Hillsborough County FL Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Hillsborough County, Florida · HCSO bookings, Tampa reports, jail services and HOVER court cases

Trace a Hillsborough County Booking From Jail Intake to the Final Disposition

Start with HCSO Arrest Inquiry for current inmates and adult electronic arrest records dating to January 1, 1995. Save the booking number, SOID, report number and court case number.

Then identify the arresting agency, obtain the correct report and use HOVER to verify what the State Attorney filed and how each charge ended.

Search the official arrest database Search criminal court cases Fix a missing result
HILLSBOROUGH RECORD ROUTER LIVE SEARCH
HCSO ARREST INQUIRY 30-MIN UPDATE
BOOKING
REPORT
COURT
HOVER COURT RECORD
OUTCOME VERIFIED
BOOKING + CASE MATCHED
Arrest is not conviction. HCSO warns that booking data may not reflect the State Attorney’s charging decision or the outcome of a criminal trial. Verify the court disposition before using the record.
Database coverage

Adult electronic arrests since January 1, 1995.

Update cycle

Jail information updates about every 30 minutes.

First 24 hours

Search the exact first and last name.

After release

Public listings generally remain for 90 days.

Final outcome

Verify through Hillsborough HOVER.

Start with the correct office

Which Hillsborough County record solves the problem?

HCSO ARREST INQUIRY Was the person booked?

Search current inmates, prior electronic arrests, booking photos, charges, bonds, release details and identifying numbers.

Use for custody and booking facts.
ARRESTING AGENCY What allegedly happened?

Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative or releasable investigative material.

Use the agency listed on the charge.
HILLSBOROUGH CLERK What did prosecutors file?

Search County Criminal for misdemeanors and Circuit Criminal for felonies, then read the final disposition.

Use HOVER for the court file.
FDLE What appears statewide?

Run a Florida criminal-history search or request a fingerprint-based Personal Review for your own record.

Use for statewide history and corrections.
Best workflow: Find the booking, save every identifier, determine which agency made the arrest, open the HOVER court case and request only the missing report or certified document.

Go directly to the Hillsborough County task

Official HCSO lookup

Search current inmates and previous Hillsborough arrests

Open HCSO Arrest Inquiry Run the official arrest search
Use the exact first and last name for a new arrest New records do not appear in general listings during the first 24 hours, but exact-name searches can still locate them.
Start with the surname when the arrest is older A broad surname search can catch aliases, middle-name differences and compound surnames.
Add the date of birth This is the fastest way to separate same-name people.
Use the booking number when available The booking number identifies one custody event.
Select Current Inmates Only for live custody Leave it unchecked when searching a person who may have been released.
Select Include Arrest Details This exposes the charge, bond, report, agency and court-reference information needed for the next steps.
Open every plausible match Compare date of birth, SOID, arrest date, booking number and arresting agency.
Save every identifier Record the booking number, SOID, OBTS number, report number, CRA number and court case number when displayed.
Search HOVER for the legal outcome The jail entry is the start of the record trail, not the end.
Database coverage and timing

Know what Hillsborough Arrest Inquiry can and cannot show

Official HCSO database limits
Database rule What it means for the search
Adult electronic arrests since January 1, 1995 An older arrest or non-electronic record may require a separate public-record request.
Updates every 30 minutes A completed jail-system entry should normally appear within about half an hour.
No general-list appearance during first 24 hours Search the exact first and last name rather than browsing by booking date.
Released records remain for 90 days An older released booking may no longer appear publicly even though the court case remains searchable.
Sealed or expunged records are unavailable A legally restricted record should not remain in the ordinary public inquiry.
Adult public database Juvenile records are subject to separate confidentiality laws and access restrictions.
Do not treat “no result” as proof that no arrest occurred. Timing, release, age of the record, spelling, juvenile status, another county or legal restriction can explain a missing result.
Booking field decoder

