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Volusia County, Florida Arrest Records

Volusia County arrest records are documentary materials, whether online or in files kept by law enforcement, that document the detention of individuals suspected of involvement in a crime. While arrest records do not indicate guilt, they are typically maintained as evidence of compliance with the law and may serve to notify the public of an arrest.

Most county law enforcement agencies, including the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and municipal law enforcement agencies, such as the Daytona Beach Police Department and Ormond Beach Police Department, typically retain and disseminate arrest records in line with state law, particularly Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (Public Records Law), which mandates government agencies to keep records of their official activities.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Volusia, Florida?

Volusia County arrest records are generally classified as public information, subject to certain limitations outlined in the statutes. Due to the sensitive nature of certain details in these records, state law requires sensitive portions to be redacted if compelling privacy needs or government interest outweighs any public interest in the record.

With regards to records that are not restricted, the Florida Statutes (Public Records Law) stipulates that providing access to these records is the duty of the arresting agency. Consequently, any person, whether residing in the county or not, may submit a request to the arresting agency to inspect or copy specific records.

What Do Public County Arrest Records Contain?

In Volusia County and under Florida law, the public-facing aspect of an arrest record typically includes:

  • The name, sex, age, and address of the person arrested
  • The time, date, and location of the incident and of the arrest
  • The time, date, location, and nature of the reported crime
  • The crime charged 
  • Victim information within certain defined parameters

In order to protect private information and government interest, certain details or records are regarded as state-protected data. These include:

  • The confession of the arrested individual until the case has concluded
  • Information revealing the identity of a confidential informant
  • Any information revealing surveillance technique or the strategy of law enforcement
  • Active criminal investigative information
  • Sealed records, where the order of a court has been issued prohibiting public inspection. 
  • Inventory of items found on the accused during arrest
  • The medical or mental health examination record of the arrested individual during booking. 

Expunged information is accessible to those agencies authorized by Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.

The policy behind restricting public access to certain information is to balance the public's right to know with the private right of the arrested individual. 

Volusia County,  Florida Arrest Search

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is the central repository for all arrests records, case files, and final dispositions required to be submitted by all criminal justice agencies throughout Florida, including Volusia County. 

Requests for arrest records may be made by contacting FDLE's records custodian in the Office of Open Government by phone  (850) 410-7676, email at publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us, or (850) 410-7699, contacting any of the FDLE offices and submitting the public records request in person, or in writing to:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Attn: Public Records Section  

P.O. Box 1489 

Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489

While there is no specified format for making requests, requests may need to be made in writing to provide an accurate description and help the agency better identify the record. 

There are associated costs to public records requests:

  • Copies – $0.15 each page per one-sided copy 
  • All other copies – are charged according to the actual cost for making the copies. This includes the cost of materials used to duplicate the record. The agency does not charge for labor cost or overhead cost associated with such duplication
  • Certification of copied records - $1.00 per certified record

For added convenience, the FDLE offers the Criminal History Information on the Internet (CCHInet) online search tool, which is a self-service application that allows individuals to perform online searches for Florida Criminal History Records and obtain certified or non-certified copies of specific records for a $24 fee plus a $1 fee for credit card processing. 

Processing time may take up to 7 days, excluding US Mail delivery time. The results are typically notarized and returned to the customer by US mail.

For arrest related to federal crimes and detention, the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) System allows individuals to view criminal case files including arrests and final dispositions of individuals who are detained by federal law enforcement in Volusia County. Registered users may utilize this online resource to search for criminal case files tied to an arrest by name or case number for a fee. 

The Bureau of Prison also offers the BOP Inmate Locator Tool for conducting online searches for incarcerated individuals by name or file case number.

Volusia County Inmate Locator

The fastest and most reliable way to obtain arrest records in Volusia County is to submit an online public records request to the Volusia Sheriff Public Records Center in the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals can submit these request online by following these steps:

  • Visit the Volusia Sheriff’s Office official website
  • Scroll down to “Resources” and select “Public Records Request”
  • There are three categories of request forms; for written documents such as arrest or crash reports, select “Public Records” from the listed options.
  • First time users will need to create an account.
  • Log in to the created account and provide as much information about the record as possible

For those who prefer to make records inquiries in person may visit the Volusia Sheriff’s Office at:

123 W Indiana Ave, 4th Floor

DeLand, FL 32720

Active Warrant Search in Volusia County

An arrest warrant is a legal document signed by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement to apprehend a specific person suspected of committing a crime. A judge typically issues one based on the establishment of probable cause, which typically occurs when law enforcement present evidence indicating a crime was committed and that the suspect did it.

