search resources.

Best for: booking, custody, inmate ID, bond, first appearance, visitation and jail communication.

What happened to the charge?

Use the Clerk of the Circuit Court criminal case search and Criminal Division.

Best for: case number, filed charges, hearings, documents, judgment and final disposition.

Need the arrest report or mugshot?

Use the Sheriff’s Public Records Unit.

Best for: incident reports, booking reports, mugshots, local arrest checks and body-camera requests where releasable.

Need statewide Florida history?

Use FDLE rather than a county local-record check.

Best for: Florida criminal-history searches, certified/non-certified results and personal review.

Related nearby Florida guide: St. Johns County sits next to Duval County, but the search systems are different. Our existing Jacksonville FL Arrest Records Search guide explains Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office booking and court-record workflows.

Choose Your St. Johns County Arrest-Record Task

Confirm a recent arrest Check the Sheriff inmate page, use the state directory during the outage, or call Booking when timing is urgent.
Find criminal charges and court dates Use the Clerk Court Records Search and verify the correct case before relying on a charge.
Get an arrest report or mugshot Submit a Sheriff Public Records request with the person, date and incident information.
Check bond or first appearance Contact Booking and verify whether bond has already been set or must be determined by a judge.
Run a Florida background check Use FDLE rather than the Sheriff’s county-only 10-year arrest check.
Seal or expunge an old record Start with FDLE eligibility and then file the required petition in the proper court if eligible.

Jump to the St. Johns County Record You Need

What happens after arrest

St. Johns County Jail Booking Process

Arrival The arrested person enters the main detention process.
Computer intake Booking information is entered into the jail system.
Fingerprint / photo The person is fingerprinted and photographed.
Medical screening A nurse screens the person before housing.
Bond / phone After charge information is updated, bond and communication options can be addressed.
First appearance If necessary, the person appears before a judge for probable-cause and bond review.
Main Detention Unit The Sheriff identifies the main unit as a 664-bed facility housing male and female inmates awaiting pretrial proceedings.
Community Work Release Center The Sheriff identifies a separate 100-bed facility for qualifying sentenced male inmates participating in work-release or county-work programs.
Corrections contacts:
Detention Center: 904-209-1443
Booking: 904-209-3125
Nursing: 904-209-1986
Within the early custody period

First Appearance and Bond Review After a St. Johns County Arrest

The Sheriff’s jail FAQ explains that a person who remains in custody and does not already have a bond will generally see a judge within 24 hours of intake. This proceeding is called first appearance.

  • The judge reviews the charging affidavit.
  • The court determines whether probable cause supports the arrest.
  • The judge addresses bond on the charges when appropriate.
  • First appearance is held seven days a week.
  • The usual published period is approximately 7:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m., but times vary.
Do not plan around a generic time. Call Booking at 904-209-3125 to confirm when a particular person is expected to attend first appearance.
Court record fees and certified proof

St. Johns County Criminal Record Copies and Certification

Criminal-record service Published fee Best use
Online view / print Free for available online documents Routine research and case review.
Copies from court file $1 per page Paper or requested copy when online access is insufficient.
Certification $2 per document Formal proof when certification is required.
Research without case number $2 per year per name Clerk-assisted search when you cannot identify the case.

How E-Certify works

Find the case number first. Use the Clerk’s Court Records Search.
Open E-Certify. Choose Court Records rather than Official Records.
Enter the local or uniform case number. Search for the document you need.
Select the available document. If it is not yet released for certification, request release through the system.
Complete checkout. Save the electronically certified document and payment confirmation.
Use the verification feature when needed. E-Certify provides authenticity verification for issued electronic certified records.
Release timing: The Clerk states that a document requiring review and release for E-Certify can take up to 72 hours before purchase becomes available.
Open St. Johns Clerk E-Certify Instructions Confirm the current workflow before purchasing a certified court record.
Sheriff-created records

How to Request a St. Johns County Arrest Report, Booking Report or Mugshot

SJSO directs requests for records it maintains through its Public Records Unit online portal. The Sheriff specifically lists incident reports, booking reports, mugshots, address searches, body-worn camera footage and local records checks among the records that may be requested through this system.

