Citrus County, Florida · Booking, jail, court, bond and records guide
Find the Citrus County Booking, Then Verify the Charge and Outcome in SCORSS
A Citrus County arrest can create several separate records: a Sheriff arrest report, jail-booking entry, bond record, felony or misdemeanor case, criminal-traffic case, warrant event and statewide criminal-history entry.
This guide explains how those records connect. It includes the exact SCORSS search fields, Clerk contact prompts, court-type filters, certified-copy fees, cash-bond rules, no-result troubleshooting and Florida sealing or expungement steps.
An arrest is not a conviction. A booking record, charge or mugshot documents an allegation and custody event. Charges can be changed, declined, dismissed or resolved without a guilty judgment. Verify identity and final disposition before relying on a result.
Live custody
Start with the Citrus County Sheriff’s official site.
Court search
SCORSS supports name, company, case and citation searches.
Criminal matters
352-341-6424, prompt 4.
Clerk hours
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Certified copies
Available electronically for eligible imaged documents.
Choose the Citrus County record that answers your question
SHERIFF / JAIL
Is the person in custody?
Use the Sheriff’s live arrest or inmate options for current booking, custody, charge and release-related information.
Best for: recent arrest, current jail status and initial bond information.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What allegedly happened?
Request the incident report, arrest report or probable-cause document from the agency whose officer created it.
Best for: incident narrative, arrest location, officer observations and report number.
CLERK / SCORSS
What happened in court?
Search felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, criminal miscellaneous and ordinance cases.
Best for: filed charges, docket events, hearings, orders and final disposition.
FDLE
What appears statewide?
Use the Florida Department of Law Enforcement when an official statewide Florida criminal-history search is needed.
Best for: Florida-wide history beyond Citrus County alone.
Best full-picture sequence: Find the booking, save the identifiers, search SCORSS, identify the final disposition and request only the specific police or certified court document still needed.
How to search recent Citrus County arrests and jail custody
Open the official Citrus County Sheriff website
Use the Sheriff’s current inmate, arrest, booking or detention search option displayed on the live site.
Search only the last name first
A broad surname search can catch middle-name, suffix, alias, maiden-name and spelling differences.
Add the first name only when necessary
If too many people share the surname, add the legal first name or a shortened variation.
Open every plausible result
Compare birth information, age, booking date, arresting agency, charges and available identifiers.
Save the booking identifiers
Record the booking number, inmate identifier, arrest date, report number, case number and arresting agency whenever displayed.
Read each charge separately
One booking can include several charges, bonds, warrants or holds. A release condition on one charge may not resolve another.
Check whether release or transfer is pending
An online status can change during bond processing, court appearance, release processing or transfer.
Continue to SCORSS
The arrest record shows the custody event. SCORSS is needed to identify filed charges and later court activity.
Recent-arrest delay: A person may not appear immediately while identity verification, medical intake, data entry, charge review or transfer is underway.
How to search Citrus County criminal cases in SCORSS
Party Name
Search an individual defendant or another person associated with a case.
Company Name
Search a company or organization appearing as a party.
Case Number
Use the complete case number when available. SCORSS gives an example such as 2014CA123.
Citation Number
Use the exact citation number. SCORSS gives an example such as A123B12.
Enable JavaScript
SCORSS requires JavaScript for full search functionality.
Choose Party Name for an individual
This is usually the best starting point when you know the defendant’s name but not the case number.
Enter the last name
The last-name field is required. Start without selecting Exact Last Name when spelling or formatting may differ.
Add the first name
Use the legal first name when the surname returns too many results.
Select the Court Type
Choose Felony, Misdemeanor, Criminal Traffic or another category that matches the expected case.
Select Case Type only when useful
A narrow case type can remove unrelated results, but it can also hide a case filed differently than expected.
Complete the Captcha
Anonymous users must complete Captcha requirements for every search request.
Open every possible case
Compare the party name, court type, filing date, charges and case events.
Review available images and documents
Some case documents can be viewed or ordered electronically; others require a Clerk request.
