What are Nassau County Arrest Records?
Nassau County arrest records are official documents generated by the county's law enforcement agencies. These records contain information on the frequency of arrests in the county, the crime(s) for which an individual was arrested, details of warrants issued, as well as general information about a suspect.
An arrest record does not provide definitive proof of a subject's involvement in a crime. It only informs that an individual has been taken into custody as part of an active investigation. Thus, arrest records may not be used as a substitute for criminal history information.
Information on how to obtain arrest records in Nassau County can be found on the county’s website. Arrest records can also be obtained from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Alternatively, an individual may use State Records’ online search tools.
Crime Statistics
According to data published by the Florida Statistical Analysis Center (FSAC) of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), a total of 1,270 index crime offenses were reported in Nassau County in 2019. Property crimes were the most common and accounted for over 84% of the index crimes. According to the FSAC data, larcenies accounted for 50.7% of the index crimes within the 12-month span at 644 incidents. Burglary was the second most reported offense and accounted for 27.2% of the index crimes at 345 incidents. The third most reported crime, aggravated assault, constituted 12.1% of the reported offenses at 154 incidents.
There were also 82 and 39 incidents of grand auto theft and robbery respectively, while rape and homicide were reportedly the least recorded offenses at 4 and 2 incidents respectively.
From 2018 to 2019, the reported index crime offenses in Nassau County dropped by 14.5%, and there was a significant decrease in incidences of all crimes except rape. The reported homicide rate remained unchanged while rape cases increased by 24% within the same period.
What are Nassau County Criminal Records?
Nassau County criminal records are official documents pertaining to the criminal activity of a person within county limits. These records include arrest information, dispositions, criminal charges, convictions, and sentences or acquittals, and paroles.
At the county level, Nassau criminal records are primarily generated and maintained by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. The office is charged with processing requests for criminal records and background checks on residents. It also maintains records and reports related to criminal activities within the county.
On the other hand, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is the central repository for information on criminal history, criminal records, and background checks at the state level. It provides the public with access to this information through the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division.
How Do I Get Nassau County Criminal Records?
Members of the public seeking information pertaining to criminal records may direct their request to the Sheriff's Office at the county level or the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division of the FDLE at the state level.
Criminal records and background checks requests directed to the Sheriff's Office may be made in person or by email. These requests are typically processed by the Records Department of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.
To expedite the process, the requesting party is required to provide any of the following information:
- Case number
- Date and time of the incident
- Location of the incident
- The name of the Deputy
- The Name of the person(s) involved.
These requests generally attract a fee which can be paid by cash, money order, or VISA credit card. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office charges a standard fee of $5 for background checks per individual. It also charges $0.15 per page for incident/case reports as well as $0.15 per page for arrest reports. A certification fee of $1.00 is attached to each report.
All criminal record requests may be directed to:
Records Custodian
Melissa Edwards
(904) 548-4050
Email: publicrecordsrequest@nassauso.com
Address: 77151 Citizens Circle, Yulee, FL 32097
or
Records Department Director
Mary L. Mercer
(904) 548-4069
Email: publicrecordsrequest@nassauso.com
Address: 77151 Citizens Circle, Yulee, FL 32097
At the state level, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) provides access to criminal records through the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division. The CJIS charges a flat fee of $24 an individual’s criminal history records check. Requests by mail* involve completing a request form and submitting it, along with a check or money order for the associated fee. The request is directed to:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Criminal History Services
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489.
The requester must attach a self-addressed envelope to the mail and provide enough information to enable the record search. The requester must also indicate if the results of the record search should be certified or translated to Spanish.
In lieu of mail requests, requesters criminal history information electronically. The electronic options available include Instant Search, which provides immediate access to uncertified criminal records; the Certified/Non-Certified Search, which is usually completed within 7 business days (not including mail delivery times); as well as ORI Search where the requester must provide a valid ORI number attached to the individual. There is a fee of $24 for each searched record plus a $1 processing fee. Payments can be made by credit or debit card.
On the other hand, publicly available records are managed and disseminated online by some third-party service providers. Since these online service providers are not limited by geographical location, they are useful when searching for specific or multiple records.
However, third-party service providers are not government-sponsored. Thus, record availability is not guaranteed. To find a record using the search engines on third party sites, the requesting party will be required to provide:
- The location of the record in question including city, county, or state
- The name of the individual involved provided it is a not a juvenile
How To Find Nassau County Sex Offender Information
The registration and tracking of sexual predators and offenders is a function of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Under the Jessica Lunsford Act (JLA), all sexual offenders and predators must be registered. Information about registered sex offenders in Nassau County is publicly available through the Sexual Offenders and Predators Search (SOPS) portal.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Nassau County Jail?
The Nassau County Sheriff's Office oversees the operations of the county jail facility which is located at:
76212 Nicholas Cutinha Road
Yulee, Fl 32097
All information regarding the county jail visitation requirements including the jail dress code, visitation schedules, and visiting hours may be viewed on the Nassau County jail visitation webpage. Visitation of inmates incarcerated at the Nassau County Detention Facility is conducted via a video visitation system. Exceptional visits are approved at the discretion of the facility director.
To schedule a video visitation session, the visiting individual must make an email schedule request. Alternatively, they may schedule a visitation by contacting a jail staff at (904) 548-4002. In-person scheduling is made at the receptionist’s desk at the county jail facility.
