Putnam County 72 Hour Booking

Putnam County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Palatka. The jail processes all arrests for the county and posts booking data on their website. You can search for current inmates or browse the booking roster that covers the last 72 hours. Each entry shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount. Putnam County updates the data multiple times per day, so the information stays fairly current. The booking report is free to use and open to the public.

Putnam County 72 Hour Booking Records

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking records. Their office is at 1940 Reid Street in Palatka. You can call them at (386) 326-7200 for any booking question. The Sheriff's deputies make most of the arrests in Putnam County, and other local law enforcement agencies also bring people to this same jail for processing.

The Sheriff's Office has a few ways to search for booking records in Putnam County. The inmate information page lets you look up people currently held at the jail. The booking reports page shows recent bookings with names, charges, dates, and bond amounts. There is also a dedicated 72 hour booking roster that covers just the last three days. All of these tools are free to use under Florida Statute 119.01.

Search Putnam 72 Hour Booking Data

Finding a booking record in Putnam County starts at the Sheriff's website. Go to the inmate information page and type in the person's name. The system works best when you use their full legal name. If you get no results, the person may have been released or the name might be spelled a bit differently in the system. Try a few variations before you give up.

The 72 hour booking roster is another good tool. It does not ask for a name. It just shows every person booked in over the last three days. New arrests appear near the top. This is helpful when you want to see all recent arrest activity in Putnam County at once. The roster is updated several times each day to keep the data fresh. Bond amounts and charges show up right on the list.

Under Florida Statute 119.07, you have the right to look at and copy these records. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office cannot charge you to view the data online, though printed copies may carry a small fee.

Note: Booking info may not reflect final charges since investigations can change what someone is charged with.

Putnam County Booking Report Details

A booking record in Putnam County shows the person's full name, booking date and time, charges, and bond amount. Sometimes a booking photo is included. The record also has a booking number you can use for future lookups. This data goes public as soon as it enters the system. Anyone can look it up without needing to explain why.

There are limits to what the public booking report tells you. It does not include case results or court rulings. An arrest is not a conviction. Charges on the report show what someone was brought in for, not what a court decided. Bond amounts listed may also change based on what happens at a hearing. Some facts about active investigations may be withheld under Florida Statute 119.071(2)(c). But the core booking details in Putnam County stay open to the public. If you need the full picture of a case, you would need to check with the Clerk of Court.

Booking Photos in Putnam County

When someone gets booked into the Putnam County jail, a photo is taken. Mugshots are public records in Florida. They may appear on the booking report or inmate information page. Under Florida Statute 901.43, it is not legal to charge a fee for taking down someone's booking photo. That rule was made to stop people from profiting off arrest images.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement stores statewide criminal history records that may include Putnam County booking data. You can run a check through their CCHInet system for $24. The Florida Department of State keeps a county jails directory with links to each sheriff's inmate search, including Putnam County.

The FDLE's criminal history records page is shown in the screenshot below.

FDLE serves as the central state repository for criminal history information and can provide records that go well beyond the local 72 hour window for Putnam County.

Putnam County Bond Information

Bond shows up on the booking record once it has been set. Some charges in Putnam County get a standard bond amount. Others need a judge to decide. When the record says "No bond," the person cannot get out until a court allows it. This is common for serious offenses and certain violations.

You can post bond at the Putnam County jail in person or through a licensed bail bond agent. Cash bonds need the full amount. Bond companies charge around 10 percent as their fee. That money does not come back, even if the case gets dismissed. Call (386) 326-7200 for bond questions. Florida Statute 985.04 keeps juvenile records sealed, so those will not appear in the public booking data.

Tips for Using Putnam County Booking Data

Getting good results from the Putnam County booking search depends on what you put in. The site needs the person's real name, not a nickname. If you do not know the spelling, try a few options. The 72 hour roster is a good backup since it shows all recent arrests.

Keep these things in mind:

• Use the full legal name for the best match
• Check the 72 hour roster to browse without a name
• Call (386) 326-7200 if the website does not help
• Remember that charges listed are not convictions
• Watch out for third-party sites that charge for free public data

Records older than 72 hours drop off the booking roster. For past records, submit a public records request to the Sheriff's Office or search the FDLE public records page. The Florida Department of Corrections keeps records for people who were moved from the Putnam County jail to a state facility.

Cities in Putnam County

Putnam County is a rural county with smaller towns. Palatka serves as the county seat and is the largest community. All arrests in the county are processed through the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, no matter which town the arrest happens in.

Cities and towns in Putnam County include Palatka, Crescent City, Welaka, Pomona Park, and Interlachen. None meet the population threshold for a separate city page, but all bookings go through the county jail.

Nearby Counties

Putnam County sits in northeast Florida and shares borders with several other counties. Check the right county based on where the arrest took place to find the correct booking record.