Obtain Free Martin County Arrest Records (Search Resource)

Access Martin County arrest records for free using this streamlined resource. Arrest records can provide details on charges brought against a person, where they are incarcerated, bail information and more. You can search arrest records for anyone you want and for any reason.

The ability to search arrest records comes from the rights provided under the Florida Sunshine Law.

Because arrest records can be maintained by various custodians and provided through different means, knowing the best way to access this information is vital. This brief article clearly explains the process of searching arrest records and provides you with the tools and resources you need to do so in Martin County, Florida.

This resource was written by Attorney Robert Bailey Jr, who holds a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.

How To Retrieve Free Martin County Arrest Records or View Mugshots

There are multiple ways to access arrest records in Martin County. Whether you have a specific reason for accessing this data or you are just curious, arrest information is available thanks to the Florida Sunshine Law.

As you get ready to conduct a search, make sure you gather as much information as you can. This may include the person’s name, when they were arrested and the type of charge.

Once you are ready, one option for conducting a search is to use the records requests search tool provided by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office to access a variety of information, such as arrest affidavits.¹

You can search for this information by a person’s name. If you want, you can set a date range for when the information was requested.

Note: The Martin County Sheriff’s Office indicates they have an online search tool for current inmates; however, it is currently not operational.

You can also request an arrest report or other types of similar information by making a request with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office Records Unit.² You can submit a public records request online with their Records Unit.³

You will be asked to provide various information, such as the date and location of the incident and the name of anyone involved.

This online portal also allows you to check on the status of a public records request.

For additional information on arrest reports, you can contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Office Records Unit by phone at 772-220-7050 or by going in person to the address below:

Martin County Sheriff’s Office
Records Unit
800 SW Monterey Rd.
Stuart, Florida 34994

They are available to answer your questions on Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You may also obtain arrest and inmate information from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Department. You can call them at 772-220-7200 or talk to someone at the address above.

These resources allow you to broadly search and request arrest information across several cities in Martin County. You may also obtain information from a city police department. You may choose this option if you are looking for a police report from the arresting agency or you have an urgent need and the county does not have the data available yet.

While there are many cities, one example would be to request arrest record information from the Stuart Police Department. One way to obtain arrest information from the Stuart Police Department is by submitting an online police report request.⁴

To make a request, you will be asked to provide as much information as you can, including the person’s name, address of the incident and case number. There is also an option to provide additional information if you want.

For additional arrest information, a citizen can contact the Stuart Police Department by phone at 772-287-1122 or by talking to someone at their office located at the address below:

Stuart Police Department
830 SW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Stuart, Florida 34994

Beyond the county and city resources, you also have the option of using a third-party service such as VINELink. You can use their services to access certain limited arrest record information.

Arrest records provide you with information about a person’s situation relatively quickly after they are taken into custody. They can be used to help you learn about a person’s current situation. However, there are different record custodians and tools for accessing a person’s complete record, which you will learn about in the next section.

How To Search Previous Arrest Details & Criminal Charges in Martin County Florida

A citizen can also access information about previous arrests, criminal charges, convictions and other related information in Martin County. One resource to access this type of information is by using the Martin County Clerk of Courts Case Search Tool.⁵

A citizen can search for criminal cases by a defendant’s name, case or citation number.

This search tool contains all types of cases in Martin County, including civil cases. For this reason, you need to set certain parameters to ensure you are only searching for criminal records.

To do so, go to the court types drop-down menu and only select those that pertain to criminal cases. The criminal options include felony, traffic and misdemeanor cases.

Depending on what court types you select, there will also be a list of causes of action that, if you choose, you can select as part of your search parameters. For instance, if you choose circuit felony cases, then your three options under the causes of actions drop-down menu would be extradition, felony and fugitive of justice.

Other options you can enter to refine your search results include a date range for either when the case was opened or closed. Once you finalize all search parameters, you can enter the name or case number and run your search.

The results page will contain all matching criminal cases. Each criminal matter will contain the person’s name, party type, case number, status and citation number (if applicable).

You have two options on the results page. Your first option is to click on the case number to see the specific matter that showed up in your search results.

The second option is to click on the defendant’s name. When you do this, you can view summary information about the person, including various identifying data such as their date of birth, gender, race, eye and hair color. You can also view their current custody location if they are incarcerated.

Below this information are all criminal cases the person has had in Martin County. For each case, you can click the “+” icon to view the basic information such as the charges, offense date, court, judge and arresting agency. You can then click “view case” to review the entire criminal record for this matter.

