Suwannee County Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Suwannee County, Florida · Bookings, releases, warrants, reports and criminal court outcomes

Find a Suwannee County Booking and Verify What Happened in Court

The Sheriff’s inmate system can tell you who was booked, whether the person is still in jail, which agency made the arrest, the booking number, charges, holds and bond information.

It cannot tell you the final result by itself. Suwannee County does not currently publish its criminal court files online, so the final verification step is different from many Florida counties: use the exact case identifiers from the jail record and contact the proper Clerk criminal division.

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Arrest does not mean conviction. A Suwannee County booking records an arrest or detention event. Charges can later be declined, amended, dismissed, resolved through diversion, result in acquittal, or end in a plea or conviction. Use the court disposition before describing the legal outcome.
Live jail search

Name, booking and release filters.

Booking desk

386-364-3778.

Felony records

Clerk: 386-362-0560.

Misdemeanors

Clerk: 386-362-0556.

FDLE statewide

Public search: $24.

Start here

Choose the record that answers the question you actually have

SHERIFF JAIL SEARCH Was the person booked?

Search current inmates, prior releases, booking dates, booking numbers, charges, arresting agency and bond.

Best first step for a Suwannee County arrest.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the incident or arrest report from SCSO, Live Oak Police or the state agency that actually created it.

The jail does not automatically own every police report.
CLERK CRIMINAL FILE What happened in court?

Suwannee criminal court records are not posted online by the Clerk. Call or visit the proper criminal division.

This is the disposition check.
WARRANTS DIVISION Is a warrant still active?

Verify bench warrants, FTA, capias, probation violations, bond-revocation orders and other court processes.

Always verify the newest status.
FDLE Need statewide history?

Use Florida Checks for public statewide history or Personal Review for your own fingerprint-based record.

Separate from the county jail database.
Most reliable sequence: Sheriff booking → arresting agency report → Clerk criminal file → final disposition → FDLE statewide history only when needed.

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Official inmate finder

How to search Suwannee County inmates and arrest bookings

Open the official Suwannee County Sheriff Inmate Finder This is the live SmartCOP jail system linked by the Sheriff’s Office. Open Suwannee County Inmate Finder
Start with the last name A broad surname search reduces the chance that a missing middle name or suffix hides the correct booking.
Add first and middle name only when needed Narrow the result when several people have the same surname.
Use Begin Booking Date and End Booking Date These fields are useful when you know roughly when the arrest occurred.
Use the release-date fields for a former inmate The search provides Begin Release Date and End Release Date fields for earlier custody events.
Open the matching inmate card Compare the booking date, age, booking number and arresting agency.
Save both major identifiers Record the Booking Number and MNI Number shown by the system.
Read every charge and every hold Expand the charge details rather than assuming the first listed allegation is the only case.
Record the court case number when shown This is especially useful because Suwannee County Clerk does not publish its criminal case files online.
Call the correct Clerk criminal division for the outcome Felony: 386-362-0560. Misdemeanor: 386-362-0556.
Recent activity

Find a recent booking or a person who was already released

Recent booking

  1. Open the Inmate Finder.
  2. Use the recent-booking option or a narrow booking-date range.
  3. Match the full name and booking age.
  4. Save Booking No. and MNI No.
  5. Read all charges and holds.
  6. Check each charge’s bond separately.

Recent release

  1. Enter the person’s surname.
  2. Add a Begin Release Date.
  3. Add an End Release Date.
  4. Open the correct prior booking.
  5. Record the case numbers.
  6. Call the Clerk for the ongoing case status.
Do not equate release with dismissal. Release can result from bond, court order, sentence completion, transfer or another custody event. Check the court record separately.
Booking decoder

