Search Jackson County Police Blotter

Jackson County police blotter records are managed through the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in Marianna. Sheriff Donald L. Edenfield leads law enforcement operations for unincorporated areas throughout the county. The sheriff's office at 4018 W. Lafayette Street handles all public records requests for incident reports, arrest logs, traffic crash reports, and booking information. You can request police blotter records by visiting the office in person, calling (850) 482-9624, or submitting written requests. These records document law enforcement responses to calls for service, criminal investigations, traffic incidents, and arrests made by deputies across Jackson County.

How to Get Police Reports

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office processes all requests for police blotter records at their main office. Visit 4018 W. Lafayette Street in Marianna during regular business hours to request incident reports or other law enforcement records. Bring photo identification and as much information as possible about the incident you need.

Call (850) 482-9624 to speak with records staff about your request. Provide the date, location, names of people involved, and type of incident. Specific details help staff locate reports faster. Written requests can be mailed to the sheriff's office or delivered in person.

Simple requests with minimal pages and staff time are often provided at no charge. Larger requests may be charged based on the time required to search, review, and copy records. Standard Florida public records fees apply: $0.15 per single-sided page and $0.20 per double-sided page. Payment is required before records are released.

Note: Active criminal investigations may delay or limit access to certain records until cases are resolved.

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Donald L. Edenfield leads the Jackson County Sheriff's Office from the main facility at 4018 W. Lafayette Street in Marianna. The office provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of the county. Reach the sheriff's office at (850) 482-9624 for general questions, records requests, or non-emergency matters.

The sheriff's office website at jacksonsheriff.org provides information about agency services, contact details, and community programs. While online records requests may not be available, the website serves as a resource for learning about sheriff's office operations and getting contact information for specific departments.

Victims of crimes may be entitled to free copies of police reports. If you were involved in an incident, bring identification to the sheriff's office to claim your report. This documentation is often needed for insurance claims, victim services, or court proceedings.

Police Blotter Record Types

Jackson County police blotter records include incident reports, arrest logs, booking information, and traffic crash reports. Incident reports document calls for service and law enforcement responses. They contain the date and time of the incident, location, names of people involved, statements from witnesses, and officer observations. Some information may be redacted to protect victim privacy or ongoing investigations.

Arrest records show people booked into custody by the sheriff's office. These records include the person's name, booking date and time, charges, arresting officer, bond amount, and booking photo. Jail logs update as new arrests occur and people are released.

Traffic crash reports filed by sheriff's deputies include driver information, vehicle details, diagrams of the crash scene, contributing factors, and officer narratives. When crashes involve personal injuries, Florida law keeps these reports confidential for 60 days. Only parties involved, their lawyers, insurance companies, and certain government agencies can access them during this time. After 60 days, anyone can buy crash reports through the state portal.

Your Rights Under Florida Law

Florida's public records law in Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes gives everyone the right to inspect and copy government records. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office must respond to requests promptly and provide access unless a specific exemption applies. The law requires agencies to act in good faith and not create unnecessary barriers to public access.

Exemptions protect certain information from public disclosure. Active criminal investigations remain confidential while cases are open. Florida Statutes Section 119.071 shields victim identities in sex crimes, home addresses of law enforcement officers, and other sensitive personal information. These exemptions balance public access with privacy and safety concerns.

Traffic crash reports containing personal injury information stay confidential for 60 days under Florida Statute 316.066. Disclosing these reports during the confidentiality period without authorization is a third-degree felony. After the period ends, crash reports become public records that anyone can purchase through the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles portal at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing for $10 per report plus a $2 service fee.

Making a Records Request

To request police blotter records from Jackson County, gather all relevant details about the incident. You need the date or approximate date, location, names of people involved, and type of incident. Case numbers help staff locate reports quickly if you have them. The more specific your request, the faster it can be processed.

Visit the sheriff's office at 4018 W. Lafayette Street in Marianna to submit your request in person. Staff can help you complete the necessary forms and estimate costs. You can also call (850) 482-9624 to discuss your request before visiting.

Written requests should include all identifying information and your contact details. Mail requests to Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 4018 W. Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446. Include your phone number and email so staff can contact you with questions or when records are ready.

Payment is due before records are released. Bring cash, money order, or business check when picking up records. Credit cards may be accepted with a processing fee. Personal checks might not be accepted for public records payments.

Florida Police Record Systems

Beyond county-level records, Florida operates statewide systems for accessing law enforcement information. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains criminal history records for the entire state. FDLE background checks show arrests and charges from all 67 counties, not just Jackson County. These checks are available for employment screening, licensing, and other authorized purposes.

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles department runs a centralized crash report system. After the 60-day confidentiality period, any crash report filed in Florida can be purchased online at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing. You need the crash report number, driver's license number, or vehicle plate number to search.

The Florida Attorney General provides resources about public records at myfloridalegal.com/open-government. Their website explains your rights, how to file complaints, and what to do if agencies deny access improperly. The Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual offers detailed guidance on Florida's open government laws.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County borders several other Florida counties with their own law enforcement agencies and records systems: