Taylor County Arrest Records

Arrests are actions typically carried out by law enforcement officers that involve the apprehension and temporary detention of a suspect, when permitted by law. In Taylor County, law enforcement officers can arrest an individual under the authority of an active arrest warrant. However, an arrest warrant is not always required before an arrest may be conducted. Florida Statutes § 901.15 permits law enforcement officers to arrest individuals without warrants in certain situations. This includes, but is not limited to, when an individual commits a felony, misdemeanor, or violates a municipal or county ordinance in the officer's presence. The statutes also allow officers to arrest a suspect without a warrant when reasonably believing the suspect has committed a felony.

Following an arrest in Taylor County, the arresting agency usually creates a Taylor County arrest record to document details about the incident. These records are typically reported to various criminal justice agencies, which either feature them directly or use them to generate additional records. For instance, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Division of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compiles relevant arrest and other criminal justice records, like convictions, to create criminal history records. Meanwhile, the Taylor County judicial system may also feature arrest data in Taylor County Court Records of cases arising from the arrest.

Are Arrest Records Public in Taylor County?

Yes. Under the Florida Public Records Law, codified in Florida Statutes Chapter 119, all state, county, and municipal records maintained by government entities, including arrest records, are public. As a result, anybody can inspect and request copies of arrest records.

However, statutory exemptions established by Florida Statutes § 119.071 and other similar state and federal laws protect certain records from public access. Some examples of these exempt records include, but are not limited to:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Sealed or expunged records
• Information that reveals the identity of a confidential informant or source
• Active criminal intelligence information and criminal investigative information
• Confessions of an arrestee until their criminal case is finally determined by adjudication, dismissal, or other final disposition.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The contents of public Taylor County arrest records typically include the following information:

• The arrestee's personally identifiable information:
  • Full name and known alias
  • Home address
  • Date of birth and age
• The arrestee's physical features:
  • Race
  • Sex
  • Weight
  • Height
  • Eye and hair color
  • Scar(s), birthmark(s), and tattoo(s)
• The arrestee's mugshot
• Arrest details:
  • Arresting agency
  • Arrest date, time, and location
  • charge(s)
• Court details:
  • Court case number
  • Arraignment date and time
• Booking details:
  • Booking number
  • Booking date and time
  • bail/bond information (if any)

Taylor County Arrest Statistics

According to the FDLE's Criminal Justice Data Transparency (CJDT) Arrest Reports, Taylor County recorded 699 arrests and 1,107 charges in 2024. Meanwhile, the county reported 85 arrests and 130 charges in 2023. These data reveal that the county experienced a 722% increase in arrests in 2024.

Find Taylor County Arrest Records

In Taylor County, local law enforcement agencies such as the Taylor County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments create and maintain arrest records. Thus, record seekers can find and direct requests for Taylor County arrest records to these agencies. Note that each agency can only provide records of the arrests it made. Generally, local law enforcement agencies only make arrests within their respective jurisdiction. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction encompasses the entire county, whereas municipal police departments' jurisdictions are the respective towns and cities they serve.

Depending on how an agency operates, interested persons can request public arrest records it maintains by submitting a public record request by mail or in person. Most agencies accept the latter. Nonetheless, record seekers must provide sufficient information about the record they seek, such as the arrestee's name, arrest date, and location, to assist in its identification. For instance, if the Taylor County Sheriff's Office is the custodian of a sought-after arrest record, individuals can inspect or request copies of the record by visiting the Sheriff's Office or contacting the agency's Public Record Custodian at:

Taylor County Sheriff's Office
108 N Jefferson St. Suite 103
Perry, FL 32347
Phone: (850) 584-4225

It is worth noting that interested persons can find information about individuals who were recently arrested and booked in the Taylor County jail through an online jail resource provided by the County Sheriff's Office. The resource allows users to search for an arrestee by name or booking date for free.

