Volusia County Criminal Records Search: Cases & Public Records
Volusia County Criminal Records Search: Cases & Public Records
To search Volusia County criminal records, use the official Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court Case Inquiry. The Clerk provides free online access to available felony, misdemeanor and other criminal court case information, including case numbers, court events, dispositions and many public document images.
Open the Clerk’s public records website, select Case Inquiry, accept the disclaimer and search by the defendant’s name or case number. Open the matching case to review the docket and available public documents.
For recent arrests or jail custody, use Volusia County Division of Corrections. For official statewide Florida criminal-history checks, use the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Where to Find Volusia County Criminal Records
The correct search depends on whether you need a court case, arrest report, jail booking, statewide criminal-history record or certified criminal disposition.
Volusia County Clerk
Search criminal court cases by name or case number. Review case histories, charges, dispositions and many public court documents.
Open Case InquiryVolusia Corrections
Look up publicly available information about individuals in Volusia County custody, including booking identifiers and jail information.
Open Inmate SearchFDLE Criminal History
Request a name-based criminal-history search using the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s official state repository.
Open FDLE ChecksHow to Search Volusia County Criminal Records by Name
The Clerk’s official Case Inquiry is the best starting point for a publicly accessible Volusia criminal case. It covers available circuit and county court case records.
The public website is maintained by the Office of Laura E. Roth, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Volusia County.
- Open the official records website. Visit Volusia County Clerk — Online Public Records.
- Select Case Inquiry. On the page, find the Case Inquiries section and open Case Inquiry. This is the correct option for criminal case records.
- Read and accept the disclaimer. The Clerk explains that online case information is provided for general public reference and is not the certified official record.
- Choose the available search method. Search by the person’s name or a complete court case number using the Case Management System’s available fields.
- Enter the defendant’s name. Use accurate spelling and any available middle-name information. Follow the portal’s displayed name format.
- Review the matching results. Compare names, case numbers, filing dates and other available identifiers. A matching name does not necessarily mean it is the same person.
- Open the criminal case record. Select the matching case and review the available case summary, scheduled proceedings and docket history.
- Check the docket tab. The Clerk now provides many public document images directly within the docket tab. Some images require additional review before they can be viewed.
- Verify the final disposition. Look for a dismissal, guilty plea, adjudication, sentencing entry, acquittal or other final order.
- Save the case number. Use it when requesting a certified disposition or other official document from the Clerk.
Do you need an account to search Volusia criminal cases?
The Clerk provides a public Case Inquiry route where visitors accept a disclaimer before using the search.
Users seeking additional document-viewing permissions may apply for elevated access. The Clerk states that these applications require a notarized signature and other information appropriate to the requested access level.
Additional viewing permissions do not override confidentiality protections for sealed, expunged or otherwise protected court records.
Case Inquiry vs Criminal Event vs Citation Inquiry: Which One Should You Use?
The Volusia Clerk’s search page offers several tools with similar names. Choosing the correct one avoids unnecessary searching.
| Clerk search option | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Case Inquiry | Searches criminal and other court case records by name or case number. | Use first when looking for a person’s criminal court case. |
| Criminal Event Inquiry | Provides criminal court schedule and event searches. | Use when researching hearing dates, event types, court officials or processing locations. |
| Citation Inquiry | Searches traffic citation information. | Use when checking available traffic citation details rather than an ordinary felony or misdemeanor docket. |
| Arrest/Booking Download | Provides daily booking information generated from the county jail-management system. | Use when researching a recent arrest or booking rather than the final criminal case outcome. |
| Official Records | Searches recorded land and other official documents. | Not the primary search for criminal prosecutions. |
Volusia County Felony, Misdemeanor and Criminal Traffic Records
Volusia County belongs to Florida’s Seventh Judicial Circuit, which includes Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties.
