Union County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Union County, Florida; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Union County public records: common questions
Where to search Union County records
Union County, Florida court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Request Public Records.
- Court casesUnion County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Request Public Records
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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.
- Union County's official page states that it became Florida's 61st county on October 1, 1921, and covers 246 square miles.
- Lake Butler is the county seat; the county lists its Board address as 15 NE 1st Street and the courthouse at 55 W Main Street.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Request Public Records | County or local | Open source |
| Court cases | Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller | County or local | Open source |
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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
If you are checking a Union County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Union County. Union County is centered on Lake Butler and has 16,250 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County seat or principal locality
- Lake Butler
- County-equivalent identity
- 12-125
- Population
- 16,250 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Union County's official page states that it became Florida's 61st county on October 1, 1921, and covers 246 square miles.
- Local detail
- Lake Butler is the county seat; the county lists its Board address as 15 NE 1st Street and the courthouse at 55 W Main Street.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Union County's official page states that it became Florida's 61st county on October 1, 1921, and covers 246 square miles.
- Local detail: Lake Butler is the county seat; the county lists its Board address as 15 NE 1st Street and the courthouse at 55 W Main Street.
How do I contact the Union County Jail?
Current approved sources for Union County do not substantiate complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.
How can I check custody or inmate information?
The reviewed official sources for Union County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
How do I request a sheriff's public record?
The approved official source set for Union County does not document record-type-specific police request instructions. Contact the law-enforcement agency that created the record and ask for its current request procedure.
Why may a traffic crash report be unavailable for 60 days?
The reviewed official sources for Union County do not identify record-type-specific police request instructions. Contact the law-enforcement agency that created the record and ask for its current request procedure.
Which court handles a Union County case?
The approved official source set for Union County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Request Public Records to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Finding Union County criminal court records
The Union County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: The Board of County Commissioners and constitutional officers administer county government countywide. Court: County and circuit court administration is handled through Union County's clerk and the Florida court system; the sheriff identifies the county as part of Florida's Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Union County Sheriff operates the 36-bed county jail. Municipal: County government, municipalities, and separate law-enforcement agencies may have distinct responsibilities; reviewed county pages do not provide a complete municipal boundary map.
City pages and jurisdiction boundaries
Lake Butler is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.
Statewide Florida criminal-record sources
Statewide Florida sources are separate from Union County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Union County and Florida record sources
For an official starting point, use Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller - Request Public Records. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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