Lake County FL Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court 2026

by
Lake County, Florida · Arrest, jail, report and criminal-court guide

Trace a Lake County Booking From Jail Intake to the Final Court Result

A Lake County arrest may create a jail-booking record, mugshot, Sheriff or police report, bond entry, warrant record and criminal court case. These records answer different questions and may update at different times.

This guide explains the official search fields, jail contacts, report-routing rules, warrant restrictions, court-record coverage, visitation schedule and Florida sealing process directly on the page. The official portals are reserved for the final live lookup or submission.

Run the live inmate search Run the live court search Fix a missing result
An arrest is not a conviction. Lake County warns that inmate information can change quickly, may contain errors and should not be used as the sole basis for legal action. Charges are allegations unless proven in court.
Jail search

Name-based search only.

Inmate information

352-742-4000

Detention center

551 W. Main St., Tavares.

Court records

Felony and misdemeanor dockets from 1989.

Warrant inquiries

In person, not by telephone.

Record router

Choose the record that answers your question

DETENTION CENTER Is the person currently jailed?

Use the Sheriff’s name-based inmate search. Save the complete displayed name, booking number, booking date, charges, bond entries and arresting agency.

Best for: current custody, booking confirmation, charge entries, bond and inmate identification.
ARRESTING AGENCY What allegedly happened?

Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause document or available supplements from the Sheriff or municipal police department that created the record.

Best for: incident narrative, officer observations, report number and releasable evidence references.
CLERK OF COURT What happened to the charge?

Use the Clerk docket for formal charges, hearings, warrants, bonds, court events, sentences, fees and final disposition.

Best for: prosecution status, court dates, dismissal, plea, judgment, sentence and certified records.
Best workflow: Find the jail booking, record its identifiers, confirm the arresting agency, search the Clerk using the booking or incident information, and request only the specific official document still needed.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Important county rules are explained here rather than hidden behind unexplained links.

Official jail search

How to search Lake County inmates without excluding the correct person

The Sheriff changed the public inmate feature to a search-by-name system because publicly available arrest details were being used by scammers targeting inmates’ families.

Open the Sheriff’s live inmate search Use the official Lake County Sheriff’s Office search rather than a mugshot, social-media or people-search website.
Enter only the last name first A surname-only search can catch middle-name differences, suffixes, hyphenated names and alternate first-name entries.
Add the first name only when necessary If the surname returns many results, add the legal first name. Avoid filling unnecessary fields because one incorrect detail can exclude the correct result.
Try known name variations Search a maiden name, former surname, shortened first name, omitted suffix or alternate spelling.
Open every plausible booking Do not assume that the first matching name belongs to the person. Compare all available personal and arrest identifiers.
Save the identifiers before leaving Record the booking number, booking date, arresting agency, charges, bond information and any case or incident number displayed.
Check each charge separately One booking may include several charges, warrants or holds. A bond on one charge does not necessarily make the person releasable.
Continue to the Clerk’s criminal case search A booking describes intake allegations. The court docket is needed to find formal charges and the later outcome.
Lake County scam warning: Neither a Sheriff’s Office employee nor a legitimate bail-bond representative will contact a family member demanding gift cards, wire transfers or payment to make a warrant disappear. Verify a bondsman by calling the published business number independently.
Open the live Lake County search Call Jail Information
Booking decoder

What a Lake County inmate result tells you—and what it does not

Common booking fields explained
Field What it generally identifies What it does not prove Next action
Booking number The identifier for a particular detention intake. It does not explain the final court outcome. Use it for inmate records, booking questions and court searches.
Booking date When the person entered the Lake County booking process. It may differ from the offense or physical-arrest date. Use it to distinguish recent and older custody events.
Arresting agency The Sheriff, municipal police department or other agency responsible for the arrest. It does not mean that agency controls the court docket. Request the incident report from that agency.
Charge The alleged offense entered during arrest or booking. It does not establish guilt and may not match the later filed charge. Check the Clerk docket for formal and amended charges.
Bond amount A bond entry currently associated with a listed charge. Payment may not clear another charge, warrant or hold. Confirm all cases before making financial arrangements.
No bond The displayed charge presently has no payable bond or requires further court action. It does not explain every legal reason for continued detention. Review the court case and contact Booking or counsel.
Release date The listed custody event has ended or release was recorded. Release does not mean dismissal or acquittal. Search the criminal court record.
Mugshot A photograph associated with detention processing. It does not prove guilt or even confirm identity without other data. Compare birth information, dates and booking identifiers.
Fast-changing information: Bond, custody, housing and release data may change following first appearance, classification, court orders, transfer or release processing.
Same-name protection

