Franklin County 72 Hour Booking

Franklin County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Eastpoint. This small coastal county in the Florida panhandle has a low population but still maintains public booking records like every other county in the state. The sheriff's website posts recent arrests with booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. If you are looking to check on a recent arrest in Franklin County or need to find booking data for someone held at the county jail, the search tools on this page and the official links below will help you find what you need.

Franklin County 72 Hour Booking Records

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office sits on Highway 98 in Eastpoint. The county jail is at this location too. Every arrest in Franklin County processes here. It is a small facility, matching the small population of the county. But the same rules apply. When someone gets booked, the staff record the name, charges, bond, and booking date. That information goes on the sheriff's website for the public to see.

You can search for Franklin County booking records on the sheriff's site at franklincountyflorida.com. The inmate search tool lets you look up people by name. The booking reports page shows a broader list of booking activity including the 72 hour report. All of these pages are free. No login needed. Since Franklin County is small, the booking report may have just a handful of entries at any time.

Search Franklin 72 Hour Booking

The inmate search on the Franklin County site works by name. Type the first and last name of the person you are looking for. The system shows matches from the jail. Each result has the booking date, charges, and bond info. If you want to see all recent bookings without searching by name, use the booking reports page. It lists the last 72 hours of bookings in Franklin County.

Because Franklin County is small, the number of bookings at any given time is low. Some days the 72 hour report may only have one or two entries. That is normal for a county with about 12,500 people. The booking data is still public and still gets updated regularly. If a very recent arrest is not showing yet, call the sheriff's office at (850) 670-8415. They can check the system in real time and tell you if someone is in custody at the Franklin County jail.

Under Florida Statute 119.07, you can request copies of any public record, including booking records from Franklin County. Online viewing is free. Paper copies may have a small charge per page.

Franklin County Booking Record Laws

All booking records in Franklin County are public. That is the rule under Florida Statute 119.01. Records created by a public office are open to anyone who wants to see them. The Franklin County Sheriff is a public office. Their booking data is a public record. You can look at it for any reason, and you do not have to say why.

Florida Statute 901.43 addresses booking photos. It makes it a violation to charge a fee for the removal of a booking photo. This protects people who were arrested from being targeted by websites that post mugshots and demand payment. The Franklin County Sheriff can publish booking photos as part of their public records duties, and that is perfectly legal under state law.

There are some exceptions. Active investigation details may be withheld under Statute 119.071(2)(c). Juvenile records are not public under Statute 985.04. But standard adult booking records in Franklin County are available to everyone.

The Florida Department of Corrections public records page explains how the state corrections system handles records requests.

While FDC focuses on state prison records, the page is useful if a Franklin County case leads to a state sentence.

Franklin County Booking Record Details

A booking record from Franklin County shows the basic facts of an arrest. The jail staff fill in this data when someone is brought in. It captures the moment, not the outcome of the case.

Franklin County booking records typically show:

• Name of the person arrested
• Booking date and time
• Charges at time of arrest
• Bond amount or no-bond hold
• Release status if applicable

Charges can change after booking. The state attorney reviews each arrest and may file different charges. Bond can also change after a court hearing. Always confirm bond amounts with the Franklin County jail before trying to post bail. The 72 hour report is the starting point, not the last word on any case.

Tips for Franklin County Searches

Use the full name and correct spelling. The Franklin County system matches on what you type. A misspelled name will return no results even if the person is in the jail. If you are not sure of the spelling, try the last name only.

Booking data may be slower on weekends and holidays. Processing can take more time during these periods in Franklin County. If you do not see a recent arrest online, wait a few hours and check again. Or call (850) 670-8415. The jail staff can look someone up for you right over the phone. For statewide searches beyond Franklin County, the Florida Jail Information System from the Florida Sheriffs Association can help you search across multiple counties.

Note: Do not rely only on online records for legal or bail decisions. Always contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office to get the most current info.

Franklin County Booking Questions

Here are quick answers to the most common questions about Franklin County booking records.

How can I search for an inmate? Visit the Franklin County Sheriff's website and use the inmate search tool. Enter the person's name. Results show the booking date, charges, and bond.

Are booking records updated in real time? Not exactly. They update regularly but may lag behind by a few hours. Processing takes time, and some bookings may not show immediately. For the very latest info, call the jail at (850) 670-8415.

Can I post bail online? No. Bail must be posted in person at the Franklin County jail or through an approved bonding agency. The online system is for viewing booking info only.

Cities in Franklin County

Apalachicola is the county seat of Franklin County. Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and Lanark Village are the other main communities. All are small. None meet the population threshold for a separate city page. Every arrest in these areas processes through the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Eastpoint. The same 72 hour booking report covers all of Franklin County.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County is on the Gulf Coast in the Florida panhandle. These counties border it. Each has its own jail and booking records.