Identify the exact record needed. Ask for an arrest report, booking report, incident report, mugshot or another named record instead of requesting “everything.”
Prepare the person’s identifying information. Use the full name, approximate arrest date, location and report or booking number when known.
Submit through the online SJSO Records portal. Online requests can be tracked and fulfilled electronically.
Use alternate contact methods only when necessary. Records requests can also be made by phone or mail if the portal cannot be used.
Watch for a cost estimate. Public-record fees depend on the record and the staff time required.
Understand exemptions and redactions. Active criminal intelligence, active criminal investigative information and other statutorily protected information may be withheld or redacted.
Use the Clerk for the final case outcome. A Sheriff arrest or booking report is not a substitute for the court disposition.
SJSO Public Records Unit:
Phone: 904-810-6610
Mailing address:
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records
900 Law Enforcement Way
St. Augustine, FL 32092
“I am requesting the releasable arrest and/or booking record for [full legal name], associated with an incident or arrest on approximately [date] at [location if known]. If available, the incident or booking number is [number]. Please advise me of any estimated fee before processing a request that requires significant cost.”
Submit an Official SJSO Public Records Request Use the online portal to track the request and receive electronic updates.
County-only arrest search

St. Johns County Local Records Check vs Florida Criminal History

SJSO Local Records Check
  • St. Johns County only
  • 10-year search period
  • Limited to arrest records
  • Uses records submitted to SJSO by law-enforcement agencies within the county
  • Does not include non-arrest involvement

Best when: an employer, housing provider, immigration process or other requester specifically asks for a local St. Johns County arrest-record check.

FDLE Florida Criminal History
  • Statewide Florida repository
  • Not limited to St. Johns County
  • Public name-based criminal-history search
  • Certified and non-certified options
  • Separate Personal Review for your own record

Best when: you need a statewide Florida criminal-history search rather than a county-only arrest-record search.

Do not call the SJSO local check a complete criminal-history check. The Sheriff explicitly says it is not complete criminal history and does not include information outside St. Johns County.
Possible local-check charge: SJSO states that a local background check requiring more than 15 minutes of research can incur a $10 fee.
Florida statewide criminal history

How to Search Florida Criminal History Through FDLE

Instant Search Published FDLE fee: $24 per search plus a $1 credit-card processing fee. Results are available immediately and are not certified.
Certified / Non-Certified Search Published FDLE search fee: $24. FDLE staff conduct the search using demographic information supplied by the requester.
Personal Review A person can request review of their own Florida record for accuracy and completeness. FDLE does not assess a fee for Personal Review.
Start with the purpose of the search. Decide whether you need instant public information, a certified result, or review of your own record.
Use accurate demographic information. Name-only searches can produce identity problems when people have similar names.
Save the result and transaction information. Retain the FDLE result with the source date.
Compare FDLE with the court disposition when something seems inconsistent. A criminal-history record should include dispositions received by the state, but corrections can take time.
Use Personal Review to challenge your own inaccurate or incomplete record. This process requires fingerprints from a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
Florida arrest history can remain public after dismissal. FDLE explains that an adult criminal-history record can exist after charges are dropped, dismissed or abandoned unless the record is sealed or expunged under applicable law.
FDLE Florida Criminal-History Checks Compare Instant, certified/non-certified and ORI-based options. FDLE Personal Review Review or challenge your own Florida criminal-history record.
Verify bond before sending money

How Bond Works at St. Johns County Jail

Confirm custody Verify that the person was actually booked in St. Johns County.
Confirm bond Call Booking at 904-209-3125 when online bond information is unavailable.
Choose payment route The Sheriff states that the full amount can be paid at the jail in cash or a licensed bondsman can be used.
Verify release Confirm the person is physically released rather than assuming payment completed every hold.
Money-order warning: The current Corrections page states that money orders used for cash bonds must be verified before a bond is processed.
Bail scam protection: Independently confirm the inmate, bond amount and payment instructions through SJSO before sending money. Do not rely only on a text message, social-media contact or unsolicited caller claiming that immediate payment is required.
“I am calling about [full legal name], who may be in St. Johns County custody. Please confirm whether bond has been set, the exact amount, whether any additional hold affects release, and the current approved payment instructions.”
Florida wanted-person and local warrant routes

