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• What are the different types of crimes and how are they categorized? Misdemeanor charges are punishable by up to 1 year in County Jail and a fine up t...
• Why is the length of probation counted after release from prison instead of probation being run concurrent with time incarcerated? That is a decision made by the court.  The court has discretion to run the probat...
• Why isn't the public defender appointed in MM (misdemeanor) cases when already appointed in CF (felony) cases? Public defenders are appointed to cases individually.  You have to complete the a...
• I am applying for clemency, what do I need to do? Contact the Office of Executive Clemency at 1-800-435-8286 or visit their website...
• Do I have an open warrant/detainer/capias out for my arrest and what do I do now? The Clerk's Office is unable to provide you with information relating to warrants...
• Do I have a public defender assigned to my case? The Clerk's Office can review your case to see if a public defender has been appo...
• Where do I take the drug and alcohol class that was ordered in my CT or MM case? We are not able to refer a location, please contact your probation officer.   ...
• Can I get early termination of probation? You can find a form for this on our website, https://putnamclerk.com/forms/.  You...
• I was arrested for drinking underage while on Spring Break, what do I do? I was served a Notice to Appear, I live in another State - what do I do? If a hearing has been schedule for your charge, you have to appear for your heari...
• I need a background check completed, what do I do? How can I get a background check done? What are the fees for a criminal background check? Why are reduced felony charges still showing as felony on a background check? Background checks are done through the Sheriff's Office.  You may contact them at...
• When will the jail receive paperwork to release an inmate? Court minutes are sent to the jail at the conclusion of court proceedings.  Pleas...
• Do I need to register as a felon? Where do I register as a felon? If you need to register as a felon, this is done at the Sheriff's Office.  Please...
• Am I a convicted felon? The Clerk's Office cannot advise you of convictions.  Contact the Florida Commiss...
• How does a bondsman surrender a bond? Can a bond be surrendered by a bondsman if the bond has been forfeited? A bondsman surrenders a bond by taking the defendant to the jail to turn him/her ...
• I have fees to pay in a felony case, can I sign up for a payment plan? How can I make my payments on my payment plan in a felony case? You may sign up for a payment plan if you are not on probation.  There is a one t...
• I have been ordered to pay restitution, where can I pay? If you are being supervised by probation, all payments are made through your prob...
• Can I get a copy of a deposition from my criminal case? You can send a records request to clerkrecords@putnam-fl.gov.  You can also visit...
• I need to find out how much a bond is to get someone out of jail, what do I do? You may contact the Putnam County Sheriff's Office at 386-329-0800 to inquire abo...
• Can you tell my score on my score sheet? No.  You would need to contact your attorney or the State Attorney.  You can view...
• Where do I complete my court ordered victim impact panel? You would need to contact your probation officer.  ...
• How do I satisfy a Civil Judgment or Payoff a Judgment Lien in a criminal case? Payment can be made in our customer service department.  Once payment has been pa...
• In Felony cases, which court events does the defendant need to attend if they have an attorney? You would need to contact your attorney....
• I want to change my probation officer, how do I go about doing that? You will need to contact the probation office. ...
• How can I get an expedited bond hearing in a felony case? We, at the Clerk's Office, cannot give you legal advice.  You would need to seek ...
• I have been ordered to attend an Anger Management course, can you provide a list of approved classes? Unfortunately we cannot provide a list of accredited courses.  You should contact...
• I have a lien for court costs and I have paid in full. How can I get the lien removed? A satisfaction of lien would need to be prepared and recorded.  There are additio...
• Minors in possession - Can I pay my citation rather than come to court? If you are under the age of 18, contact Florida Department of Juvenile Justice at...
• How do I get my bond money back? If a  cash bond was posted, Florida Statute 939.17, authorizes the Clerk under th...
• How do I apply for a public defender? An application for criminal indigent status is used by defendants who are seeking...
• I have to take a DUI class, where can I find the class? You may visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website, https://www....
• How do I turn in my vehicle for impound in a DUI case? You will need to speak with your probation officer regarding this process.  ...
• How can I get my civil rights restored in Florida? Contact the Florida Commission on Offender Review at 850-922-0000 or visit their ...
• Can a criminal juvenile apply for a public defender? Yes, the application for indigency should be completed using the parent or legal ...
• How do I revoke a bond? A Judicial order is required to revoke a bond....
• I was the victim of a crime, how can I apply for restitution? Please contact the State Attorney's Office at 386-329-0259....