St Johns County FL Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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St. Johns County, Florida · Jail bookings, arrest reports, bond, warrants and criminal court outcomes

Open the Right Gate to St. Johns County Jail and Court Records

The Sheriff’s Office, Detention Center, municipal police departments and Clerk of Court maintain different parts of the same arrest.

Use this guide to confirm custody, request the correct police report, verify bond or warrants and follow each charge to its actual County or Circuit Court result.

Open official inmate search Search criminal court records Request an arrest report
ANCIENT CITY RECORD GATE VERIFYING
JAIL BOOKING CUSTODY + BOND
ARREST REPORT AGENCY FACTS
COURT CASE FINAL OUTCOME
IDENTITY + CASE VERIFIED
An arrest is not a conviction. A booking result describes detention and allegations entered during intake. The prosecutor may decline, amend or replace charges, and the court may dismiss a count or find the defendant not guilty.
Inmate search status

Official search was temporarily down on August 4, 2026.

Booking fallback

Call 904-209-3125 for custody and bond questions.

Sheriff records

Use the Public Records Unit online portal.

Court outcome

Search the Clerk’s live case system.

Statewide history

Use FDLE rather than a county-only lookup.

Start here

Which St. Johns County office has the record?

DETENTION CENTER Is the person in jail?

Use the Sheriff inmate page or call Booking for custody, processing, bond and release information.

Booking telephone: 904-209-3125.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the arrest or incident report from SJSO, St. Augustine Police or the department that created it.

The jail does not own every investigative report.
COUNTY COURT Is the charge a misdemeanor?

County Court generally handles misdemeanors, criminal traffic and qualifying ordinance cases.

Misdemeanor information: 904-819-3619.
CIRCUIT COURT Is the charge a felony?

Circuit Court handles felony cases, including filed charges, pleas, trials, judgments and sentences.

Felony information: 904-819-3618.
Best verification sequence: Confirm the booking, save the inmate and agency identifiers, request the arrest report, search the court case and read the disposition for every charge.

Go directly to the St. Johns County task

Current service interruption

What to do while the inmate search is temporarily unavailable

The Sheriff’s inmate page displayed a temporary outage when this article was updated on August 4, 2026. Do not replace the unavailable official search with an unverified mugshot or people-search website.
Call Detention Center Booking Ask about current custody, inmate ID, charges, bond and first appearance. Call 904-209-3125
Provide identifying information Use the full legal name, date of birth or age and approximate arrest date.
Ask whether booking is complete A new arrest may still be undergoing fingerprints, identification, medical screening and property intake.
Ask for the inmate ID Record it before opening SmartJailMail, sending mail or depositing funds.
Confirm every bond and hold Ask whether another charge, warrant or outside agency controls release.
Search the Clerk’s court system A filed criminal case may remain searchable even while the jail portal is unavailable. Open Court Records Search
Retry the Sheriff page later Temporary outages can end without a separate announcement.
Booking-call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth or age [information], was booked in St. Johns County on or about [date]. Can you provide the current custody status, inmate ID, active charges, bond for each charge, outside holds and first-appearance information?
Booking decoder

Understand the information in a jail result

What each booking field means and what to verify next
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Inmate ID The person’s identifier in the jail system. The final result of the criminal case. Use it for mail, deposits and visitation.
Booking date When detention intake began. The exact offense time. Compare it with the arrest report.
Arresting agency The department responsible for the arrest or warrant. That the jail owns the police narrative. Request records from that agency.
Booking charge The allegation entered during intake. What the State Attorney formally filed. Compare it with the Clerk case.
Case number The court file connected to the allegation. That one case covers every charge or hold. Search each case separately.
Bond amount The monetary release condition shown for that charge. That payment guarantees immediate release. Confirm every charge with Booking.
No bond Release is not authorized under that entry at the time displayed. That a later judge cannot change it. Review the latest judicial order.
Hold or detainer Another court or agency may control release. That a local cash bond clears the hold. Ask which agency owns it.
Release status The displayed county custody event ended or changed. That the criminal charge was dismissed. Read the court disposition.
Identity safeguard

