Washington County Information
Washington County can be found in the state of Florida. The total population of Washington County in 2020 was 25,318. Chipley is the current county seat in Washington County.
It was created in 1825.
It was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States of America. The first set of settlers were those seeking economic and political freedom in this frontier land of vast timber and mineral resources.
Washington County Arrest Records
Arrest records are kept on every crime in Washington County. Crimes in Washington County are split into two main categories, violent crime, and property crime. In 2020, in Washington County, there were 27 violent and 110 property crimes. Washington County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at:
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Kevin Crews
711 Third Street
P.O. Box 626
Chipley, FL 32428
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. EST, Monday - Friday
Phone: (850) 638-6111
Washington County Criminal Records
Washington County reports 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 Washington County and across the whole state of Florida, the police must keep an up-to-date list of all criminal records. Every offender living, working, attending school, or in prison in the Washington County area must be on this list. All Washington County locals can access this register.
Residents of Washington County have the right to search for nearby offenders. They can do this by using a search tool. Using the device, users simply have to enter the zip code of their home or an address they would like to use as their focal point. The website will then list all sex offenders found within a given radius of this pinpointed location in Washington County. Citizens can also lookup specific offenders in Washington County. The results will show all incarcerated and non-compliant offenders too.
Washington County Court Records
The county courthouse is in charge of the courts in Washington County. The court clerk maintains all Washington County court records. Inhabitants can get hold of copies of court records in-person at:
Washington County Courthouse
Clerk: Lora C. Bell
1293 Jackson Avenue
P.O. Box 647
Chipley, FL 32428
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone: (850) 638-6289
Fax: (850) 638-6288
Email: customerservice@washingtonclerk.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 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 branch of government.
NOTE - Regular court records in Washington County can usually be delivered by mail, email, or fax once payment is received. Washington County official records can, however, only be transmitted via mail.
Washington County Public Records
Every citizen within the Washington County region has public record information kept on them. The Florida Department of Health oversees the vital records system. It gathers health-related statistical data for the state of Florida, including Washington County. Having several copies keeps the files protected, and they can then be appropriately used for statistical analysis later on.
All Washington County inhabitants can access and copy all vital public records as per Florida Public Records Law passed in 1909. All Washington County residents can, therefore, open state and local government public records. Washington County public records are situated at:
Washington County Clerk's Office
Clerk: Lora C. Bell
1293 Jackson Ave
Chipley, FL 32428
Phone: (850) 638-6289
Fax: (850) 638-6288
NOTE - Requesters must visit between 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. CST from Monday to Friday to obtain records in-person in Washington County. If requesters wish to get hold of files, they must bring some form of photo identification. State IDs and driver's licenses will do just fine. In Washington County, individuals must put their public records request in writing.
