Washington County Arrest Records

Recent bookings in Washington County are handled by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Chipley. The sheriff runs the county jail at 1100 Brickyard Road and maintains an inmate roster for public viewing. Under Florida's public records law, anyone can look up booking and arrest data from the Washington County jail without giving a reason. Chipley is the county seat and where most county government offices are located. The jail on Brickyard Road is the single intake point for all arrests in the county. You can reach the jail at 850.638.6110 for questions about recent bookings or current inmates in Washington County.

Washington County Inmate Roster

The Washington County Sheriff's Office keeps an inmate roster that shows who is currently in the county jail. This roster lists the names of people who have been booked, their charges, and bond information. It is a public document under Florida law. The roster updates as new bookings come in and people are released from the jail at 1100 Brickyard Road in Chipley.

To check the Washington County inmate roster, you can call the jail at 850.638.6110. Staff can tell you if a specific person is in custody. They can also share the charges and bond amount. For written records, file a public records request with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's name and any dates you know about. The agency must respond under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, which governs public records access in the state.

Florida's Chapter 903 covers the bail and bond process, which directly affects what you see on the Washington County inmate roster.

Bond amounts listed on the inmate roster follow the rules set out in this statute.

Note: The inmate roster shows current jail population. People who have been released may not appear on the roster even if they were recently booked in Washington County.

How Washington County Arrests Work

When an arrest happens in Washington County, the person is taken to the jail at 1100 Brickyard Road in Chipley. Staff begin the booking process by taking a photo and fingerprints. Personal details and charges are entered into the system along with the arrest report. This follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes, which sets the rules for arrests across Florida.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office handles most arrests in the county. Chipley Police also operates within the city limits and brings arrests to the same jail. The Florida Highway Patrol is active on I-10, which runs through Washington County and accounts for some traffic-related arrests. The Washington County Correctional Institution is a state prison in the county, but it is a separate facility from the county jail. All local arrests go to the county jail on Brickyard Road regardless of which agency made the arrest.

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

Statewide Searches for Washington County

If you need to look beyond Washington County, state-level tools can help. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps arrest records from all 67 Florida counties. Their online record check costs $25 and covers a statewide database. This is useful when you are not certain the arrest was in Washington County or want to check multiple counties at the same time.

The Florida Department of Corrections runs a search tool for state prison inmates. Washington County is home to the Washington Correctional Institution and Northwest Florida Reception Center, both state prisons. People held at those facilities are in the state system, not the county system. Their records are found through FDC, not the Washington County jail. Use the county tools for local bookings and state tools for those in state prisons.

Note: Washington County has two state prisons within its borders. Do not confuse their inmate records with county jail booking records.

Washington County Booking Details

A booking record from Washington County contains the person's full name, date of birth, and a photo taken at intake. Charges are listed with their statute numbers and offense types. Bond amounts appear for each charge when they have been set. The record also includes the booking date and time and which agency made the arrest.

Court dates get added to the record once they are scheduled by the clerk of court. Release dates appear after the person leaves custody. Some records may show prior bookings for the same person. A booking record is not a conviction. It only means the person was arrested and processed at the Washington County jail. The case has to go through court before any finding of guilt. Under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, all of this information is public record in Washington County.

Bond and Bail in Washington County

Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes governs the bail and bond process. The Washington County jail uses a bond schedule that sets amounts for common charges. Misdemeanors carry lower bonds. Felonies are higher. For serious offenses, bond may be denied. A judge can adjust the bond amount at the first appearance hearing based on the specifics of the case.

You can post bond in Washington County by paying cash at the jail or hiring a bail bondsman. A bondsman charges about 10% of the bond amount as a fee that does not get returned. Some people are released on their own recognizance, meaning no payment is needed. The judge decides at first appearance. Cash bonds are returned at the end of the case if the person shows up for all court dates. Washington County is a rural area, so bail bond options may be more limited than in larger metro counties, but services are still available in the Chipley area.

Public Records in Washington County

Florida's Chapter 119 gives everyone the right to access government records, including booking data from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to state your name or give a reason. You do not have to be a Florida resident.

Copy fees follow state law at 15 cents per single-sided page and 20 cents for double-sided. Viewing the inmate roster or records in person is free. For formal requests, write to the sheriff's office at 1100 Brickyard Road in Chipley or call 850.638.6110. The agency must respond in a reasonable amount of time. Most questions about current bookings in Washington County can be handled by phone.

Washington County Jail Contact

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

The Florida Department of State lists Washington County in its statewide directory of county jails and inmate search tools. This directory covers all 67 Florida counties and is a good starting point for broad searches.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County includes the city of Chipley, which is the county seat, along with the towns of Vernon, Caryville, Wausau, and Ebro. All arrests in these areas go through the Washington County jail at 1100 Brickyard Road. No cities in Washington County have individual booking pages, but all bookings are handled by the sheriff's office at the county level.

Nearby Counties

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