Hillsborough County Arrest Records Lookup
Hillsborough County arrest records can be searched through the sheriff's office arrest inquiry system, which covers all bookings at the Orient Road and Falkenburg Road jails. This is one of the most populated counties in Florida with about 1.5 million people, and it includes the city of Tampa along with many unincorporated communities. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations and makes arrest data available through multiple online tools. Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 of the state statutes gives anyone the right to access these records.
Hillsborough County Quick Facts
HCSO Arrest Inquiry System
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office maintains an online search portal for inmates held at the Orient Road and Falkenburg Road jails. To search, you need the inmate's name. You can also narrow results by booking date, release date, birth date, and sex. The system pulls up matching arrest records from the county jail database. This is a free tool, and no login is required.
The Hillsborough County inmate search page lets you look up anyone currently booked into the county jail system.
Results show booking details, charges, bond status, and other arrest record information for Hillsborough County inmates.
The HCSO also runs a separate arrest inquiry tool that focuses on arrest data specifically. This portal may show different details than the general inmate search. It is worth checking both tools if you are looking for complete arrest records in Hillsborough County.
The arrest inquiry system is another way to find specific booking and charge information in Hillsborough County.
Hillsborough County Jail Facilities
There are no city jails in Hillsborough County. The county jail serves everyone arrested in the area, whether by HCSO deputies, Tampa police, or any other local agency. Two main facilities handle adult inmates. The Orient Road Jail at 1201 Orient Road in Tampa is the primary receiving center. All bookings and initial processing happen here. The jail phone for both facilities is (813) 247-8300.
The Falkenburg Road Jail at 2310 North Falkenburg Road in Tampa is a large facility with 3,300 beds. It handles overflow and houses inmates after initial processing at Orient Road. A separate Juvenile Center operates at 3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Tampa, with a phone number of (813) 871-7650. That facility has 80 beds for juvenile offenders. Juvenile arrest records in Hillsborough County are not public and cannot be searched through the online tools.
| HCSO Main Address | 2008 East 8th Avenue, P.O. Box 3371, Tampa, FL 33605 |
|---|---|
| Orient Road Jail | 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: (813) 247-8300 |
| Falkenburg Road Jail | 2310 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619 3,300 beds |
| Juvenile Center | 3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614 Phone: (813) 871-7650 |
Note: All adult arrests in Hillsborough County go through the county jail system since there are no separate city jails.
Hillsborough County Arrest Records Access
Florida treats arrest records as public information. Under Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes, criminal history records are public unless they have been sealed or expunged. Anyone can request arrest records from Hillsborough County without giving a reason. An arrest record shows the date, the agency that made the arrest, the charges, booking information, and case numbers. It is not proof of guilt.
The HCSO arrest records information page explains how to get copies and what information is available.
This page details the types of arrest records you can request and the process for getting copies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Some records have restrictions. Sealed records under Section 943.059 are hidden from public view but still available to certain government agencies. Expunged records under Section 943.0585 are destroyed by most agencies. Active investigation files may not be fully available in Hillsborough County. Victim identities are sometimes redacted. Personal data like Social Security numbers gets removed from public copies of arrest records.
HCSO District Offices
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has five district offices spread across the county. These handle patrol and local law enforcement, not detention. But if you need to report a crime or ask about an arrest that happened in a specific area, the district office may be helpful. Each one covers a different part of Hillsborough County.
- District I: 14102 North 20th Street, Tampa, FL 33613, phone (813) 247-0600
- District II: 2310 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619, phone (813) 247-8555
- District III: 7202 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL 33625, phone (813) 247-0330
- District IV: 508 33rd Street Southeast, Ruskin, FL 33570, phone (813) 247-0455
- District V: 10128 Windhorst Road, Tampa, FL 33619, phone (813) 318-5400
All arrest records from these districts end up in the same central database for Hillsborough County. The district offices do not maintain separate arrest record systems.
Visitation and Inmate Services
The Falkenburg Road Jail in Hillsborough County offers onsite visitation through a Video Visitation Center inside the facility. Families can visit inmates between 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Inmates are eligible for a free two-hour visit on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If the visit goes beyond the free two-hour limit, the center charges $0.25 per minute. Mail to inmates must be in postcard format only. Money orders for deposits need to include the inmate's name and booking number.
These rules apply to everyone held at Hillsborough County jail facilities, regardless of what charges are on their arrest record. The visitation schedule and format can change, so call (813) 247-8300 to confirm current policies before making a trip.
Statewide Search for Hillsborough Arrests
You can check statewide databases if the local search does not have what you need. FDLE's Public Access System covers all Florida counties including Hillsborough. A name-based search costs $25. Results are instant for online requests. The CCIS court case system has over 150 million cases and can show criminal filings, charges, and court outcomes for Hillsborough County.
For people who went to state prison after a Hillsborough County arrest, the FDC Offender Search tracks inmates in the Florida Department of Corrections system. You search by name or DC number. The FDLE seal and expunge page covers the process for clearing arrest records if you qualify. The $75 fee applies. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Certificates are valid for 12 months. Administrative expungement under Section 943.0581 is available for arrests made by mistake. Juvenile diversion expungement under Section 943.0582 covers minors who completed approved programs in Hillsborough County.
Note: The FDLE search fee is $24 for the search itself plus a $1 online processing fee.
Cities in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County includes the city of Tampa and several large unincorporated communities. There are no city jails in the county, so every arrest goes through the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office jail system regardless of which agency made the arrest.
Other communities include Temple Terrace, Plant City, Ruskin, and Valrico. All arrest records for these areas are processed through Hillsborough County.
Nearby Counties
Hillsborough County borders several other counties in the Tampa Bay area. If the arrest happened outside Hillsborough County lines, check the neighboring county's jail system.