Access Citrus County Warrant Records

Citrus County warrant records are available through the sheriff's office and the Clerk of Courts in Inverness. With a population of about 150,000, Citrus County sits along the Nature Coast of Florida, northwest of Orlando. The sheriff's office enforces warrants and keeps records on outstanding cases. The clerk maintains court docket files that include bench warrants and capias entries. Warrant records in Citrus County are public under Florida's Sunshine Law, and you can use the FDLE statewide database to search for active warrants at no charge. Several local and state resources are available to help you find this information.

Citrus County Sheriff Warrants

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. They handle all warrant service and enforcement. The office is at 1 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Inverness. Phone is (352) 726-4488. The sheriff's deputies serve arrest warrants, bench warrants, and capias orders that come out of the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties.

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office website has information on records requests and general contact details for the department.

Under Florida Statute 901.04, warrants in Citrus County are directed to all sheriffs in the state. A person wanted here can be arrested anywhere in Florida. The sheriff's office points the public to the FDLE Public Access System for free warrant checks that cover all 67 counties.

Note: The Citrus County Sheriff's Office also publishes arrest reports that may include warrant-related arrests, which can be a secondary source of information.

Citrus Clerk of Courts Records

The Citrus County Clerk of Courts maintains all court case files, including records that contain warrant information. The clerk's office is at 110 N. Apopka Avenue in Inverness. Phone is (352) 341-6424. When a judge in Citrus County issues a bench warrant or capias, the clerk adds it to the case docket. These entries are searchable through the clerk's online tools.

The Citrus County Clerk's website offers an online case search that lets you look up records by name, case number, or other identifiers.

Warrant entries appear in the docket section of criminal cases. You can see when a bench warrant was filed, the type of warrant, and whether it has been cleared. Copies of documents can be requested at the clerk's office in Inverness. Standard fees apply for printed copies and certified documents.

Searching Warrants in Citrus County

The FDLE Public Access System is the quickest way to check for active warrants in Citrus County. The tool is free. No login needed. Go to the wanted persons page and type in a name. It searches warrant data from all 67 Florida counties. If the Citrus County Sheriff's Office has entered a warrant into the statewide system, it will show up here with the warrant type and the issuing agency.

The Citrus County Clerk's online case search is another good option for finding bench warrants and capias entries. This tool is most useful when you already have a case number or want to look at the docket for a specific criminal case. For questions, call the sheriff at (352) 726-4488 or the clerk at (352) 341-6424. Both offices are in Inverness and handle public records requests during business hours.

Ways to look up Citrus County warrant records:

• FDLE Public Access System for active warrants across Florida
• Citrus County Clerk online case search for bench warrants and capias
• Sheriff's office by phone at (352) 726-4488
• In-person visit to the clerk's office in Inverness
• Sheriff's published arrest reports for recent warrant arrests

Warrant Types in Citrus County

Citrus County processes the same warrant types used throughout Florida. Arrest warrants are the most common. A judge issues one after a law enforcement officer shows probable cause, following Florida Statute 901.02. Bench warrants happen when someone fails to appear for a court hearing. Capias warrants are similar and are issued through the clerk's office. Violation of probation warrants get filed when someone breaks the conditions set by the 5th Judicial Circuit court.

Search warrants have different rules. Under Florida Statute 933.07, search warrants must be served within 14 days or they expire. Arrest warrants in Citrus County do not expire. They stay on the books until the person is found or the judge recalls the warrant. An old warrant can still cause an arrest during a traffic stop or other encounter with law enforcement.

Public Access to Citrus Warrants

Warrant records in Citrus County are public under Florida Statute 119.07, part of Florida's Sunshine Law. Anyone can inspect and copy public records from the sheriff's office or the clerk of courts. You do not need to be the person on the warrant, and you do not need to explain your reason for searching. This right applies to all government records in Citrus County unless a specific exemption applies.

Active criminal intelligence can be withheld in some situations. Search warrant affidavits may stay sealed until the warrant is served. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the officer making an arrest on a warrant must tell the person about the warrant and the reason for the arrest. The physical warrant does not need to be on hand at that time, but it must be shown on request.

Note: Citrus County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit, so warrant records from the circuit may also appear in searches for neighboring counties like Hernando or Marion.

What to Do About a Warrant

If you find out there is a warrant in your name in Citrus County, the first step is to talk to a criminal defense attorney. Do not go to the Citrus County Detention Facility on your own without legal advice. When you turn yourself in, you go into custody before you can post bond. An attorney can help arrange a surrender and may be able to get a bond amount set ahead of time. Bail bondsmen in the Inverness area can also help with the bond process.

Warrants in Citrus County do not expire. They remain active and enforceable for as long as the person is at large. A traffic stop, a call for service, or any interaction with police can bring an old warrant to light. Handling it on your own terms is always better than being caught off guard.

Nearby Counties

Citrus County is on Florida's Nature Coast. If you need to check for a warrant but are not sure which county it was filed in, look at the address where the incident took place. Warrants are filed in the county where the case originated.