Find Martin County Police Blotter

Martin County police blotter records are kept by the Martin County Sheriff's Office, based at 800 SE Monterey Road in Stuart. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement for unincorporated areas and processes public records requests for incident reports, arrest logs, and traffic crash reports. You can request these police blotter records by visiting the sheriff's office in person, calling (772) 220-7000, or using the online records request portal. These records include booking information, offense reports, crash documentation, and daily activity logs from deputies working throughout Martin County.

Access Martin County Police Records

The Martin County Sheriff's Office processes all public records requests at its Stuart headquarters. Visit 800 SE Monterey Road during business hours to submit requests in person. Staff can help you identify what records you need and explain the request process. You can also call (772) 220-7000 to speak with records personnel about your specific needs.

Online records requests can be submitted through the sheriff's office website. The online portal allows you to describe what records you want and provide contact information for follow-up. Include specific details like incident dates, locations, names, and case numbers when you know them. Detailed requests are easier to process and cost less than broad searches.

Martin County offers online databases for arrest search, crime mapping, and warrant search. These tools let you view recent bookings, check incident locations, and search for active warrants without submitting a formal records request. Visit the sheriff's website to access these public databases.

Sheriff's Office Details

Sheriff William D. Snyder oversees the Martin County Sheriff's Office from its main facility at 800 SE Monterey Road in Stuart. Call (772) 220-7000 for general inquiries and non-emergency matters. The sheriff's office operates patrol units, investigations divisions, and support services throughout Martin County.

The records section handles all public information requests. Staff review requests to find responsive records, check for legal exemptions, and calculate fees. Under Florida public records law, agencies must respond promptly and provide access in good faith. Most requests can be processed within a few days, though complex searches may take longer.

Several online tools are available through the sheriff's website. The arrest search shows recent bookings and charges. Crime mapping displays incident data by location and type. The warrant search lets you check for outstanding warrants. These databases are updated regularly and provide free access to public information.

How to Request Records

Police blotter records in Martin County come from two main sources. The Martin County Sheriff's Office serves unincorporated areas and handles patrol, investigations, and jail operations. Cities within Martin County may have their own police departments with separate records systems. Check which agency responded to your incident before requesting records.

For sheriff's office records, use the online portal or visit in person. Provide as much information as possible: date and time of incident, location, names of people involved, type of incident, and case number if you have one. The more details you provide, the faster staff can locate records and the lower your cost will be.

Some records are exempt from public disclosure. Active criminal investigations stay confidential until they close or become inactive. Certain personal information is protected by law. Victim identities in specific cases are kept confidential. The records staff will explain any exemptions that apply to your request.

Note: Records requests require staff time to search, review, and prepare documents for release.

Police Blotter Record Types

Martin County police blotter records include several categories. Incident reports describe calls for service, officer responses, and investigation details. These reports list the date, time, location, people involved, witness statements, and officer observations. Arrest records contain booking information, charges filed, bond amounts, and mugshots of people taken into custody.

Traffic crash reports are maintained for incidents investigated by sheriff's deputies. Long-form crash reports include driver and vehicle information, crash diagrams, contributing factors, and detailed officer narratives. If a crash involves injuries, the report stays confidential for 60 days under Florida Statute 316.066. Only parties involved, their representatives, insurers, and certain agencies can access reports during this period.

After the 60-day confidentiality period expires, crash reports become public records. Anyone can purchase them through the Florida Crash Portal at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing for $10 per report plus a $2 convenience fee. The portal provides electronic copies within 48 hours of purchase.

Records Request Fees

Martin County charges fees for public records based on the cost to fulfill requests. Staff time is charged at the hourly rate of the employee processing the request. Copy fees are set by Florida law at $0.15 per single-sided page and $0.20 per double-sided page. Electronic copies may have different fees depending on the format and method of delivery.

Small requests that take minimal time and produce few pages may be provided at no charge or minimal cost. Large requests requiring hours of staff time and hundreds of pages will have higher fees. The records staff will provide a cost estimate before processing your request if the fee is expected to exceed $100.

Payment is required before records are released. The sheriff's office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. Some payment methods may have additional service fees. Ask about payment options when you submit your request.

Florida Public Records Law

All police blotter records in Martin County are governed by Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, the state's public records law. This law gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records unless an exemption applies. Agencies must provide access promptly and cannot unreasonably delay responses.

Certain information is exempt from disclosure under Florida Statutes Section 119.071. Active criminal investigative information remains confidential during ongoing investigations. Personal information about law enforcement officers is protected. Victim identities in certain crimes are kept confidential. When exemptions apply, agencies redact the protected information and release the rest.

Traffic crash reports have special confidentiality rules under Florida Statute 316.066. Reports stay confidential for 60 days if they involve injuries. Unauthorized disclosure is a felony. After 60 days, anyone can purchase reports through the state crash portal.

Nearby Counties

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