Verify the person before relying on an arrest record

First and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking, incident or case number matches another official record
Use at least two independent identifiers. Never send money, contact an employer, notify a landlord or publish an accusation from a matching name or photograph alone.
Same name, different birth information Treat the results as different people unless an official agency confirms a clerical error.
Photo looks similar Appearance is not a reliable legal identifier. Use booking and case numbers.
Different middle name Check aliases, former names and the arresting agency’s report.
Old address appears Addresses may be outdated, incomplete or confidential. Do not use an address as the only match.
Troubleshooting

No Lake County inmate found? Follow this order

The arrest happened recently Identification, medical screening, property inventory and booking entry may still be in progress.
The name may be recorded differently Search the surname alone and test maiden names, suffixes, hyphen variations and alternate spellings.
The person was released A person can leave custody before family members locate the online booking. Search the Clerk docket using the name or arrest date.
A city agency made the arrest The person may briefly remain in municipal custody or the detailed report may be held by a city police department.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, FDOC, federal custody, a hospital or another agency.
No court case appears Prosecutor review may still be pending, filing may not yet be visible or the matter may use another case number.
The arrest occurred elsewhere Search the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred rather than the person’s Lake County residence.
The record is legally restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, victim-related and other confidential information may not appear publicly.
Useful call script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Lake County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [booking, incident or case number]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held, released or transferred?”
Booking lifecycle

What happens after an arrest in Lake County?

Arresting-agency record The deputy or police officer creates the incident and arrest documentation. This agency normally retains the narrative report.
Booking and identity processing Corrections records the person, inventory, charges, agency information and custody identifiers.
Medical screening and classification Health, safety, custody and operational factors affect placement and services.
First appearance A court may review probable cause, counsel, release conditions and bond.
Prosecutor review Felony and misdemeanor arrests are forwarded for prosecution review. Formal charges may differ from the booking description.
Clerk court record The Clerk records court events, filings, charges, warrants, sentences, bonds and fees that are publicly available.
Release or transfer The person may bond out, be released by court action, remain because of a hold or transfer to another authority.
Final case disposition The court record may later show dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, judgment, acquittal, sentence or another resolution.
Detention center facts

Lake County Detention Center address, capacity and contacts

Location
Lake County Detention Center
551 West Main Street
Tavares, FL 32778
Published capacity

The Sheriff lists capacity for 960 incarcerated people.

Population served

The facility holds felony and misdemeanor inmates, including male, female and juvenile detainees.

Jail and Inmate Information

352-742-4000

Inmate Records

352-742-4058

Booking

352-742-4024

Facility oversight: The Sheriff states that the detention center has been accredited by the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission since 2006 and that its medical department received National Commission on Correctional Health Care accreditation in 2017.
Bond and release

What families should verify before arranging a Lake County bond

Write down every charge One booking may include several charges with different bond conditions.
Check for no-bond matters A payable amount on one charge may not resolve another case that requires court action.
Ask about outside holds Another county, state, federal, probation or warrant hold can prevent release.
Verify the bondsman independently Call the company’s publicly listed number instead of the number in an unsolicited message.
Keep every receipt Save the booking number, case number, payer information, amount, time and confirmation.
Wait for physical-release confirmation Bond processing, paperwork, property return and other holds can delay release after payment.
Do not pay unsolicited callers. Lake County warns that scammers pretend to be bondsmen or Sheriff’s employees and request gift cards or wire transfers. No Sheriff’s Office employee will contact someone demanding money for an inmate.
Bond verification script “I am calling about [full name], booking number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the bond on each charge, any no-bond matter, and whether another agency has a hold. Will satisfying the listed bond make the person eligible for release?”
Video visitation

Lake County jail visitation hours, limits and rules

Traditional visitation no longer occurs inside the Detention Center. Visits are conducted by video either remotely or from the separate Visitation Center.