Arrest warrants often contain:

  • The name of the suspect
  • The command of the judge ordering the suspect's arrest
  • The charge
  • The law enforcement agency to whom it is addressed
  • The name of the issuing court
  • The signature of the judge

The FDLE website hosts an online Public Access System (PAS) that allows individuals to search for persons wanted in connection with an investigation. Individuals will need to enter the individual’s name or personal information to verify if a person is wanted.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Volusia County

Most state and federal resources require a fee to provide Volusia arrest records. However, there are a variety of options for obtaining these records for free. By visiting the Volusia Sheriff’s website individuals can register, log in, and perform a search for arrested individuals by describing the arrest incident as accurately as possible. They may need to provide the individual’s name, the date and location of the arrest, the arresting agency, and other relevant details.

While inspection is generally free, section 119.01 of the Public Records Act allows custodians or their designee to provide copies for a fee.

Volusia County Arrest Report

An arrest report is the initial document created by an arresting officer when a person is detained and put in custody. These documents often include a short narrative of the officer’s observation, the reason for arrest, the arrestee’s statement, weapons recovered, and other personal identifying information. They form part of law enforcement internal investigative materials and are typically closed to members of the public until a criminal case is concluded.

By contrast, arrest records are much less comprehensive than an arrest report. Unlike arrest reports, arrest records are often public and are typically included as concise summary entries in most custodial and judicial case systems. They typically contain:

  • The arrestee’s personal identifying information: full name, date or birth, sex, etc.
  • The charge
  • The individual’s photograph

Both records only indicate that the police had probable cause to suspect a person of committing a crime. Legal guilt is only established when the prosecution proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the offense.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Volusia County

Expungement is a legal process that allows an individual to clear their criminal history record. There are a range of options stipulated by state law for sealing or having a criminal history record expunged. Below are some of these options:

Administrative Expungement - under this system, illegal arrests, as well as those based on mistaken identity, may be expunged as provided in section 943.0581. The section provides that such arrest may be expunged if the application for expungement is endorsed by the head of the arresting agency or his or her designee or state attorney of the judicial circuit in which the arrest occurred.

Court Ordered Sealing or Expungement: under this option, obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility to Seal or Expunge a criminal history record is the first precondition to having a record sealed. Applicants may send their application by mail to the FDLE. The department will determine if the applicant is eligible by law to petition the court for expungement.

Juvenile Diversion Expungement - here, individuals who have completed an authorized diversion program for a misdemeanor or a felony offense that is not a forcible felony may apply for a juvenile diversion expungement.

Lawful Self-Defense Expungement - a person may apply for a Lawful Self-Defense Certificate of Eligibility once the appropriate state attorney or statewide prosecutor certifies that they acted in lawful self-defense pursuant to the provision related to lawful self defense.

Automatic Juvenile Expungement - The criminal or arrest records of individuals who were arrested as minors for a criminal offense that is not a forcible felony will automatically be expunged once they reach the age of 21 years.

Automatic Sealing – the FDLE will automatically expunge a criminal history record  once it receives a qualifying certified disposition from the Clerk of Court through electronic means. A list of qualifying dispositions can be found in Section 943.0595, Florida Statutes.  A list of disqualifying offenses can be found in Section 943.0595(2)(a),  Florida Statutes.‘

How Do You Remove Volusia County Arrest Records From the Internet?

Once a record is sealed, law enforcement are legally obligated to restrict public access to these records. These records will automatically be removed from the official website where they were previously published.  However, this does not remove published records from third-party sites. While there is not a one size fits all approach for removing these records from third party sites, most third-party sites have a contact channel for informing them about recent developments such as a change in the legal status of a record. Individuals can locate this interface on the website and submit a complaint regarding an expunged record that is till being published.