Verify the correct person before using the record

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or date of birth is consistent
Booking date fits the incident
Inmate ID matches another record
Arresting agency matches the location
Court case follows the same arrest
Every charge and disposition is reviewed
Minimum identity rule: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a record as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a St. Johns County arrest may not appear

The official search is temporarily down Call Booking rather than relying on an unofficial database.
Booking is still underway Identification, fingerprints and medical screening can delay publication.
The name is formatted differently Try a maiden name, former surname, alias, suffix or spelling variation.
The person was released A current-custody search may no longer answer an older booking question.
The arrest happened elsewhere Search the county where officers completed the booking.
The person was transferred Custody may move to another county, Florida prison or federal detention.
The case has not been filed yet A jail allegation can appear before the State Attorney creates a case.
The record is confidential Juvenile, sealed, expunged or qualifying automatically sealed cases may not appear publicly.
Arrest-to-court lifecycle

What happens after a St. Johns County arrest?

Law-enforcement investigation SJSO, St. Augustine Police or another agency creates incident, arrest and probable-cause records.
Main Detention Unit booking Corrections confirms identity and records property, charges, bond and holds.
First appearance A judge reviews probable cause, rights, counsel and release conditions.
State Attorney review Prosecutors decide what charge, if any, to file.
County Court case Misdemeanors, criminal traffic and qualifying ordinance cases proceed in County Court.
Circuit Court case Felony prosecutions proceed in Circuit Court.
Disposition Each count can end through dismissal, diversion, plea, acquittal, conviction or another order.
Release, supervision or transfer The person may be released, supervised before trial or transferred to another agency.
Correction or record relief Inaccurate information can be challenged, and qualifying records may later be sealed or expunged.
Correct records custodian

Which office controls each St. Johns County record?

Send the request to the office that created or maintains the record
Record needed Responsible office Information to provide Common mistake
Current custody SJSO Corrections and Booking Full name, birth information and inmate ID. Calling the Clerk for housing status.
Sheriff arrest report SJSO Public Records Unit Incident number, date, location and involved name. Requesting the report from the jail.
St. Augustine Police report St. Augustine Police Department SAPD report number, date and location. Sending a city report request to SJSO.
Booking or detention information SJSO Corrections Division Inmate ID and custody dates. Asking Corrections for the detective narrative.
Misdemeanor case Clerk Criminal Division, County Court Case number or defendant details. Searching only felony cases.
Felony case Clerk Criminal Division, Circuit Court Uniform case number and document name. Treating the booking charge as the filed offense.
Florida criminal history Florida Department of Law Enforcement Accurate legal name and identity information. Assuming a local search is statewide.
Sheriff records

Request a St. Johns County Sheriff arrest report

St. Johns County Sheriff Public Records Unit
Records telephone: 904-810-6610
Mail requests:
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Records
900 Law Enforcement Way
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Confirm SJSO created the report Check the arresting-agency field before starting the request.
Open the official records portal The portal handles incident reports, address searches, body-camera footage, local checks and crash records. Open SJSO Public Records Request
Name the exact records Ask for the arrest report, incident report, probable-cause affidavit and specifically identified supplements.
Provide strong identifiers Include the date, location, legal name, incident number, inmate ID and court case number.
Request electronic delivery Electronic production can reduce duplication and postage charges.
Set a cost ceiling Ask for approval before search, redaction or duplication charges exceed a stated amount.
Track the request online The portal allows communication with the assigned records technician.
Compare the report with the court case The officer’s initial allegation may differ from the charge formally prosecuted.
The Sheriff may redact active investigative information, protected victim details, juvenile information, security records and other material exempt under Florida law.
Copy-ready Florida public-record request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers include SJSO incident number [number], inmate ID [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the total cost will exceed $[amount].

