Jefferson County Background Information
Florida is home to Jefferson County. The total population of Jefferson County in 2020 was 14,510. Monticello is the current county seat in Jefferson County.
It was created in 1827.
It was named after Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, who had died the year before the county's establishment.
Jefferson County is part of the Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Jefferson County Arrest Records
Arrest records are kept on every crime in Jefferson County. Violent crime and property crime makeup the two categories that Jefferson County offences are classified into. There were 93 violent and 136 crimes in Jefferson County in 2020. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at:
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Alfred "Mac" McNeil
171 Industrial Park
Monticello, FL 32344
Phone: (850) 997-2523
Jefferson County Criminal Records
Jefferson County documents its criminal activities in the form of criminal records. These records cover murders, rapes, burglaries, arson, motor vehicle theft, assaults, and sex-related crimes. All police records in Jefferson County are constantly updated. These records for example, include any person in Jefferson County who is a sex offender and lives, works, attends school or is jailed. All Jefferson County residents may access an up-to-date copy of this register.
Locals of Jefferson County can therefore search for any sex offenders within a certain distance of their homes. A zip code which a resident has to provide, serves as the focal point of his search. All Jefferson County offenders within the given coordinates will then be revealed. Residents may also use the tool to search for specific offenders. The results will show all jailed and non-compliant offenders too.
Jefferson County Court Records
The criminal, civil, and family cases in Jefferson County are all managed by the county courthouse. The court clerk maintains all Jefferson County court records. Jefferson County court records can be accessed at:
Jefferson County Courthouse
Clerk: Kirk Reams
1 Courthouse Circle
Courthouse
Monticello, FL 32344
Phone: (850) 342-0218
Fax: (850) 342-0222
Email: kreams@JeffersonClerk.com
The District Courts of Appeal has the power to oversee any lower court case in which one party appeals in Florida. The district courts of appeal can consider appeals from final judgments and can evaluate 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 - Common records in Jefferson County can be delivered by mail, email, or fax. However, official Jefferson County records may only be delivered via mail.
Jefferson County Public Records
Every particular person within the Jefferson County region has vital records kept on them. The Florida Department of Health operates the robust records system and documents health-related statistical data for the state of Florida including Jefferson County. Having duplicate copies of records keeps them protected and readily available to be used for statistical analysis later on.
The Florida Public Records Law, which was passed in 1909, states that all Jefferson County locals can access and copy all vital public records. This permits individuals to access, inspect and take a copy of public records. Jefferson County public records are open for applications at:
Jefferson County Clerk's Office
Clerk: Kirk Reams
1 Courthouse Circle
Monticello, FL 32344
Phone: (850) 342-0218
Fax: (850) 342-0222
Email: kreams@JeffersonClerk.com
NOTE - Anyone looking to get hold of records in-person should be aware that the office opens between 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. EST from Monday to Friday. To obtain public records in Jefferson County, photo identification is needed. This could be a driver’s license or state ID. Only applications for access to records put in writing will be accepted in Jefferson County.