Search Collier County Warrants

Collier County warrant records are managed by the sheriff's office and the Clerk of Courts in Naples. With a population of around 375,000, Collier County covers a large area in southwest Florida. The sheriff's office has a dedicated Warrants Division that handles warrant enforcement and processing. The clerk maintains court case dockets that include bench warrants and capias orders. Warrant records in Collier County are public under Florida's Sunshine Law, and you can check for active warrants through the free FDLE statewide database. Both online and in-person options are available for searching these records.

Collier County Sheriff's Office Warrants

The Collier County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant records in the county. Their main office is at 3319 Tamiami Trail E. in Naples. The general line is (239) 252-9300, and the Warrants Division can be reached directly at (239) 252-0707. The sheriff's office serves arrest warrants, bench warrants, capias orders, and violation of probation warrants issued by the 20th Judicial Circuit. Collier shares this circuit with Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties.

The Warrants Division in Collier County is responsible for tracking down people with outstanding warrants and making arrests. They coordinate with other agencies in the 20th Circuit and with federal task forces when needed. Under Florida Statute 901.04, warrants issued in Collier County are directed to all sheriffs across Florida. A person wanted in Collier can be arrested in any county in the state. The sheriff refers the public to the FDLE Public Access System for free warrant checks.

Note: The Collier County Warrants Division has a direct phone line at (239) 252-0707 for warrant-specific questions, which can be faster than the main office number.

Collier Clerk of Courts Records

The Collier County Clerk of Courts maintains all court case files, including records with warrant entries. The clerk's office is at 3315 Tamiami Trail E. in Naples, right next to the sheriff's office. Phone is (239) 252-2646. When a judge in Collier County signs a bench warrant or capias, the clerk adds it to the case docket. You can search court records online through the clerk's website.

The clerk's online case search for Collier County lets you look up records by defendant name, case number, or citation. Warrant entries show up in the docket section of criminal cases. You can see when the warrant was issued, the type, and whether it has been served or recalled. For copies of documents, visit the clerk's office in Naples or request by mail. Standard copy fees apply.

The FDLE statewide database also serves as a resource for checking active warrants in Collier County. You can visit the FDLE Public Access System homepage to start a search.

The FDLE database pulls data from local agencies across the state, so Collier County warrants will appear once the sheriff's office enters them into the statewide system.

How to Search Collier County Warrants

The FDLE Public Access System is the fastest way to check for active warrants in Collier County. It is free. No login needed. Go to the wanted persons page and type in a name. The system covers all 67 Florida counties, including Collier. Results show the warrant type and the issuing agency. This is the same system that law enforcement agencies use for warrant verification.

The Collier County Clerk's online case search gives more detail for local cases. You can see bench warrants, capias orders, and their status in the case docket. For urgent questions about a warrant in Collier County, call the Warrants Division directly at (239) 252-0707. The clerk's office at (239) 252-2646 can help with court record questions. Both offices are located on Tamiami Trail E. in Naples.

Ways to search Collier County warrant records:

• FDLE Public Access System for statewide active warrants
• Collier County Clerk online case search for bench warrants and capias
• Warrants Division direct line at (239) 252-0707
• Clerk's office at (239) 252-2646 for court record inquiries
• In-person visit to either office on Tamiami Trail E. in Naples

Warrant Types in Collier County

Collier County handles all standard warrant types used in Florida. Arrest warrants are the most common. A judge issues one after reviewing an affidavit showing probable cause, following Florida Statute 901.02. Bench warrants get issued when someone misses a court date. The judge orders the person picked up. Capias warrants are similar and are issued through the clerk's office. Violation of probation warrants are filed when someone breaks the conditions of their probation in the 20th Judicial Circuit.

Search warrants follow separate rules. Under Florida Statute 933.07, a search warrant must be served within 14 days or it expires. Arrest warrants in Collier County do not expire. They stay active until the person is found or the judge recalls the warrant. This means a warrant from years ago still carries the same weight as a new one.

Public Access to Collier Warrants

Warrant records in Collier County are public under Florida Statute 119.07, 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 no explanation is needed for your search. This applies to all government agencies in Collier County.

There are limited exceptions. Active criminal intelligence information can be kept back. Search warrant affidavits may stay sealed until the warrant is served or the agency determines it will not be. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the arresting officer must inform the person of the warrant and the reason for the arrest. They do not need to have the physical warrant at the time of arrest but must produce it when asked.

Note: Collier County covers a large geographic area, including parts of the Everglades, so some warrant service may take longer than in more compact urban counties.

What to Do About a Warrant

If you learn there is a warrant for you in Collier County, talk to a criminal defense attorney before you do anything. Do not go to the Naples Jail Center without legal advice. When you surrender on a warrant in Florida, you must be booked into custody before you can post bond. A lawyer can sometimes arrange a bond ahead of time, which makes the process faster. Bail bondsmen in the Naples area can assist with posting bond once the amount is set by the court.

Warrants in Collier County do not go away with time. They remain active and enforceable no matter how long they have been outstanding. A traffic stop on I-75, a routine check, or any encounter with law enforcement can bring an old warrant to the surface. Taking care of it early is always the smarter move.

Nearby Counties

Collier County is in southwest Florida. If you need to check for a warrant but are not sure which county to search, look at where the offense happened. Warrants are filed in the county where the case was opened.