Franklin County Information
Franklin County is a county positioned in the state of Florida. In 2020, Franklin County had a population of 12,451, reported by a local census. The current county seat in Franklin County is Apalachicola.
It was created in 1832.
It was named for Benjamin Franklin. He was an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.
Franklin County Arrest Records
All crimes in the Franklin County area are usually documented. Franklin County crimes are split up into violent crimes and property crimes. In 2021, in Franklin County, there were 32 violent and 211 property crimes. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at:
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: A.J. "Tony" Smith
270 FL-65
Eastpoint, FL 32328
Phone: (850) 670-8500
Fax: (850) 670-8566
Franklin County Criminal Records
Franklin County records its criminal activities in the form of criminal records. These records cover murders, rapes, burglaries, arson, motor vehicle theft, assaults, and crimes of sexual nature. In Franklin County and across the entire state of Florida, the authorities are mandated to keep an up-to-date list of all arrest records. These can include any individual who is a sex offender and lives, works, schools, or is imprisoned in Franklin County. This register is made available to all residents of Franklin County.
Occupants of Franklin County also have the right to search for any nearby offenders. The relevant search tool can be accessed online. A resident has to enter a zip code, which serves as the centre of their search. All Franklin County offenders within the given coordinates will then be revealed. People may also use the tool to search for specific offenders. Non-compliant and in-prison offenders are also shown in the results.
Franklin County Court Records
In Franklin County, the county courthouse oversees all criminal, family, and civil cases. The court clerk safeguards all Franklin County court records. Court records can be accessed at:
Franklin County Courthouse
33 Market Street #203
Apalachicola, FL 32320
Phone: (850) 653-8861
Fax: (850) 653-2261
The Florida District Courts of Appeal can examine all contested decisions in the state. The district courts of appeal can evaluate appeals from final judgments and can determine specific non-final orders. By general law, the district courts have been granted the ability to review final actions taken by state agencies in carrying out the duties of the executive arm of government.
NOTE - Mail, email, or fax can all be used to send records to record-demanding Franklin County residents. Franklin County official records can only be delivered via mail.
Franklin County Public Records
In Franklin County, each resident has public information maintained on them. The Florida Department of Health manages the vital records system and gathers health-related statistical data for Florida, including Franklin County. Having several copies keeps the records secure, and they can then be appropriately used for statistical analysis in the future.
All Franklin County citizens can access and copy all vital public records as per Florida Public Records Law passed in 1909. This means that all local and state government vital records can be opened by Franklin County people. To obtain public records in Franklin County, individuals must enquire at:
Franklin County Clerk's Office
33 Market Street #203
Apalachicola, FL 32320
Phone: (850) 653-8861 ext. 102, (850) 653-8861 ext. 109
Fax: (850) 653-2261
Records come with a charge in Franklin County. For example, birth certificates in Franklin County cost $15.00 for the first copy. Death records in Franklin County cost $10.00 for the first copy. Marriage records in Franklin County cost $5.00 for one certificate00 for each additional certificate of the same form when ordered at the same time. Finally, divorce records in Franklin County will set a person back $5.00 for one certificate and $4.00 for each additional certificate of the same form when ordered at the same time.
NOTE - Residents must visit between 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. EST from Monday to Friday to get hold of records in-person in Franklin County. Those looking to request records must also bring some form of photo identification. Both driver's licenses and state IDs would suffice. Applicants in Franklin County must also put their request for public records in writing.