SJSO local arrest-record checks

A Sheriff’s local records check is not a complete Florida criminal-history search. It covers St. Johns County only, is limited to a 10-year search and includes arrest information rather than every non-arrest police contact.
A local check requiring more than 15 minutes of research can incur a $10 fee. Use FDLE when a statewide Florida report is required.
Municipal police records

Do not send every arrest request to the Sheriff

St. Augustine Police

For a city police report, contact the St. Augustine Police Department records process at 904-825-1074.

St. Augustine Beach Police

Use the beach city’s official police or public-record process when its officers created the report.

State or federal arrest

Florida Highway Patrol, FDLE, campus police or a federal agency maintains its own investigative records.

Read the arresting-agency name Do not rely only on the location where the person was booked.
Use the agency report number Police report numbers and Clerk case numbers are different.
Request the specific incident Include the date, address and involved person’s name.
Ask for releasable attachments separately Video, photographs, recordings and supplements may require separate review.
St. Augustine public-record request Sheriff records portal
Court routing

County Court or Circuit Court?

St. Johns County Court

  • First-degree misdemeanors
  • Second-degree misdemeanors
  • Criminal traffic offenses
  • County ordinance violations
  • Qualifying municipal ordinance matters

St. Johns Circuit Court

  • Felony prosecutions
  • Informations and indictments
  • Felony bond and detention orders
  • Pleas and jury trials
  • Judgments and felony sentences
St. Johns County Clerk Criminal Division
Richard O. Watson Judicial Center
4010 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Main telephone: 904-819-3600
Felony: 904-819-3618
Misdemeanor: 904-819-3619
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Official outcome documents

Obtain the record that proves how the case ended

Charging document

Shows what prosecutors formally filed instead of only the original booking allegation.

Dismissal or nolle prosequi

Shows that a specific charge ended without conviction.

Judgment and sentence

Shows the final adjudication, offense and punishment ordered by the court.

Record the exact case number Include the defendant name and case type.
Name the exact document Ask for the information, dismissal, judgment, sentence or another specific order.
Choose regular or certified Ask the receiving agency which format it requires.
Use online E-Certify when available Search by the local or uniform case number. Open St. Johns E-Certify
Submit a criminal research request when needed Email the required details to the Clerk Criminal Division or use its request form.
Save certified copies permanently They may be needed for FDLE corrections, sealing, expungement or background-report disputes.
Published St. Johns County Clerk record charges
Service Published charge Important detail
Court-record copy $1 per page Applies to court and other non-board public records.
Document certification $2 per document Added to applicable copy charges.
Name search without case number $2 per name, per year Providing a case number avoids broad research charges.
Electronic certification $6 service charge per certified document Standard page and certification charges also apply.
Card convenience fee 3.5% of transaction Review the final total before payment.
Warrant verification

Check a St. Johns County warrant safely

Open the Sheriff’s wanted-search page Use the official county search rather than a third-party list. Open St. Johns Wanted Search
Search the related court case Review the Clerk docket for issuance, service, recall or cancellation.
Read the newest court entry A later judicial order can change an earlier warrant status.
Identify the issuing court Record the case number, charge and responsible agency.
Confirm through the Sheriff’s warrant office Use the published telephone number rather than a number supplied by an unsolicited caller. Call 904-209-1440
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain surrender, first appearance and bond options.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed database updates can create dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: SJSO has warned that scammers use inmate information to pose as bail bondsmen. Treat an unexpected call requesting payment through a mobile application as suspicious and independently verify the company.
Bond and release

Confirm every case before paying a St. Johns County bond

Cash bond

The full authorized amount can be paid through the approved jail or court process.

Surety bond

A registered and licensed bail agent posts the required obligation.

Nonmonetary release

A judge may impose reporting, contact, travel or supervision conditions.

No bond or hold

Another charge, court order, probation matter or outside detainer may block release.

