Putnam County Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Putnam County, Florida · Jail bookings, bonds, Sheriff records and criminal court cases

Search Putnam County Jail Bookings and Verify the Criminal Court Outcome

A Putnam County arrest can create separate jail, police, bond, prosecutor and court records. The Sheriff’s Jail View is the fastest place to start, but the court case is where you verify what was actually filed and how it ended.

This guide also covers report requests, warrants, first appearance, bail, jail visitation, mail, inmate money, medical information, public defenders, victim advocates, Florida criminal history and sealing or expungement.

Search official jail bookings Search Putnam court cases Fix a missing record
PUTNAM RECORD ROUTER LIVE CHECK
PCSO JAIL VIEW PALATKA
BOOKING
BOND
COURT
PUTNAM COURT FILE
OUTCOME VERIFIED
BOOKING → COURT → RESULT
Arrest is not conviction. The jail search can show an arresting agency, charge, statute and bond, but those entries do not establish guilt. Prosecutors can decline, add, reduce or change charges, and the court can dismiss a charge or enter another result.
Live jail search

Name plus booking and release date searches.

Jail phone

386-329-0854.

Criminal Clerk

386-326-7630.

Video visits

Currently $0.10 per minute.

FDLE history

$24 public Florida search.

Record router

Choose the Putnam County record that solves your problem

PCSO JAIL VIEW Was the person booked?

Find custody status, booking number, MNI number, booking date, charges, arresting agency and bond.

Best first stop for a recent arrest.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the arrest affidavit, incident report or event report from the agency that created it.

A Palatka Police report remains a Palatka Police record even when the person is housed in the county jail.
COUNTY COURT Is it a misdemeanor?

County Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and criminal traffic matters.

Use the Clerk record for filed charges and disposition.
CIRCUIT COURT Is it a felony?

Felony prosecutions are Circuit Court cases.

The formal felony case can differ from the original jail charge.
FDLE Need statewide Florida history?

FDLE is Florida’s central criminal-history repository.

Use it when county-only research is not enough.
Best search order: Jail booking → identity check → arresting agency → court case → final disposition → certified document only when required.

Go directly to the task you need

Result decoder

Understand every important field in Putnam Jail View

Jail field → meaning → next action
Field What it means What it does not prove What to do next
Status Whether the displayed record currently shows the person in jail or another status. That the criminal case is pending. Check the court case separately.
Booking No. The specific jail intake event. The final charge. Use it for jail and records questions.
MNI No. A person identifier inside the Sheriff’s information system. Guilt or conviction. Use it to separate similar-name records.
Booking date When the person entered booking. The date the alleged conduct occurred. Compare it with the incident report.
Age on booking Recorded age at intake. Identity by itself. Match another official identifier.
Address given Address recorded during processing. Current residence. Never use address alone as identity proof.
Arresting agency Agency responsible for the arrest or incoming charge. The Sheriff created the underlying incident report. Request the report from the named agency.
Statute Florida statutory section associated with the booking charge. The prosecutor filed the identical count. Compare to the court charging document.
Court case number Court identifier when one has been associated with the charge. The case ended in conviction. Search the Clerk directly by case number.
Bond Release amount or status associated with the charge. Paying one bond clears all holds. Confirm every charge before paying.
Identity safeguards

Make sure the arrest belongs to the correct person

Full legal name matches
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Age matches
Booking date matches the known incident
Address is reasonably consistent
Booking number is unique to the event
MNI number is consistent across records
Court case follows the same arrest
Do not rely on a mugshot or name alone. Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a record as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting

No Putnam County booking found? Check these causes

The booking is still being processed A very recent arrest may not be fully entered yet.
The spelling differs Search the surname alone, then try a former name, alternate spelling or suffix.
The person was released Use the Jail View release-date filters instead of searching only current custody.
The person received a notice to appear A criminal case can exist without a full jail stay.
The arrest occurred in another county Search the actual booking county rather than the person’s home county.
The person transferred to state custody Check Florida Department of Corrections after a prison transfer.
You need an older historical record Request records from the Sheriff’s Records Unit and search the court case.
The record is sealed, expunged or otherwise restricted Some information is legally unavailable to the public.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], age or date of birth [information]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [report number / booking number / court case number]. Can you confirm whether the person is still being processed, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another booking name?
Arrest-to-outcome path