Criminal cases are generally handled in circuit or county court depending on the offense.
| Case category | Typical matters | Search source |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Criminal / Felony | Felony prosecutions and related proceedings. | Volusia Clerk Case Inquiry; relevant circuit criminal office. |
| County Criminal / Misdemeanor | Misdemeanor charges and other matters within county criminal jurisdiction. | Volusia Clerk Case Inquiry; relevant misdemeanor office. |
| Criminal Traffic | Qualifying criminal driving charges, including certain DUI offenses. | Court criminal or traffic services as appropriate. |
| Civil Traffic | Noncriminal traffic infractions. | Clerk Citation Inquiry. |
| Juvenile Delinquency | Criminal-law matters involving minors under separate statutory rules. | Restricted court access; not an ordinary public adult criminal search. |
| Federal Criminal | Criminal charges filed in federal court. | PACER; not Volusia’s state court index. |
How to tell whether the defendant was convicted
A court case can contain several charges, and those charges may have different outcomes.
| Disposition or docket term | Meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Pending | The prosecution remains unresolved. | Later hearings and final orders. |
| Information Filed | A formal charging document was filed. | Whether charges were amended or dismissed. |
| Guilty Plea | The defendant entered a guilty plea. | Acceptance, judgment and sentence. |
| Adjudicated Guilty | The court formally found the defendant guilty. | Specific counts and later court relief. |
| Adjudication Withheld | The court withheld formal adjudication under an applicable disposition. | Legal effect varies by purpose and statute. |
| Nolle Prosequi | The prosecutor declined to pursue a specified charge. | Whether other counts remained active. |
| Dismissed | A charge or case was dismissed. | Whether every charge was dismissed. |
| Acquitted | The defendant was found not guilty of a charge. | The final verdict or judgment. |
| Closed | The court has marked the matter administratively concluded. | Closure alone does not establish conviction. |
Volusia County Criminal Court Locations: DeLand and Daytona Beach
The Clerk maintains criminal court records at different courthouse divisions in Volusia County.
The correct office generally depends on the location of the offense and where the case was assigned.
Volusia County Courthouse
101 North Alabama AvenueDeLand, FL 32724
Felony records: 386-736-5909
Misdemeanor records: 386-736-5910
Office: First Floor, Room B155.
S. James Foxman Justice Center
251 North Ridgewood AvenueDaytona Beach, FL 32114
Felony records: 386-239-7750
Fax: 386-239-7752.
Office: First Floor, Room 122.
Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center
125 East Orange AvenueDaytona Beach, FL 32114
Misdemeanor records: 386-257-6084
Office: First Floor, Room 109.
What if the incident occurred in another Volusia city?
Criminal cases originating in Deltona, DeBary, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand, Daytona Beach and nearby communities may ultimately be filed in a Volusia County criminal court.
However, the arresting law-enforcement agency can differ by municipality.
For a court disposition, contact the Clerk. For a police arrest or incident report, identify the original arresting agency.
How to Obtain Certified Volusia County Criminal Court Records
If you need an official judgment, dismissal, sentencing order or criminal case disposition, request the document from the Volusia County Clerk.
The Clerk offers a Criminal/Traffic Copy/Record Search Request form that can be submitted without relying solely on the online docket.
How to submit a court-record request
- Find the criminal case first. Use the online Case Inquiry to identify the full case number.
- Download the official request form. Open the Criminal/Traffic Copy/Record Search Request PDF linked below.
- Enter the defendant’s details. Include the name, known case number and other identifying details requested by the form.
- Specify which records you need. The form allows requests for dispositions, police or charging affidavits and other court documents.
- Indicate whether certification is required. Choose certified copies when an agency, institution or legal process requires an official court record.
- Identify the years to search if necessary. Clerk-assisted searches cost $2 per name per year.
- Submit the request. Email the completed form to dispositionrequests@clerk.org, or use one of the Clerk’s other accepted submission methods.
- Arrange payment. The Clerk states that staff will contact the requester using the supplied phone number to arrange payment.
Volusia Clerk — Criminal Records Requests
Email: dispositionrequests@clerk.org
Fax: 386-740-5175
Mail:
Clerk of Circuit Court
P.O. Box 6043
DeLand, FL 32721-6043
Include sufficient case details to identify the correct file.