Confirm the correct inmate Match the legal name, birth information and inmate ID.
List every active charge Record the bond status connected to each charge and case.
Identify every no-bond condition Paying another bond does not override a no-bond order.
Ask about outside holds Another county, probation office, state or federal agency may control release.
Call Booking Confirm the newest bond and payment instructions. Call 904-209-3125
Verify money orders before attempting cash bond The Sheriff states that money orders must be verified before a cash bond is processed.
Verify a private bail agent Use the Sheriff’s registered-company list and confirm the Florida license.
Keep every receipt and contract Save the inmate ID, case number, amount, payer name and collateral terms.
Allow release processing Staff must verify every order, clear holds and return property.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], inmate ID [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond for each case, all no-bond entries and outside holds, the accepted payment method and whether another judicial order is required.
Initial court review

What happens at first appearance?

Probable cause

The judge reviews whether the arrest and continued detention have a lawful basis.

Rights and counsel

The defendant is advised of important rights and can request appointed representation.

Bond conditions

The judge can set or review bond, no-contact provisions and other release requirements.

First appearance is held seven days a week. SJSO advises calling Booking at 904-209-3125 for the current time; the usual published window is approximately 7:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
First appearance is not the trial. The State Attorney may later decline the case, file a different offense or amend the original allegation.
Corrections facilities

Know which St. Johns County detention facility applies

Main Detention Unit

3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Booking: 904-209-3125

Detention Center: 904-209-1443

Published capacity: 664 beds.

Community Work Release Center

Published capacity: 100 beds.

Houses qualifying sentenced male inmates serving 364 days or less.

Eligible inmates may participate in work release or county work squads.

All people arrested in St. Johns County are initially processed through the Main Detention Unit. Housing can change after classification, sentencing or program placement.
Onsite and remote video visits

Schedule a St. Johns County inmate visit

Confirm current custody Recheck the inmate page or call Booking before registering.
Create a SmartJailMail account Use the visitor’s real identity and active contact information. Open SmartJailMail
Verify the account Complete the email or text verification required by the provider.
Find the correct inmate Match the legal name and inmate ID.
Submit a connection request The inmate or facility must approve the connection before some services become available.
Select onsite, remote or on-demand service Review the cost and available time before confirming.
Schedule inside the published window Onsite visits are unavailable on weekends under the current schedule.
Bring valid identification Follow the current visitor-ID and approval requirements.
Leave personal property secured Use a vehicle or visitor locker and follow all Visitation Center directions.
Current published St. Johns County visitation schedule
Visit type Available times Duration or allowance Published charge
Remote video Daily, 8:00–11:00 a.m., 1:00–4:00 p.m. and 7:00–10:00 p.m. 15- or 30-minute sessions $0.25 per minute
Visit on demand Daily during the remote-visitation windows Inmate-initiated session with approved visitor $0.25 per minute
Onsite video Monday–Friday, 8:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m. Four free 30-minute visits per inmate each week No charge within weekly allowance
Correct inmate and ID selected
Visitor account approved
Government identification prepared
Appropriate clothing worn
No eating or drinking onsite
No smoking or vaping
No recording or rebroadcasting
No disruptive conduct
Friends-and-family visits can be monitored. Do not discuss confidential defense strategy during ordinary onsite or remote video communication.
Personal and legal correspondence

Address St. Johns County inmate mail correctly

Non-legal personal mail

Smart Communications/St. Johns County Jail
Inmate’s Full Name and Inmate ID Number
P.O. Box 9102
Seminole, FL 33775-9151

Legal or official mail

Inmate’s Full Name and Inmate ID Number
St. Johns County Jail
3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Confirm current privileged-mail instructions before sending a deadline-sensitive original.