Follow a Putnam County arrest through the criminal system

Investigation The Sheriff’s Office, Palatka Police, Crescent City Police or another agency creates its own incident and investigative records.
Arrest and jail booking The jail records identity, booking number, MNI number, incoming charges, holds and bond information.
First appearance A judge addresses bond and attorney status when the person remains in custody.
Prosecutor review The State Attorney decides what charge, if any, will continue.
Misdemeanor County Court Misdemeanors and criminal traffic cases remain under County Court jurisdiction.
Felony Circuit Court Felony cases proceed in Circuit Court.
Disposition Look for dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, acquittal, adjudication withheld, conviction or another final order.
Sentence or release A person may receive jail, prison, probation, fines, treatment or other conditions.
Correction or record relief Incorrect records can be challenged, while eligible accurate records may qualify for sealing or expungement.
Sheriff public records

Request a Putnam County arrest affidavit or incident report

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Records Unit
130 Orie Griffin Blvd.
Palatka, FL 32177
Phone: 386-329-0822
Email: records@putnamsheriff.org
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Confirm PCSO created or maintains the document A municipal police report should be requested from that police department.
Identify the exact record Ask for the arrest affidavit, event report, incident report or specifically identified supplement.
Add the report number This is more precise than a name-only request.
Add the booking number and MNI number Include them when the request relates to a known county-jail booking.
Add incident date and location This helps Records avoid pulling unrelated incidents involving the same person.
Ask for electronic copies Request digital delivery when available.
Ask for a cost estimate first The Sheriff’s Records Section can explain copying and mailing charges.
Send the request Email is a practical final action because it preserves exactly what you requested. Email PCSO Records
Copy-ready request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest affidavit, incident/event report and specifically identified related records concerning [full legal name] for the incident or arrest on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number], MNI number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for material withheld or redacted.
Open PCSO public-record instructions
Clerk court search

Find the filed charges and final Putnam County court result

County Court

Use for: misdemeanors and criminal traffic.

The Clerk’s Misdemeanor Department maintains arrest paperwork, misdemeanor court records and county jail commitments connected with first-appearance proceedings.

Circuit Court

Use for: felonies.

Felony cases are Circuit Court cases and can carry state-prison exposure.

Open the official Online Court Records Search The Clerk links directly to the Putnam County Civitek system. Open Putnam County Court Records
Select Public access Anonymous public access does not require the attorney or party login.
Search by case number when known The case number from Jail View greatly reduces same-name mistakes.
Otherwise search the defendant’s name Compare the case type, filing date and charges to the booking.
Find the formal charging document Do not assume the booking charge and prosecutor’s charge are identical.
Review later changes Charges can be amended, reduced, dismissed or replaced.
Read every count separately One count can be dismissed while another remains pending or results in conviction.
Find the final disposition Look for dismissal, nolle prosequi, acquittal, plea, adjudication withheld, judgment or sentence.
Putnam County Clerk – Criminal Court Services
Phone: 386-326-7630
Main Clerk line: 386-326-7600
Clerk office hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Court proof

Order the document that proves what happened

Charging document

Shows what was formally filed rather than what appeared at booking.

Dismissal / disposition

Use when you need proof that a count was dismissed or otherwise resolved.

Judgment and sentence

Use when the exact conviction and sentence must be documented.

Clerk charges currently published

Putnam Clerk’s currently posted general fee schedule
Service Published amount Important note
Public-record copy up to 14 × 8½ $1 per page Ask Criminal Court Services whether this applies to the exact record ordered.
Certifying copies in public record $2 Additional copy charges can apply.
Record search $2 per year Useful when clerk research is required.
Sealing / expungement of court file $42 Separate from the $75 FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application fee.
The Clerk currently links to a fee schedule labeled effective January 1, 2023. Confirm the exact 2026 amount with Criminal Court Services before paying for a large copy order.
Open Criminal Court Services
After arrest

What happens at Putnam County first appearance?