What the Suwannee County jail result actually tells you

Important SmartCOP fields and the correct next step
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next step
Status Whether the public system currently shows the person in jail. Future custody or final case result. Recheck before visiting or sending money.
Booking No. The specific jail booking event. Conviction. Save it for jail questions.
MNI No. A master-name identity reference in the agency system. That every outside record with the same name is the same person. Use as an additional identity check.
Booking date When jail intake was recorded. The exact offense date. Compare with the arrest report.
Age on booking date A useful identity-matching field. Identity by itself. Combine with name and booking number.
Arresting agency Which agency is associated with the listed charge. The Sheriff created the police report. Request the report from that agency.
Court case number The related judicial case when a number is displayed. Final disposition. Give it to the Clerk’s criminal division.
Charge / statute The allegation and Florida statute code entered with the booking. What prosecutors ultimately pursued. Compare with the formal court charge.
Degree / level Classification information shown in the jail system. Final grading after amendments. Verify through the Clerk.
Bond A listed release amount for that charge. No other hold prevents release. Call the booking desk before paying.
Hold An additional custody restriction or notification category. When it will clear. Ask jail staff which agency or court controls it.
A displayed total bond of $0.00 does not automatically mean free release or “no bond.” Review the individual charges and holds. The line-by-line charge detail is more useful than a single summary field.
Identity protection

Verify the person before using the arrest information

First and last name match
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Age on booking date matches
Booking date matches the known arrest
Booking number is consistent
MNI number is saved
Arresting agency fits the incident
Court case number follows the same booking
Do not identify somebody from a name or mugshot alone. Same-name errors can be serious. Use multiple independent identifiers before publishing allegations, sending bond money or making an employment, housing or financial decision.
Troubleshooting

No Suwannee County arrest result? Check these causes

The booking is extremely recent Jail intake, fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry may still be underway.
The person was released Use the release-date fields instead of searching only current inmates.
The name spelling differs Try only the surname, then test middle names, suffixes, maiden names or alternate spelling.
No county-jail booking occurred A citation, notice to appear or other release process may create a court matter without the expected jail event.
The arrest happened outside Suwannee County Search the county where the person was actually booked.
The person was transferred Check Florida Department of Corrections, another county or another jurisdiction when appropriate.
The case number is missing Very recent charges may not yet show a court case number in the jail interface.
The record is sealed, expunged or confidential Some records are legally unavailable to the ordinary public.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], approximately age [age/date of birth], was booked into Suwannee County Jail after an arrest on or about [date]. The arresting agency may have been [Suwannee County Sheriff / Live Oak Police / other]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently in custody, released or transferred, and provide the booking number if publicly available?
Arrest-to-disposition path

What happens after a Suwannee County arrest?

Law-enforcement incident Suwannee Sheriff, Live Oak Police or another agency creates the initial investigative record.
Arrest and booking Suwannee County Jail is the booking and intake location for law-enforcement agencies operating in the county.
First appearance Initial judicial review addresses the charge, custody, counsel and release conditions. The Clerk’s Misdemeanor Department prepares county-jail commitments for First Appearance hearings held 365 days a year.
State Attorney review The Third Judicial Circuit State Attorney decides what charges to prosecute.
County or Circuit Court County Court handles misdemeanors and criminal traffic. Circuit Court handles felony prosecutions.
Case events The file can contain arraignment, motions, pleas, hearings, trial, warrants and amended charging documents.
Disposition Each count may end differently: dismissal, nolle prosequi, acquittal, plea, adjudication or another lawful result.
Sentence or supervision A final case can lead to county jail, state prison, probation, fines, treatment or other conditions.
Correction or record relief Incorrect information can be challenged, and eligible Florida records may later be sealed or expunged.
Sheriff public records

Request a Suwannee County Sheriff’s arrest or incident report

Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office – Public Records / Records Division
Public Records Custodian: Traci McCormick
200 Ohio Avenue South
Live Oak, FL 32064
Records / Public Records: 386-364-3417
Sheriff main: 386-362-2222
Check the arresting agency first If the jail result shows Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff is the logical starting point for the arrest or incident report.
Record the booking and case identifiers Include Booking No., MNI No., arrest date and any displayed court case number.
Call the Public Records Custodian Tell staff exactly which report you need. Call 386-364-3417
Ask for the releasable incident or arrest report Add a probable-cause document or identified supplement only when you actually need it.
Give the incident date and location This reduces same-name and same-day errors.
Ask for electronic copies where available Electronic delivery can avoid unnecessary physical-copy handling.
Ask for a fee estimate before a large request Florida public-record charges can depend on the number of pages and the work required to locate, review and redact material.
Open Sheriff public-record instructions
Copy-ready Sheriff records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include booking number [number], MNI number [number], Sheriff case/report number [number] and court case number [number]. Please advise me of any significant copying or special-service charge before processing.
Live Oak arrests