Order certified proof when necessary
Do not submit an ordinary screenshot when an employer, court, licensing agency or immigration authority requires certification.
Captcha shortcut: Registered SCORSS users can log in to avoid the anonymous-user Captcha requirement.
Informational-use warning: SCORSS is a public information service. Verify the case with the official Clerk file when the result will be used for a formal decision.
Which SCORSS court type should you choose?
| Court type | What it generally contains | When to search it |
|---|---|---|
| Felony | Serious criminal cases punishable by state-prison incarceration or, for certain offenses, death. | The allegation involves a felony or a Circuit Criminal case. |
| Misdemeanor | Criminal cases generally punishable by a fine, probation or up to one year in county jail. | The allegation is a misdemeanor or County Criminal case. |
| Criminal Traffic | Traffic-related criminal charges requiring court appearance. | DUI, knowing suspended-license driving, leaving a crash scene or reckless driving is alleged. |
| Criminal Miscellaneous | Criminal-related matters that do not fit the ordinary felony or misdemeanor search category. | A known criminal matter does not appear under Felony or Misdemeanor. |
| County Ordinance | County ordinance violations. | The citation or allegation concerns a Citrus County ordinance. |
| Municipal Ordinance | City or municipal ordinance violations. | The incident occurred under a city ordinance rather than a standard criminal statute. |
| Delinquency | Juvenile delinquency matters. | Access is subject to juvenile confidentiality and statutory restrictions. |
| Traffic Infractions | Noncriminal traffic violations. | The ticket does not require a criminal prosecution. |
Broad-search strategy: Search Felony, Misdemeanor, Criminal Traffic and Criminal Miscellaneous separately when you know an arrest occurred but do not know how the case was filed.
How to understand a Citrus County arrest or court result
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | A particular jail intake or custody event. | It does not prove the charge was filed in court. | Save it for Sheriff and detention questions. |
| Arresting agency | The Sheriff, police department or other agency responsible for the arrest. | It does not control the Clerk’s court file. | Request the incident report from this agency. |
| Case number | The Clerk’s identifier for a specific court case. | One arrest can create more than one case. | Use it for document requests and court questions. |
| Party name | The name indexed in the court case. | A matching name alone does not establish identity. | Compare birth information, dates and identifiers. |
| Court type | The division or category handling the case. | It does not explain the final outcome. | Confirm whether the matter is felony, misdemeanor or criminal traffic. |
| Charge | An alleged offense entered in the booking or court record. | It does not prove guilt and may later change. | Review amended filings and the final disposition. |
| Bond | A financial or release condition associated with a charge. | One bond may not resolve every charge or hold. | Confirm all cases before paying. |
| Docket event | A filing, hearing, order, warrant or administrative action. | A short label may not explain the filed document. | Open or order the document when needed. |
| Disposition | How a charge or case ended. | A general closed status may not explain the result. | Find the dismissal, judgment, plea or final order. |
| Sentence | The penalties and conditions imposed after conviction. | A suspended sentence is not a dismissal. | Read incarceration, probation and financial terms separately. |
| Mugshot | A photograph associated with booking. | It is not evidence of guilt. | Verify identity and court outcome before using it. |
Verify the person before relying on the record
Full first and last name are consistent
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth, birth year or age is consistent
Arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or case number matches another official record
Court type matches the expected charge level
Docket timeline matches the known event
Two-identifier minimum: Do not send money, publish an allegation, contact an employer or treat a record as belonging to a specific person from a name or photograph alone.
Same name, different birth date
Treat the records as different people unless the maintaining agency confirms an error.
Same person, several cases
Review each case separately. Different counts and cases can have different dispositions.
Booking charge differs from SCORSS
The prosecutor may have changed, reduced or declined the original allegation.
Photograph appears similar
Appearance is not a reliable legal identifier. Use official numbers and biographical information.
No Citrus County arrest or criminal case found?
The arrest happened recently
Booking, identity verification, probable-cause review or court filing may not be complete.
The person was released quickly
A live custody search may no longer display the person. Search SCORSS for the court case.