The Clerk states that if a person cannot bond out, the person will appear before a county judge within 24 hours for first appearance.
Identity and charge review The court addresses the new custody matter and pending charge information.
Bond The judge can address bond on misdemeanor, criminal traffic and felony matters.
Attorney status The judge determines or begins the process of determining whether the person qualifies for Public Defender representation.
Misdemeanor possibility The judge may accept a plea on a local misdemeanor or criminal traffic matter where legally appropriate.
Felony case On a felony, first appearance addresses bond and attorney status; the case is later scheduled for arraignment before a Circuit Court judge.
Weekend custody The Clerk states that weekend first appearances for arrested people are held at the Putnam County Jail before a judge.
A Clerk page says a court date already set on a felony case cannot simply be changed by the Clerk. Problems with a felony court date should be raised with the attorney handling the case.
Current warrant status

Verify a Putnam County arrest warrant safely

The Sheriff’s Warrant Section enters and removes warrants obtained by Sheriff’s deputies and municipal police officers in Putnam County.
Search the related criminal case Look for warrant-related docket activity. Search the court case
Read entries in date order An older warrant-issued entry can be followed by execution, recall or other court action.
Call when current status matters Contact the Sheriff’s Office at 386-329-0800 or Criminal Court Services at 386-326-7630.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain surrender, first appearance and bond options.
Do not confront, follow or attempt to detain another person because of a suspected warrant. Same-name records and status changes can cause serious mistakes.
Bail and release

Confirm every Putnam County bond before paying

Cash bond

The Seventh Judicial Circuit Public Defender explains that once bond is set, cash bond can be posted at the jail and transferred to the Clerk.

Bonding service

A licensed bail bond service may be used instead of posting the full cash bond where legally allowed. The provider’s private fee is separate from the court bond.

Find the booking in Jail View Record each charge and bond entry.
Do not use only the total bond field Expand and read individual charges because separate bonds or no-bond holds may exist.
Confirm the current amount Call the jail at 386-329-0854 before arranging payment.
Ask about other holds Another warrant or jurisdiction can prevent release even when one Putnam County bond is satisfied.
Choose cash bond or a legitimate bonding service Do not send bond money through commissary, Smart Jail Mail or an unsolicited payment request.
Keep every receipt Save the defendant name, case number, bond paperwork and payment receipt.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number]. Please confirm every current charge, the bond amount and type for each charge, whether any no-bond or outside hold exists and the approved method for posting the required bond.
Smart Communications

Putnam County Jail video visitation hours and cost

The Sheriff’s currently published family-visitation program is video visitation. Do not assume walk-in contact visitation is available just because another Florida county offers it.
Days

Seven days a week.

Morning

8:00–11:00 a.m.

Afternoon

1:30–4:00 p.m.

Evening

6:30–8:30 p.m.

Remote price

$0.10 per minute.

Remote video visitation

Confirm the person remains in Putnam County custody Recheck Jail View before purchasing a visit.
Create a Smart Jail Mail account Registration is required before a remote visit. Open Smart Jail Mail
Find the inmate in the account Use the correct inmate name and ID.
Select a 15- or 30-minute visit The Sheriff’s page currently publishes a rate of $0.10 per minute.
Avoid inmate work periods The Sheriff warns not to schedule during the inmate’s work assignment. The inmate is responsible for telling the visitor those times.
For inmate-initiated Video on Demand, answer quickly The receiving party has a three-minute window to answer the session.
Smart Communications Customer Care
888-843-1972
Seven days a week, 7:00 a.m.–12:00 midnight Eastern.
Visitation rules

Avoid losing Putnam County Jail visitation privileges

All visits are monitored and recorded
Corrections staff can deny or terminate visits for safety or security
Children age 17 and younger must remain with a parent or legal guardian
Minor children cannot be left unattended on jail property
Do not share one visit between different inmates
No loud or boisterous conduct
No obscene behavior or language
No visit while apparently under the influence
No see-through or revealing clothing
Underwear must not be visible
Sharing a visit with another inmate can cause immediate termination and possible visitation suspension.
Personal and legal mail