Request the police report from Live Oak Police when LOPD made the arrest

Live Oak Police Department
205 White Avenue SE
Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386-362-7463
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays
Live Oak Police states that its Records Division is responsible for disseminating reports completed by the agency. A person arrested by LOPD can still appear in the Suwannee County Jail because the county jail handles booking and custody.
Open the Sheriff’s booking Confirm that the charge identifies Live Oak Police Department as the arresting agency.
Save the court case and booking numbers These help connect the police incident with later court records.
Call the Live Oak Police Department Ask for the Records Division and identify the arrest date and person. Call 386-362-7463
Request the exact police document Ask for the incident or arrest report rather than a vague “background check.”
For broader city public records, contact the City Clerk City records custodian: 386-362-2276.
Open Live Oak Police information
Critical local difference

Suwannee criminal court records are not posted online by the Clerk

Do not send readers to the Clerk’s Official Records search expecting a criminal docket. The Suwannee County Clerk explicitly states that court records and criminal calendars are not posted online. The Clerk’s online Official Records system is a different records system.

Felony / Circuit Criminal

Circuit Court handles defendants accused of crimes classified by Florida law as felonies.

Felony Division: 386-362-0560

Misdemeanor / County Criminal

County Court handles misdemeanors and also has jurisdiction over criminal traffic matters.

Misdemeanor Division: 386-362-0556

Suwannee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
200 South Ohio Avenue
Live Oak, FL 32064
Main: 386-362-0500
Felonies: 386-362-0560
Misdemeanors: 386-362-0556
Criminal Traffic / DUI: 386-362-0511
Office hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Exact micro-steps to verify a criminal case

Open the Sheriff’s inmate result first Write down every displayed court case number.
Identify felony, misdemeanor or criminal traffic The charge classification determines which Clerk division should handle the question.
Call the correct division directly Felony: 386-362-0560. Misdemeanor: 386-362-0556. Criminal Traffic: 386-362-0511.
Give the case number first Then provide the full defendant name and date of birth when requested.
Ask what charge was formally filed Do not assume the jail charge remained unchanged.
Ask for the current case status Examples include open, pending, closed or awaiting a future court event.
Ask for the latest hearing date Confirm whether the date has changed since an earlier notice.
Ask for the disposition of every count One count can be dismissed while another results in a plea or conviction.
Ask which document proves the outcome Commonly useful documents include a disposition, judgment, sentence or signed order.
Order a certified copy when formal proof is required Tell the Clerk why you need it so staff can identify the correct document.
Clerk case-status script
I am trying to verify the final court status of Suwannee County criminal case [case number] involving [full legal name]. The Sheriff’s booking shows an arrest on [date] for [booking charge]. Can you confirm the formal filed charge, current case status, next court date if still open, and final disposition for each count if the case is closed? I also need to know which document I should request if I need certified proof.

Checking upcoming court calendars

Third Judicial Circuit publishes a Suwannee County court-calendar section. A calendar can help confirm an upcoming event, but it does not replace the Clerk’s complete criminal file or final disposition.
Check Third Circuit court calendars Open Suwannee criminal-court guidance
Court copies

Get a disposition or certified criminal court document

Florida statutory Clerk service charges relevant to court records
Service Statutory charge When useful
Standard photocopy of a public-record page up to 14 × 8½ inches $1 per page Ordinary paper court copy.
Certification of an instrument that is a court record $2 Adds Clerk certification to the document.
Court-record search $2 for each year’s search May apply when staff must search by year rather than an exact case number.
Exemplified certificate $7 Special authenticated format when a receiving agency specifically requires it.
Seal or expunge court file service charge $42 Clerk service charge associated with sealing or expunging a court file.
Ask the Clerk to confirm the exact current total before paying. The number of pages, certification requested and search work can change the final amount.
Call the criminal division Tell staff the exact case number.
Identify the document Ask for the final disposition, judgment, sentence or specific order rather than the entire file unless necessary.
Say whether certification is required Do not pay for a certified copy when an ordinary copy will satisfy the receiving organization.
Ask for the total before ordering Confirm page count, certification and delivery method.
Warrant verification