A session must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to the desired video visitation time. Exceptional visitation requests must be made by the inmate to the Facility Director or his/her designee.
Two thirty (30) minute visits are allowed per day. While children of any age are allowed to participate in video visitation when accompanied by an adult, children younger than 11 years must be approved for an exceptional visit. If approved by the facility director or his/her designee, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where And How To Find Nassau County Inmate Information
The Nassau County Sheriff's Office operates a public database of recent arrestees and current inmates. To make a search or inmate inquiry on the portal, the searcher must provide a name, global subject number, booking number, and specify the booking time frame.
What are Nassau County Court Records?
Nassau County court records are maintained by the office of the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Courts and Comptroller. Court records that are publicly available are viewed on an online portal maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Courts and Comptroller.
To obtain copies of these documents, the requester must pay a small fee. Copies of public record documents not more than 14 in. by 8.5 in., cost $1 per page. Copies of public record documents more than 14 in. by 8.5 in., cost $5 per page. The cost of certifying copies per document is $2. Nassau County provides a complete schedule of fees.
For mail-in requests, the requesting party is required to prepare a written query indicating the record of interest and the case file number. Requests must be enclosed along with the applicable fees and a stamped self-addressed envelope. Requests may be made to:
Nassau County Clerk of Courts,
76347 Veterans Way Yulee,
FL, 32097
(904) 548-4600
Location of all Courts in Nassau County
Nassau County Circuit Court
Robert M. Foster Justice Center
76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 548-4663
Nassau County Circuit Court
Nassau County Historic Courthouse
416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-4663
County Court of Nassau County
Robert M. Foster Justice Center
76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097
(904) 548-4663
County Court of Nassau County
Nassau County Historic Courthouse
416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-4663
What are Nassau County Vital Records
Nassau County vital records are official documents pertaining to all birth, death, fetal death, marriage, and marriage dissolution that have occurred within the county limits. The Florida Department of Health is the central repository of vital records in the state. These records are managed by the Bureau of Vital Statistics. The Bureau is also tasked with issuing copies of these records to interested and eligible individuals. At the county level, this service is offered by the Nassau County Clerk of Courts which allows a perfunctory search through an online portal.
Where And How To Get Nassau County Divorce Records
The office of the Nassau County Clerk of Courts issues marriage licenses to intending couples and maintains copies of marriage records. Interested parties can make a perfunctory search through an online portal. However, to obtain certified copies, the requester must contact the Recording Department at the Historic Courthouse or the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Nassau County.
Phone: (904) 548-4600
Mailing Address: 76347 Veterans Way Yulee, FL, 32097
Interested persons must provide information regarding the record of interest including the names of the spouses (as well as their maiden names), the place and date of the marriage as well as the marriage license number (if known).
Alternatively, the requester may contact the Department of Health in Nassau County. As the fees charged by the department differs with the county, the requester must contact the office for additional information.
Department of Health, Nassau County
30 South 4th St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 875-6100
Where And How To Get Nassau County Marriage Records
The office of the Nassau County Clerk of Courts issues marriage licenses to intending couples and maintains copies of marriage records. Interested parties can make a perfunctory search through an online portal. However, to obtain certified copies, the requester must contact the Recording Department at the Historic Courthouse or the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Nassau County.
Phone: (904) 548-4600
Mailing Address: 76347 Veterans Way Yulee, FL, 32097
Interested persons must provide information regarding the record of interest including the names of the spouses (as well as their maiden names), the place and date of the marriage as well as the marriage license number (if known).
Alternatively, the requester may contact the Department of Health in Nassau County. The fees charged differs with the county. Thus, the requester must contact the office for additional information.
Department of Health, Nassau County
30 South 4th St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 875-6100
Where And How To Get Nassau County Birth Records
Nassau County marriage records are maintained by the office of the Nassau County Clerk of Courts that issued the marriage license. Interested parties can make a perfunctory search through an online portal. However, to obtain certified copies, the requester must contact the Recording Department at the Historic Courthouse or the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Nassau County.
Phone: (904) 548-4600
Mailing Address: 76347 Veterans Way Yulee, FL, 32097
Alternatively, the requester may contact the Department of Health in Nassau County. The fees charged differs with the county. Thus, the requester must contact the office for additional information.
Department of Health, Nassau County
30 South 4th St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 875-6100
Birth records less than 100 years can only be issued to eligible requesters. The eligibility criteria are waived if armed with a court order. When requesting birth records, the requester must submit an application along with their signature, relationship to the individual named on the birth record, and a copy of a valid photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID, or State ID) of the eligible applicant.
Where And How To Get Nassau County Death Records
Nassau County marriage records are maintained by the office of the Nassau County Clerk of Courts that issued the marriage license. Interested parties can make a perfunctory search through an online portal. However, to obtain certified copies, the requester must contact the Recording Department at the Historic Courthouse or the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Nassau County. Death records in Florida that are less than 50 years old are confidential by law.
Phone: (904) 548-4600
Mailing Address: 76347 Veterans Way Yulee, FL, 32097
Alternatively, the requester may contact the Department of Health in Nassau County. The fees charged differs with the county. Thus, the requester must contact the office for additional information.
Department of Health, Nassau County
30 South 4th St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 875-6100
Only individuals who meet the eligibility criteria can obtain them. When requesting death records, the requester must submit an application along with their signature, relationship to the decedent, and a copy of a valid photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID, or State ID) of the eligible requester.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