Use the correct Putnam County inmate mailing address

Regular personal mail

Smart Communications / Putnam County
Inmate First Name Inmate Last Name Inmate ID #
P.O. Box 9151
Seminole, FL 33775-9151

Legal mail

Inmate First Name Inmate Last Name Inmate ID #
130 Orie Griffin Blvd.
Palatka, FL 32177
Print the inmate name and ID clearly Mail without both can be returned to the sender.
Send regular letters to Seminole Letters, postcards and greeting cards are scanned into the electronic system.
Do not mail irreplaceable originals The original postal item is destroyed after scanning.
Send only copies of important documents Do not mail the only original birth certificate, marriage certificate, Social Security card or irreplaceable photograph.
Remember the retention window Scanned postal materials are destroyed after the Sheriff’s published retention process; released inmates can access photos, messages and postal mail through Smart Jail Mail for up to 30 days after release.

Mail that can be rejected

Photos

Gang signs, nudity or lewd behavior are prohibited.

Threats or coded content

Blackmail, extortion, threats, codes and information about another inmate can be rejected.

Security threats

Escape plans, criminal plans, riot instructions or material threatening facility safety are prohibited.

Inmate-to-inmate correspondence through inside or outside channels is prohibited by the published jail mail rules.
Calls, messages and video

Use only the approved Putnam County communication systems

Video

Smart Jail Mail remote video visits are currently published at $0.10 per minute for 15- or 30-minute sessions.

Messages

Smart Communications kiosks and portable kiosks support outside and internal communications.

Voice-call pricing

The Sheriff’s current family-resource page does not publish a voice-call per-minute rate. Confirm the live rate before funding a telephone service.

Ordinary inmate calls, messages and video visits should not be treated as confidential attorney-client communications. Sensitive defense strategy should be discussed through the approved legal channel.
Open Smart Jail Mail Communication support: 888-843-1972
Canteen and inmate funds

Deposit Putnam County inmate money without using the wrong system

Commissary money is not bond money. Funding an inmate account does not automatically satisfy court-ordered bail.
Putnam County Jail published deposit methods and fees
Method Published fee Important detail
Money order hand-delivered to Corrections lobby No deposit fee Verify inmate name and ID before completing the money order.
Lobby money kiosk – cash $1 Keep the transaction receipt.
ConnectNetwork: $0–$25 $3.25 + 3% Online provider fee.
ConnectNetwork: $25.01–$100 $4.50 + 3% Online provider fee.
ConnectNetwork: $100.01–$200 $6 + 3% Online provider fee.
ConnectNetwork: $200.01+ $7.50 + 3% Online provider fee.
Confirm the inmate first Match the jail booking and inmate ID.
Choose lobby or online deposit Do not use an unofficial payment link sent by a stranger.
For online deposits, open ConnectNetwork Select Putnam County’s available inmate account service after signing in. Open ConnectNetwork
Review the fee before submitting The Sheriff’s published fee increases with the amount deposited.
Keep the receipt Save the transaction confirmation and inmate information.

Care packages

The jail also publishes iCare as its care-package ordering service.

Order an approved iCare package
Jail-incurred booking, housing, medical or incidental fees may remain due after release. The Sheriff’s page states that unpaid balances can be sent to its contracted billing processor after 14 days.
Medical and mental health

Send important medical information to jail staff

Family members can provide information that may help medical staff understand a person’s medications, medical provider, allergies or mental-health needs.
Identify the inmate clearly Include full booked name and inmate ID when known.
List prescription medications accurately Include medication name, dosage and prescribing provider when known.
Include serious allergies Note medication, food or other clinically important allergies.
Include mental-health information Identify known diagnoses, recent treatment or other relevant safety information.
Email the jail medical contact inmatefamily@putnamsheriff.org
Do not use email instead of emergency services when there is an immediate threat to life. For an urgent emergency, contact the jail or emergency services directly.
Jail programs and release help

Programs currently published for Putnam County Jail inmates

AA / NA

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are listed for weekends, including Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Celebrate Recovery

Faith-based substance-abuse recovery programming.

