Franklin County Booking Records

Recent bookings in Franklin County are managed by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff runs the county jail at 270 State Road 65 in Eastpoint and keeps arrest logs for all bookings in the county. Franklin County is a small, rural county on the Gulf Coast with Apalachicola as its county seat. Under Florida's Sunshine Law, all booking records from the Franklin County jail are public. Anyone can ask to see them, and the sheriff must provide access. The office also publishes an arrest log that shows recent booking activity.

Franklin County Arrest Log

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office keeps an arrest log that lists recent bookings. This log is a public record under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. Each entry shows the name of the person arrested, the charges, the date and time of the booking, and the arresting agency. Franklin County is small enough that the arrest log gives you a clear view of recent activity at the jail. You can request a copy by calling the sheriff's office or going to the jail in person.

Because Franklin County has a smaller population, the volume of bookings is lower than in larger Florida counties. The jail handles a mix of cases from the sheriff's deputies, Florida Fish and Wildlife officers, and state troopers who patrol the area. All these agencies bring arrested people to the same jail in Eastpoint for booking. The arrest log covers them all.

To get the arrest log from Franklin County, call 850.670.8500 and ask for recent booking information. Staff can read off recent entries or direct you to the right person for a written copy. You can also submit a formal records request in writing to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at their jail address.

Note: Franklin County's arrest log may not be posted online, so phone or in-person requests are the most reliable way to get current booking data.

How Franklin County Arrests Work

Arrests in Franklin County follow Chapter 901 of the Florida Statutes. An officer can arrest someone with a warrant or without one in certain cases. Warrantless arrests happen when a crime occurs in front of the officer, when there is probable cause for a felony, or in domestic violence situations. These rules are the same in Franklin County as they are across all of Florida.

After an arrest in Franklin County, the person goes to the jail at 270 State Road 65 in Eastpoint. Booking staff search the person, take fingerprints, and snap a photo. The charges get entered into the system along with personal details. The booking creates a record that is public from that point on. Within 24 hours, the person must see a judge for a first appearance hearing. The judge checks probable cause and sets or adjusts the bond for Franklin County cases.

Franklin County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which also covers Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties. The circuit court handles felony cases. County court handles misdemeanors. Both types of charges create booking records at the Franklin County jail.

Bail and Bond in Franklin County

Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes sets the rules for bail and pretrial release. When someone is booked into the Franklin County jail, a bond is set based on the statewide uniform bond schedule. This schedule lists amounts for common offenses. Misdemeanors have lower bonds. Felonies are higher. The bond lets the person get out of the Franklin County jail while their case goes through court.

At first appearance, the judge can change the bond. Factors include the nature of the charge, criminal history, community ties, and flight risk. In serious cases, the judge may deny bond in Franklin County. Bond info is part of the booking record. Many people search recent bookings to find out the bond amount for someone who was just arrested in Franklin County. You can call the jail at 850.670.8500 to ask about bond status.

Statewide Search for Franklin County

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps a central criminal records database that includes Franklin County arrests. Their online record check costs $25 and searches the entire state. This is useful when you need to check if someone has been arrested anywhere in Florida, not just in Franklin County. Results show up right away after you pay by card.

For state prison records, the Florida Department of Corrections has its own search tool. This covers people who were convicted and sent to state prison. It does not cover people sitting in the Franklin County jail waiting for trial. Use the county jail for local bookings and the FDC for post-conviction records.

The Florida Department of State lists all county jails in its online directory, including Franklin County.

This directory provides contact details and links for every county jail in the state.

Public Records Access in Franklin County

Florida's public records law is one of the broadest in the country. Chapter 119 says that every record made or received by a government agency is open for public inspection. This applies to booking records, arrest reports, and jail logs in Franklin County. You do not need to explain why you want the records. You do not need to be a Florida resident. The sheriff's office must let you view them at any reasonable time.

Copy fees follow state law. Single-sided pages cost 15 cents each. Double-sided copies are 20 cents. If a request takes a lot of staff time, the agency can add a special service charge. But they cannot deny you access to the records themselves. In Franklin County, most people get booking info by calling the jail or visiting in person since the county is small and the staff are accessible. Written requests can be mailed to the jail at 270 State Road 65, Eastpoint, FL 32328.

Note: Juvenile booking records are exempt from public access under Florida law and will not be released by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.

What Franklin County Booking Records Show

A booking record from Franklin County includes key facts about the arrest. You will see the person's full name, date of birth, and a booking photo. The charges are listed with statute numbers that tell you the exact law that was broken. Bond amounts show up for each charge. The record also has the booking date and time, the agency that made the arrest, and where the person is housed in the jail.

Some records may also note prior bookings or hold information from other agencies. If another county or the federal government has a hold on the person, that will show in the Franklin County record. Court dates appear once they are set by the judge. Release dates show up when the person leaves the jail, whether by posting bond, being released on their own, or serving their time. Keep in mind that a booking record is not a conviction. It means the person was arrested and processed. The case still has to go through court in Franklin County.

Franklin County Jail Contact

The Franklin County jail is the central booking point for all arrests in the county. You can reach the jail by phone or visit in person.

For general questions about recent bookings in Franklin County, the jail phone line is your best starting point. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and give you basic booking details. For a full copy of records, submit a written request citing your right to public records under Chapter 119.

Cities in Franklin County

Franklin County has a small number of communities. All arrests in these areas lead to bookings at the Franklin County jail in Eastpoint. Apalachicola is the county seat, and other communities include Carrabelle, Eastpoint, and Lanark Village. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page, but all bookings from these areas go through the Franklin County jail system.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Franklin County. If an arrest took place in one of these areas, you need to search that county's booking records.