Select Page

Public Records Requests

Public Records Requests

The Florida law on “Public Records” may be found in its entirety in Chapter 119  of the Florida Statutes.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is committed to full compliance with Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 119, governing the release of records that are deemed public.

OCSO Custodian of Records are:

Records, Regina Godwin – Primary

Lt. Dale Carter – Alternate

How to Request a Public Record:

It is important to note that all requesters may remain anonymous when asking for public records and they do not have to put their request in writing or state why they want the record.  To ensure that records are provided in the most efficient manner possible, requests will be fulfilled through the methods outlined below.

Here are some ways to obtain a public record:

Submit online request: https://sheriffokaloosa.justfoia.com/publicportal/home/newrequest

Contact Records Section at (850) 651-7434

Written correspondence to:

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Central Records, 50 2nd Street, Shalimar, FL 32579

In person at the Sheriff’s Headquarters Building (50 2nd Street, Shalimar, FL) or any of the substations