Bible study

Published Tuesday and Thursday meetings at 7:00 p.m.

Church

Published Saturday-morning program at 10:00 a.m.

Re-entry

Wednesday program offering help with jobs, clothing, food and access to state programs.

GED

For qualifying inmates under 21 who are sentenced to at least three months of county jail time.

Mental-health skills

Published Wednesday program from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Parenting

Positive-parenting instruction and related life skills.

Substance-abuse support

Programming designed to connect inmates with tools and services for recovery.

Free appointed defense

Apply for the Putnam County Public Defender

Public Defender – Seventh Judicial Circuit, Palatka Office
514 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
Phone: 386-329-0301
Office hours: weekdays, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Ask for counsel at first appearance The judge can address whether the defendant qualifies for Public Defender representation.
Complete the Putnam County indigency application Financial eligibility must be documented. Open Public Defender applications
Submit the application The Public Defender states that the application can be submitted to its office or to the Clerk.
Confirm the lawyer actually assigned Do not assume a lawyer seen briefly at first appearance will necessarily remain the attorney throughout every stage.
Use confidential attorney communication Do not discuss detailed admissions or defense strategy through ordinary recorded jail communication.
Victim advocate

Get Putnam County victim support and case help

Sheriff Victim Services

  • Crime Victim Compensation applications.
  • Needs-based community referrals.
  • Personal advocacy in the county judicial system.
  • Help filing injunctions for protection.
  • On-scene crisis intervention.
  • Safety planning and shelter assistance.

State Attorney Victim Advocates

  • Crisis intervention.
  • Community-service referrals.
  • Crime Victim Compensation assistance.
  • Explanation of the victim’s role.
  • Court advocacy and support.
PCSO Victim Services
Kim Goad: 386-329-0481
Kim Daley: 386-326-2833
Leah Ramsey: 386-329-1282
After-hours local hotline: 386-325-3141
State Attorney – Seventh Judicial Circuit, Palatka
410 St. Johns Avenue, Room 109
Palatka, FL 32178
Victim advocate / office: 386-329-0259
Open PCSO Victim Services Open State Attorney victim resources
Custody notification

Use VINE for changing custody information

Confirm the defendant first Use the official Putnam booking information to avoid registering against a same-name person.
Open VINELink Search Florida custody information. Open VINELink
Register available notification methods Follow the service’s current prompts for custody-status alerts.
Victims with an FDC case can also register with Florida DOC Victim Services FDC provides release, transfer, escape, death and out-to-court notification services for qualifying state-custody cases.
Florida DOC Victim Services: 1-877-884-2846
VINE information line: 1-877-846-3435
Automated notifications should not be the only safety plan for a person facing a credible threat.
Florida statewide history

Use FDLE when a Putnam County-only search is not enough

Public Instant Search

  • Florida statewide public criminal-history search.
  • Current fee: $24 per search.
  • Instant results.
  • Results are not certified.
  • Credit-card processing fee: $1.

Certified / non-certified FDLE search

  • Current search fee: $24.
  • FDLE staff conducts the search.
  • Non-certified processing: approximately 5 business days.
  • Certified processing: approximately 6–7 business days.
  • Mail-delivery time is additional.
Decide whether you need instant or certified results Do not pay for certified output when an informational search is enough.
Enter the legal identity carefully Name-based history can produce same-person problems when identity information is incomplete.
Pay the current FDLE search fee Review the payment screen before submitting.
Compare the result with Putnam court records A court disposition is the better source for proving how a specific Putnam case ended.
Use Personal Review when checking your own accuracy FDLE’s Personal Review requires fingerprints and does not carry an FDLE processing fee.
Start an FDLE criminal-history search Start a Personal Review
FDLE Criminal History Services: 850-410-8161
Record correction

