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St. Johns County Jail Inmate Search

St. Johns County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail serving St. Augustine and all of St. Johns County. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office operates the St. Johns County Detention Facility. This page shows you how to find your person, what to expect during booking and first appearance, and how to navigate the first 24 hours after an arrest in St. Johns County.

📍 St. Augustine, FL
👥 Pop. 289,000
🏛 7th Judicial Circuit
🗺 Northeast Florida
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St. Johns County Jail: Key Details

Every Florida county operates its own detention facility, and under the Florida Sunshine Law, booking records are public and searchable. St. Johns County follows the standard Florida structure.

Main Jail Facility

4015 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: (904) 824-8304

County Seat

St. Augustine, Florida
Where most St. Johns County court proceedings take place.

Judicial Circuit

7th Judicial Circuit of Florida
First appearances within 24 hours of arrest per Florida Rule 3.130.

Inmate Search

sjso.org
Official online roster for all St. Johns County inmates.

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Step-by-Step

How to Find Someone Arrested in St. Johns County

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Search the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster

Start with the official St. Johns County Sheriff's Office inmate search at sjso.org. Enter the first and last name of the person you are looking for. Records typically appear within 2 to 6 hours of booking. If you cannot find them yet, try again in an hour or call the jail directly at (904) 824-8304.

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Note the Booking Number, Charges, and Bond

When the record comes up, write down the booking number, the charges listed, and the bond amount. Every subsequent call with the jail, a bail agent, or an attorney will ask for these details.

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Contact a Florida-Licensed Bail Bond Agent

When a bond amount is posted, a Florida-licensed bail bond agent can write the bond for a 10% non-refundable premium, set by the Florida Department of Financial Services. That means a $5,000 bond runs $500 through a bondsman. If the family pays cash straight to the Clerk of Courts, the full amount is refunded when the case ends.

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Prepare for First Appearance

Florida Rule 3.130 requires first appearance before a judge within 24 hours of arrest. In St. Johns County, first appearance is handled by the 7th Judicial Circuit. The judge confirms probable cause, reads charges, advises rights, and sets or adjusts bond. Having an attorney present can mean a reduced bond on day one.

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Register for VINELink Alerts

Create a free account at vinelink.vineapps.com to receive automatic alerts on any Florida inmate's release, transfer, or court date. Anonymous signup, delivery by phone, email, or text.

After You Locate Them

What to Do Next

Once you have found your loved one in the St. Johns County jail, here are the four things to handle right away.

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Post Bond

Licensed Florida bail bond agents write bonds for 10% non-refundable. Cash bonds paid to the Clerk of Courts are returned after the case ends, whatever the verdict.

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Hire an Attorney

Counsel at first appearance can push for a lower bond or release on own recognizance. The 7th Circuit Public Defender serves qualifying defendants.

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Attend First Appearance

Florida law requires first appearance within 24 hours of arrest (Rule 3.130). The judge reviews probable cause, reads charges, and sets or revises bond. Get the hearing time from the Clerk of Courts.

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Set Up Communication

Account setup with the jail's phone provider (typically Securus, GTL ViaPath, or ICSolutions) must happen before any outbound call. VINELink registration delivers release alerts automatically.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions, St. Johns County Jail

A typical misdemeanor booking takes 4 to 8 hours to complete, while felony bookings run closer to 8 to 14 hours. The process includes fingerprinting, warrant verification via FCIC and NCIC, medical clearance, and classification. Records become publicly searchable within 2 to 6 hours of booking being finalized.
St. Johns County is served by the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Felonies and first appearances are typically heard at the county courthouse in St. Augustine. Misdemeanors and traffic cases are handled in County Court within the same circuit.
No. All official Florida sheriff inmate search systems are free, as required by the Florida Sunshine Law (Chapter 119). This site is free. Our phone line is free. Third-party sites that charge are reselling the same free public records that St. Johns County Sheriff's Office publishes directly.
A third-party vendor runs commissary at most Florida county jails (Keefe Commissary, Access Corrections, or TouchPay are the common ones). Deposits can be made online, over the phone, or at on-site kiosks. Call the jail at (904) 824-8304 or check the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office website for the current contracted provider.
Florida jails do not connect inbound calls to inmates. Calls only go outbound, through the facility's phone vendor (often GTL, Securus, or ICSolutions). Set up an account with the vendor and fund it to receive calls. Visitation in most Florida counties is video-based these days, either remote or at on-site kiosks; the jail's website has current hours and rules.
Release typically takes 4 to 10 hours after bond is posted with the Clerk of Courts, depending on jail volume that day. Weekends, holidays, and late-night postings stretch this closer to 12 to 24 hours. Any active holds (probation violations, ICE detainers, warrants from another county) must clear before release can happen.
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office holds pretrial defendants and those sentenced to 364 days or less. Anyone sentenced to over a year on a state felony goes to Florida Department of Corrections (search at fdc.myflorida.com). Federal charges result in BOP custody (bop.gov/inmateloc). ICE detainees are housed at separate ICE facilities (locator.ice.gov).
Standard first-class mail is accepted at most Florida county jails and is inspected before delivery. Address the envelope with the inmate's full legal name and booking number. Check with St. Johns County Sheriff's Office for the correct mailing address format. Cash, checks, gift cards, and packages must not be mailed. Send funds via the contracted deposit service only.
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If you can't find your person in the St. Johns County system, call our free 24/7 line. We check St. Johns and surrounding counties, plus Florida Department of Corrections, federal BOP, and ICE detention simultaneously.

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