Volusia County Criminal Records Search Fees
The basic online criminal court lookup is free. Paid services include Clerk-assisted research, photocopies, certification and state criminal-history reports.
| Service | Published fee | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Public online criminal case search | Free | General Case Inquiry. |
| Courthouse public-access terminal search | Free | Available through Clerk offices. |
| Clerk-assisted records search | $2 per name per year | Separate from self-service searching. |
| Criminal case document copies | $1 per page | Ordinary copying charge. |
| Certification | $2 per document | Added to applicable copying costs. |
| Petition to seal or expunge | $42 Clerk filing fee | Separate from FDLE eligibility costs. |
| FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application | $75 | Nonrefundable application fee. |
| FDLE instant public criminal-history search | $24 + $1 payment fee | Florida statewide non-certified name-based response. |
| FDLE Personal Review of your own history | No FDLE fee | Fingerprint collection may have a separate charge. |
Volusia County Recent Arrest Records: Daily Booking Reports
Volusia County offers a useful records resource that is not always explained in general criminal-record guides: the Clerk publishes recent Arrest/Booking Download files.
The data comes from Volusia County’s Jail Management System rather than from criminal court judgments.
It is intended for reviewing arrest and booking activity, not establishing whether someone was convicted.
How the daily arrest files work
- Files contain initial booking and charge information for people booked into the Branch Jail during the previous 24 hours.
- Reports are generally generated daily.
- Downloadable data is provided through the Clerk’s public records page.
- The Clerk’s general description states that daily files remain available for approximately 14 calendar days.
- Some booking information may be withheld because of statutory exemptions.
- The files are created from county jail data and are not maintained as official court judgments by the Clerk.
How to find a recent booking report
- Visit the Clerk’s Online Public Records page. Open the official page linked below.
- Find the Criminal Information section. Select Arrest/Booking Download.
- Choose the relevant report date. The available files are organized by date.
- Open the booking data. Review the available name, arrest, booking and charge details.
- Verify the court case separately. If criminal charges were filed, use Case Inquiry to determine the prosecution and recorded disposition.
Volusia County Jail Inmate Search and Booking Information
Jail custody and booking information is maintained by the Volusia County Division of Corrections.
This agency is separate from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
The Division of Corrections operates an online inmate information search for members of the public.
How to use the Volusia inmate search
- Open the official Corrections search. Visit Volusia County Inmate Information Search.
- Accept the disclaimer. The website explains that online jail data is informational and is not an official certified record.
- Use the available search fields. Enter the requested name or identifying information.
- Review possible matches. Confirm the available booking and identifying details.
- Check current custody information. Review the available facility, booking number, charge or bond information.
- Contact Corrections when necessary. For questions about current booking or bond arrangements, the Branch Jail booking office operates around the clock.
- Use the Clerk for the criminal case outcome. Jail records are not the final criminal court disposition.
Volusia County jail locations
Branch Jail
1300 Red John DriveDaytona Beach, FL
Telephone: 386-254-1555
The Branch Jail handles booking and bond-related services and houses qualifying pretrial and sentenced individuals.
Correctional Facility
1354 Indian Lake RoadDaytona Beach, FL
Telephone: 386-254-1565
The facility houses qualifying county-sentenced and pretrial individuals.
Volusia Sheriff’s Office Criminal Arrest and Police Records
If you need the original arrest report, police incident report or local record check, the appropriate source may be the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Records Section.
The Sheriff’s Records Section maintains incident reports and traffic crash reports generated by the Sheriff’s Office. It also handles specified arrest records and related public-record requests.
How to request a Volusia Sheriff police report
- Open the Sheriff’s official Reports page. Review the Public Records Request information.
- Select the online public-records portal. Use the Sheriff’s request system to submit a request.
- Describe the record. Identify whether you need an incident report, arrest record, call for service or local record check.
- Provide useful identifying details. Include the report number, incident date, location and other relevant information if known.
- Submit the request. Follow the portal’s instructions or use the other permitted methods.
