Matthew Duane Stephens
Name: Matthew Duane Stephens
Booking Date: September 20, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Charges:
- Charge 1FLEE/ELUDE POLICE
Attempting to escape from or evade a law enforcement officer who is attempting to stop, detain, or arrest the person.
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Age: 21
Sex: M
Booking #: SRSO26JBN004394
Bond Amount: $0.00
Custody Status: In Custody
About this booking
Matthew Duane Stephens was booked into the Santa Rosa County jail on September 20, 2026. He faces a charge of flee/elude police.
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What happens next in Santa Rosa County
After booking, the case moves through the county court process: first appearance, where bond is addressed; then arraignment, where the charges are formally read and a plea is entered. If bond is set and posted, the person is released pending court dates; otherwise they remain in custody.
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Common questions about Santa Rosa County bookings
How do I find someone booked into the Santa Rosa County jail?
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office publishes recent bookings and current inmates on its website. Searching by name shows the booking date, charges, and bond amounts when available.
How soon after an arrest is first appearance in Florida?
Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130 requires every arrested person to be brought before a judge within 24 hours of arrest. At that hearing the judge advises them of the charges and addresses pretrial release.
How do I post bail for someone in Santa Rosa County?
Bond can usually be posted at the Santa Rosa County Jail in Milton, either for the full amount in cash or through a licensed Florida bail bondsman, who typically charges about 10% of the bond as a non-refundable fee.
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