Regular personal mail is scanned for electronic viewing. The original is destroyed after 30 days, so do not mail an original birth certificate, marriage license, Social Security card or another irreplaceable document.
Confirm the inmate remains in custody Mail sent after release or transfer may be delayed or returned.
Use the full booking name Do not use only a nickname.
Add the exact inmate ID Missing or incorrect identifiers can prevent delivery.
Include a complete return address Clearly identify the sender.
Use the correct mail category Personal mail and privileged legal mail use different handling procedures.
Do not include original identity documents Send a copy only when the facility permits the material.
Do not mail money Use the approved inmate-deposit provider.
Check current mail instructions
Canteen and inmate funds

Deposit into the correct St. Johns County inmate account

Confirm the inmate’s current custody status and ID before paying. Deposits made for the wrong inmate or after a transfer can be difficult to correct.
Confirm the inmate ID Match the full name and current booking.
Open the Sheriff-approved deposit link The Corrections website routes online deposits through JailATM. Open JailATM deposits
Select St. Johns County Stop when the facility or inmate details do not match.
Choose the intended account Canteen funds and communication credits can use different providers or balances.
Review the provider charge Check the full transaction total before payment.
Keep the confirmation Save the inmate ID, date, amount and transaction number.
The Corrections website also publishes current canteen lists and care-package information. Check item eligibility and housing restrictions before ordering.
Open inmate resources and canteen lists
Telephone and electronic messages

Use Smart Communications for calls and messages

Telephone calls

  • Account service is provided through Smart Communications.
  • Set up and fund the connection through SmartJailMail.
  • The published call rate is $0.16 per minute plus tax.
  • Ordinary calls may be monitored or recorded.

Electronic messages

  • Create and verify a SmartJailMail account.
  • Send a connection request to the inmate.
  • Purchase provider service credits.
  • The published message price is $0.50.
  • Messages may be held for facility review.
Open SmartJailMail Check current communication rates
Do not discuss evidence, witnesses or confidential legal strategy through ordinary jail calls, messages or social visits. Attorneys should use approved privileged-communication procedures.
Inmate property release

Confirm the property-release form before traveling

Inmate property appointments: 904-209-1430
Published service hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Ask the inmate to authorize release The required property-release documentation must be on file.
Call before driving to the jail Confirm that the receptionist has received the completed release form.
Ask what identification is required Bring the exact government-issued ID requested by staff.
Confirm the pickup entrance and time The Sheriff’s administrative and detention entrances are different.
Request an item inventory Review the property being released before leaving.
Court-appointed representation

Request the Seventh Circuit Public Defender

Public Defender – St. Augustine Office
4010 Lewis Speedway, Suite 1101
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-827-5699
Weekday office hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Request counsel at first appearance or arraignment Tell the judge that the defendant cannot afford private representation.
Complete the indigency application Report income, assets, debts, dependents and other required financial information accurately.
Wait for the appointment decision The Clerk and court apply Florida eligibility rules.
Record the assigned attorney Obtain the lawyer’s name through the docket or Public Defender’s office.
Provide all identifiers Give counsel the inmate ID, arrest-report number, case number and next hearing date.
Use privileged communication Avoid discussing the defense on ordinary recorded calls or family video visits.
Open Seventh Circuit Public Defender Florida lawyer referral St. Johns County Legal Aid
Victim and witness assistance

Get case, custody and safety support

State Attorney Victim Advocates

St. Johns office: 904-209-1620

Crisis support, referrals, compensation applications and court advocacy.

SJSO Victim Advocacy

Direct line: 904-209-1577

Available to county residents and victims or witnesses of violent crime in the county.

Record all identifiers Have the police report, inmate ID and court case number available.
Confirm whether charges were filed A recent arrest may still be under law-enforcement or State Attorney review.
Request hearing notifications Ask about arraignment, plea, trial, sentencing and case outcome.
Ask about compensation Victim advocates can assist with qualifying Florida Crime Victim Compensation claims.
Register for custody notifications Use VINELink for eligible release and transfer alerts. Open VINELink
Discuss immediate safety concerns Request domestic-violence, sexual-assault, shelter or injunction referrals when needed.
Open State Attorney victim resources Open Sheriff victim advocacy
Florida statewide history

Use FDLE when a county search is not enough

A St. Johns County inmate, Sheriff or Clerk search is local. It does not replace an FDLE statewide Florida criminal-history report.