- Review the agency’s response. The report may be subject to redaction, exemptions, copying charges or processing delays.
- Check any related prosecution with the Clerk. A Sheriff’s incident report is different from a criminal court judgment.
Public Records Custodian
Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center123 West Indiana Avenue, Suite 401
DeLand, FL
Telephone: 386-736-5962
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Mail:
Volusia Sheriff’s Office
Attention: Records Section
P.O. Box 569
DeLand, FL 32721
Volusia Sheriff’s public-record copying fees
| Report or copy type | Published charge |
|---|---|
| Black-and-white single-sided page | $0.15 |
| Black-and-white double-sided page | $0.20 |
| Color single-sided page | $0.25 |
| Color double-sided page | $0.35 |
| Extensive research or certain media requests | Additional charges may apply |
What if the arrest happened inside a city?
Although the Sheriff’s Office has countywide authority, it primarily serves unincorporated Volusia County and certain contracted municipalities, including Deltona, DeBary, Pierson and Oak Hill.
A police report created by the Daytona Beach Police Department, Ormond Beach Police Department or another municipal agency may need to be requested from that city rather than the Sheriff’s Office.
Volusia Sheriff’s Official Directory of Municipal Police Departments
FDLE Florida Criminal History Search for Volusia County
For a Florida statewide criminal-history search rather than a single Volusia court case, use the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
FDLE maintains Florida’s central criminal-history repository and offers public name-based criminal-history searches.
How to search FDLE criminal records
- Open FDLE Criminal History Checks. Visit the official FDLE site.
- Select Instant Search. Choose the public instant name-based criminal-history search.
- Enter the required identifying information. Follow the portal’s demographic search instructions.
- Pay the applicable charge. The public instant search costs $24 plus a $1 credit-card processing fee.
- Review the returned results. Instant results may be printed or emailed, but they are not certified.
- Verify possible identity matches. A name-based record search does not establish identity as conclusively as a legally authorized fingerprint-based check.
- Confirm important dispositions with the court. If an arrest or charge appears, request the official court judgment where necessary.
FDLE Instant Search
Results are provided electronically and are not certified.
Cost: $24 plus $1 card-processing fee.
Certified or Non-Certified Search
FDLE separately processes requests for certified or non-certified results.
Published agency processing estimates are five business days for non-certified searches and six to seven business days for certified searches, excluding mailing time.
How to obtain your own Florida criminal history
FDLE provides a separate Personal Review process allowing individuals to review their own Florida criminal histories and challenge inaccurate or incomplete information.
Personal Review requires fingerprints and has no FDLE processing fee, though fingerprint-collection charges may apply.
FDLE explicitly states that another person cannot use Personal Review to access your private record. The service is also not intended for employment, licensing, immigration or certification purposes.
New in October 2026: Statewide Florida CaseAccess
On October 13, 2026, the Volusia County Clerk announced the availability of CaseAccess, an optional statewide court case research subscription.
CaseAccess allows users to search available case information from all 67 Florida counties through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
This can be useful when researching a person who may have criminal court cases in Volusia, Flagler, Seminole, Orange, Brevard or other Florida counties.
$20 per month
An optional choice for people who need regular statewide case searches.
$200 per year
An annual option for users performing frequent research across Florida counties.
How to access CaseAccess
- Open the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Use the official link below.
- Select Enter the Portal. Sign in with a registered account or create an account.
- Choose CaseAccess Subscription. Find the subscription option within the portal.
- Select the monthly or annual plan. Review the price before purchasing.
- Search across Florida counties. Use the statewide research system for available case information.
The Clerk also emphasizes that CaseAccess is a research tool, not the official court record. Certified documents and authoritative case status must come from the appropriate county Clerk.
Florida Prison, Sex Offender and Federal Criminal Records
Other government records may help with a specific question that the Volusia court docket or jail lookup cannot answer.
Florida Department of Corrections
The Florida Department of Corrections provides statewide offender information for qualifying individuals in state correctional custody or other covered correctional statuses.