Free on-site visits

Two per inmate each week.

Maximum length

Up to one hour.

Visitor age

Adult visitor must be 18 or older.

Identification

Current government photo ID.

Disciplinary status

No video visit while on disciplinary confinement.

Visitation Center
28129 County Road 561
Tavares, FL 32778

352-609-2177

Daily hours

9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Visitor rules

Visitors 18 and older must show current government photo ID
Minors must remain with a parent or guardian
No tank tops or spaghetti-strap or strapless tops
No revealing or see-through tops
No short dresses, skirts or short-shorts
Cell phones should remain on vibrate
Do not photograph the inmate
Do not call another person during the visit to add them

Remote visits through Securus

Create a Securus account Remote video visitation requires an account with the county’s provider.
Upload current identification A current photograph and government-issued ID are required for account setup.
Find the correct inmate Confirm the exact name and booking information before scheduling.
Review the current price The Sheriff does not set remote-visit fees. Securus controls the price.
Test the device Check camera, microphone, speaker, app or browser permissions and internet connection.
Securus support: The Sheriff publishes 800-844-6591 and 877-578-3658 for provider account or technical problems.
Schedule the video visit Call the Visitation Center
Sheriff records

How to obtain a Lake County arrest or incident report

The Sheriff’s Central Records Department processes incident reports, misdemeanor citations, traffic and boating citations, traffic crashes, calls for service, local records checks and insurance requests.

How arrest-related records move through the system

Official Sheriff record-routing process
Record Official processing path What the user should do
Felony arrest Forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Request the Sheriff report, then search the Clerk for the filed case.
Misdemeanor arrest Forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Compare the booking charge with the later filed court charge.
Notice to Appear Forwarded to the Clerk’s Misdemeanor Department. Search court records even when no traditional jail booking occurred.
Juvenile arrest Sent to the Juvenile Clerk and Juvenile Court Liaison. Expect public-access restrictions.
Work in lieu of arrest citation Processed and forwarded to Teen Court. Do not assume the matter will appear as a normal adult booking.
Traffic citation Sent to the Clerk Traffic Department. Search using the citation number or driver information.
Boating citation Sent to the Clerk’s boating division within misdemeanor processing. Use the citation or case number to locate the record.

Information to include in the report request

Full legal name of the arrested person
Date of birth when known
Incident or arrest date
Location of the incident
Incident, arrest or booking number
Arresting deputy or unit when known
Exact document requested
Preferred electronic or paper format
Copy-ready Lake County Sheriff record request
Under Florida public-records law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause affidavit and releasable supplemental reports concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], for the incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are incident number [number], arrest number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].

Information that may be removed before release

  • Bank-account and financial-account information.
  • Social Security numbers and other protected personal identifiers.
  • Juvenile-victim information.
  • Crime-victim information protected under Marsy’s Law.
  • Active-investigation or intelligence information protected by law.
  • Medical, mental-health or other confidential records.
Domestic-violence reports: The Sheriff states that domestic-violence reports are also forwarded to Haven, Lake County’s local shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Permanent report retention: Central Records states that incident reports are scanned into its document-management system and remain there permanently, subject to legal access and redaction requirements.
Submit the final records request Call Public Records: 352-343-9582
Agency finder

Which agency maintains the Lake County arrest report?

Record custodian by arrest situation
Situation Likely record holder Correct next step
Sheriff deputy made the arrest Lake County Sheriff Central Records Request the incident or arrest report from LCSO.
Municipal police officer made the arrest The city police department Request the report from the department named in the booking.
Person was booked into county jail Lake County Corrections Use the inmate search or contact Inmate Records.
Criminal charge was filed Lake County Clerk of Court Search the criminal case and docket.
Need a traffic crash report Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles crash portal Use the state crash-report process rather than ordinary Sheriff records.
Need statewide Florida history Florida Department of Law Enforcement Use the FDLE criminal-history service.