How to Search St. Johns County Warrant Information

SJSO Wanted Search The Sheriff maintains a local wanted-search page and warns that record-entry errors can occur.
Florida statewide wanted search SJSO Court Services links to the Florida Crime Information Center Public Access System for warrant information reported by agencies and authorized for public release.
SJSO Warrants Unit Phone: 904-209-1440
Do not confront someone based on a public warrant result. Warrant information can change, and records can involve same-name or update issues. Use official law-enforcement or court channels.
Open St. Johns County Wanted Search Verify the record carefully and contact the Sheriff if a listed entry appears incorrect.
Current SJSO social-visitation rules

St. Johns County Jail Visitation Hours and Costs

On-site visit length 30 minutes.
Free on-site allowance Four 30-minute visits per inmate each week.
Remote visit length 15 or 30 minutes.
Remote / on-demand price $0.25 per minute.
Visit type Published schedule Important rule
On-site video Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Visitor must create an account and be approved before scheduling.
Remote video 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. 15- or 30-minute sessions through SmartJailMail.
On-demand Same published daily remote windows. Inmate initiates the session with an approved visitor.
Visitation conduct rules are strict. SJSO prohibits recording, screenshots, livestreaming, displaying secondary devices, driving during a visit and other prohibited behavior. Violations can end or suspend visiting privileges.
Check Current SJSO Visitation and Communication Rules Confirm hours, approval requirements and vendor information before scheduling.
Calls, messaging and mail

How to Contact Someone in St. Johns County Jail

Phone calls Smart Communications currently provides jail phone service. Published call price: $0.16 per minute plus tax.
Electronic messaging Published SmartJailMail message price: $0.50 per message. Visitors must establish and verify an account.
Service credits Published SmartJailMail credits are one cent each, with a minimum purchase of 500 credits ($5).

Non-legal inmate mail

Address exactly:
Smart Communications/St. Johns County Jail
Inmate Name and Inmate ID #
PO Box 9102
Seminole, FL 33775-9151
  • Use the full inmate name
  • Include the inmate ID number
  • Do not send original identity documents
  • Regular mail is scanned for electronic viewing
  • Original regular mail is destroyed after 30 days
  • Released inmates can retrieve messages/photos/mail for a limited period
Do not mail original birth certificates, marriage licenses, Social Security cards or other irreplaceable originals. SJSO specifically warns against sending these through regular inmate mail.
Property release

How to Pick Up Inmate Property

Call the inmate-property number first. Use 904-209-1430.
Call during published weekday hours. The current Corrections page lists Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Confirm that the release form is on file. SJSO specifically instructs people to verify this before arriving.
Ask what identification is required. Do not travel until you know the current pickup requirements.
Seventh Judicial Circuit representation

St. Johns County Public Defender Contact

St. Augustine Office 4010 Lewis Speedway, Suite 1101
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-827-5699
Fax: 904-827-5697
Published office hours Seventh Circuit Public Defender offices are open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except observed court holidays.
The Public Defender represents qualifying defendants appointed by the court. An arrest alone does not automatically mean that every person is eligible for Public Defender representation.
Verify St. Johns Public Defender Contact Check current office details and holiday closures before traveling.
Florida record relief

How Sealing or Expungement Affects a St. Johns County Arrest Record

A dismissal does not automatically erase an adult Florida arrest record. FDLE explains that an adult criminal-history record can remain public after charges are dropped, dismissed, abandoned or otherwise resolved unless sealing or expungement applies.
Determine the exact arrest and disposition. Obtain the St. Johns County court case and identify the final result.
Review FDLE eligibility. The Certificate of Eligibility application is the first step for the standard court-ordered sealing or expungement process.
Complete the FDLE application packet. Required information includes identity, arresting agency, arrest date and charge information.
Wait for eligibility determination. FDLE currently states that eligibility processing is typically about 12 weeks from receipt of a complete application packet.
File the court petition if a Certificate of Eligibility is issued. The certificate does not itself seal or expunge the record.
Obtain the court order. The final decision for court-ordered sealing or expungement rests with the court.
Verify agency implementation. Confirm the order has been processed by FDLE, the Clerk and other affected agencies.

