How to Request Public Records & Protect Your Privacy at Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (FL)

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office lists two public records custodians: Jara Whitworth (the primary contact for submitting requests) and Crystal Chason. For written requests, send them to 20776 Central Avenue, East Blountstown, Florida 32424-2276.

Prefer email? The Sheriff's Office lists jwhitworth@calhouncountyflsheriff.gov for public records requests.

You can also call with public-records questions. The non-emergency number is 850-674-5049. (Use 911 only for emergencies.)

For fees and other rules, the Sheriff's Office directs requesters to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Fee amounts depend on what you're asking for, so be specific about the records and date ranges you need when you submit your request.

Trying to keep your personal contact info private? Be careful with email. The Sheriff's Office states that under Florida law, email addresses are public records. Their guidance is clear: if you don't want your email address released in response to a public records request, don't send electronic mail to the agency. Contact them by phone or in writing instead.

• ✓ Call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line (850-674-5049) to make your request or ask how to submit it without using email.
• ✓ Send your request in writing to: 20776 Central Avenue, East Blountstown, Florida 32424-2276.
• ✓ Avoid emailing the agency if you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request.

Before you send anything, take a minute to confirm you're using the most current contact. The Sheriff's Office lists more than one public records custodian (Jara Whitworth and Crystal Chason), so I recommend verifying where they want your request sent. The simplest way is to call the non-emergency number (850-674-5049) and ask who is currently handling public records requests and what submission method they prefer.