Lake County dispatch relationships

The Sheriff’s Communications Center dispatches or provides communication support for multiple municipalities, but a city police department may still create and retain its own police report.

Sheriff law-enforcement service

Minneola and Montverde receive law-enforcement service from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Municipal departments

Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Lady Lake, Mount Dora, Tavares, Umatilla and other cities maintain police departments.

Separate public-safety answering points

Leesburg Police and Groveland Police operate additional public-safety answering points.

Clerk court records

How to search Lake County criminal court cases

The Lake County Clerk’s ShowCase system supports more search identifiers than the Sheriff jail search. This makes it the best place to connect a booking to the formal criminal case.

Available court-search fields

Court case number
Last, first and middle name
Date of birth
Driver’s license number
Sheriff’s number
Citation number
Incident number
Arrest date or date range
Offender number
State Attorney number
Booking number
Status, judge or court type
Use the case number first A case number is usually the safest way to avoid same-name results.
When using a name, start narrowly but not excessively Enter the last and first name. Add one extra identifier only if too many cases appear.
Try Exact, SoundEx or Starts With SoundEx can help with spelling variations. Starts With can help with longer or compound names.
Confirm the court type Determine whether the matter is felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic or another division.
Open Charges and Arrests & Bonds Compare the court charges with the original booking and review bond-related entries.
Review Dockets and Court Events Read entries chronologically for filings, hearings, motions, warrants and orders.
Check Sentences and Warrants/Service Documents These tabs may explain later case status, court action and enforcement activity.
Find the final disposition Locate the actual dismissal, nolle prosequi, judgment, plea, verdict or sentencing entry.

How far back Lake County online dockets extend

Published online court-docket coverage
Case division Online dockets from Clerk contact
Criminal felony January 1, 1989 352-742-4126
Criminal misdemeanor January 1, 1989 352-742-4128
Traffic January 1, 1997 352-742-4133
Injunctions and domestic violence September 4, 1984 352-742-4319

Common court terms

Plain-language court status guide
Term General meaning What to verify
Pending The case has not reached final disposition. Newest docket and next hearing.
Information filed The prosecutor filed formal criminal allegations. Each count and amendment.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor elected not to continue a listed charge at that time. Which counts the notice covers.
Dismissed The court dismissed a charge or case. Whether every count was dismissed.
Adjudication withheld The court withheld formal adjudication under the case circumstances. It is not the same as dismissal.
Adjudicated guilty A judgment of guilt was entered. Judgment, sentence and count number.
Closed The case is no longer shown as active. The document explaining why it closed.
Search troubleshooting: The Clerk warns that entering data into every field can produce “no results found.” Search with the first and last name, driver’s license number, case number or citation number rather than combining all fields.
Search the live Lake County docket
Warrant information

Lake County warrant checks require an in-person safety process

The Sheriff’s Warrants Division receives and processes warrants, capiases, direct-case warrants and summonses. Warrants may be entered in Florida’s FCIC system or the national NCIC system.

No telephone disclosure

The Sheriff states that warrant information is not provided over the phone.

In-person inquiry

Warrant information must be obtained in person through the appropriate law-enforcement process.

Unable to travel

Report to your local law-enforcement agency for assistance.

Do not confront anyone shown in a warrant-related record. A similar name, recalled warrant, clerical change or delayed update can produce dangerous misunderstandings. Let law enforcement confirm the information.
Checking your own possible warrant: Speak with a Florida-licensed attorney or report to an appropriate law-enforcement agency. Do not pay anyone who promises to cancel a warrant through gift cards, cryptocurrency or wire transfer.
Court documents

How to request a Lake County criminal case document

Locate the case first Record the full case number, party name, division and year.
Identify the exact docket entry Ask for the complaint, information, dismissal, nolle prosequi, judgment, sentence or other specifically named document.
Use View on Request when displayed Some online documents require inspection before the image becomes available.
Enter an email for notification The ShowCase system can notify the requester when an inspected document becomes viewable.
Request certification when required Employers, courts, licensing agencies and immigration matters may reject an unofficial screenshot.
Verify the latest fee Copy, certification and payment-processing charges can change.
What View on Request means: The requested image must be inspected before public viewing. Entering an email is optional, but without one the requester must return periodically to see whether the image has been released.

