Search Collier County Arrest Records and Criminal Records

Collier County arrest records are created at the time of booking and held by the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Anyone can search for Collier County criminal records and arrest data through the Sheriff's online portal, which covers arrests from January 2016 forward and all active warrants. The Collier County arrest records search is free and does not require an account. For final case outcome, charge dispositions, and court docket history, records are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller through the ShowCase Web system. Both sources serve different purposes, and using both gives the most complete picture of a person's criminal history in Collier County, Florida.

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Collier County Arrest Search Fields and Limits

The Sheriff's search form offers seven fields. Last-name searches are exact-match only. First-name searches support a wildcard asterisk at the end for starts-with matching, such as "Mar*" to return Marcus, Maria, and Mario. Dates must use MM/DD/YYYY format. The Type dropdown lets you focus on arrests only, active warrants only, or both at once.

Field Label Type Format / Notes
Last Name Text Exact match only; no wildcard at last name
First Name Text Use * at end for starts-with logic (e.g., "Jo*")
Date of Birth Date MM/DD/YYYY; helps narrow common names
Booking Date Date MM/DD/YYYY; returns all arrests booked on that date
Booking Number Text Direct lookup if number is known
Type Dropdown BOTH, ARREST, or WARRANT
In Custody Only Checkbox Limits results to currently held individuals

Note: Arrest records are limited to bookings from 1/1/2016 forward; all active warrants are searched with no date cutoff. Maximum results per query: 100.

The search form at arrestsearch/Search.aspx is shown below after terms acceptance.

Collier County Sheriff arrest and warrant search form with name, DOB, and type fields

This form, accessible only after accepting the Sheriff's terms, gives you access to arrest records from 2016 forward and all active Collier County warrants.



Collier County Arrest Profile Field Inventory

Each public arrest profile in the Sheriff's system shows a consistent set of fields. The Today's Arrests report at arrestsearch/Report.aspx uses a text-and-table layout rather than a card-based UI. Fields observed during inspection of the May 18, 2026 report are listed below.

Field What It Shows
Name Full name of the arrested individual
Date of Birth DOB as recorded at booking
Residence Address entered at booking; may contain abbreviations or data-entry variations
A# Sheriff's internal arrestee identifier
PIN Personal identification number assigned at booking
Race Race classification recorded at booking
Sex Sex recorded at booking
Height Height in feet and inches
Weight Weight in pounds
Hair Color Hair color at time of arrest
Eye Color Eye color at time of arrest
Booking Date Date the individual was formally booked into the jail system
Booking Number Unique booking identifier for this jail entry
Agency Arresting agency; observed values include CSO, NPD, MPD
Age at Arrest Age calculated from DOB and booking date
IN CUSTODY flag Appears when the individual is still held; absent when released or bonded
Charges (table) Charged date, count, offense description, Hold For agency, case number, court date
Bond Status May show "No information available" or a dated "BONDED" entry

Mugshot images were not visible in the text-extraction of the public report. Holding pod and magistrate information were also not displayed in the inspected public profiles. If any of these fields matter for your purpose, call the Naples Jail Center directly.


Collier County Charges vs. Convictions

A charge and a conviction are not the same thing. The Sheriff's arrest data shows charges as recorded at booking. A charge reflects a law enforcement determination of probable cause, not a finding of guilt. Conviction requires a court process. The Sheriff is explicit about this: arrest information is not connected to findings of guilt, innocence, acquittal, dismissal, or final disposition.

The Clerk's ShowCase Web court case portal is the source for what actually happened in court. The Charges tab in ShowCase shows statute number, offense description, offense level, plea date, court action, and prosecutor action. The Sentences tab shows whether any sentence was imposed. A pending status in ShowCase means the case is still open.

Charge Conviction
Source Sheriff's Office / arresting agency Clerk of Court / ShowCase court record
Meaning Probable cause existed; formal accusation filed Court adjudication of guilt or accepted plea
When It Appears At booking, before any court process After disposition: verdict, plea, or adjudication withheld
How to Confirm Sheriff arrest portal, Clerk Charges tab Clerk ShowCase Charges and Sentences tabs; Disposition Date field
Public Record Yes, unless case sealed or juvenile Yes, unless adjudication withheld and record sealed

Note: Cases involving charges from DUI, reckless driving, driving while license suspended, or hit and run may appear as both criminal records and in the traffic-court system. See Collier County traffic court records for the overlap with criminal traffic charges.



Collier County Sheriff Criminal Records Contacts

Three Sheriff units handle the main public questions about arrest records, warrants, and jail custody. Contact them directly for matters that the online portal does not resolve.

Central Records Bureau
Collier County Sheriff's Office
3319 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112
239-252-0637
Function: Arrest records inquiries
Fugitive Warrants Bureau
Collier County Sheriff's Office
3319 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112
239-252-9655
Function: Active warrant questions and fugitive-related inquiries
Naples Jail Center
3347 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112
239-252-9504
Function: Custody status, booking inquiries, jail-related questions

Warrants go through a different unit than general arrest records. If you have a question about whether someone is actively wanted, the Fugitive Warrants Bureau at 239-252-9655 is the right call. For full warrant search guidance, see Collier County warrant records.


Sealed vs. Expunged Collier County Criminal Records

Florida law gives qualifying individuals two forms of relief from public criminal record access: sealing under F.S. 943.059 and expunction under F.S. 943.0585. They serve different purposes and have different eligibility standards. Most applicants in Collier County must go through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement before filing anything in court.