FDLE public Florida check

  • Searches Florida criminal-history information.
  • Current public search charge: $24.
  • Instant results are available online.
  • Certified and non-certified staff searches are also offered.
  • Payment is made by credit or debit card.

FDLE Personal Review

  • Used to examine your own Florida record.
  • Requires fingerprints from an authorized agency.
  • FDLE does not charge for Personal Review.
  • Useful before challenging an inaccurate event.
  • Not a certified employment or licensing report.
Open the FDLE Florida Checks page Choose the search type that fits the intended use. Open Florida Criminal History Checks
Enter accurate identity information Name-based searches can confuse people with similar names.
Review the $24 charge Confirm any additional online processing charge before payment.
Save the response Preserve the transaction and search result.
Compare every event with the Clerk case Obtain a certified disposition when the history lacks a complete outcome.
Use Personal Review for an accuracy challenge Follow the fingerprint and identity instructions. Open FDLE Personal Review
Record correction

Correct an inaccurate jail, police, court or FDLE entry

Identify which system is wrong Compare the jail entry, arrest report, Clerk docket and FDLE history.
Save the disputed entry Record the URL, date viewed, inmate ID, incident number and case number.
Obtain controlling proof Use a certified dismissal, amended order, judgment or written agency correction.
Correct the source record first Jail errors go to SJSO Corrections, police errors to the arresting agency and docket errors to the Clerk.
Contact SJSO Records about an inmate-entry problem The Sheriff directs record-entry concerns to 904-810-6610.
Request FDLE Personal Review when necessary Review the statewide history before challenging an FDLE event.
Recheck every connected database A correction by one office may not immediately update another agency or private report.
Correction versus sealing: Correction fixes factually inaccurate information. Sealing or expungement restricts an accurate record when Florida law permits relief.
Florida record relief

Seal or expunge an eligible St. Johns County arrest

Court-ordered sealing

Restricts ordinary public access while authorized governmental and licensing entities retain statutory access.

Court-ordered expungement

Removes qualifying information from ordinary public dissemination, subject to limited statutory access.

An FDLE Certificate of Eligibility does not itself seal or expunge the record. The person must still petition the court, and the judge has discretion to grant or deny relief.
Collect the complete record first Save the arrest report, charging document, certified disposition and relevant orders.
Determine whether sealing or expungement is appropriate Eligibility depends on the disposition, prior history, adjudication and offense.
Download the current FDLE application Enter the arresting agency, arrest date, charges and identity information. Open FDLE eligibility instructions
Obtain authorized fingerprints The fingerprint card must be completed by a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
Include the FDLE payment The current nonrefundable FDLE Certificate fee is $75.
Obtain State Attorney certification when required An expungement application may require completion of the prosecutor section.
Wait for the eligibility review FDLE currently reports a typical processing period of approximately 12 weeks and does not expedite applications.
File the petition in St. Johns County Submit the Certificate, petition, affidavit and proposed order through the Clerk.
Pay the Clerk processing charge The Clerk currently lists a $54 processing fee for sealing or expungement.
Obtain a signed final order Filing the petition alone does not restrict the record.
Confirm agency processing Follow up with the Clerk, arresting agency, Sheriff and FDLE after the order is transmitted.
Current St. Johns County and FDLE record-relief charges
Item Published charge Important note
FDLE Certificate of Eligibility $75 Nonrefundable and paid by the accepted money-order or cashier-check method.
Clerk sealing or expungement processing $54 Includes required certified order copies sent to agencies.
Fingerprint card $5 Clerk lists this as cash only.
Notary service $10 Applies when Clerk notary service is used.
Court-document copies $1 per page Certification costs are additional.
Standard court-ordered sealing or expungement is generally limited to one qualifying record in a lifetime. Other specialized relief categories use different eligibility rules.
A government sealing or expungement order cannot automatically delete news stories, screenshots or information previously collected by private websites. Contact private publishers or consumer-reporting companies separately.
Open FDLE Seal and Expunge Review denial reasons Open Clerk criminal forms
Custody transfer

