Search Baker County Records

Background check records in Baker County can be found through the Clerk of Court in Macclenny and through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This small county in northeast Florida borders Duval County to the east and has a tight-knit community with one main courthouse. If you need to search criminal history or court records in Baker County, the process is straightforward. The clerk keeps all local case filings, and FDLE holds the statewide criminal history data. Most people start with one or both of these when running a background check in Baker County.

How to Search Baker County Records

Searching for background check records in Baker County can be done online or in person at the courthouse. The clerk's office in Macclenny handles all local court filings. This includes criminal cases, civil suits, and traffic matters. You can visit the office and ask staff to search by name. They will pull up any cases on file. Bring a valid ID with you when you go. The Baker County Clerk also has an online portal where you can search case records from your computer. This is a fast way to start a background check without leaving home.

For statewide criminal history, use FDLE's online system at CCHInet. This runs a name-based check through the state database. It costs $24 and results usually come back within a day. The check pulls arrest and conviction data from every county in Florida, not just Baker County. You can also search the MyFloridaCounty portal for official recorded documents in Baker County like liens, judgments, and deeds.

Note: Online case search results may not include sealed or expunged records from Baker County.

Baker County Clerk of Court Office

Stacie D. Harvey serves as the Baker County Clerk of Court. The office is at 339 E Macclenny Ave, Suite 113, in Macclenny. This is the only clerk office in the county. All court records for Baker County are stored here. The staff handles everything from case filings to record requests.

The Baker County Clerk's website at bakerclerk.com has basic info on court services and some online tools. You can use the site to look up case information. For more details on a specific record, you may need to call or visit. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

The Baker County Clerk website gives you access to court records and filing tools for background checks.

From this page you can find links to search court cases and request records in Baker County.

Baker County Public Records Law

Florida's public records law is laid out in Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. It says that all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection by any person. You do not need to be a Baker County resident to ask for records. You do not need to say why you want them. The clerk has to let you see or copy the records as long as they are not sealed or exempt by a specific law.

This is good news for people doing a background check in Baker County. You can walk into the clerk's office and ask to see any public court file. You can also submit a written request by mail. The Attorney General's Open Government page has more on your rights under Florida's Sunshine Law. If you have trouble getting records from any Baker County office, the AG's office can help.

FDLE Checks for Baker County

FDLE is the state agency that keeps criminal history records for all of Florida. Their database includes arrests made by the Baker County Sheriff's Office and every other law enforcement agency in the state. When you request a background check through FDLE, you get results from the full state database, not just Baker County.

The process starts at the FDLE Criminal History Records page. From there you can request a name-based or fingerprint-based check. The name-based check costs $24 and gives results based on the name you enter. The fingerprint-based check is more thorough. It requires you to visit a Livescan provider and have your prints scanned. A list of providers is at Florida Health Source. Baker County does not have many Livescan locations, so you may need to go to Jacksonville or another nearby city.

You can also check your own record through the FDLE Personal Review option. This lets Baker County residents see what appears on their own criminal history before someone else runs a check. The VECHS program handles checks that are required by specific Florida statutes under Chapter 943 for certain roles.

Background Check Fees in Baker County

The cost of a background check in Baker County varies by type. A statewide criminal history check through FDLE costs $24. You pay online with a credit card. This covers a name-based search. Fingerprint checks cost more and depend on the agency that requests them. The base fee for fingerprinting varies, but the FDLE portion is set by state law.

At the Baker County Clerk of Court, you pay for copies of documents you want. Plain copies are 15 cents per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page. There is no charge to search the online case lookup. If you need a large number of pages, the cost adds up, so check what you need before you go. Payment can be made by cash, check, or money order at the clerk's office in Macclenny.

• FDLE state check: $24.00
• Plain copy: $0.15 per page
• Certified copy: $1.00 per page
• Online case lookup: Free

Note: Fees are set by state law and the Baker County Clerk of Court and can change without notice.

Getting Record Copies in Baker County

To get copies of court records, visit the Baker County Clerk at 339 E Macclenny Ave. Ask staff for the documents you need. They can search by name or case number. Bring cash or a check for the copy fee. For certified copies, ask the clerk to stamp them. You can also use the Find a Clerk directory to confirm the office details.

Written requests work too. Mail a letter to the clerk with the person's full name, date of birth, and the type of record you want. Include a check for the expected fee. The clerk will mail the copies back. For FDLE records, submit a request online or by mail to FDLE in Tallahassee. Online is faster. You can also request a personal review of your own record through the FDLE website if you want to check your own background in Baker County.

Cities in Baker County

Baker County is home to Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, and a few smaller communities. All court records for Baker County are kept at the clerk's office in Macclenny. There are no cities in Baker County with a population over 75,000, so all background check court records route through the single clerk office.

Nearby Counties

Baker County borders several other Florida counties. If the person you are checking lived in a nearby area, their records may be in one of these counties instead.