Find Calhoun County Warrants

Calhoun County warrant records are kept by the sheriff's office and the Clerk of Courts in Blountstown. This is one of the smallest counties in Florida, with a population of around 14,000. Warrant records in Calhoun County are public under the state's Sunshine Law. You can check for active warrants using the free FDLE statewide database or contact the clerk for court case docket information. Because Calhoun County is a rural community, many records requests are handled in person or by phone rather than through extensive online systems. The sheriff's office and the clerk both respond to public records requests as required by Florida law.

Calhoun County Sheriff Warrants

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office enforces warrants throughout the county. The office is located at 20776 Central Avenue E. in Blountstown, and the phone number is (850) 674-5049. As a small agency, the sheriff's office handles all warrant service for Calhoun County, from arrest warrants to bench warrants issued by the 14th Judicial Circuit. Deputies are responsible for tracking down and arresting people with outstanding warrants in the county.

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office website provides contact information and details on how to reach the department for records requests.

Under Florida Statute 901.04, a warrant issued in Calhoun County is directed to all sheriffs in Florida. That means someone wanted here can be picked up by law enforcement in any part of the state. For public warrant checks, the sheriff's office points people to the FDLE Public Access System, which is free and covers all 67 counties.

Calhoun Clerk of Courts Records

The Calhoun County Clerk of Courts keeps court case records that show warrant activity. The office is at 20859 SE Central Avenue in Blountstown. Phone is (850) 674-4546. When a judge issues a bench warrant or capias in Calhoun County, the clerk logs it into the case file. These records are part of the public record and can be requested by anyone under Florida Statute 119.07.

Because Calhoun County is a smaller jurisdiction, the clerk's office may not have the same online search tools that larger counties offer. You may need to visit the office in Blountstown or call to request information about specific warrant records. The staff can look up cases by name or case number and provide copies of docket entries that include warrant information.

Note: For the fastest warrant check in Calhoun County, use the FDLE online system before calling local offices.

Searching Warrants in Calhoun County

The FDLE Public Access System is the best free way to check for active warrants in Calhoun County. Go to the wanted persons page and enter a name. No login or account is needed. The tool pulls warrant data from all 67 Florida counties, including Calhoun. If the sheriff's office has entered a warrant into the statewide system, it will show up in the FDLE search results. The system shows the warrant type and the issuing agency.

For case-level detail, you will likely need to contact the Calhoun County Clerk of Courts directly. Call (850) 674-4546 or visit the office in Blountstown. The clerk can provide docket information that shows bench warrants, capias orders, and other warrant entries tied to specific court cases. In a county this size, the staff can usually look up records quickly.

Warrant Types in Calhoun County

Calhoun County issues the same types of warrants as every other county in Florida. Arrest warrants get signed by a judge after a finding of probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. Bench warrants are issued when someone does not show up for court. Capias warrants serve a similar purpose. Violation of probation warrants come up when someone breaks the terms set by the court. All of these become part of the Calhoun County warrant records.

Search warrants are different from arrest warrants. Under Florida Statute 933.07, they must be executed within 14 days or they expire. Arrest warrants in Calhoun County have no time limit. They stay active until the person is arrested or the judge cancels the warrant. Even a warrant from many years back can still lead to an arrest during a traffic stop or any other encounter with law enforcement.

Public Access to Calhoun Warrants

Warrant records in Calhoun County are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Florida Statute 119.07 gives anyone the right to look at and copy public records from local and state agencies. You do not need to be the subject of the warrant. You do not need a reason to look. The law covers the sheriff's office and the clerk of courts in Calhoun County.

Some limits do apply. Active criminal intelligence can be held back. Search warrant affidavits may be sealed until the warrant is served. Under Florida Statute 901.16, when an officer arrests someone on a warrant, they must explain why the arrest is happening. They do not need the physical warrant on hand at the time but must produce it when asked. In Calhoun County, most warrant records that are entered into the court system are available to the public through the clerk's office.

What to Do About a Warrant

If there is a warrant in your name in Calhoun County, get legal advice first. A criminal defense attorney can help you understand what the warrant is about and plan the best way to handle it. Turning yourself in without counsel can make the process harder. When you surrender on a warrant in Florida, you go into custody before bond can be posted.

Warrants in Calhoun County do not go away with time. They stay on the books and can cause problems at any point. A routine traffic stop on State Road 71 or any interaction with law enforcement could lead to an arrest on an old warrant. Handling it on your terms is always the better path.

Nearby Counties

Calhoun County is in the Florida Panhandle. If you need to search for a warrant but are unsure of the county, check where the offense happened. Warrants are filed in the county where the case began.