What to do when the person leaves the county jail

Released on bond Search the Clerk case for conditions and the next hearing.
Moved to work release Confirm the Community Work Release Center assignment through Corrections.
Transferred to another county Search the receiving county’s official inmate system.
Transferred to Florida prison Use the Florida Department of Corrections offender search.
Transferred to federal custody Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator or confirm the receiving federal agency.
Released but case remains pending Continue monitoring the Clerk docket and E-Notify reminders.
Search Florida state custody Search federal custody Register for court reminders
Contacts and maps

St. Johns County jail, records and court contacts

Main Detention Unit
3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Booking: 904-209-3125

Detention: 904-209-1443

SJSO Public Records
900 Law Enforcement Way
St. Augustine, FL 32092

904-810-6610

SJSO Warrant Services
3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

904-209-1440

Clerk Criminal Division
4010 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

904-819-3600

Seventh Circuit Public Defender
4010 Lewis Speedway, Suite 1101
St. Augustine, FL 32084

904-827-5699

State Attorney – St. Augustine
4010 Lewis Speedway
Suite 2022, Building A
St. Augustine, FL 32084

904-209-1620

SJSO Victim Advocacy

904-209-1577

Victim support, referrals and safety resources.

St. Johns County Legal Aid
222 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084

904-827-9921

St. Johns County Detention Center map

Richard O. Watson Judicial Center map

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Central Office map

Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, office hours, entrance location, visitor approval, accepted identification and payment instructions through the live official page.
Practical workflow

What this St. Johns County guide helps users complete

Locate and verify

Confirm current custody during a search outage, identify the correct inmate and record every charge, bond and hold.

Connect the records

Match the jail booking to the Sheriff or municipal police report and the correct County or Circuit Court case.

Take the next action

Handle reports, warrants, bond, visits, mail, funds, legal help, FDLE checks, corrections and record relief.

Title-related questions

St. Johns County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search St. Johns County arrest records?

Start with the Sheriff inmate page for custody and booking information, then search the Clerk’s criminal court system for the final outcome.

What should I do while the inmate search is down?

Call Detention Center Booking at 904-209-3125 and ask for the current custody status, inmate ID, charges, bonds and holds.

Does a jail booking prove conviction?

No. A booking records arrest allegations. The Clerk docket and final court order show how every charge was resolved.

Which court handles a misdemeanor?

St. Johns County Court generally handles misdemeanors, criminal traffic and qualifying ordinance cases.

Which court handles a felony?

Felony prosecutions are handled in St. Johns Circuit Court.

How do I request an arrest report?

Use the Sheriff’s Public Records Portal for SJSO reports or contact the municipal police department that made the arrest.

How do I check bond?

Call Booking at 904-209-3125 and confirm the bond for every charge, all no-bond conditions and outside holds.

How do I schedule a jail visit?

Create an approved SmartJailMail account and select an onsite, remote or on-demand video option during the published hours.

How much is an FDLE Florida criminal-history search?

The current public FDLE search charge is $24. Use the Clerk’s court record to verify each final disposition.

Can a St. Johns County arrest be sealed or expunged?

Some records qualify. Apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility and then file the required petition through the St. Johns County Clerk.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Detention Center, Clerk of Court, State Attorney, Public Defender, FDLE or a law firm.

Booking, bond, warrant, custody, release, provider and court information can change. Verify the person through 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 guide provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 4, 2026. The Sheriff inmate-search page was displaying a temporary service outage at the time of review.

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