Clay County Police Reports

Police records in Clay County are maintained by the Clay County Sheriff's Office and local police departments serving the area. The Sheriff's Office serves unincorporated areas and operates the county jail. You can request incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports through their public records section. Many records are available to the public under Florida's open records laws. The office processes requests by mail, in person, or through their online portal at the county records website. Staff can help you find the specific police records you need for your case or personal use in Clay County.

Clay County Sheriff's Office

The Clay County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the entire county. This includes patrol, investigations, jail operations, and records. The Public Records Section processes all requests for police reports and incident documents. You need to contact this office for any report filed by a deputy or at the county jail. They keep records going back many years.

To get a police record from Clay County, call the Public Records Section at (904) 529-6090. You can also visit in person at Room 102 of the Sheriff's Office building. Staff can help you find the report you need. Bring ID and case details if you have them. Some reports are ready the same day while others take time to process.

Clay County uses an online records portal for public requests. You can submit a request at claycountyfl.justfoia.com/publicportal any time. This portal tracks your request from start to finish. It works for most types of police records in Clay County. You get email updates when your request is processed. The portal accepts requests 24 hours a day.

For general questions or media inquiries, the Sheriff's Office can be reached at (904) 529-6397. Their main website at www.claysheriff.com has contact info and department details. Written requests can be sent by mail to the Clay County Sheriff's Office Public Records Section in Green Cove Springs.

Types of Police Records Available

Clay County police records include incident reports for crimes and accidents. These reports document what happened, who was involved, and what action was taken. Arrest records show when someone was booked into the county jail. They include charges, bond amount, and booking photo. You can search current inmates online through the jail roster on the Sheriff's website.

Traffic crash reports are another common request in Clay County. If a deputy responded to your accident, the report is kept by the Sheriff's Office. For crashes handled by city police, contact that department instead. Crash reports show damage, injuries, and fault. Insurance companies often need these reports to process claims.

Case files and investigative records may have restrictions in Clay County. Active investigations are usually exempt from public release until the case closes. Once a case is closed or charges are filed, most records become public. Florida law at Chapter 119 Florida Statutes governs what records are public and what can be withheld. The Sheriff's Office reviews each request to determine what can be released.

Common police records in Clay County include:

• Incident and offense reports
• Arrest reports and booking records
• Traffic crash reports
• Call logs and dispatch records
• Case numbers and investigative summaries

Requesting Police Records in Clay County

You have three ways to request police records in Clay County. The easiest is the online portal. Go to the Clay County records website and fill out the form. Include as much detail as you can about the incident. This helps staff find the right report. You will get a confirmation email with a tracking number.

In-person requests work best if you need records right away. Visit Room 102 at the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Bring a photo ID. Tell the clerk what report you need. If the report is ready, you may get it the same day. Complex requests take longer. The address is 901 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs.

You can also mail your request to the Public Records Section. Include your name, contact info, and a detailed description of the records you want. Mail requests take the longest to process. The mailing address is Clay County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Public Records, 901 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Allow at least a week for a response.

Note: Some records may have fees for copies and processing time in Clay County.

State Police Records Resources

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains statewide criminal records. FDLE collects data from all Florida law enforcement agencies including Clay County. You can request a background check or criminal history through FDLE. The fee is $24 per person. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days by mail.

FDLE has a public records portal at fdle.justfoia.com/publicportal for general records requests. This covers FDLE documents but not local police reports. For Clay County police records, you still need to contact the Sheriff's Office or city police department directly.

Crash reports can be ordered through the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website at www.flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/ for accidents investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. For local crashes in Clay County handled by deputies or city police, request the report from the responding agency instead.

Clay County Clerk of Court Records

The Clay County Clerk of Court keeps criminal case files once charges are filed. These are court records, not police reports. You can search court records online at clayclerk.com/search-records/ for free. Case files show charges, hearings, and outcomes. This is helpful if you want to see what happened after an arrest in Clay County.

Court records and police records are different in Clay County. Police records come from the Sheriff or city police. Court records come from the Clerk after the case enters the court system. Both are public but you request them from different offices. The Clerk office is at the Clay County Courthouse in Green Cove Springs.

City Police Departments in Clay County

Some cities in Clay County have their own police departments. These departments handle incidents within city limits. If a city police officer wrote the report, contact that city police department. The Sheriff's Office cannot release reports from city police in Clay County.

Green Cove Springs has its own police department. For incidents in the city, call or visit the Green Cove Springs Police Department. Orange Park also has a police department for city incidents. Check which agency responded to your incident before you request records. City police records follow the same Florida public records laws as Sheriff records.

Nearby Florida Counties

Clay County borders several other Florida counties. If you are not sure which county your incident occurred in, check the address or location. Police records are kept by the agency with jurisdiction over that area. You must request records from the correct county or city.