Correct an inaccurate Putnam County or Florida record

Correct the system that actually contains the error
Error Start with Evidence
Wrong booking identity Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Government ID, booking number, MNI number and exact disputed field.
Wrong PCSO incident information Sheriff Records / responsible investigative unit Report number plus official supporting evidence.
Wrong municipal police report The police agency that created it Agency report number and supporting records.
Wrong court disposition Putnam County Clerk / court Case number and controlling signed order.
Wrong statewide Florida history FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance Fingerprint-based Personal Review plus corrected agency/court documentation.
Get your FDLE Personal Review This allows you to inspect your Florida criminal-history record for accuracy.
Mark the exact disputed entry Identify the arrest, charge, disposition or identity field you believe is wrong.
Obtain the controlling court or agency document A certified disposition is especially useful when the statewide history is missing the final court result.
Contact FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance Phone: 850-410-7898
Email: chrm@fdle.state.fl.us
Recheck the public systems after correction A correction at one source may not instantly change every third-party website.
Correction is not expungement. Correction fixes inaccurate information. Sealing or expungement restricts an accurate record when Florida law allows relief.
Florida state custody

Use Florida DOC only after a state-custody transfer

Use Florida DOC for

  • State-prison custody.
  • People under qualifying state corrections supervision.
  • Finding a state facility after transfer from county custody.

Do not use DOC alone for

  • A new Putnam County arrest.
  • A person awaiting trial in the county jail.
  • The formal court disposition.
  • A complete Florida criminal-history search.
Open the official Florida Department of Corrections site Open Florida DOC
Select Offender Search Search the committed legal name or DOC identifier when known.
Confirm the state facility State prison mail, visits and deposits depend on the institution.
Return to the Putnam court case for conviction proof DOC custody information does not replace the certified judgment.
Florida seal and expunge

Check whether a Putnam County arrest can be sealed or expunged

A dismissed charge does not automatically erase the arrest. FDLE explains that an adult criminal-history record can remain public even when charges were dropped, dismissed, abandoned or nolle prossed unless a qualifying sealing or expungement process is completed.

Sealed

The public generally cannot access the sealed record, but certain statutorily entitled agencies can still access the record.

Expunged

Most agencies that could access a sealed record are instead informed that a record was expunged and generally cannot obtain the record itself without a court order.

Important Florida eligibility barriers

Adult adjudication of guilt for a criminal offense can disqualify the applicant
Adjudication of guilt on a charge from the target arrest can disqualify the record
A prior qualifying Florida sealing or expungement can prevent another later proceeding
Specified serious offenses are excluded even when adjudication was withheld
Criminal traffic history can affect eligibility
FDLE checks Florida, national, court and driving-history information
Under the ordinary court-ordered process in sections 943.0585 and 943.059, FDLE states that a person is generally entitled to one court-ordered sealing or expungement in a lifetime. Directly related arrests can sometimes be included in one proceeding at the court’s discretion.

Complete the process in this order

Save your records before sealing or expunging Keep the arrest report, certified disposition and later signed order. Expunged records can become extremely difficult to retrieve afterward.
Find the exact Putnam case and arrest Record the arrest date, arresting agency, charge and court case number.
Obtain a certified disposition for every listed charge FDLE requires certified dispositions as part of the Certificate of Eligibility packet.
For an expunction application, obtain the prosecutor’s certified statement The written certified statement page must be completed by the appropriate State Attorney or statewide prosecutor.
Complete the FDLE application Include full name, birth date, race, sex, addresses, arresting agency, arrest date and charges. Open FDLE Seal / Expunge application
Sign before a notary or deputy clerk Do not sign the application prematurely when notarization or deputy-clerk witnessing is required.
Get fingerprinted The fingerprint card must contain the applicant information, signature, date, fingerprinting official signature and agency identification.
Include the $75 FDLE processing fee FDLE accepts a money order, cashier’s check or qualifying personal check payable to FDLE. The fee is nonrefundable.
Wait for FDLE eligibility review FDLE currently publishes a typical processing time of about 12 weeks after receiving a complete packet and does not expedite the application.
Watch the certificate expiration date Putnam County Clerk states that the Certificate of Eligibility expires after 12 months for court-filing purposes.
File the petition in Putnam County court A Certificate of Eligibility does not itself seal or expunge the record. File the petition, certificate and required affidavit with the proper court. Open Putnam Clerk seal / expunge instructions
Use the current Putnam petition form The Clerk publishes a Petition to Seal or Expunge Criminal Record in its criminal forms. Open Putnam criminal forms
Pay the Clerk filing charge The Clerk’s currently posted schedule lists $42 for sealing a court file or expungement of record. Confirm the current amount before filing.
Wait for the court’s decision FDLE eligibility does not guarantee relief. The judge makes the final decision under the applicable law.
Keep certified copies of the signed order FDLE acts after receiving the certified court order.
Recheck local and statewide public records Florida automatic sealing at FDLE does not necessarily seal the local agency and court record, so verify each relevant system.
FDLE Seal and Expunge Section
Phone: 850-410-7870
Email: SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us
P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Local contact board