Criminal fines and fee payments

Eligible criminal fees, fines and court costs may be paid through the Clerk’s online payment system. The Clerk’s payment search accepts first and last name, driver’s license number, case number, citation number or date of birth.

Search with fewer fields: The payment portal warns that completing all fields may cause a false no-result message. Start with one strong identifier.
Criminal fee or fine by phone

352-742-3846

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

Online payment methods

Eligible cases may be paid by accepted credit or qualifying debit card. A nonrefundable financial-service fee may apply.

Locate the court document Make an eligible court payment
Correct inaccurate records

Contact the office that created the incorrect information

Error-correction route
Incorrect record Office to contact What to prepare
Booking identity or custody field Lake County Inmate Records Government ID, booking number and exact disputed field.
Sheriff incident report Lake County Sheriff Central Records Incident number and documents supporting the correction.
Municipal police report The police department that created it Report number, event date and supporting evidence.
Court docket or index Lake County Clerk Case number, docket entry and filed order supporting the change.
Florida criminal history FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance Personal Review fingerprints and certified supporting records.
Third-party mugshot page Third-party publisher after official correction Corrected official record, disposition or sealing order.
Lake County Inmate Records

352-742-4058

FDLE Criminal History Maintenance

850-410-7898

Personal Review: FDLE allows an individual to review and challenge their own Florida criminal history for accuracy. FDLE does not charge for the Personal Review, although fingerprinting costs may apply.
Florida record relief

How Lake County sealing and expungement works

A dismissed charge does not automatically disappear. Florida adult criminal-history records generally remain public unless sealed, expunged or otherwise made confidential under law.

Certificate of Eligibility application checklist

Complete legal name and aliases
Date of birth, race and sex
Mailing and permanent address
Arresting agency
Date of arrest or Notice to Appear
Every charge included in the application
Signature before a notary or deputy clerk
Certified disposition for each charge
Fingerprint card from an authorized agency
Prosecutor statement for expunction applications
Probation-termination proof when applicable
$75 nonrefundable FDLE fee

Fingerprint requirements

  • Fingerprints must be taken by an authorized law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
  • The card must include the applicant’s name, date of birth, signature and date.
  • The fingerprinting official must sign it.
  • The agency’s ORI or official stamp must appear on the card.

FDLE payment requirements

Amount

$75, nonrefundable.

Accepted

Money order, cashier’s check or completed personal check payable to FDLE.

Not accepted

Cash, gift cards or temporary personal checks.

What happens after the application?

FDLE reviews eligibility FDLE examines the Florida and national criminal-history information and statutory requirements.
Typical review is about 12 weeks The period begins after a complete packet is received. Applications are processed in order and are not expedited.
FDLE issues or denies the certificate A Certificate of Eligibility only permits the applicant to petition; it does not remove the record.
File the petition in the proper court File the certificate, petition, required affidavit and proposed order in the court with jurisdiction over the arrest.
The judge decides Even a statutorily eligible person is not guaranteed an order. Relief is within the court’s discretion.
Certified order reaches FDLE The record is not sealed or expunged until the proper certified court order is received and processed.
General one-record rule: Florida’s main court-ordered sealing and expungement laws ordinarily allow one arrest record in one proceeding. Directly related arrests may sometimes be handled together if the court permits.
Save copies before expungement. FDLE strongly recommends keeping the arrest report, certified disposition and final sealing or expungement order. An expunged record generally cannot later be released without an appropriate court order.
FDLE Expunge Section

850-410-7870

SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us

Mailing address
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Attention: Expunge Section
Generate the FDLE application
Contact directory