The surname is entered differently
Try maiden names, aliases, suffixes, hyphen variations and alternate spellings.
Exact Last Name is hiding the case
Turn off the exact-match option and repeat the search.
The wrong court type was selected
Search Felony, Misdemeanor, Criminal Traffic and Criminal Miscellaneous separately.
The case is an ordinance matter
Search County Ordinance and Municipal Ordinance categories.
The person transferred
Custody may have moved to another county, Florida Department of Corrections or federal custody.
The arrest occurred outside Citrus County
Search the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred, not the person’s home address.
The case is juvenile or confidential
Delinquency, sealed, expunged and legally protected records may not be publicly available.
No formal case was filed
The prosecutor may still be reviewing the arrest or may have declined to file the expected charge.
Clerk call script
“I am trying to identify a criminal case for [full legal name], date of birth or birth year [information]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [booking, report or case number]. Can you tell me whether the matter is filed under felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, criminal miscellaneous or another case type?”
Custody call script
“I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date]. Can you confirm whether the person is in custody, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?”
How one Citrus County arrest becomes several records
Police incident
A deputy, police officer or other agency creates the incident, arrest and investigative records.
Booking and custody
The detention system records identity, property, charges, bond information and custody status.
First appearance
A judge may address probable cause, bond, counsel and release conditions.
Prosecutor review
The State Attorney may file the original allegation, change the charge or decline prosecution.
Clerk case creation
The Clerk opens a felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic or other court case.
Hearings and filings
SCORSS can display publicly available docket events, filings, hearings and orders.
Disposition and sentence
The case may end through dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, acquittal, judgment or another disposition.
Possible record relief
An eligible person may later pursue correction, sealing or expungement.
Why records disagree: The Sheriff, detention facility, State Attorney, Clerk and FDLE maintain different parts of the process and can update at different times.
How to request a Citrus County arrest or incident report
Request the report from the agency that created it. A person can be booked into Citrus County custody even when another municipal, state or federal agency made the arrest.
Sheriff arrest
Use the Citrus County Sheriff’s official public-records process.
Municipal police arrest
Request the report from the city police department whose officer made the arrest.
State or federal arrest
Use the records process of the Florida or federal agency that created the report.
Name the exact record you need
Incident or offense report
Arrest report
Probable-cause affidavit or narrative
Supplemental reports
Property or evidence receipt
Booking photograph when releasable
Dispatch audio when specifically needed
Body-camera footage when specifically needed
Provide these search details
Full legal name
Date of birth when known
Incident or arrest date
Approximate time
Specific location
Arresting agency
Report or booking number
SCORSS case number
Copy-ready public-records request
Under Florida public-records law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause document and releasable supplemental reports concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], for an incident or arrest on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the charge will exceed $[amount].
Why material may be redacted
- An active investigation may contain temporarily exempt information.
- Victim, witness or juvenile information may be protected.
- Medical, mental-health and protected identifying data may be removed.
- Audio and video may require extensive review and redaction.
- A sealed or expunged record may not be released through an ordinary request.
- The requested record may belong to another law-enforcement agency or the Clerk.
Reduce cost and delay: Request one incident, one date range and specific document types. Ask for electronic delivery and set a cost-approval limit.
How to request court documents that are not available in SCORSS
Use the Citrus County Clerk’s public-records portal when a document is not imaged online, when a historical court search is required or when you need assistance locating the official file.
Search SCORSS first
Record the case number and identify which document is missing.
Request the exact case and document
Provide the full case number, defendant name, case year and document title.
Choose plain or certified copies
Certification is usually required when the receiving institution needs formal proof.
Request an electronic copy when possible
Electronic delivery can avoid mailing delay and may reduce physical-copy handling.
Review the estimate
Extensive technology, clerical or supervisory assistance can create additional service charges.
Pay the estimate before work begins
The Clerk requires full prepayment of the estimated service charge for an extensive request.
Watch for written scope changes
If the scope creates additional fees, the Clerk provides written notice before exceeding the deposit.
Written estimate
The Clerk provides a detailed estimate of applicable charges and an estimated completion date.