Confirm a Suwannee County warrant before relying on an old record

The Sheriff’s Warrants Division processes court and governmental warrants and places required notices into local, state and federal databases.
Common court processes
  • Bench warrant / failure to appear.
  • Capias.
  • Order of arrest.
  • Order to take into custody.
Supervision matters
  • Violation of probation.
  • Violation of community control.
  • Order to revoke bond.
  • Pickup commitment.
Other processes
  • Order of contempt.
  • Rule to show cause.
  • Other court-issued warrants.
Search the inmate database The person may already have been arrested on the warrant.
Save the related court case number This makes court verification much easier.
Call the Warrants / Records number 386-364-3417.
Ask for the current status—not historical issuance only A warrant can later be served, recalled, quashed or otherwise resolved.
Call the appropriate Clerk division Ask about the newest docket activity in the case.
Contact a defense attorney if the warrant concerns you Counsel can advise about appearance, surrender and release without guessing from an old public record.
Do not confront or attempt to detain someone based on a warrant search. Warrant status changes, and identity errors can occur.
Open Sheriff warrant information
Bond & release

Check every charge and hold before paying a Suwannee County bond

The jail search displays bond information by charge. Do not rely only on the summary bond field at the top of an inmate result.
Verify the correct inmate Match name, age, booking date and Booking No.
Expand every charge Write down the bond amount shown beside each individual allegation.
Write down every hold A hold or no-bond charge can prevent release even when another charge shows a dollar amount.
Call the jail booking desk Ask staff to confirm the current release status before paying anyone. Call 386-364-3778
Ask whether a judge must modify the bond Some release conditions can only change by court action.
When using a bail agent, verify the Florida license Florida Department of Financial Services regulates limited-surety and professional bail-bond agents and agencies. Verify a Florida bail-bond license
Get the premium and collateral terms in writing Ask exactly what is refundable, when collateral will be returned and what happens after a missed court appearance.
Keep all receipts Save the booking number, case number, payment receipt and any surety agreement.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number]. The online jail record shows [charges/bond amounts]. Please confirm every active charge, every hold, the current release condition, whether any charge is no-bond or judge-set, and whether anything else would prevent release after bond is posted.
Payment scam rule: Never send gift cards, cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer payment or money to an unexpected caller simply because the caller knows accurate public booking details. Independently call the jail first.
Video visitation

Visit a Suwannee County Jail inmate through HomeWAV

No contact visits are provided at Suwannee County Jail. The Sheriff’s current jail instructions direct visitors to HomeWAV for visitation.
Suwannee County Jail
305 Pine Avenue SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Booking Desk: 386-364-3778
Visitation Coordinator: 386-364-3418
Confirm the person is still in jail Search the live inmate system again before creating or funding a visit.
Create a HomeWAV account Use the HomeWAV website or official application. Open HomeWAV
Locate Suwannee County Jail in the provider system Confirm the facility before adding funds or scheduling.
Enter your visitor information accurately Use your legal identity and requested contact information.
Follow the provider’s identity and approval process Do not create duplicate accounts when approval is delayed.
Check the inmate’s current availability Housing, court, medical or disciplinary status can affect access.
Call the Visitation Coordinator for a facility-specific problem 386-364-3418.
The Sheriff’s public jail page does not currently publish a fixed universal visitation timetable. Verify current availability in HomeWAV or with the Visitation Coordinator instead of relying on an old third-party schedule.
Inmate correspondence

Send Suwannee County Jail mail to the correct address

Current inmate-mail address
Suwannee County Jail
Attention: Inmate’s Full Name
305 Pine Avenue SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Confirm the person is still in Suwannee County Jail Recheck the inmate system before mailing.
Use the inmate’s full booking name Avoid nicknames.
Address it to 305 Pine Avenue SW Follow the Sheriff’s published mail format.
Keep the contents compliant All inmate mail is screened before delivery.
Do not use the mail envelope to fund commissary The Sheriff no longer accepts money orders for commissary deposits.
Do not place a commissary money order in inmate mail. Use the jail-lobby kiosk or the approved online commissary-deposit service instead.
Commissary deposits

Add money to a Suwannee County inmate account

Jail lobby kiosk

  • Located in the jail lobby.
  • Accepts cash.
  • Accepts credit cards.
  • Accepts debit cards.
  • Verify the inmate first.

