St. Johns County Criminal Records

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Where to search St. Johns County records

St. Johns County, Florida court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures. Check current custody through St. Johns County Sheriff's Office detention-center facilities, custody rules, and inmate services.

Court casesSt. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures
Current custodySt. Johns County Sheriff's Office detention-center facilities, custody rules, and inmate services
Statewide recordsUse the Florida state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

St. Johns County is served by Florida's Seventh Judicial Circuit.
The Clerk's Criminal Division handles felony, misdemeanor, criminal-traffic, county-ordinance, and municipal-ordinance matters.
The Richard O. Watson Judicial Center is located at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, Florida, and the Clerk lists regular weekday office hours.
The Clerk states that modern-era criminal and civil records are generally available online, while archival criminal and civil records are not currently available online for review.
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office detention handbook identifies a Main Detention Unit and a Community Work Re-Entry Center.
The Clerk's E-Notify program covers adult criminal traffic, adult misdemeanors, and adult felony cases, but alerts are reminders and do not replace official court notices.

St. Johns County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	St. Johns County Sheriff's Office detention-center facilities, custody rules, and inmate services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	St. Johns County official source (stjohnsclerk.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	St. Johns County official source (stjohnsclerk.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This St. Johns County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. St. Johns County has 346,328 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 12-109
Population: 346,328 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: St. Johns County is served by Florida's Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The Clerk's Criminal Division handles felony, misdemeanor, criminal-traffic, county-ordinance, and municipal-ordinance matters.
Local detail: The Richard O. Watson Judicial Center is located at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, Florida, and the Clerk lists regular weekday office hours.
Local detail: The Clerk states that modern-era criminal and civil records are generally available online, while archival criminal and civil records are not currently available online for review.
Local detail: The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office detention handbook identifies a Main Detention Unit and a Community Work Re-Entry Center.
Local detail: The Clerk's E-Notify program covers adult criminal traffic, adult misdemeanors, and adult felony cases, but alerts are reminders and do not replace official court notices.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: St. Johns County is served by Florida's Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Local detail: The Clerk's Criminal Division handles felony, misdemeanor, criminal-traffic, county-ordinance, and municipal-ordinance matters.
Local detail: The Richard O. Watson Judicial Center is located at 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, Florida, and the Clerk lists regular weekday office hours.

How do I search St. Johns County criminal court records?

For St. Johns County, start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures and St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search St. Johns County criminal court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

What is the difference between felony, misdemeanor, criminal-traffic, and ordinance cases?

For St. Johns County, start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures and St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the difference between felony, misdemeanor, criminal-traffic, and ordinance cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

How do I obtain certified copies of St. Johns County court or official records?

For St. Johns County, start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures and St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain certified copies of St. Johns County court or official records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

How can I verify whether someone is currently held in the St. Johns County detention center?

For St. Johns County, start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures and St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify whether someone is currently held in the St. Johns County detention center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

What are the Main Detention Unit and Community Work Re-Entry Center?

For St. Johns County, start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures and St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the Main Detention Unit and Community Work Re-Entry Center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

How do I request archival St. Johns County criminal or civil records?

For St. Johns County, start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures and St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request archival St. Johns County criminal or civil records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

How do I enroll in St. Johns County criminal-case E-Notify alerts?

For St. Johns County, start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures and St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I enroll in St. Johns County criminal-case E-Notify alerts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

Which agency handles records for an incident inside a St. Johns County municipality?

For St. Johns County, start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures and St. Johns County Clerk public-records access, fees, retention, and request procedures, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles records for an incident inside a St. Johns County municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The Clerk states that archival criminal and civil records are not available online, although scans may be accessible onsite or by public-records request.

Criminal cases in St. Johns County

Start with St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures for the official St. Johns County court path. County: St. Johns County Clerk and Sheriff's Office records cover county-held records and services; separate municipalities and agencies may maintain their own records. Court: The Seventh Judicial Circuit serves St. Johns County. The Clerk's criminal division distinguishes felony, misdemeanor, criminal-traffic, county-ordinance, and municipal-ordinance matters.

Jail and custody information for St. Johns County

For current custody information, start with St. Johns County Sheriff's Office detention-center facilities, custody rules, and inmate services. The official Sheriff's Office source reviewed was an inmate handbook rather than a live inmate-search page.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office manages the county detention center and identifies the Main Detention Unit and Community Work Re-Entry Center. A current live inmate roster was not independently verified in the accessible official sources. Municipal: Municipal-ordinance matters may appear in the Clerk's criminal division, but municipal police records and city-specific detention records should be requested from the originating municipality or agency.

Statewide sources for Florida records

Statewide Florida sources are separate from St. Johns County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

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Official St. Johns County and Florida record sources

For an official starting point, use St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use St. Johns County Clerk criminal divisions, case records, and criminal procedures. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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