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  • Where can I find out if arrest logs are available to the public?
    Yes, they are considered public records. There are exceptions under the law, such as releasing information that would compromise an ongoing investigation. The confusion is primarily the differences between arrest information and criminal records. Here are some facts about the differences when looking for arrest records versus criminal background checks. 1. A background check does not necessarily include arrest information, and most do not. 2. Arrest records that do not result in convictions do not appear in most background checks. 3. Arrest reports can be requested directly from the arresting law enforcement agency. 4. Obtaining arrest report policies can vary from department to department. 5. Although it is public information, without good cause, the arrest information can be limited to persons authorized under individual department policy. The exceptions to numbers 1 and 2 are the background checks conducted by private investigators can include looking up arrest records and details not found with online services. The Jacksonville Sheriff's office is also the law enforcement for Duvall, Florida. Their website offers a link to the department's records unit. You can also link to crime mapping from the same page to see preliminary information. There are instructions for requesting "local background checks, copies of traffic crash and offense reports, and information on calls for police service upon request" directly from the department. Lastly, you can look up recent arrests by conducting an inmate search that is open to anyone 24/7 and free to use. This does not include all arrests; many are released after a brief period, so they may not be there for long, but there is a record of arrests. Some law enforcement departments offer arrest logs online, generally larger agencies. Absent of the logs online, arrest records are made available regularly to attorneys and individuals related to the case. An arrest log lets the public know who is in custody for where someone may be looking for an arrestee's whereabouts.
  • Where can I find information about the death of a person in a drive-by shooting in 2005?
    Past news releases or reports are a good place to look. Whether in periodicals such as newspapers or press releases by law enforcement agencies. Since some papers are no longer circulated, the local library may carry old publications. These can be on microfilm or hard copy. The date and location of the event are important when beginning the search. The Orlando Sentinel shows a few stories from 2005 shootings, the city of the occurrence is essential. The police department involved may have press releases on their sites.
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Duval County, FL Census Data
  • Information About People and Demographics

  • Total population of persons residing within the County
    864,263
  • County's white resident population
    526,044
  • County's black resident population
    255,018
  • County's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
    3,413
  • County's Asian resident population
    35,901
  • County's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
    794
  • Countywide resident population of two or more races
    24,666
  • Countywide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
    65,398
  • Non Hispanic white resident population
    488,826
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