Online deposit

  • Use CommissaryDeposit.com.
  • Credit or debit card payment.
  • Choose the correct facility.
  • Match inmate identity carefully.
  • Keep the receipt.
Search the inmate again Confirm the booking before sending funds.
Open the approved deposit service Open CommissaryDeposit.com
Select the correct facility and inmate Same-name errors are possible.
Review the transaction before submitting Check recipient, amount and service charges.
Save the confirmation Keep the deposit receipt until funds appear.
Money orders are no longer accepted for commissary deposits.
Inmate telephone

Understand Suwannee County Jail phone calls

Inmates make collect calls
Phone cards are not accepted
Ordinary calls are recorded
Ordinary calls are subject to screening
Receiving phone provider must support the call
Do not discuss confidential defense strategy
If the receiving telephone provider does not accept collect calls, the Sheriff’s jail instructions direct users to call the telephone-service support number at 800-844-6591.
Recorded call warning: Treat ordinary family calls as non-confidential. Sensitive defense discussions should go through counsel using appropriate attorney-client channels.
Medical questions

Route an inmate health concern to the jail nurse station

Suwannee County Jail Nurse Station
Phone: 386-364-3781
For an immediate emergency, contact jail staff Do not rely on an email or ordinary inmate message for an urgent medical problem.
Have the inmate’s full name ready Add the booking number when known.
Give concise medical information State the condition, relevant medication or urgent concern.
Understand privacy limits Staff may be able to receive information from family without being able to disclose confidential medical information back to the caller.
Defense counsel

Contact the Third Judicial Circuit Public Defender in Live Oak

Third Judicial Circuit Public Defender – Suwannee County Office
106 S. Ohio / MLK Jr. Avenue
Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386-362-7235
The Live Oak office includes attorneys assigned to Suwannee County felony and misdemeanor matters.
Confirm the court case number Use the jail result or Clerk criminal division.
Ask the court about appointed counsel Court-appointed representation depends on the criminal case and indigency process.
Call the Live Oak Public Defender office 386-362-7235.
Give the defendant’s full legal name and case number Add the booking number if the person remains in jail.
Confirm which attorney is assigned Suwannee felony and misdemeanor matters can be handled by different lawyers within the office.
Keep case strategy off ordinary recorded jail calls Use the communication method instructed by counsel.
Open Third Circuit Public Defender offices Verify a private Florida lawyer
Victim assistance

Get Sheriff and State Attorney victim help in Live Oak

Suwannee Sheriff Victim Advocate

Sheriff victim-advocate line: 386-364-3789.

Use this for law-enforcement-stage assistance and local routing after a crime report.

State Attorney Victim-Witness Advocate

Third Judicial Circuit Suwannee advocate office: 386-362-2320.

310 Pine Avenue SW, Live Oak, FL 32064.

The State Attorney’s Victim-Witness Program can provide case-status information, courtroom orientation and accompaniment, help with victim-impact statements and restitution, crime-victim-compensation assistance, address-confidentiality guidance and referrals.
Save the law-enforcement report number Use it when speaking with the Sheriff or Live Oak Police.
Save the court case number Use it with the State Attorney after prosecution begins.
Call the Suwannee Victim-Witness office 386-362-2320.
Ask about the next crucial court event Victim advocates can help explain what stage the prosecution has reached.
Ask about restitution or compensation where applicable Keep invoices, medical bills and other loss documentation.
Open Third Circuit Victim Services Open VINE custody notifications
Florida statewide history

Use FDLE when a Suwannee County booking search is not enough

Public Florida criminal-history search

  • Name-based public Florida history.
  • Current statutory fee: $24.
  • Separate from county jail searches.
  • Use when statewide Florida coverage is needed.

Personal Review

  • For your own Florida history.
  • No FDLE fee.
  • Fingerprint based.
  • Used to inspect accuracy and completeness.
  • Allows challenge of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Use Florida Checks for a public statewide search Open FDLE Florida Checks
Use Personal Review for your own record Open FDLE Personal Review
Get fingerprints for Personal Review They must be taken by a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
Compare every Suwannee arrest with the Clerk disposition A missing or outdated disposition can make an arrest history misleading.
FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance
Phone: 850-410-7898
Email: chrm@fdle.state.fl.us
County jail vs state prison

Do not confuse Suwannee County Jail with Suwannee Correctional Institution

Suwannee County Jail

  • Operated by the County Sheriff.
  • 305 Pine Avenue SW, Live Oak.
  • County booking and intake.
  • Pretrial detainees.
  • County sentences under one year can be housed there.