Sealed (F.S. 943.059) Expunged (F.S. 943.0585)
Typical Qualifying Case Case where adjudication of guilt was withheld and statutory criteria are met Qualifying non-conviction outcome such as dismissal, acquittal, or nolle prosequi
Effect on the Record Record still exists; restricted from ordinary public access Criminal justice agencies generally destroy or remove records; FDLE retains a confidential file
Law Enforcement Access Limited; certain agencies may still access under statute Very limited; only FDLE's retained confidential record for specific statutory purposes
First Step Apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility Apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility
Then File In Court Petition, certificate, affidavit, and proposed order with the Clerk Same; petition filed in the court with jurisdiction over the case
Common Denial Reasons Prior adjudication/conviction, disqualifying offense, multiple prior relief, pending charges Same plus: case does not meet non-conviction threshold, incomplete FDLE certificate

The FDLE Certificate of Eligibility process starts at the FDLE seal and expunge FAQ page. After court approval, the order is served on all criminal justice agencies and the Clerk. Clearance does not happen instantly; the Clerk and Sheriff systems may take time to update after the order is served.

The Florida Legislature's page for F.S. 943.0585 (expunction) is shown below.

Florida Statute 943.0585 expunction law on the Florida Legislature website

This statute governs who may petition for court-ordered expunction in Florida and what agencies must do after an order is granted.

The companion statute, F.S. 943.059 (sealing), is captured below.

Florida Statute 943.059 sealing law on the Florida Legislature website

Sealing is available for a different subset of cases than expunction; reading both statutes carefully, or consulting the Public Defender or a private attorney, is the best way to determine which applies to a specific Collier County case.


Florida Statute Callout: Sealing and Expunction

Both statutes live in Florida Chapter 943, which covers criminal justice information. The two key sections are:

F.S. 943.0585 - Court-Ordered Expunction: Governs the destruction or removal of criminal history records from public access following a qualifying non-conviction outcome. FDLE must issue a Certificate of Eligibility before a court petition may proceed. After an order, agencies generally destroy or remove the record; FDLE retains a confidential file for limited statutory purposes. Read F.S. 943.0585.

F.S. 943.059 - Court-Ordered Sealing: Governs restriction of criminal history records from ordinary public access where adjudication was withheld or other statutory criteria are met. Sealed records still exist but are removed from ordinary public view. Certain agencies retain access under statute. Read F.S. 943.059.

Florida also has a juvenile criminal history record retention framework under F.S. 943.0515. Juvenile delinquency records are restricted by separate statutes and rules; the Clerk's portal shows Delinquency as a case category, but public internet access is suppressed for those records. See Collier County court records for more on what the Clerk's portal makes available to the public.


Collier County Warrants Overview

Active warrants in Collier County are searched through the same Sheriff portal as arrest records. Set the Type dropdown to WARRANT to focus only on warrant entries. All active warrants are searched with no date cutoff, unlike arrest records which go back only to January 1, 2016.

Types of warrants that may appear in Collier County records include arrest warrants issued after a probable cause determination, bench warrants or capias issued by a judge for a missed court date or contempt, and fugitive warrants where a "Hold For" agency or state is listed in the charges table of the arrest profile. Search warrants are generally not public before execution and do not appear in the Sheriff's public search tool.

If a warrant search shows a result, do not attempt to resolve it without legal advice. Call the Fugitive Warrants Bureau at 239-252-9655 to verify, and then contact an attorney or the Public Defender at pd20.org if you qualify for appointed counsel. The Clerk's ShowCase system can show the related court case number, current docket status, and any scheduled court events tied to the warrant matter. For a full walkthrough of warrant types and resolution steps, see Collier County warrant records.


Collier County State Attorney and Public Defender

Collier County criminal cases are prosecuted by the State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. The elected State Attorney is Amira Fox. The State Attorney's Office handles felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, and certain traffic and ordinance criminal cases for the circuit. The office website is sao20.org.

Indigent defendants in qualifying criminal, juvenile, and related proceedings may be represented by the Public Defender for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. The elected Public Defender is Kathleen Smith. The office website is pd20.org. To request a public defender, a defendant must complete the application process in court. The Clerk's fee schedule lists the public defender application fee at $50. If the Public Defender has a conflict, the court may appoint conflict or registry counsel instead.

People who do not qualify for the Public Defender, or who need civil legal help, can contact Legal Aid Service of Collier County or Florida Rural Legal Services. The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service connects those who need a private attorney. The Twentieth Judicial Circuit also maintains a self-help center at the Naples courthouse at 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, for pro se guidance.


Restricted Criminal Records in Collier County

Not every criminal matter in Collier County is open to the public. Several categories are restricted under Florida law and court rules, even when a case index entry may be visible in ShowCase or the Sheriff portal.

  • Juvenile delinquency records: ShowCase lists Delinquency as a case type, but public internet access is suppressed. Separate juvenile statutes control disclosure.
  • Sealed and expunged records: A court order under F.S. 943.0585 or 943.059 removes the record from ordinary public access. The Sheriff and Clerk systems may continue to show an entry until all agencies complete the required steps.
  • Active law-enforcement investigative information: May be exempt while an investigation is open under Chapter 119 exemptions.
  • Victim information: Crime-victim identifying and location information is protected in court and law-enforcement records under Florida's Marsy's Law framework and Chapter 119 exemptions.
  • Mental health and Baker Act records: Mental health and substance-abuse involuntary treatment records are highly protected. Marchman Act court records are confidential under F.S. 397.6760.
  • Adoption records: Adoption court records are confidential except to authorized persons or by court order under F.S. 63.162.

Florida's Security Matrix, governed by Florida Rule 2.420, controls what the Clerk's online portal makes publicly visible. Some records may appear in the case index but have documents or images withheld. A search result showing a case number does not always mean all associated filings are viewable online. Access to restricted records typically requires being a named party, having a court order, or visiting courthouse public terminals at 3315 Tamiami Trail East.


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