Wakulla County Booking Records

Recent bookings in Wakulla County are handled by the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office in Crawfordville. The sheriff runs the county jail at 15 Oak Street and keeps booking records for all arrests in the county. Under Florida's public records law, anyone can look up arrest and booking data without a reason. Wakulla County is a small county south of Tallahassee along the Gulf Coast. Crawfordville serves as the county seat even though it is an unincorporated community. The jail at Oak Street is the single intake point for all arrests in the county. You can reach the jail at 850.745.7154 for questions about current inmates or recent bookings in Wakulla County.

Wakulla County Arrest Records Search

The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for booking records in the county. When someone is arrested in Wakulla County, they are taken to the jail at 15 Oak Street in Crawfordville. Staff take a photo, collect fingerprints, and enter the person's details and charges into the booking system. This creates a record that is open to the public under Florida law. The record shows who was arrested, when, and on what charges.

To get booking information from Wakulla County, call the jail at 850.745.7154. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what their charges are, and what the bond amount is. For written copies of records, file a public records request with the sheriff's office. Include the person's name and any dates you have. The agency must respond under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. Wakulla County is a smaller county, so phone requests are often the easiest way to get information quickly.

Florida's Chapter 901 sets the rules for how arrests are conducted across all counties, including Wakulla County.

This statute governs the arrest process in Wakulla County and every other county in Florida.

Note: Wakulla County's proximity to Tallahassee means some people arrested in the county have ties to the Leon County area.

How Wakulla County Arrests Work

Arrests in Wakulla County follow Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes. Officers can arrest someone with a warrant signed by a judge. Warrantless arrests are allowed when a crime happens in the officer's presence, when there is probable cause for a felony, or in domestic violence cases. These rules are the same across all of Florida.

The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. There are no municipal police departments in Wakulla County since there are no incorporated cities. The sheriff's office handles all patrol and law enforcement duties for the entire county. The Florida Highway Patrol also makes arrests on the roads that run through the area, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is active in Wakulla County because of its coastal location and the Wakulla Springs area. All arrests from these agencies go through the county jail at 15 Oak Street.

After booking, the person either posts bond or waits for a first appearance hearing. The hearing happens within 24 hours. A judge reviews the charges and sets bond conditions at that time.

Statewide Search Tools for Wakulla

If you need to search outside of Wakulla County, state tools are available. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps arrest records from all 67 counties. Their online record check costs $25 and covers a statewide database. This helps when you are not sure if the arrest was in Wakulla County or in nearby Leon County. Many people live in one county and get arrested in the other because of how close Crawfordville is to Tallahassee.

The Florida Department of Corrections runs a search tool for state prison inmates. This covers people who have been convicted and sent to a state facility. It does not include those in the Wakulla County jail. Wakulla Correctional Institution is a state prison in the county, but it is separate from the county jail. Use the county system for local bookings and the state tools for broader searches.

Note: Wakulla Correctional Institution is a state prison in Wakulla County. Do not confuse its records with the Wakulla County jail. They are different systems.

Bail and Bond in Wakulla County

Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes governs bail and bonds in the state. The Wakulla County jail uses a bond schedule for standard charges. Misdemeanors have lower amounts. Felonies carry higher bonds. For serious offenses, bond may be denied entirely. The judge can adjust bond at the first appearance hearing.

You can post bond in Wakulla County by paying cash at the jail or using a bail bondsman. A bondsman charges about 10% of the bond amount as a non-refundable fee. Some people are released on their own recognizance, which means no money is needed. The judge decides this based on the charges, criminal history, and community ties. Cash bonds get returned at the end of the case if the person attended all court dates. Being close to Tallahassee, Wakulla County residents have access to bail bond companies in both counties.

Wakulla Booking Record Details

A booking record from Wakulla County shows the person's full name, date of birth, and a photo taken at intake. Charges are listed with statute numbers and offense types. Bond amounts appear per charge. The record includes the booking date and time and which agency made the arrest.

Court dates get added once they are scheduled by the clerk of court. Release dates appear after the person leaves custody. Prior bookings for the same person may also be on file. A booking record does not mean the person was convicted. It shows they were arrested and processed at the Wakulla County jail. The court process determines guilt. Under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, all booking data in Wakulla County is part of the public record.

Public Records in Wakulla County

Florida's Chapter 119 makes booking records open to everyone. You do not need to give your name or a reason. You do not have to live in Florida. The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office must provide access to records when asked.

Copy fees are set by state law. Single-sided copies cost 15 cents per page. Double-sided are 20 cents. Viewing records in person is free. To request records, contact the sheriff's office at 15 Oak Street in Crawfordville or call 850.745.7154. Written requests can be sent by mail. Most booking questions can be handled by phone for Wakulla County since it is a smaller agency.

Wakulla County Jail Contact

The Wakulla County jail handles all bookings for the county. Call or go in person for records and inmate questions.

The Florida Department of State lists Wakulla County in its statewide directory of county jails and inmate search resources. This is a good reference when you need to search across multiple Florida counties.

Cities in Wakulla County

Wakulla County has no incorporated cities. Crawfordville is the county seat and the largest community but is an unincorporated area. Other communities include Sopchoppy, St. Marks, Panacea, and Shell Point. All arrests in these areas go through the Wakulla County jail at 15 Oak Street. No cities in Wakulla County have individual booking pages. All bookings are handled by the sheriff's office at the county level.

Nearby Counties

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