A state prison search does not replace the Volusia County Jail inmate lookup.
Florida CorrectionsFlorida Sexual Offender Registry
FDLE operates a public search for qualifying registered sexual offenders and predators.
The absence of a name from the registry does not prove that someone has never been convicted of another crime.
Search FDLE RegistryFederal criminal court records
Federal criminal prosecutions involving Volusia County are handled separately from Florida’s state circuit and county court systems.
Search the relevant federal district court through PACER. Volusia County is within the federal Middle District of Florida.
If you do not know which federal court handled the case, the PACER Case Locator can help identify it.
Search Federal Criminal CasesVolusia County Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement
A criminal court file may no longer be publicly accessible if it has been sealed or expunged by a valid court order or is confidential under Florida law.
Florida’s ordinary court-ordered criminal-history sealing and expungement procedures are governed principally by Florida Statutes §§ 943.059 and 943.0585.
Sealing vs expungement
Public Access Is Restricted
Sealing generally prevents ordinary public access to qualifying records while allowing specified authorized agencies to access information under applicable law.
Additional Record Removal
Expungement generally imposes stronger restrictions on maintaining or disclosing qualifying records, subject to statutory exceptions and authorized access.
How to apply for ordinary court-ordered relief
- Find the original Volusia criminal case. Record the case number, arresting agency and final disposition.
- Read FDLE eligibility requirements. Determine whether the charges and criminal history may qualify.
- Obtain a certified disposition. Request the original case disposition from the Volusia Clerk.
- Complete the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application. Include the required supporting documents and fingerprint card.
- Pay the FDLE processing fee. The Certificate of Eligibility application requires a nonrefundable $75 fee.
- Wait for FDLE’s determination. FDLE states that eligibility review typically takes approximately 12 weeks after receipt of a complete application.
- Prepare the court petition. If a certificate is issued, complete the petition, sworn statement and proposed order required by the relevant court process.
- File with the Volusia Clerk. The Clerk lists a $42 filing fee for the sealing or expungement petition.
- Obtain the court’s final order. A Certificate of Eligibility alone does not seal or expunge the criminal history.
- Verify implementation. Confirm that the applicable court and law-enforcement agencies have processed the relief as required.
FDLE sealing and expungement assistance: 850-410-7870.
Why Can’t You Find Volusia County Criminal Records Online?
A missing search result does not always mean no criminal case exists. The correct next step depends on the database, date and type of record.
| Problem | Possible cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| No criminal case found | Misspelled name, incorrect filters or wrong county. | Use a complete case number or contact the Clerk. |
| Only land or property records appear | You selected Official Records rather than Case Inquiry. | Return to the Clerk’s public Case Inquiry. |
| Recent arrest has no court case yet | Criminal charges may not have been filed or entered. | Check jail booking information and court records separately. |
| Document image will not open | The document may require Clerk review or additional authorized access. | Use the Clerk’s document request or public viewing procedures. |
| Old booking report is unavailable | Daily arrest downloads have a limited retention window online. | Request eligible arrest information from the original agency. |
| Inmate not found | The person may have been released, transferred or held elsewhere. | Verify custody through Corrections or the appropriate facility. |
| Incident report withheld | An active investigation or legal exemption may restrict release. | Contact the Sheriff’s Records Section about the applicable rules. |
| Sealed or expunged case | A court order or statute restricts public access. | Respect the restriction and use only authorized procedures. |
| FDLE history differs from court docket | Reporting delays, identity issues or different system coverage. | Check the original court disposition and FDLE correction procedures. |
| Federal prosecution missing | The case belongs to a federal court. | Search PACER. |
Using Volusia County Criminal Public Records Responsibly
Criminal public records can help people understand court proceedings, but they should not be used to make unsupported allegations about someone.
- An arrest or jail booking is not a conviction.
- A pending criminal charge is not a final finding of guilt.
- Dismissed and acquitted charges should not be described as convictions.
- Different individuals may share the same name.
- Case summaries may not show every later court order.
- Sealed, expunged and juvenile information may be protected by law.
