St. Johns County Booking Records

Recent bookings in St. Johns County are handled by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office in Saint Augustine. The sheriff runs the county jail at 3955 Lewis Speedway and keeps booking records for all arrests in the county. Anyone can search these records under Florida's public records law. The sheriff's office has an inmate search tool on its website that shows current and past bookings. You can also call the jail at 904.824.8304 for questions about someone who was recently arrested. St. Johns County is one of the fastest growing counties in Florida, and its booking volume has gone up as the population has grown.

St. Johns County Inmate Search

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office offers an online inmate search tool. You can look up people who have been booked into the county jail by entering their name. The results show booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. The tool is free. It works from any device with web access. Data comes from the jail's booking system, so it reflects current inmates and recent bookings in St. Johns County.

When you use the St. Johns County inmate search, each record includes the booking number, arrest date, charges listed with their statute numbers, and whether the offense is a misdemeanor or felony. Bond status is shown for each charge. Housing info appears for people still in custody. Records may stay in the system for a while after someone has been released from the St. Johns County jail. All of this information is open to the public under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, which governs public records access across the state.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office website provides the inmate search tool and jail information.

This is the primary source for looking up recent bookings in St. Johns County.

How St. Johns Arrests Are Processed

After an arrest in St. Johns County, the person is taken to the jail at 3955 Lewis Speedway in Saint Augustine. Booking starts with identification. Staff take a photo and fingerprints. Personal info and charges go into the system along with the arrest report. This follows the rules set by Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes.

Multiple agencies make arrests in St. Johns County. The sheriff's office handles the unincorporated areas, which cover a large part of the county. St. Augustine Police, St. Augustine Beach Police, and the Florida Highway Patrol also bring people to the jail. All of these arrests end up in the same St. Johns County booking system. The growth in the Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee areas means the sheriff's office has seen more arrests in the northern part of the county over the past decade. After booking, the person either posts bond or waits for a first appearance hearing.

Note: The St. Johns County jail on Lewis Speedway serves as the single intake point for all arrests made anywhere in the county.

Searching St. Johns Booking Records

The online inmate search is the quickest way to check recent bookings in St. Johns County. It is free and runs around the clock. You only need a name to start. For records that go back further or need more detail, file a public records request with the sheriff's office. Put it in writing. Include the name and dates you have. The agency must respond under state law.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps arrest records from all counties in the state. Their online record check costs $25 and covers all of Florida. This is useful if you are not sure whether the arrest happened in St. Johns County or in a neighboring county like Duval or Flagler. FDLE records may take longer to update than the local jail system.

For state prison records, the Florida Department of Corrections has its own search tool. This covers people who have been convicted and sentenced to state prison. It does not include those in the St. Johns County jail waiting for trial. Use the county search for local bookings and state tools for broader searches.

Bail and Bond in St. Johns County

Bond amounts for St. Johns County bookings follow Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes. The jail uses a standard bond schedule for common charges. Misdemeanors have set amounts that are lower. Felonies carry higher bonds. Some charges may result in the person being held without bond until a judge rules on it at first appearance.

You can post bond in St. Johns County by paying cash at the jail, using a bail bondsman, or getting released on your own recognizance. A bondsman typically charges 10% of the bond amount. That fee is not returned. Cash bonds are refunded when the case ends if the person attended all court dates. The first appearance hearing is held within 24 hours of the arrest. The judge can raise, lower, or deny bond based on the charges, flight risk, and the person's ties to the community.

Note: Bond conditions in St. Johns County may include GPS monitoring, no-contact orders, or travel limits set by the judge.

St. Johns County Booking Details

A booking record from St. Johns County has the person's full name, date of birth, and a booking photo. Each charge is listed with its statute number and offense level. Bond amounts are shown per charge. The record includes the booking date and time, the arresting agency, and housing info inside the jail. This data is created during the intake process at 3955 Lewis Speedway.

Court dates get added once they are set. Release info appears after the person leaves custody. Prior bookings for the same person may also show up. A booking record is not a conviction. It only means the person was arrested and processed. The case still has to go through court before guilt is determined. Under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, all of this data is public record in St. Johns County.

Public Records Law in St. Johns County

Florida's Chapter 119 gives everyone the right to access government records, including booking data from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to state your name or give a reason. You do not need to be a Florida resident. The law says these records belong to the public.

Copy fees follow state guidelines. Single-sided copies are 15 cents per page. Double-sided copies cost 20 cents. Looking at records online or in person is usually free. Most booking data from St. Johns County is available through the inmate search tool without a formal request. If you need certified copies or detailed arrest reports, contact the sheriff's office directly at 904.824.8304.

St. Johns County Jail Contact

The St. Johns County jail is the main contact for booking records and inmate questions in the county.

The Florida Department of State lists St. Johns County in its statewide directory of county jails and inmate search tools. This directory is a good starting point if you need to search more than one Florida county.

Cities in St. Johns County

St. Johns County includes Saint Augustine, Saint Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, and the Nocatee community, along with other smaller areas. All arrests in these communities lead to bookings at the St. Johns County jail on Lewis Speedway. Saint Augustine is the county seat. No cities in St. Johns County have individual booking pages, but all bookings go through the county-level sheriff's office system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border St. Johns County. If an arrest took place in one of these areas, you need to check that county's booking records.