Florida Department of Corrections

  • State correctional custody.
  • Separate offender-search system.
  • Uses a Florida DOC number.
  • State-prison rules differ from county-jail rules.
  • Suwannee Correctional Institution is a state facility.
Start with the County Jail when the arrest is recent Do not search state prison first for a new local arrest.
Use Florida DOC after a state sentence or transfer Open Florida DOC Offender Search
Record the DOC number and facility State-prison visitation, mail, phone and deposit rules are facility-specific.
Use the Clerk judgment for the legal outcome A prison locator is not the substitute for a certified conviction and sentence.
Correct inaccurate data

Fix the government record that actually contains the error

Correction routing for Suwannee County arrest records
Error appears in Start with Useful proof
Sheriff arrest or incident report SCSO Records / Public Records Report number, booking identifiers and correct source information.
Live Oak Police report Live Oak Police Records Police report number and official correction documents.
Jail booking identity or charge Suwannee County Jail / Sheriff Booking No., MNI No. and controlling agency record.
Court disposition Suwannee County Clerk criminal division Signed order, amended judgment or correct docket document.
Statewide Florida criminal history FDLE Personal Review / challenge Fingerprints plus agency or certified court documents.
Save the incorrect record Record the URL, date, booking number and court case number.
Get the controlling document A certified disposition or signed court order is stronger evidence than a private-background-site screenshot.
Correct the local source first If the local agency supplied the wrong information, FDLE may need that agency’s correction.
Use FDLE Personal Review for statewide history Request your fingerprint-based Florida history and identify the inaccurate or incomplete item.
Submit the challenge with supporting proof Follow the instructions that accompany the Personal Review response.
Recheck every system afterward Jail, court, FDLE and private websites do not necessarily update at the same time.
Correction and sealing are different. Correction fixes inaccurate data. Sealing or expungement restricts access to an accurate record that qualifies for legal relief.
Florida record relief

Seal or expunge an eligible Suwannee County arrest

A dismissed or dropped charge does not automatically disappear from Florida criminal history. Court-ordered sealing or expungement is a separate legal process.

Sealed record

Public access is restricted, although entities specifically authorized by Florida law can still obtain the information.

Expunged record

Access is more restricted; most entities that could see a sealed record are only told that a record was expunged unless authorized by court order.

Collect your important records first Keep the arrest report, disposition and other documents you may need later.
Confirm the final Suwannee County disposition Call the Felony or Misdemeanor Division and obtain the correct case information.
Review FDLE eligibility Florida Statutes 943.0585 and 943.059 control ordinary court-ordered expungement and sealing. Open FDLE eligibility instructions
Complete the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application Enter the requested identity information, arresting agency, arrest date and charges.
Get fingerprinted The fingerprint card must be completed by an authorized law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
Prepare the $75 FDLE processing fee The current Certificate of Eligibility fee is nonrefundable.
Submit the complete FDLE packet Missing information can delay eligibility review.
Allow for FDLE review FDLE currently states that a complete application typically takes about 12 weeks and is not expedited.
Watch the certificate expiration date Suwannee Clerk states that an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility is invalid for local filing if it is more than 12 months old.
File the court petition in Suwannee County A Certificate of Eligibility allows you to petition; it does not itself seal or expunge the record.
Pay applicable Clerk charges and resolve outstanding court costs Contact the Clerk at 386-362-0500 for the current amount due in the particular case.
Obtain the signed court order The record receives court-ordered relief only after the judge grants the petition and the order is processed.
Keep your records permanently Once an expunged record becomes legally unavailable, obtaining another copy can require a court order.
Suwannee County Clerk – Seal/Expunge
200 South Ohio Avenue
Live Oak, FL 32064
Phone: 386-362-0500
Open Suwannee Clerk seal/expunge guidance Open FDLE seal & expunge process
Contact board

Suwannee County jail, court and legal contacts

Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office
200 Ohio Avenue South
Live Oak, FL 32064

