Duval County Warrant Records

Duval County warrant records are handled by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the Duval County Clerk of Courts. This is a consolidated city-county government, so Jacksonville and Duval County operate as one entity for law enforcement purposes. With about 950,000 residents, Duval is one of the largest counties in Florida. The FDLE statewide database is the fastest way to check for active warrants here. The clerk's office also has an online case search that shows bench warrants and capias orders tied to criminal dockets. Public records laws in Florida mean most warrant data is available to anyone who asks for it, and you do not need a reason to look.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Warrants

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office serves as the law enforcement agency for all of Duval County. Because of the consolidated government, the JSO handles everything from patrol to warrant enforcement across the entire county. Their main address is 501 E. Bay Street in Jacksonville. Phone number is (904) 630-0500. The JSO processes a high volume of warrants each year, including arrest warrants, bench warrants, and capias orders issued by Duval County judges.

Under Florida Statute 901.04, a warrant issued in Duval County can be served by any sheriff in the state. That also means JSO deputies can serve warrants from other counties. The JSO has a dedicated warrants unit that tracks and arrests people with outstanding cases. They work with the U.S. Marshals Service and FDLE on fugitive task forces to locate wanted persons who have left the area.

The JSO does not provide a standalone public warrant search tool on their website. They direct people to the FDLE Public Access System for online lookups. You can also call the JSO records division during business hours to check on a specific name.

Note: Duval County is one of the busiest jurisdictions in Florida, so processing times for warrant data entry into the statewide system may vary.

Duval County Clerk of Courts

The Duval County Clerk of Courts maintains all court records for the county, and that includes warrant-related entries in criminal case dockets. The clerk's office is at 501 W. Adams Street in Jacksonville. Phone is (904) 255-2000. When a Duval County judge issues a bench warrant or capias, the clerk logs it into the case file. These entries are accessible to the public online through the clerk's case search portal.

The online search lets you look up cases by defendant name, case number, or citation. Warrant activity shows in the docket once it is filed. If you need certified copies or specific documents, you can request them at the courthouse, by mail, or through the clerk's website. There is a small per-page fee for copies. The clerk's office handles both criminal and civil records for Duval County.

Searching Duval County Warrants

The FDLE Public Access System is the best free tool for checking warrants in Duval County. Go to the site, type in a name, and it will search active warrants across all 67 Florida counties. No account is needed. Results show the warrant type, the issuing agency, and other relevant details. This is where the JSO directs the public for warrant lookups.

The Duval County Clerk of Courts also offers an online case search. It shows bench warrants and capias orders as part of the case docket. This works best if you already know the case number or want to see the full court file for a specific criminal matter. You can search by name or case number through the clerk's website.

Here are the main ways to search for Duval County warrant records:

• FDLE Public Access System for active warrants from all Florida counties
• Duval Clerk of Courts online case search for bench warrants and capias
• Call the JSO at (904) 630-0500 for a phone inquiry
• Visit the clerk's office at 501 W. Adams Street in Jacksonville
• Contact a local defense attorney to check sealed or pending warrants

Warrant Types in Duval County

Arrest warrants are issued in Duval County when a judge finds probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. These are the most common type. Bench warrants come from a judge when a person fails to appear in court. Capias warrants serve a similar purpose and can be issued by the clerk of circuit court. Violation of probation warrants are also frequent in Duval County given the size of the population and caseload.

Search warrants work differently. Under Florida Statute 933.07, a search warrant has to be executed within 14 days or it expires. Arrest warrants in Duval County have no such limit. They stay in the system until the person is found or a judge recalls the warrant. That means a warrant from years ago can still come up during a traffic stop or any law enforcement encounter in Jacksonville.

Note: Fugitive warrants for people wanted in other states can also show up in Duval County records when the person is believed to be in the Jacksonville area.

Public Access to Duval County Warrants

Florida Statute 119.07 makes warrant records in Duval County public. Anyone can request to see or copy these records. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant and you do not need to explain why you want the information. Both the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the Duval County Clerk of Courts are subject to this law.

There are exceptions. Active criminal intelligence and investigative records can be kept from public view. Search warrant affidavits remain sealed until the warrant is served or the investigation is closed. Juvenile records have separate restrictions. But for the most part, arrest warrants, bench warrants, and capias records in Duval County are open to the public once filed with the court or entered into a law enforcement database.

Cities in Duval County

Duval County and Jacksonville are consolidated, meaning the city and county share one government. All warrant records are processed through the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Duval County. If you are not sure where a warrant was filed, look at the location of the offense. Warrants are processed in the county where the case originated.