Note: The below information can also be viewed if you click directly on the case number from the results page.

On the complete criminal case record, the information is broken down into the following sections:

Summary: Here, you can view basic case information that was provided on the results page, as well as additional information about fees due and arresting agency information.

Parties: In this section, you can view information about the defendant, as well as the attorney for both parties in the criminal case.

Charges: For every charge, you can view a brief description, level and degree of offense, as well as the plea that was entered. You can also view the disposition of the case and the date it occurred.

Events: Here, you can view all hearings that were part of the criminal case, along with the date, judge and location.

Outstanding Amount: If there are any fees or fines due, you can view information on them here.

Receipts: This will indicate any amounts paid for fines and fees associated with the criminal case.

Case Dockets: This final section will detail every filing and hearing that occurred in the criminal case from the beginning to its final adjudication and sentencing. For certain filings, you can click on the image icon to view a PDF copy of the document.

You also have the option of searching for criminal records in person or requesting them from the court that adjudicated the matter. In Martin County, criminal cases are handled by two separate courts.

Serious crimes, such as felony cases, are handled by the Martin County District Court. Less serious crimes, such as misdemeanors and traffic cases, are handled by the county court.

If you are looking to request criminal records from either court, you can reach out to the Martin County Clerk of Court.⁶ While they have multiple offices, their primary location can be reached by calling them at 772-288-5576 or by talking to someone at the address below:

Martin County Clerk of Court
100 SE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, Florida 34994

They are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

In some counties, the cities have municipal courts with limited criminal information. In Martin County, all criminal matters are handled by the district and county court.

However, you can conduct a broader search of criminal records using the Offender Information Search Tool provided by the Florida Department of Corrections.⁷ You can use this search tool to access the criminal records of released and current inmates.

This tool allows you to search for criminal charges and previous arrests by a person’s name or Department of Corrections number. When running a name search, you can also choose to search for the person by any of their known aliases.

This tool allows you to search four separate databases at once. You can select to view the results from the inmate population, those released, those under supervision or fugitives.

Once you select the database, you can view the results. Matching results will provide you with the person’s name, date of birth, race, sex and Department of Corrections number. Depending on the database, you can also view their current facility or release date.

To view additional information, you can click on the person’s name. Here, you can view the person’s mugshot and summary sentence information.

There is also detailed information on their prior and current sentence history.

The sentence history information includes a list of all criminal offenses they were convicted of when they occurred, and the location. You can also see the case number and sentencing information.

There is also a section on detainers and a summary of the person’s incarceration history. Here, you can view the complete dates for all sentences served by the defendant.

You can contact the Florida Department of Corrections by calling them at 850-488-7052 or going in person to the address below:

Florida Department of Corrections
501 S. Calhoun St.
Tallahassee, Florida 32399

You are now equipped to access arrest and criminal record information at the county level, as well as with city police departments and state government agencies. You may come across a situation where you need to take action with the information you uncover. In the next section, you will learn how to post bail for someone who was arrested and the best option for your situation.

How To Post Bail or Use a Bail Bondsman in Martin County

Arrest information can be a valuable tool in many ways. Through an arrest record search you may have found that a friend or loved one was recently arrested and will not be released without a bond submitted for their bail. When one posts bail, they can remain out of jail during the duration of their criminal.

If you want to assist a person post bail that is currently in custody you have two primary options to consider.

Bail Bondsman: Many people use this option because most of the risk is on the bail bondsman. In this situation, you will pay a fee to the bail bondsman for 10% of the amount set by the judge. From there, the bondsman will take all the steps to post the bail and have the individual released. If the person skips town and doesn’t show up for their hearing, the entire risk is on the bail bondsman.

Self-Bail Process: If you do not want to get a bail bondsman involved, you can post a bond with your own assets. You may post bail in the form of a cash bond or by placing a piece of property with sufficient equity in it as collateral. While you do not have to pay any fees, you take the risk of losing the bond if the defendant does not comply with the requirements in place for their release from jail.

For specific information on posting a bond in Martin County, you can contact the Sheriff’s Office Booking Unit at 772-220-7220.⁸

Use the information provided above to assist you in determining the best option for posting bail in your particular situation.

You are now equipped to search Martin County arrest records and assist someone with posting bail; refer back to this page whenever you have a question about arrest records or posting bail in Martin County, Florida.