386-362-2222

Suwannee County Jail
305 Pine Avenue SW
Live Oak, FL 32064

Booking: 386-364-3778

Jail page line: 386-364-3595

Visitation Coordinator

386-364-3418

Jail Nurse Station

386-364-3781

Records / Warrants

386-364-3417

Sheriff Victim Advocate

386-364-3789

Live Oak Police
205 White Avenue SE
Live Oak, FL 32064

386-362-7463

Suwannee County Clerk
200 South Ohio Avenue
Live Oak, FL 32064

386-362-0500

Felony Division

386-362-0560

Misdemeanor Division

386-362-0556

Criminal Traffic

386-362-0511

Public Defender
106 S. Ohio / MLK Jr. Avenue
Live Oak, FL 32064

386-362-7235

State Attorney
310 Pine Avenue SW
Live Oak, FL 32064

386-362-2320

FDLE Criminal History

850-410-7898

chrm@fdle.state.fl.us

Suwannee County Jail map

Suwannee County Courthouse map

Public Defender & State Attorney area

Before traveling: verify current custody, office hours, the exact criminal division and the current court or visitation schedule.
Fast local problem solver

What to do in common Suwannee County arrest situations

Arrest happened today

Search the inmate finder first. If the person is missing, call the booking desk because intake may still be underway.

Person was arrested by Live Oak Police

Use the county jail for custody, but request the incident report from Live Oak Police.

Need the court outcome

Do not look for an online Clerk criminal docket. Call the Felony or Misdemeanor Division with the case number.

Need proof charges were dismissed

Request the final Clerk disposition or signed order rather than showing somebody the booking page.

Person disappeared from current jail list

Use the inmate search’s release-date range, then call the Clerk for the continuing criminal case.

Need to post bond

Expand every charge, check every hold and call 386-364-3778 before paying a bondsman or other service.

Need to visit family

Suwannee Jail has no contact visits. Register through HomeWAV and call the Visitation Coordinator when needed.

Need to send commissary money

Use the jail kiosk or CommissaryDeposit.com. Money orders are no longer accepted.

Need statewide Florida history

Use FDLE Florida Checks for a public $24 search or free Personal Review for your own fingerprint-based record.

State history contains an error

Obtain the correct court disposition, correct the local source and use FDLE Personal Review to challenge statewide data.

Need a Public Defender

Call the Third Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Live Oak office at 386-362-7235.

Old arrest may qualify for removal

Review FDLE eligibility, obtain the Certificate of Eligibility, then complete the Suwannee County court process.

Title-related FAQs

Suwannee County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Suwannee County arrest records?

Use the official Sheriff’s Inmate Finder. Search by name, booking-date range or release-date range and open the matching booking.

How do I find recent Suwannee County bookings?

Use the recent-booking view or a narrow booking-date range in the Sheriff’s jail search.

Can I find someone who has already been released?

Yes. The inmate search includes beginning and ending release-date fields.

Does a jail booking prove conviction?

No. A booking shows arrest and custody information. Check the Clerk’s criminal record for the final disposition.

Can I search Suwannee County criminal court cases online?

The Suwannee County Clerk states that criminal court records and criminal calendars are not posted online. Call the appropriate Clerk criminal division.

Where do I request a Sheriff’s arrest report?

Contact the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Public Records / Records Division at 386-364-3417 when SCSO maintains the report.

How do I confirm a Suwannee County warrant?

Contact the Sheriff’s Warrants/Records number at 386-364-3417 and verify later court activity through the appropriate Clerk division.

How much is an FDLE Florida criminal-history search?

The current public Florida criminal-history search fee is $24. FDLE Personal Review of your own record has no FDLE fee.

How do I correct an inaccurate arrest record?

Obtain the correct official document, identify which agency maintains the wrong information and request correction from that agency. Use FDLE Personal Review for statewide errors.

Can a Suwannee County arrest record be sealed or expunged?

Some records qualify. The standard Florida process begins with an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility and continues with a petition in the Suwannee County court.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office, Live Oak Police Department, Suwannee County Clerk of Court, Third Judicial Circuit, State Attorney, Public Defender, Florida Department of Law Enforcement or Florida Department of Corrections.

Custody, charges, bonds, warrants, release status and court cases can change. Confirm multiple identity fields 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. An arrest allegation, booking entry or mugshot does not establish criminal guilt.

Suwannee County and Florida procedures reviewed August 15, 2026.

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