Gadsden County Police Blotter

Police blotter records in Gadsden County are managed by the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office at 339 East Jefferson Street in Quincy. The sheriff's office serves all unincorporated areas and provides law enforcement coverage for most communities in the county. You can request incident reports, arrest records, and traffic crash reports by contacting the sheriff's office directly at their Quincy location. Police blotter information includes booking logs, offense reports, deputy activity logs, and crash documentation filed throughout Gadsden County. These records follow Florida public records law and are available to any person unless a specific exemption applies.

Accessing Police Records in Gadsden County

The Gadsden County Sheriff's Office at 339 East Jefferson Street in Quincy handles public records requests for the county. Call (850) 627-9233 to speak with staff about requesting incident reports or traffic crash reports. You can also visit the sheriff's office in person during regular business hours. Bring as much detail as you can about the incident: date, location, names of people involved, and case number if you have one.

Most records requests take a few days to process. Simple requests may be filled faster, but complex searches require more time. Staff must review documents and redact exempt information before releasing records to the public. Florida law requires agencies to respond promptly, but same-day service is not guaranteed for public records requests.

Payment is due when you pick up the records. The sheriff's office charges $0.15 per single-sided copy and $0.20 for double-sided pages. If the request takes significant staff time, labor fees may apply based on employee compensation rates. Cash, money orders, and business checks are typically accepted.

For crash reports less than 60 days old, you must show you have a legal right to the report. Parties involved in the crash, their insurance companies, attorneys, and certain government agencies can access reports during the confidentiality period. After 60 days, anyone can buy crash reports through the Florida Crash Portal for $10 per report plus a $2 convenience fee.

Gadsden County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff's office sits at 339 East Jefferson Street in downtown Quincy. This is the main location for law enforcement services in Gadsden County. The office handles patrol operations, investigations, records management, and jail operations all from this central facility.

Reach the main office at (850) 627-9233 for general questions. Deputies patrol unincorporated areas and respond to calls throughout the county. The office also manages the county jail and maintains custody records for inmates. Visit the official website at gadsdensheriff.com for contact information and agency updates.

The sheriff's office provides fingerprinting services for background checks, concealed weapon permits, and employment screening. Call ahead to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting. Fees vary depending on the type of service requested.

Online Resources for Police Records

The Gadsden County Sheriff's Office website provides contact information and general agency details. This is the starting point for most public records requests in the county.

The website shows office locations, phone numbers, and basic information about services. You can use it to find the right contact before submitting a records request.

What Records Are Available

Police blotter records in Gadsden County include incident reports filed by deputies responding to calls. These reports contain the date and time of the call, location, people involved, witness statements, and deputy observations. Arrest records show booking information, charges, bond amounts, and custody status for people taken to jail.

Traffic crash reports filed in Gadsden County are public after 60 days. During the first 60 days after filing, only authorized parties can access crash reports. This includes drivers involved, passengers, insurance companies, attorneys representing parties, and government agencies. Unauthorized disclosure of crash reports during the confidentiality period is a third-degree felony under Florida law.

Some records remain exempt from public disclosure. Active criminal investigations are confidential until the investigation concludes. Victim identities in sexual offense cases are protected. Home addresses and phone numbers of law enforcement officers are exempt. The sheriff's office must redact exempt information before releasing records.

Note: Email addresses provided on public records requests become public records themselves under Florida law.

Types of Police Blotter Information

Daily police blotter records show law enforcement activity across Gadsden County. Incident reports detail calls for service, investigations, arrests, and officer responses. These documents contain narrative descriptions written by deputies, witness statements, evidence collected, and actions taken during the call.

Arrest records are part of the police blotter system. When someone is booked into the Gadsden County Jail, a booking record is created. This record includes the person's name, date of birth, physical description, booking photo, charges filed, arresting agency, and bond amount. Booking records are public unless the arrest is part of an ongoing investigation.

Crash reports filed by the sheriff's office go into the records system. Deputies investigate crashes on county roads and state highways within the county. The long-form crash report includes driver information, vehicle details, crash diagrams, contributing factors like weather or road conditions, injuries reported, and the deputy's analysis of what happened.

Record Fees and Payment

Gadsden County follows standard Florida pricing for public records. Copies cost $0.15 per single-sided page. Double-sided copies are $0.20 per page. These are statutory maximum rates set by state law.

Labor charges apply for requests that require extensive staff time. The first 15 minutes of search and review time are typically free. Requests taking longer are charged based on the hourly compensation rate of the employee performing the work. This includes time spent locating records, reviewing for exempt information, redacting confidential data, and preparing copies.

Bring payment when you pick up records. Most sheriff's offices accept cash, money orders, and business checks. Personal checks may not be accepted. Some agencies take credit cards but charge a service fee. Ask about payment methods when you submit your request.

Florida Public Records Law

All police blotter records in Gadsden County fall under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. This law grants every person the right to inspect and copy public records. Agencies must acknowledge requests promptly and respond in good faith. They cannot unreasonably delay or deny access to non-exempt records.

The sheriff's office can charge fees to cover the actual cost of copying and staff time. Fees must be reasonable and based on actual costs. Agencies cannot charge research fees just to locate records. They can charge for the time spent reviewing documents and redacting exempt information.

Crash reports follow Florida Statute 316.066, which imposes a 60-day confidentiality period. After that period expires, reports become fully public. You can purchase them through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing for a $10 statutory fee plus a $2 online convenience fee.

Some information remains exempt under Florida Statutes Section 119.071. Active criminal investigative information is confidential. Social security numbers are redacted. Bank account numbers and personal financial information are protected. The sheriff's office must redact this information before releasing records to the public.

Nearby Counties

Gadsden County borders several other Florida counties, each with their own sheriff's office and records systems: