St. Johns County Criminal Records

Criminal records of St. Johns County, Florida, are available through several channels. At StJohnsCourt.us, you can find publicly accessible information about criminal cases. In addition, the state's official court systems, county law enforcement agencies, and the clerk of court's office provide access to records — online, in person, or by mail. Below is a practical guide to searching, understanding, and obtaining criminal records in this county.

How to Search Criminal Records in St. Johns

Start by determining the type of record you need — case information, charge status, or a complete criminal history. This will determine where to go.

Online Search

1. StJohnsCourt.us — enter a name or case number to view publicly accessible data on criminal cases in the county.
2. Florida Courts Portal — the MyFlCourtAccess.com website offers case searches for all counties in the state, including St. Johns. You need to know the defendant's full name or case number.
3. St. Johns County Clerk's Office — the official clerk's website allows you to search records by name, date of birth, or case number through the Court Records section.
4. Sheriff's Office — on the St. Johns County Sheriff's website, you can check information about arrests and current inmates.

In-Person Visit

The county court clerk accepts requests directly at the courthouse. Public terminals are available for self-search during business hours.

St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Mail Request

Send a written request to the clerk's office at the address above. Include the person's full name, date of birth (if known), and case number. Add payment in the form of a money order. To obtain a complete state criminal history, direct your request to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

To start a search, you typically need:

• Full first and last name
• Date of birth (preferably)
• Case number (if available)

Search St. Johns Criminal Cases by Case Number

In Florida, the case number has a standard format consisting of several parts. A typical example: 2024-CF-000123.

• 2024 — the year the case was filed
• CF — case type code (CF stands for Circuit Felony; MM — misdemeanor)
• 000123 — case sequence number

This format is uniform across all counties in the state. If you have the full number, the search will take seconds — both through the clerk's portal and the statewide MyFlCourtAccess system. Without a case number, you will have to search by name, which sometimes returns multiple results, especially for common surnames.

Common case type codes:

Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in St. Johns

Each criminal case record contains several key elements. Understanding them will help correctly interpret the information found.

Charges

• Statute code — reference to the specific article of the Florida Statutes under which the charge is brought
• Severity level — felony (the most serious category), misdemeanor, or infraction (minor violation)
• Amended charges — charges may be modified by the prosecutor during the case, and the new wording is displayed as a separate line

Case Status

Hearings

Criminal cases in St. Johns County typically involve the following hearings:

• Arraignment — the first presentation of charges, where the defendant pleads guilty or not guilty
• Pre-trial conference — a meeting of the parties to discuss possible settlement before trial
• Motion hearing — consideration of attorneys' motions
• Trial — the substantive court hearing
• Sentencing — issuance of a sentence after a guilty plea or conviction

Court Results

How to Request Certified Criminal Records in St. Johns

Certified copies are officially certified documents accepted by employers, attorneys, and government agencies. A regular printout from the online portal does not have legal force.

Requests are processed by the county court clerk's office:

Ways to Submit a Request

1. In Person — visit the office with valid identification (driver's license or passport). The clerk will locate the case and prepare a certified copy.
2. By Mail — send a written request with the full name, date of birth, case number, and a copy of identification. Make payment via money order payable to "St. Johns County Clerk of Court."
3. Complete State Criminal History — to obtain an official report on all criminal records in Florida, submit a request to the FDLE. This process requires fingerprinting through a certified provider.

Special forms for requesting copies from the clerk are usually not required — a letter with details is sufficient. However, for requests through the FDLE, you must complete the appropriate application and undergo the Live Scan procedure.

Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in St. Johns

The fees of the Florida court clerk are regulated by Florida Statutes § 28.24. Below are the main rates applicable to St. Johns County.

Processing Times

• Copies for in-person visits — usually the same day or within 1–2 business days
• Mail requests — 5 to 10 business days after payment is received
• Criminal history through FDLE — electronic results are delivered within 1–3 business days; mail results up to 15 days

Check current rates directly with the clerk's office, as amounts may be adjusted according to changes in state legislation.