- A Florida county criminal docket is not a nationwide background check.
- Employment, housing and licensing decisions may require specific legal screening procedures.
Federal Trade Commission — Background Checks: What Employers Need to Know
Volusia County Criminal Records Search FAQs
1. How do I search Volusia County criminal records for free?
Visit the Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court’s Online Public Records page, select Case Inquiry, accept the disclaimer and search the public criminal case records by name or case number. The basic online search is free.
2. Can I search Volusia criminal records by a person’s name?
Yes. The Clerk’s Case Inquiry provides name and case-number searches. Check available case details carefully to avoid confusing people with similar names.
3. Where do I find Volusia County felony court cases?
Search the Clerk’s Case Inquiry for circuit criminal records. Felony records offices are located at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand and the S. James Foxman Justice Center in Daytona Beach.
4. How much does a Volusia criminal record search cost?
Online public Case Inquiry searches and courthouse public-terminal searches are free. Clerk-assisted research costs $2 per name per year. Copies cost $1 per page, and certification adds $2 per document.
5. How can I get a certified Volusia County criminal disposition?
Complete the Clerk’s Criminal/Traffic Copy/Record Search Request form and email it to dispositionrequests@clerk.org or submit it through an accepted method. Include the case number, defendant details and the document requested. Copying and certification fees apply.
6. How do I find someone in Volusia County Jail?
Use the Volusia County Division of Corrections inmate information search at volusiamug.vcgov.org. The county says the public data is updated approximately every 15 minutes. For booking or bond questions, call the Branch Jail at 386-254-1555.
7. Where are recent Volusia County arrest records published?
The Clerk’s public records page includes an Arrest/Booking Download section containing recent daily jail-booking data. The reports generally cover a previous 24-hour booking period and remain available for approximately 14 days. Police arrest reports can be requested from the original law-enforcement agency.
8. Can I search criminal cases across all Florida counties?
Yes, CaseAccess is an optional statewide research subscription covering available case information from all 67 Florida counties. The published cost is $20 per month or $200 per year. Volusia’s ordinary local case search remains free.
9. Can Volusia County criminal records be sealed or expunged?
Qualifying records may be eligible for sealing or expungement under Florida law. The usual court-ordered process begins with an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, followed by a court petition and signed order. FDLE’s application fee is $75, and the Volusia Clerk lists a $42 petition filing fee.
10. Why can’t I find an old Volusia criminal court case online?
Possible reasons include name differences, incomplete indexing, unavailable historical documents, a case in another jurisdiction or legal restrictions such as sealing or expungement. Contact the Volusia Clerk’s criminal records office to ask about lawful access to records not displayed online.
Official Volusia County Criminal Records Sources
The following government and court websites support the search methods, fees, addresses and record-access rules explained in this guide.
- Volusia County Clerk — Official Online Public Records and Case Inquiry
- Volusia County Clerk — Case Management System
- Volusia County Clerk — Criminal Court Records, Fees and Procedures
- Volusia Clerk — Criminal/Traffic Copy and Record Search Request Form
- Volusia Clerk — Additional Online Viewing Permissions
- Volusia Clerk — Courthouse Locations and Criminal Division Contacts
- Volusia Clerk — October 13, 2026 Statewide CaseAccess Announcement
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal — CaseAccess
- Volusia County Division of Corrections — Official Services
- Volusia County Corrections — Inmate Information Search
- Volusia Corrections — Jail, Booking and Bond Information
- Volusia Sheriff’s Office — Police Reports and Public Records Requests
- Volusia Sheriff’s Office — Records Unit Locations and Telephone Numbers
- Volusia Sheriff’s Office — Law Enforcement Jurisdiction and Booking Information
- FDLE — State of Florida Criminal History Record Check
- FDLE — Review Your Own Florida Criminal History
- FDLE — Certificate of Eligibility for Sealing or Expungement
- FDLE — Florida Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement
- FDLE — Florida Sexual Offender and Predator Search
- PACER — Federal Criminal Case Search
