Nassau County Police Records

Nassau County police records are maintained by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office and Fernandina Beach Police Department in Northeast Florida. With over 90,000 residents, this coastal county includes Fernandina Beach, Callahan, Hilliard, and Yulee. The Sheriff handles most of the county while Fernandina Beach PD serves the historic coastal city. You can request incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports from these agencies. Florida public records law allows any person to access most police records unless specific exemptions apply under state statute. Contact the appropriate agency based on where your incident occurred. Most documents become available once a case closes.

Nassau County Sheriff's Office

The Nassau County Sheriff serves as the primary law enforcement agency for most of the county. They handle patrol, investigations, and jail operations. All police records created by Sheriff deputies are public under Florida law once cases close. The Sheriff's jurisdiction covers unincorporated areas and communities like Callahan, Hilliard, and Yulee.

Sheriff records include incident reports, arrest records, crash reports, and booking logs. These documents contain names, dates, locations, charges, and narratives. Most records become available when a case closes. Active investigations may have restricted access under statutory exemptions.

To request police records from Nassau County Sheriff, contact their records division. Provide details like names, dates, case numbers, and locations if available. The Sheriff follows Florida Chapter 119 requirements. Staff can help locate documents and provide cost estimates for copies. The main office is in Yulee.

Nassau County Sheriff does not have a fully public online search portal for all police records. Contact the records unit by phone or visit in person for assistance with locating and requesting documents.

Fernandina Beach Police

Fernandina Beach Police Department handles law enforcement within the city limits. FBPD maintains separate police records for incidents in their jurisdiction. This historic coastal city is the county seat. For records from Fernandina Beach PD, contact their public records unit. They handle requests for incident reports and arrest reports from city incidents.

FBPD follows the same Florida public records law as the Sheriff. City limits determine which agency has jurisdiction. If your incident was in Fernandina Beach, contact FBPD. If it was elsewhere in Nassau County, contact the Sheriff.

How to Get Police Records

Public records requests in Nassau County must follow Florida law. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives every person the right to inspect government records. You do not need to be a resident or explain why you want records.

To request police records, gather this information:

• Name of person involved in the incident
• Date or approximate date when it happened
• Location where it occurred (city, street, area)
• Type of incident (arrest, theft, crash, etc.)
• Case number or report number if available
• Which agency responded (Sheriff or Fernandina Beach PD)

Call the appropriate agency first. Staff can tell you if records exist and what the cost will be. Some requests are filled within a few days. Complex requests may take longer and incur fees for staff time and copies under Florida law.

Note: Active criminal investigations can be withheld under Florida statute exemptions until the case closes.

Arrest and Booking Records

Nassau County Sheriff operates the county jail. All arrests in the county result in booking at this facility whether made by Sheriff or city police. Booking records are public immediately under Florida law. They include name, photo, charges, bond, and booking date. You can request booking information from the Sheriff's Office. This is different from the full arrest report.

Arrest reports include the officer's investigation narrative and witness statements. Get the arrest report from the agency that made the arrest. If Fernandina Beach PD arrested someone, request from FBPD. If Sheriff deputies made the arrest, request from the Sheriff. Mugshots and booking details are public records in Florida.

Traffic Crash Reports

Traffic crashes in Nassau County are investigated by the Sheriff, Fernandina Beach PD, or Florida Highway Patrol. Any crash with injury, death, or property damage over $500 requires a report. Order crash reports online through Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles at www.flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/.

Search by date and county. The site charges a fee per report. For crashes on I-95 or major highways, Florida Highway Patrol likely investigated. For local roads, check with the Sheriff or city police.

Florida State Police Records

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains statewide criminal records. FDLE collects arrest and disposition data from Nassau County agencies and all other Florida jurisdictions. Submit public records requests to FDLE at fdle.justfoia.com/publicportal.

Create a free account and describe what you need. For criminal background checks, call FDLE at (850) 410-8161. The fee is $24 per check.

Florida Public Records Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes governs public access to government documents. Police records fall under this law unless exempted. Nassau County law enforcement must allow inspection and copying of public records. Agencies can charge fees for duplication and extensive search time.

If costs will exceed $200, they must give you a written estimate first. Some records are exempt. Active investigations can be withheld. Confidential informant identities are protected.

Criminal History Records

Statewide criminal history records come from FDLE. They compile arrest and court data from Nassau County and all other jurisdictions. Contact FDLE Criminal History Records at (850) 410-8161. The fee is $24 for a Florida background check.

Include fingerprints with your mail request. The FDLE office is in Tallahassee at 2331 Phillips Road. Walk-in service is available Monday through Friday.

FDLE Public Records

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement serves as the state's central law enforcement agency. Contact FDLE Public Records at (850) 410-7676. Email publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us.

FDLE provides resources for Nassau County residents. Visit www.fdle.state.fl.us for statewide law enforcement information.

Florida Highway Patrol

The Florida Highway Patrol patrols Interstate 95 and other major highways in Nassau County. They investigate serious crashes and provide traffic enforcement. For FHP records, visit the FHP contact page or call *FHP (*347).

This reaches the nearest FHP dispatch. Use this for highway crash information in Nassau County.

Cities in Nassau County

Nassau County's main city is Fernandina Beach, which serves as the county seat and has its own police department. Other communities include Callahan, Hilliard, and Yulee. Most areas are served by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Contact the specific police agency for your area to get police records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Nassau County. Each has its own law enforcement agencies and records systems.