Prepayment
The estimated amount must be paid in full before work begins.
Excess refund
If the deposit exceeds the final estimate, the difference is refunded within 10 business days.
Accepted payment routes: The Clerk states that applicable fees can be paid by cash, credit card, check or money order—in person, by phone at 352-341-6424 or through the Clerk website.
Felony, misdemeanor and criminal-traffic cases explained
| Category | Official description | Examples listed by the Clerk | Where to search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felony | An offense punishable under Florida law by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary. | Aggravated battery, burglary, forgery, grand theft, kidnapping, manslaughter, murder and sexual battery. | Select Felony in SCORSS. |
| Misdemeanor | A less serious offense punishable by a fine, probation or county-jail imprisonment for no more than one year. | Assault, battery, petit theft, marijuana-related charges, prostitution-related charges and resisting without violence. | Select Misdemeanor in SCORSS. |
| Criminal Traffic | A traffic-related charge requiring court appearance and carrying a possible fine or jail term. | DUI, knowingly driving while license suspended, leaving a crash scene and reckless driving. | Select Criminal Traffic in SCORSS. |
| Ordinance Violation | A county or municipal ordinance case generally punishable by a fine or civil penalty. | Local code or ordinance violations. | Select County Ordinance or Municipal Ordinance. |
Charge-level caution: The booking description may not match the charge ultimately filed by the State Attorney. Use the SCORSS court docket as the later source.
How Citrus County cash and surety bonds work
Cash bond
The full bond amount is paid in cash as a promise that the defendant will appear for future court dates and remain within the court’s jurisdiction.
Surety bond
A bond agency guarantees the bond, usually using collateral or real property plus a percentage paid in cash.
Cash-bond refund process
Case reaches final disposition
Bond money is refunded after final disposition or by order of the judge.
Clerk reviews outstanding obligations
Unpaid court fees, court costs and criminal penalties associated with all cases for the defendant are reviewed.
Amounts are deducted
Florida law permits applicable unpaid obligations to be deducted before refund.
Refund check is mailed
The remaining refund is mailed to the depositor or assignee.
Refund may be smaller than the deposit. Court fees, costs and criminal penalties can be deducted before the check is issued.
Address change: If the bond depositor’s mailing address changes, complete the Clerk’s bond address-change form so the refund is not mailed to the old address.
Before posting a bond
Confirm every charge and case
Confirm whether another hold exists
Verify the exact bond amount
Verify the approved payment method
Verify the payee and payment location
Keep the original receipt
Record the depositor’s current address
Wait for physical release confirmation
Citrus County certified court-document fees
| Charge | Current amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic certification service fee | $6 per certified document | The nonrefundable electronic-certification service charge. |
| Statutory copy charge | $1 per page | The number of pages in the selected document. |
| Certification fee | $2 per document | Certification of the selected document. |
How electronic certification works
Open the case in SCORSS
Confirm that the correct person and case number are displayed.
Select an eligible imaged document
Not every historical or restricted document is available for online ordering.
Add the certified document
Review the page count and certification choice.
Review the nonrefundable total
The total combines the $6 service fee, $1 per page and $2 certification fee.
Enter the correct email address
The certified document is delivered by email.
Verify authenticity when needed
The Clerk provides an electronic-document verification system.
Example: A five-page electronically certified document would currently total $13: $6 service fee + $5 copy charge + $2 certification.
How to check possible Citrus County warrants
Search the official Sheriff website
Use the current warrant, wanted-person or arrest-search option provided by the Citrus County Sheriff.
Search the related SCORSS case
Look for warrant, failure-to-appear, capias or related docket entries.
Record every identifier
Save the full name, birth information, case number and warrant-related event.
Confirm current status
A warrant can be served, recalled, stayed or entered under a similar name.
Use a safe resolution method
A person checking their own possible warrant should contact an attorney, the court or law enforcement for case-specific instructions.
Never confront or detain anyone. Provide possible warrant information to law enforcement. Online information can be incomplete or delayed.