Free Arrest Record Search in Taylor County

Interested persons may visit Taylor County local law enforcement agencies to search and inspect arrest records they maintain. These agencies usually do not charge a fee for in-person inspection of public records. Alternatively, record seekers can use the Taylor County Sheriff's Office online jail resource to find information about individuals who were arrested and booked in the county jail, for free.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Generally, arrests are retained indefinitely on an individual's criminal history record. According to the Florida Department of State's General Records Schedule GS2, criminal justice agencies locally retain arrest records until they become obsolete, superseded, or lose their administrative value.

Expunge Taylor County Arrest Records

Expungement is a court process that protects a record from public access, making it inaccessible to the general public. This aids record holders in gaining some level of normalcy in their lives and in avoiding the stigma usually attached to having a criminal record, like an arrest record.

There are different ways to apply for arrest record expungement in Taylor County based on Florida laws and the circumstances and outcome of the arrest.

Administrative Expungement: A record holder is eligible for this type of expungement when their arrest was made contrary to law or by mistake. They can apply for an administrative expungement through the FDLE as detailed in Florida Statutes § 943.0581 and Florida Administrative Code Rule 11C-7.008.

Court-Ordered Expungement: Record holders must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the FDLE to determine that their arrest record is statutorily eligible for court-ordered expungement under Fla. Stat. §§ 943.059 and 943.0585. Interested persons can apply for a Certificate of Eligibility through the following steps:

• Use the FDLE's Certificate of Eligibility application form or email the FDLE Expunge Section at SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us to request and receive a copy of the application form by mail or email. Note that the applicant must sign the application in the presence of a public notary or a deputy clerk of the court.
• Applicants must obtain a certified disposition of the case(s) or criminal charge(s) listed on their completed FDLE's Certificate of Eligibility application form. This may be obtained through the clerk of court in the county where the case/charge(s) originated. If they were placed on probation, they must also provide documents to show that the probation has been terminated. An applicant must also provide a copy of the pretrial completion certificate or a letter of successful completion as a substitution for a certified disposition for pre-trial intervention cases and other diversion programs.
• Applicants must be fingerprinted by an authorized member of law enforcement or another criminal justice agency and receive a fingerprint form/card.
• Submit the completed FDLE's Certificate of Eligibility application form, all other supporting documentation, and a $75.00 processing fee (via money order, cashier's check, or personal check payable to the FDLE) to:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489
Attention: Expunge Section

The FDLE may take up to 12 weeks to process requests and determine an applicant's eligibility for court-ordered expungement. If the FDLE determines that an applicant is eligible, the agency will issue them a Certificate of Eligibility. After receiving the certificate, an applicant can file a petition and all other request documents, including the Certificate of Eligibility, in a court with jurisdiction over where the arrest occurred, such as the Taylor County Circuit Court. The court has the sole discretion to approve or deny the expungement request.

Note that other methods of requesting expungement are detailed in the FDLE's seal and expunge process page. Interested persons can also ask questions about these expungement processes by emailing the FDLE at SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us.

Taylor County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a court order issued by a judge that directs law enforcement officers to arrest an individual for a criminal offense that they are suspected of committing. Per Fla. Stat. § 901.02, judges may issue an arrest warrant upon examination of a complaint and proof that they receive, if they are satisfied that probable cause exists for an arrest warrant issuance for a crime committed within their jurisdiction. Law enforcement officers, such as lead investigators or detectives, usually file these complaints. Fla. Stat. § 901.02 details other grounds for an arrest warrant issuance.

According to the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.121, an issued arrest warrant must be in writing and the name of the State of Florida and contain the following information:

• The nature of the offense
• The name of the person to be arrested, or if their name is unknown, a designated name or description that can be used to identify the person with reasonable certainty
• The issuance date and county
• The issuing judge's physical or electronic signature and their office title
• The bail amount or other release conditions (if applicable) and the return date.

Do Taylor County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Taylor County arrest warrants do not expire. Thus, warrants can follow their subject forever unless it gets executed or recalled by the issuing judge.