Citrus County, FL Public Records

Courts in Citrus County

Court Records in Citrus County, Florida

The court system in Citrus County, Florida, comprises Circuit Courts, County Courts, and Miami-Dade County Courts. Circuit Courts have broad jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including family law, probate, juvenile matters, and felony cases. They also handle more complex civil disputes involving higher monetary values and cases such as guardianship and mental health issues.

County Courts deal with less serious issues: misdemeanors, small claim cases (less than $15,000), traffic violations, and landlord-tenant issues. The Circuit and County Courts have concurrent jurisdiction to hear cases involving disputes of homeowners' associations and civil cases within specific monetary parameters. In Miami-Dade County, the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court and County Court is combined into several divisions, including Civil Court, Criminal Court, Family Court, Juvenile Court, and Traffic Court.

All court records for Citrus County are managed by the Citrus County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. These records can be accessed online via the Clerk's official Case Search portal or requested in person. The Clerk's office is responsible for maintaining all documents related to civil, criminal, and family court cases, as well as probate and traffic court records.

Jails and Prisons in Citrus County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Citrus County, Florida

Offenders arrested in Citrus County are held in the Citrus County Detention Facility, located in Lecanto. It is a privately operated jail. Interested persons can obtain local inmate records by contacting the detention facility by phone (352-527-3332) or in person at 2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive, Lecanto, FL 34461. Alternatively, requesters can use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search page to find records of current inmates.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Citrus County

Arrest Records in Citrus County, Florida

In Citrus County, Florida, arrest records are maintained by local law enforcement agencies, primarily the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. These records include detailed information on individuals who have been arrested, such as personal details, charges filed, and the circumstances leading to the arrest. In compliance with Florida's public records law, arrest records in Citrus County are generally accessible to the public, unless otherwise exempted by law. The sheriff's office also provides access to criminal history information through its public database. Arrest records may include booking photos, warrant information, and case statuses. Apart from the Sheriff's Office, local police departments in Citrus County may maintain and manage arrest records independently. A complete criminal record would require citizens to look at either the court records or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Individuals may request arrest records from the official website of the Citrus County Sheriff's Office or by visiting the office. To get access to these records, the requester usually needs to identify the individual arrested by full name or booking number, which will aid them in locating the record. In Citrus County, the crime rate is approximately 20.51 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, including a violent crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 residents. The county has 3 police departments.