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Wakulla County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail serving Crawfordville and all of Wakulla County. Wakulla County Sheriff's Office operates the Wakulla County Jail in Crawfordville. 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 Wakulla County.

📍 Crawfordville, FL
👥 Pop. 34,000
🏛 2nd Judicial Circuit
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Wakulla County Jail: Key Details

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

Main Jail Facility

15 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Phone: (850) 745-7100

County Seat

Crawfordville, Florida
Where most Wakulla County court proceedings take place.

Judicial Circuit

2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida
First appearances within 24 hours of arrest per Florida Rule 3.130.

Inmate Search

wcso.org
Official online roster for all Wakulla County inmates.

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Step-by-Step

How to Find Someone Arrested in Wakulla County

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Search the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster

Head to the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office public search at wcso.org. Put in the first and last name of the person you are searching for. New bookings typically show up within 2 to 6 hours. Not showing yet? Wait an hour and retry, or call the jail at (850) 745-7100.

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Note the Booking Number, Charges, and Bond

After you locate the record, save three things: the booking number, the charges filed, and the dollar amount of bond. You will need all three for every conversation that follows with the jail, bondsman, or attorney.

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Contact a Florida-Licensed Bail Bond Agent

If the judge sets a bond, a licensed Florida bail bond agent can post it for a 10% premium that is non-refundable (this rate is fixed by the Florida Department of Financial Services). A $5,000 bond costs the family $500 through a bondsman. A cash bond paid directly to the Clerk of Courts is returned once the case concludes.

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Prepare for First Appearance

Florida Rule 3.130 requires first appearance before a judge within 24 hours of arrest. In Wakulla County, first appearance is handled by the 2nd 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

VINELink is free at vinelink.vineapps.com. Sign up to automatically receive release, transfer, and court date alerts on any Florida inmate. Anonymous, with phone, email, or text delivery.

After You Locate Them

What to Do Next

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

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Post Bond

Florida DFS rules set the bail bond premium at 10% of the bond amount, non-refundable. A cash bond paid in full to the Clerk of Courts is refunded at case conclusion.

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Hire an Attorney

Having counsel at first appearance gives the defendant someone to argue for lower bond or ROR. The 2nd Circuit Public Defender serves qualifying defendants.

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Attend First Appearance

Every arrest gets a first appearance within 24 hours under Florida Rule 3.130. The judge confirms probable cause, recites charges, and fixes bond. Clerk of Courts has time and location.

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Set Up Communication

Pre-register an account with whichever phone vendor the jail contracts with (Securus, GTL ViaPath, or ICSolutions are standard). Pair it with a VINELink signup for release alerts.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions, Wakulla 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.
Wakulla County is served by the 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida. Felonies and first appearances are typically heard at the county courthouse in Crawfordville. Misdemeanors and traffic cases are handled in County Court within the same circuit.
No. Under the Florida Sunshine Law (Chapter 119), official sheriff inmate search systems are free statewide. This site is free. Our phone line is free. Third-party sites that charge are reselling the same free public records that Wakulla 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 (850) 745-7100 or check the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office website for the current contracted provider.
You cannot call the jail and be transferred to an inmate. Inmates initiate calls outbound via the jail's phone vendor. Create an account with the vendor, add prepaid funds, and the inmate can then reach you. Visitation has mostly moved to video (remote apps or jail kiosks) across Florida; contact the jail for the most current visitation schedule 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.
Wakulla County Sheriff's Office holds pretrial defendants and those sentenced to 364 days or less. If a state felony sentence exceeds one year, the inmate moves to Florida Department of Corrections custody (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).
At most Florida county jails, first-class mail is accepted and inspected before being delivered to the inmate. Write the inmate's complete legal name and booking number on the outside of the envelope. Check with Wakulla County Sheriff's Office for the correct mailing address format. Cash, checks, gift cards, and packages cannot be sent by mail. Use the contracted deposit service for funds.
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Need Live Help?

If you can't find your person in the Wakulla County system, call our free 24/7 line. We check Wakulla and surrounding counties, plus Florida Department of Corrections, federal BOP, and ICE detention simultaneously.

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