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FAQs

What happened to Florida mugshots? ›

In 2021, Florida passed a law that allows you to remove your photograph from these websites. It doesn't matter if you were found guilty or not guilty... anyone can get their picture taken down.

Yes, arrest records are public in Florida under the state's Sunshine Law (also called the Florida Public Records Law).

Visit your state's department of corrections website.

Every state in the U.S. should have a website, and you can use the inmate locator to find information about the prisoner. Some states will also publish mugshots. Type “your state” and “department of corrections” into your favorite web browser.

Mesquite is a suburban city east of Dallas, Texas. Most of the city lies in Dallas County, with a small portion extending into Kaufman County.

Dallas is situated in the Southern United States, in North Texas. It is the county seat of Dallas County and portions of the city extend into neighboring Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties.

After an arrest in Florida, law enforcement agencies record the suspect's personal information and fingerprints and capture two photographs – a front view and a profile. These mugshots become an integral part of an individual's Florida arrest records, which are generally open to the public unless expunged or sealed.

Google's removal policies can be very strict and they will likely not remove your mugshot unless you violate specific guidelines. Keep in mind that this request for removal is only applicable to Google search results. If the mugshot is still available on the original website, it will remain online.

Unfortunately, mugshots can stay online indefinitely if steps are not taken to remove them. Even getting your records sealed or expunged, which is supposed to mean your case is confidential and a company should remove any trace of your arrest, does not necessarily delete a mugshot online.

Mugshot photos and arrest information are public record, no matter whether the information is accurate or not. Once someone has been booked and had their mugshot taken, the arrest information becomes part of the public domain.