Florida

Florida Criminal Records

Florida criminal records are maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). FDLE operates the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system accessible through CCHInet for self-service searches. Background checks are available for both state and national levels. Individuals can request personal review of their Florida criminal history under Florida Statute 943.056. Court records are accessible through the Florida Appellate Case Information System (ACIS) for appellate courts and through individual county clerk of court websites. FDLE also operates the Sexual Offender and Predator System with searchable offender information. The Florida Department of Corrections provides an offender search system.

Florida Statewide Criminal Search Resources

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FDLE — Obtaining Criminal History InformationFDLE portal for criminal history record information. Contact Missing Persons and Offender Registration at 1-888-357-7332 for accuracy concerns.
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CCHInet — Florida Criminal History Self-Service SearchSelf-service search of FDLE Computerized Criminal History (CCH) files covering state of Florida criminal history information.
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FDLE — Florida Criminal History Record CheckConduct a state criminal history record search. Requires a valid ORI. Cost varies by statute and agency.
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FDLE — State and National Criminal History CheckState and national criminal history information available to governmental agencies for licensing and employment as authorized under Florida law.
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FDLE — Personal Review of Criminal HistoryFlorida Statute 943.056 affords individuals the right to request a copy of their Florida criminal history record for personal review.
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Florida Appellate Case Information System (ACIS)Search court dockets and available case documents in all of Florida appellate courts including the Supreme Court and District Courts of Appeal.
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Florida Courts HomeOfficial Florida courts portal. Supreme Court, District Courts of Appeal, circuit courts, county courts, and court locations by city or county.
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FDLE Sexual Offender and Predator SearchSearch persons classified as sexual offenders and sexual predators under Florida law. Search by name, county, neighborhood, or university.
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Florida DOC — Offender SearchSearch for offenders in the custody or supervision of the Florida Department of Corrections by name, DC number, or other criteria.
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FDLE — Criminal History Reports DashboardDashboards presenting key information on arrest and judicial outcomes in Florida based on criminal history data.
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FDLE HomeOfficial FDLE portal. Criminal history, sex offender registry, missing persons, forensic services, and law enforcement support.
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Florida VINELink — Victim NotificationSearch for offenders in Florida custody and register for automated victim notification of custody status changes.

Did You Know? Florida Allows Public Access to the Statewide Criminal History — Most States Do Not

Florida is one of the few states where any member of the public can search the statewide criminal history repository. FDLE’s Computerized Criminal History (CCH) files are searchable online through CCHInet. This level of access is a direct result of Florida’s broad public records law.

In most other states, the statewide criminal history is restricted to the individual, law enforcement, or authorized agencies. Florida’s approach is the exception, not the rule.

There are limits: sealed and expunged records are removed from the public file, and juvenile records are confidential. But for adult criminal history, Florida provides significantly more public access than the majority of states.

About Florida Criminal Records: Criminal history record information is maintained by the state central repository. Court records may provide additional case-level detail. For official background checks, contact the state criminal history agency listed above. Sex offender registries are updated by local law enforcement and maintained at the state level.