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Leon County Sheriff's Office Online Information Disclaimer

This document serves as the official disclaimer for the Leon County Sheriff's Office website, clarifying that online inmate search results are for informational purposes only and not for legal or background check use. It also outlines the agency's social media posting guidelines and public records policies.

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Why It Matters

Residents cannot use the online inmate search tool for official legal actions or criminal background checks, and must instead contact the Records Division or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for verified information.

Key Facts

  • Online inmate search results are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an official criminal background check.
  • Online search results display arrest information only and do not reflect the final disposition of charges.
  • Official criminal background checks must be requested through the Leon County Sheriff's Office Records Division or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
  • Florida Department of Law Enforcement public records requests are handled Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm EST.
  • Under Florida law, email addresses sent to the Sheriff's Office are considered public records.
  • Social media comments that are graphic, obscene, threatening, or discriminatory are subject to deletion.
  • Users who violate social media posting guidelines a second time will be blocked from the agency's social media pages.
  • Social media pages are not monitored at all times and should not be used to report emergencies.
  • The Leon County Detention Center can be reached at (850) 606-3500 for bond and release information.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlorida Department of Law Enforcement“State agency responsible for statewide criminal history records.”personWalt McNeil“Sheriff of Leon County.”personElethia Chase“Records Director.”organizationLeon County Sheriff's Office“The governing body issuing the disclaimer and managing the website.”