What to do after confirming Citrus County custody
Save the inmate identifier
Use the exact name and identifier for calls, mail, deposits and visit scheduling.
Review every charge
One booking may contain several charges with separate bond or hold conditions.
Confirm every bond
Do not assume that paying one listed amount will result in release.
Check transfer status
Verify custody before mailing, visiting or depositing funds.
Find the court case
Use SCORSS to check formal charges, hearings and disposition.
Keep receipts
Save confirmations for bonds, deposits, visits, calls and record orders.
Provider information can change. Confirm the current approved mail address, visitation provider, phone system and deposit service through the Sheriff or detention facility before paying or sending anything.
Questions to ask before mailing, visiting or depositing money
What is the person’s exact inmate identifier?
Is the person still in Citrus County custody?
Is release or transfer pending?
What is the current personal-mail address?
Does mail require a booking or inmate number?
Which items are prohibited?
Are visits on-site, remote or both?
Is advance visit scheduling required?
Which provider accepts inmate funds?
What fee applies to each deposit method?
Which provider handles calls or video?
How should urgent medication information be delivered?
Do not copy rules from another Florida county. Jail providers, addresses, visit schedules and prohibited-item rules are facility-specific and can change.
Scam protection: Do not send gift cards, cryptocurrency or money to a personal payment account because someone claims it will produce immediate release.
When a Citrus County search is not broad enough
CITRUS SHERIFF
Local arrest and custody
Use for arrests, bookings and records maintained by Citrus County agencies.
Limit: not a complete Florida or national history.
SCORSS
Citrus court cases
Use for criminal cases filed through the Citrus County Clerk.
Limit: does not include every Florida county.
FDLE
Florida criminal history
Use the FDLE process for an official statewide Florida criminal-history search.
Limit: name-based results require careful identity verification.
FEDERAL
National or federal check
Use the process required by the employer, licensing agency or federal authority.
Limit: county and Florida-only checks do not replace a required federal check.
Prepare accurate identifiers
Full legal name
Former and maiden names
Date of birth
Sex and other requested identifiers
Known Citrus County case numbers
Purpose of the background check
Fingerprint instructions when required
Current fee and payment method
Name-based limitation: Similar names, aliases and incorrect birth information can create false matches or missed records. Use the required fingerprint process when identity-specific screening is legally required.
How to correct an inaccurate Citrus County record
| Incorrect information | Office to contact | Proof to prepare | Requested action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrong booking identity | Sheriff or detention-record custodian | Government ID, booking number and fingerprints when necessary. | Request review of the identity and booking record. |
| Incorrect arrest report | Arresting law-enforcement agency | Report number and official documents showing the disputed fact. | Ask about correction or supplemental-report procedures. |
| Incorrect SCORSS index | Citrus County Clerk | Case number and signed court order. | Request review of the case index or docket entry. |
| Missing disposition in Florida history | FDLE criminal-history unit | Certified Citrus County disposition. | Request update of the statewide record. |
| Record belongs to another person | Source agency and FDLE | Fingerprints, government ID and certified court documents. | Challenge the identity match. |
| Private background or mugshot page | Private publisher after source correction | Corrected official record or sealing/expungement order. | Submit the publisher’s dispute or removal request. |
Save the incorrect result
Capture the URL, date, source, name, booking number and case number.
Obtain official proof
Use identification, fingerprints, a certified disposition or signed court order.
Correct the source first
A private website cannot permanently correct the Sheriff, Clerk or FDLE database.
Keep written confirmation
Save correspondence showing that the agency reviewed or corrected the record.
Dispute remaining private reports
Send the corrected official evidence to the background company or publisher.
Citrus County sealing and expungement process
Eligibility is case-specific. A dismissal does not automatically erase an arrest. Prior adjudications, prior record relief, pending petitions and certain offenses can make a person ineligible.
Step 1: Apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility
Complete FDLE Application Form 40-021
Sign the application before a notary
Complete Section A
For expungement, submit Section B to the State Attorney or Statewide Prosecutor
Obtain fingerprints on FBI Applicant Card Form 40-024
Have fingerprints taken by a law-enforcement agency
Obtain a certified disposition from the Clerk
Include the nonrefundable $75 FDLE fee
FDLE fee
$75, nonrefundable.