Putnam County jail, records, court and defense contacts

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office / Jail
130 Orie Griffin Blvd.
Palatka, FL 32177

Sheriff: 386-329-0800

Jail: 386-329-0854

PCSO Records Unit

386-329-0822

records@putnamsheriff.org

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Putnam County Clerk

Main: 386-326-7600

Criminal: 386-326-7630

Records: 386-326-7690

Clerk Customer Service Center
Tim Smith Building
107 N. 6th Street
Palatka, FL 32177

Clerk operations, court intake and records.

Public Defender
514 St. Johns Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177

386-329-0301

State Attorney
410 St. Johns Avenue, Room 109
Palatka, FL 32178

386-329-0259

Smart Communications

888-843-1972

Account, communication, billing and refund questions.

FDLE Criminal History

850-410-8161

Record correction: 850-410-7898

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Jail map

Putnam County Courthouse map

Before traveling: Recheck custody, the correct courthouse or office, current hours, visitor rules and accepted payment method.
Information already extracted

What this guide solves without sending you through dozens of pages

Booking search

Name, booking and release-date search paths; booking/MNI numbers; charge, statute, case and bond decoding.

Police records

Correct PCSO Records contact, hours, email and request wording.

Court verification

County versus Circuit Court, public court-search workflow, disposition checking and copy costs.

Jail family rules

Video visit hours, cost, conduct rules, personal mail, legal mail and rejected-mail categories.

Money and health

ConnectNetwork fee tiers, lobby deposit options, medical-information email and jail programs.

Record relief

FDLE fees, Personal Review, correction contacts, Certificate of Eligibility requirements and Putnam court filing steps.

Title-related FAQs

Putnam County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Putnam County Florida arrest records?

Use the official Sheriff’s Jail View, then verify the corresponding criminal case through the Putnam County Clerk’s Online Court Records Search.

Can I search people who have already been released?

Yes. Jail View includes beginning and ending release-date search fields in addition to name and booking-date searches.

What identifiers should I save from Jail View?

Save the booking number, MNI number, booking date, arresting agency, statute, court case number, charge and bond information.

How do I find the final criminal charge?

Search the Putnam County Clerk’s court system and compare the formal charging document with the original jail charge.

Where do I request the arrest report?

For Putnam County Sheriff’s Office records, contact records@putnamsheriff.org or 386-329-0822. If another police department created the report, request it from that agency.

How do I check the current bond?

Read the bond for every charge in Jail View and call the jail at 386-329-0854 before paying because bond or holds may change.

What are the jail video visitation hours?

The current published schedule is seven days a week from 8–11 a.m., 1:30–4 p.m. and 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Where do I send regular inmate mail?

Send it to Smart Communications / Putnam County, followed by the inmate’s first and last name and inmate ID, P.O. Box 9151, Seminole, FL 33775-9151.

How much does FDLE charge for a Florida criminal-history search?

The public FDLE criminal-history search currently costs $24. Instant searches also have a $1 credit-card processing fee.

Can a Putnam County arrest be sealed or expunged?

Some records qualify. The normal process begins with an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application, certified dispositions, fingerprints and the $75 FDLE fee, followed by a petition in the appropriate court.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County Clerk, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Public Defender, State Attorney, Florida Department of Law Enforcement or Florida Department of Corrections.

Jail status, bond, warrants, court cases, visitation rules and fees can change. Confirm the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

An arrest, jail booking, booking photograph or arrest affidavit is not proof of guilt. A person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

This page provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 16, 2026.

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