Tallahassee Arrest Records
Tallahassee arrest records are managed by the Leon County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail and handles all booking operations for the area. The Tallahassee Police Department makes arrests in the city, but once someone is taken into custody, they go to the Leon County Detention Facility at 535 Appleyard Drive. That is where the booking record gets created. You can look up arrest records through the Leon County jail system or contact them at 850.606.3500. As the state capital, Tallahassee also has campus police at Florida State University and FAMU, and those agencies may handle arrests that feed into the same county system.
Tallahassee Quick Facts
Tallahassee Arrest Lookup Online
The Leon County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search that covers people arrested in Tallahassee and the rest of Leon County. The search is name-based. Type in a first and last name to pull up results. Each record shows the booking date, charges, bond amount, and custody status. You can also see the person's mugshot in most cases. The system covers current inmates at the Leon County Detention Facility.
Once someone is released from jail, they may drop off the active search. That is standard for most county systems in Florida. If you need older arrest records from Tallahassee, you would contact the records division at the sheriff's office or use a statewide tool like the FDLE check. The Leon County Clerk of Courts also keeps case records tied to arrests, which you can search through the Leon County Sheriff's website.
The Tallahassee Police Department takes reports at 234 E 7th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Call (850) 606-5800 for the non-emergency line.
How Arrests Work in Tallahassee
An arrest in Tallahassee starts with an officer taking someone into custody. The person is then transported to the Leon County Detention Facility on Appleyard Drive. Booking staff log the charges, take a photo, and record personal details. The arrest record gets created during this process. It usually shows up in the online system within a few hours, though delays can happen during busy periods or weekends.
After booking, the person goes before a judge for a first appearance hearing. This typically happens within 24 hours. The judge reviews the charges and sets bail under Florida law. Section 903 of the Florida Statutes governs bail in the state. The amount depends on the charges and the person's criminal history. All of this data ties back to the arrest record. Bond information shows up in the inmate search once it is set.
Tallahassee also has officers from Florida State University Police and FAMU Police. Arrests made by campus police go through the same Leon County jail. The booking process is the same no matter which agency made the arrest.
Statewide Arrest Record Tools
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs the main statewide database that includes Tallahassee arrest records.
The FDLE Criminal History Record Check costs $25 and covers arrests from all 67 Florida counties, including Leon County. Results show up right away for online checks. You need a full name to search, and date of birth helps narrow results. This is the best tool when you want records that go beyond what the local Leon County system shows for Tallahassee arrests.
The FDLE Public Access System pulls data from the Florida Crime Information Center. It covers arrest records from agencies across the state, including the Tallahassee Police Department and the Leon County Sheriff's Office. You can use it to cross-check what you find in the local jail search.
Leon County and Tallahassee Records
Tallahassee is the county seat of Leon County. All city arrests flow through the county system. The Leon County Detention Facility is the only jail serving the area. There are no separate city lockups. When the Tallahassee Police Department arrests someone, deputies at the county jail process and book that person. The record belongs to the county from that point forward.
The Leon County Clerk of Courts handles the court side of things. Once an arrest leads to charges being filed, the case moves through the Second Judicial Circuit. Court records, plea agreements, and sentencing data are all available through the clerk. Under Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes, criminal history records are public unless they have been sealed or expunged. That covers arrest records created in Tallahassee and the rest of Leon County.
Court Records and Case Data
The Comprehensive Case Information System tracks court cases from all 67 Florida counties. It has more than 150 million cases in its database. You can search for case filings, court events, and charges tied to Tallahassee arrests through CCIS. The data links back to the Second Judicial Circuit, which covers Leon County.
If someone arrested in Tallahassee ended up in state prison, the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search will show their record. This tool is free. You can look up inmates by name or DC number. It covers everyone currently in the state prison system plus people on community supervision. The search does not cover county jail inmates, so use the Leon County search for people being held locally after a Tallahassee arrest.
Sealing or Expunging Tallahassee Records
Florida law allows certain arrest records to be sealed or expunged. Under Section 943.0585, a court can order an arrest record destroyed if the person meets specific conditions. The charges must have been dropped, dismissed, or resulted in acquittal for expungement. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from public view but still lets certain government agencies see it.
The process starts with applying for a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE. That costs $75. Processing takes about 12 weeks. The certificate is good for 12 months once issued. After you get it, you file a petition with the court in Leon County. The FDLE seal and expunge page has the forms and step-by-step instructions. Tallahassee residents who qualify should start there.
Once a record is expunged, all agencies must destroy their copies. FDLE keeps one confidential version. The person can then legally deny the arrest in most situations.
Nearby Florida Cities
Tallahassee is in north Florida, away from the state's major metro areas. These cities in other parts of the state have arrest record pages on this site.
Leon County Arrest Records
Tallahassee is the county seat of Leon County. The sheriff's office runs the jail and handles all booking for the area. For a full look at county resources, jail contacts, and more, visit our Leon County arrest records page.