Accepted instrument
Money order or cashier’s check payable to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
FDLE phone
Mail the eligibility application to
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Attention: Seal/Expunge Section
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Attention: Seal/Expunge Section
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Step 2: FDLE reviews the application
- An incomplete application is returned with the processing fee and an explanation of the problem.
- A complete application is reviewed for statutory eligibility.
- FDLE sends either a Certificate of Eligibility or an ineligibility letter by certified mail.
- The certificate does not itself seal or expunge the record.
Step 3: File the Citrus County court petition
| Clerk service | Current charge | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Petition filing fee | $42 | Filing the sealing or expungement matter with the Clerk. |
| Copies | $1 per page | Copies of the petition, order or related documents. |
| Certification of order | $2 | Certification of the signed sealing or expungement order. |
Original completed petition
Required affidavit
FDLE Certificate of Eligibility
Appropriate Clerk fees
Proposed order when required
Copies for involved agencies
Basic FDLE eligibility questions
Prior adjudication of guilt
A prior criminal adjudication or specified delinquency adjudication can prevent eligibility.
Adjudication in the selected arrest
The applicant cannot have been adjudicated guilty of a charge arising from the arrest being addressed.
Prior sealing or expungement
Prior record relief in Florida or another jurisdiction can prevent a new certificate.
Another pending petition
The applicant cannot have another sealing or expungement petition pending.
Excluded-offense warning: Florida law restricts sealing and expungement for numerous serious, sexual, violent, trafficking, public-corruption and registration-related offenses—even when adjudication was withheld in some circumstances.
Collect the case documents
Obtain the complete case number and certified disposition.
Complete the FDLE packet
Include the notarized application, fingerprint card, disposition and $75 fee.
Receive eligibility decision
FDLE sends a certificate or explains why the application is ineligible.
File in Citrus County
Submit the original petition, affidavit, certificate and Clerk fees.
Obtain a judicial order
A judge must grant the requested relief.
Send the order to record holders
The order must reach law-enforcement agencies that maintain the criminal-history record.
Verify processing
Recheck the Sheriff, Clerk, FDLE and other involved agencies.
Dispute stale private data
Provide the certified order to background companies or publishers that still show the record.
This is procedural information, not legal advice. A qualified Florida attorney can evaluate the exact charge, disposition and criminal history.
Receive alerts for upcoming criminal hearings
Florida E-Notify allows users to follow qualifying criminal cases and receive text or email reminders about upcoming court events.
Use the complete Citrus County case number
Confirm the defendant before following the case
Choose text, email or both
Keep contact information current
Recheck SCORSS before traveling
Follow official court and attorney instructions
Reminder limitation: Notification systems are a convenience and do not replace a court notice, subpoena or attorney instruction.
Citrus County criminal-record contacts and locations
| Office or service | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk main line | 352-341-6424 | All Clerk departments and general court-record routing. |
| Criminal matters | 352-341-6424, prompt 4 | Felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic and criminal-record questions. |
| Payments | 352-341-6424, prompt 1 | Court payments and applicable record fees. |
| Traffic and citations | 352-341-6424, prompt 3 | Traffic citations and criminal-traffic routing. |
| Payment plans | 352-341-6424, prompt 8 | Payment-plan information. |
| Criminal division fax | 352-341-6413 | Fax communication when instructed by Clerk staff. |
| TDD | 800-955-8771 | Telecommunication assistance for hearing-impaired users. |
| Citrus County Sheriff | Use the current official Sheriff website | Current custody, arrests, warrants and Sheriff-created reports. |
Citrus County Courthouse
110 N. Apopka Avenue
Inverness, FL 34450
Inverness, FL 34450
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
West Citrus Government Center
1540 N. Meadowcrest Boulevard
Crystal River, FL 34429
Crystal River, FL 34429
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Clerk mailing address
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Attention: Appropriate Department
110 N. Apopka Avenue
Inverness, FL 34450
Attention: Appropriate Department
110 N. Apopka Avenue
Inverness, FL 34450
Mail-payment instructions
Make checks or money orders payable to Traci Perry, Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when an original document must be returned.