Published St. Johns Clerk seal / expunge costs

Item Published fee
Court-document copies $1 per page
Certification $2 per document
Notary $10
Fingerprint card $5 cash only
FDLE non-refundable fee $75
Clerk processing fee $54
Automatic FDLE sealing is not the same as local sealing. FDLE notes that some qualifying dispositions can trigger automatic sealing in the state-maintained criminal-history system, but that process does not automatically seal every local-level record.
FDLE Seal and Expunge Process Review current eligibility, application status and record-relief options. St. Johns Clerk Criminal Division Review the Clerk’s current forms, fees and filing information.
Fix common search failures

St. Johns County Arrest Records Troubleshooting

Problem Likely reason Best fix
Inmate search does not load The SJSO page currently reports a temporary outage. Use Florida’s official county-jail directory or call Booking.
No inmate result Wrong county, recent intake, spelling variation or release. Verify name, county and arrest date and call Booking if urgent.
Arrest charge differs from court charge Prosecutors or court filings can modify charges. Use the Clerk’s final docket and disposition.
Need a mugshot The inmate page may not be accessible or the image may not be published there. Request the mugshot through SJSO Public Records.
Need arrest narrative The jail booking record is not the incident report. Request the relevant incident/arrest report from SJSO Records.
Need statewide history SJSO local check covers only St. Johns County. Use FDLE Florida Criminal History.
Local records check costs money Research over 15 minutes can trigger a $10 fee. Provide precise name, DOB and search information.
Need formal court proof A screenshot is not a certified record. Order a certified record through the Clerk/E-Certify.
Old dismissed case still appears Dismissal does not automatically expunge a Florida arrest record. Review FDLE sealing/expungement eligibility.
Court record is wrong Clerk data or document may need correction through the court process. Contact the Clerk and identify the precise case/document error.
Sheriff record is wrong Possible data-entry or source-data error. Contact SJSO Records at 904-810-6610.
Need current warrant status Public results can change. Use SJSO/FCIC and contact official warrant staff.
St. Augustine justice locations

St. Johns County Jail, Sheriff and Court Locations

St. Johns County Jail 3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Booking: 904-209-3125
Sheriff Central Office 4015 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Non-emergency: 904-824-8304
Richard O. Watson Judicial Center 4010 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Clerk: 904-819-3600
Public Defender 4010 Lewis Speedway, Suite 1101
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-827-5699
Lewis Speedway has several justice facilities close together. Check the exact street number before traveling so you do not confuse the jail, Sheriff central office and Judicial Center.
Official final actions

St. Johns County Arrest Records Action Center

Check Inmate Search Status Recheck the Sheriff page first because the current outage may be restored. Search Criminal Court Verify filed charges, hearings and disposition. Request Arrest Records Request booking reports, incident reports, mugshots or a local arrest check. Run Florida History Use FDLE when a statewide Florida criminal-history check is required.
Title-specific search questions

St. Johns County FL Arrest Records Search FAQs

1. How do I search St. Johns County arrest records online?

Start with the St. Johns County Sheriff inmate-search page for recent jail information. The Sheriff currently reports that its inmate search is temporarily down, so use the Florida Department of State County Jails and Inmate Searches directory as an official fallback. Then search the St. Johns County Clerk court records to verify the criminal case and final disposition.

2. Is the St. Johns County inmate search currently working?

As of the August 18, 2026 review of this guide, the official St. Johns County Sheriff inmate-search page says the jail search is temporarily down. Because that status can change, recheck the Sheriff page first. For bond questions, the Sheriff directs users to Booking at 904-209-3125.