Lake County arrest, jail and court contacts

Call the office that controls the record
Office Contact Use this office for
Jail and Inmate Information 352-742-4000 Current custody and general inmate questions.
Inmate Records 352-742-4058 Booking and inmate-record questions.
Booking 352-742-4024 Recent intake and booking-status questions.
Corrections Administration 352-742-4041 Corrections administrative issues.
Visitation Center 352-609-2177 On-site video-visitation questions.
Sheriff Public Records 352-343-9582 Incident reports, booking sheets and public-record requests.
Criminal felony Clerk 352-742-4126 Felony court-record questions.
Criminal misdemeanor Clerk 352-742-4128 Misdemeanor court-record questions.
Traffic Clerk 352-742-4133 Criminal traffic and citation questions.
FDLE Seal and Expunge 850-410-7870 Certificate of Eligibility and status questions.
Map and directions

Lake County Detention Center in downtown Tavares

The Detention Center is at 551 West Main Street, across from the Lake County Judicial Center. The video Visitation Center is at a separate location on County Road 561.

Do not travel based only on an online result. Confirm current custody, destination, public-access requirements and hours before leaving home.
Practical next steps

What should you do with the Lake County record you found?

1
Family custody check

Save the booking number and call Jail Information when release, transfer or identity is unclear.

2
Police narrative

Request the incident report from the arresting Sheriff or municipal department.

3
Final court outcome

Find the filed charge and disposition rather than relying on the booking allegation.

4
Formal proof

Obtain a certified court document instead of using an online screenshot.

5
Incorrect identity

Contact the official agency that created the disputed field and provide supporting documents.

6
Record relief

Collect reports and dispositions before starting the FDLE sealing or expungement process.

Frequently asked questions

Lake County Florida arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Lake County arrest records?

Use the Lake County Sheriff’s official name-based inmate search. Begin with the last name, open possible matches and verify the booking date, birth information, charges and booking number.

Can I search the jail by booking number?

The Sheriff’s public-facing inmate feature is currently search-by-name only. Save the booking number after opening the result and use it for jail calls and the Clerk’s court search.

Why did Lake County change to a name-only inmate search?

The Sheriff states that public arrest information was helping scammers target inmates’ families, so the feature was limited to search by name.

What is the Lake County jail information number?

Call 352-742-4000 for Jail and Inmate Information. Inmate Records is 352-742-4058 and Booking is 352-742-4024.

Where is the Lake County jail?

The Lake County Detention Center is at 551 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778.

Does a Lake County mugshot prove guilt?

No. It only documents booking or detention. The charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.

How do I find a released person’s case?

Search the Lake County Clerk’s court system by case number, name, birth date, Sheriff’s number, incident number, arrest date or booking number.

How far back do Lake County felony records go online?

The Clerk publishes felony and misdemeanor docket coverage beginning January 1, 1989.

How do I request a Lake County Sheriff arrest report?

Provide the full name, incident date, location and incident or booking number to Sheriff Central Records. Request the report from a city police department instead when that department made the arrest.

Why is information missing from a police report?

Bank details, Social Security numbers, juvenile-victim data, Marsy’s Law victim information and other exempt material may be redacted.

Can I ask about a Lake County warrant by phone?

No. The Sheriff states that warrant information is not provided by telephone. It must be obtained in person, or through a local law-enforcement agency when travel is not possible.

How many free Lake County jail visits are allowed?

An inmate may receive two free video visits per week at the Visitation Center. Each visit may last up to one hour.

What are Lake County visitation hours?

Daily sessions are published for 9–11 a.m., 1–4 p.m. and 7–8:30 p.m.

Can children attend a Lake County video visit?

Minors cannot be left alone and must remain with a parent or guardian. Adult visitors need current government-issued photo identification.

How do I correct an inaccurate Lake County booking?

Contact Lake County Inmate Records at 352-742-4058 and provide the booking number, identification and supporting proof of the error.

How much is the Florida seal or expunge eligibility fee?

The standard FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application requires a nonrefundable $75 payment.

How long does FDLE sealing or expungement review take?

FDLE currently states that eligibility review typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete packet is received.

Does the FDLE certificate remove the arrest record?

No. The certificate only establishes statutory eligibility to petition. The applicant must file in court and obtain a signed order.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Detention Center, Lake County Clerk of Court, Fifth Judicial Circuit, State Attorney or Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Jail, bond, warrant and court information may change after publication. Confirm the person with multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official county and state information reviewed July 20, 2026.

Leave a Comment