Public access: The Clerk states that searches and public access to court documents are available at its Clerk locations.
Citrus County Detention Facility area
Use the map to locate the Citrus County detention facility in Lecanto. Confirm current custody, visitor instructions, the correct entrance and permitted items before traveling.
Do not travel solely because an online result appears current. Custody, release, housing and transfer information can change during processing.
Official portals needed to complete the search or request
| Action | Use it when | Official destination |
|---|---|---|
| Search current arrests or custody | You need live Citrus County Sheriff information. | Citrus County Sheriff |
| Search criminal court cases | You need felony, misdemeanor, criminal-traffic or other court records. | SCORSS |
| Submit Clerk records request | A document is not imaged online or an assisted search is required. | Clerk JustFOIA portal |
| Order electronic certification | An eligible SCORSS document needs certification. | SCORSS eCertified copies |
| Search statewide Florida history | A Citrus County-only search is not broad enough. | FDLE Florida Checks |
| Start sealing or expungement | The case may qualify for Florida record relief. | FDLE Seal and Expunge |
Citrus County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search someone arrested in Citrus County today?
Start with the official Citrus County Sheriff website. Search the last name first and compare birth information, arrest date, charges and booking identifiers.
How do I search a Citrus County criminal case?
Open SCORSS, select Party Name, enter the required last name and add the first name and court-type filter when necessary.
Can I use SCORSS without registering?
Yes. Anonymous users can search, but they must complete a Captcha for every search request. Registered users can log in to avoid the Captcha requirement.
What court types should I check?
Search Felony, Misdemeanor, Criminal Traffic and Criminal Miscellaneous. County or municipal ordinance searches may also be relevant.
Why can I not find a recent arrest in SCORSS?
The arrest may still be undergoing booking or prosecutor review, or the court case may not yet have been filed or indexed.
What is the Citrus County Clerk criminal phone number?
Call 352-341-6424 and choose prompt 4 for criminal matters.
What hours is the Citrus County Clerk open?
The Clerk publishes Monday through Friday hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Inverness courthouse and West Citrus Government Center.
How much is an electronically certified court record?
The total includes a $6 service fee, $1 per page and a $2 certification fee for each document.
How do I request a document not visible online?
Submit a request through the Clerk’s JustFOIA portal or call 352-341-6424. Include the complete case number and exact document requested.
Why is prepayment required for a large record request?
When extensive technology, clerical or supervisory assistance is required, the Clerk provides a written estimate and requires full payment before work begins.
How is unused record-request money returned?
If the deposit exceeds the final estimated charge, the Clerk states that the difference is refunded within 10 business days.
When is a Citrus County cash bond refunded?
After final disposition of the case or by order of the judge, subject to deductions for unpaid court fees, costs and criminal penalties connected with the defendant.
Can bond money be used for another case?
Applicable unpaid court obligations for cases associated with the defendant can be deducted before the refund under Florida law.
How do I check a Citrus County warrant?
Use the Sheriff’s official warrant options and review the related SCORSS case. Confirm current status directly with law enforcement.
How do I get the actual arrest narrative?
Request the incident report, arrest report or probable-cause document from the agency whose officer made the arrest.
Does a mugshot prove guilt?
No. It documents booking and does not establish conviction or the final court outcome.
How much is the FDLE sealing or expungement application?
The Certificate of Eligibility application requires a nonrefundable $75 money order or cashier’s check payable to FDLE.
What are the Citrus County Clerk expungement fees?
The Clerk currently lists a $42 filing fee, $1 per page for copies and $2 to certify the order.
Does an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility erase the record?
No. The certificate allows an eligible person to petition the court. A judge must sign the sealing or expungement order.
Can a dismissed Citrus County arrest still appear online?
Yes. Dismissal does not automatically erase every arrest, booking, court or private background record. Eligibility and a court order may be required.