3. How do I find an arrestee’s St. Johns County court date?

Search the St. Johns County Clerk Court Records system or contact the Clerk Criminal Division. The Sheriff’s jail FAQ lists 904-819-3618 for felony case questions and 904-819-3619 for misdemeanor case questions. The Clerk maintains court calendars, case records and dispositions.

4. How do I get a St. Johns County arrest report or mugshot?

Submit a request through the St. Johns County Sheriff Public Records Unit. The Sheriff’s online records portal handles incident reports, booking reports, mugshots, local records checks and other SJSO-maintained records. Records can also be requested by phone at 904-810-6610 when necessary.

5. What is the difference between a St. Johns County local records check and an FDLE criminal-history check?

The Sheriff’s local records check is limited to St. Johns County, searches up to 10 years and is limited to arrest records submitted to SJSO by law-enforcement agencies in the county. FDLE is the statewide Florida criminal-history repository and is the correct source for a Florida-wide criminal-history search.

6. How much does a Florida FDLE criminal-history search cost?

FDLE currently lists a $24 fee for a public Florida criminal-history search. An Instant Search also has a published $1 credit-card processing fee. FDLE offers separate certified/non-certified searches and a free Personal Review process for an individual reviewing their own Florida criminal-history record.

7. How soon does someone arrested in St. Johns County see a judge?

The Sheriff’s jail guidance states that a person who remains in custody and does not already have a bond generally sees a judge within 24 hours for first appearance. The judge reviews probable cause and addresses bond. First appearance occurs seven days a week, with the exact time varying by day and case.

8. How can I post bond for someone in St. Johns County Jail?

First confirm the person, charges and exact bond amount with the jail. The Sheriff states that the full bond can be paid at the jail in cash or a bondsman can be used. Booking can be reached at 904-209-3125. Confirm any holds and current payment instructions before sending money.

9. How do I visit or call someone in St. Johns County Jail?

Visitors must create an approved SmartJailMail account. On-site video visits are 30 minutes and inmates receive four free 30-minute visits each week. Remote and on-demand visits currently cost $0.25 per minute. Phone calls through Smart Communications currently cost $0.16 per minute plus tax.

10. Does a dismissed St. Johns County arrest automatically disappear from public records?

No. FDLE explains that an adult Florida criminal-history record can remain public even when charges were dropped, dismissed, abandoned or otherwise resolved without conviction. A qualifying person may need sealing or expungement, and receiving an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility does not itself seal or expunge the record; a court order is generally required for court-ordered relief.

Official Sources, Accuracy and Record-Use Notice

SJSO Inmate Search Current inmate-search status, arrest disclaimer and Records contact. SJSO Corrections Detention contacts, jail facilities, property and inmate resources. Inmate Communications Visitation, phone, mail, messaging and property instructions. St. Johns Clerk Criminal Division Court-record research, copies, contact, seal/expunge and criminal-case information. SJSO Public Records Arrest reports, booking reports, mugshots, local checks and request procedures. FDLE Criminal History Statewide Florida criminal-history searches and current fees.
What was verified: current inmate-search outage notice, jail and booking telephone numbers, detention facility information, first-appearance guidance, visitation rules and prices, phone rate, mail address, inmate-property procedure, SJSO Public Records request route, local 10-year arrest-record check limits, Clerk criminal-record search and copy fees, Clerk office location and hours, E-Certify workflow, warrant contact, Public Defender contact, FDLE criminal-history fees and Florida seal/expunge guidance.

County-Arrest-Records.org is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Public Defender, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of State, Smart Communications or any bail-bond company.

Inmate-search availability, custody, bond, charges, first-appearance time, warrants, court dates, record fees, visitation rules and vendor pricing can change. Confirm current information through the responsible official agency before traveling, paying money, publishing an allegation or making an employment, housing, legal or safety decision.

An arrested or charged person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. A booking record, mugshot or arrest report must not be represented as a conviction.

Official-source review completed: August 18, 2026.

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