Understand the Hillsborough County arrest result

What each HCSO field means and what to do next
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Booking number One Hillsborough County booking event. The final result of every listed charge. Use it for mail, deposits and jail questions.
SOID The person in the Sheriff’s identification system. The disposition of the current case. Use it to distinguish same-name people and repeat bookings.
Arrest date When the arrest occurred. The exact date of the alleged offense. Compare it with the offense date and report.
Book date When the person entered jail processing. When the officer first detained the person. Use it to track publication timing.
Arrest agency HCSO, Tampa Police, Plant City Police, Temple Terrace Police or another agency. The Sheriff owns the police report. Request the report from the listed agency.
Report number The arresting agency’s incident or offense record. The court case uses the same number. Include it in the report request.
Court case number The Clerk’s criminal case. The case has reached final disposition. Search it in HOVER.
Charge description The allegation entered at booking. What the State Attorney ultimately filed. Find the formal charging document.
Bond A release amount or condition for one charge. Posting it clears every hold. Confirm every charge, bond and hold with Inmate Records.
Release information When and how the displayed custody event ended. Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. Check the court disposition.
OBTS number The Florida Offender Based Transaction System record tied to the arrest. The state history is complete or accurate. Use it during FDLE correction or sealing work.
Identity safeguard

Verify the correct person before using the record

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth matches
SOID matches another official record
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Report number follows the same incident
Court case matches the charge and arrest date
Minimum identity rule: Match the date of birth plus either the SOID, booking number or court case number before sending money, publishing an allegation or making an important decision.
No-result troubleshooting

No Hillsborough County arrest found? Check these causes

The arrest happened less than 24 hours ago Search the exact first and last name instead of browsing the general list.
Jail processing is incomplete Identification, medical screening, property intake and data entry may still be underway.
The name is entered differently Try a maiden name, former surname, alias, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released more than 90 days ago Move directly to HOVER and the arresting agency’s records process.
The arrest occurred before 1995 Request archived records from the agency and Clerk.
The arrest occurred outside Hillsborough County Search the county where the person was booked, not the person’s residence.
The person was transferred Check another county, Florida Department of Corrections or federal custody.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, victim-related or confidential information may not appear.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name or SOID?
Jail and Inmate Records
General jail information: 813-247-8300
Inmate Records and bond questions: 813-247-8400
Arrest-to-court workflow

What happens after a Hillsborough County arrest?

Police or deputy investigation The arresting agency creates the incident report, probable-cause information, evidence records and report number.
Orient Road booking Orient Road Jail is the primary receiving facility for arrests from more than two dozen local law-enforcement agencies.
Identification and intake HCSO records fingerprints, photograph, SOID, booking number, property, medical screening and allegations.
First appearance and bond A judge reviews probable cause, release conditions, no-contact orders and custody status.
State Attorney review Prosecutors determine whether to file, change, divert or decline the charges.
County or Circuit Criminal Court Misdemeanors generally proceed through County Criminal; felonies proceed through Circuit Criminal.
Final disposition Each charge may end by dismissal, no information, diversion, acquittal, plea, conviction or another court order.
Correction or record relief Incorrect data can be corrected, while eligible Florida records may later be sealed or expunged.
Correct record custodian

Which Hillsborough County agency has the document?

Send each request to the office that created or maintains the record
Record needed Likely custodian Use this identifier Common mistake
Current custody Hillsborough County Sheriff Booking number, name, DOB or SOID. Calling Tampa Police for housing information.
Tampa Police arrest report Tampa Police Department TPD report number, date, location and name. Requesting it from HCSO because the person entered county jail.
Sheriff incident report HCSO Public Records HCSO report number, booking and SOID. Using the City of Tampa portal for a county Sheriff report.
Plant City or Temple Terrace report The relevant municipal police department Agency report number and incident details. Assuming every arrest was made by HCSO or TPD.
Misdemeanor court case Hillsborough Clerk County Criminal County case number and defendant details. Searching only Circuit Criminal.
Felony court case Hillsborough Clerk Circuit Criminal Circuit case number, OBTS and defendant details. Treating the jail charge as an indictment.
Florida criminal history Florida Department of Law Enforcement Name, DOB or fingerprints. Using the county jail search as statewide history.
Tampa Police Records

Request a Tampa Police arrest or incident report

Confirm TPD made the arrest Read the Arrest Agency and Agency fields in the HCSO result.
Find the report number It appears within the Arrest Details section when available.
Open Tampa Police Records Request a Tampa Police report online
Select Incident or General Offense Report Do not select a crash report unless the requested document is actually a traffic-crash record.
Enter the report number and incident facts Add the name, incident date, address and offense description.
Upload identification when required A victim requesting a report should include a copy of a driver’s license or accepted identification.
Choose online, mail or in-person service TPD Records is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except city holidays.
Confirm the current fee TPD lists $2 for most mailed arrest, battery, burglary and similar reports. Larger reports require an estimate.

TPD arrest or name search

Provide the complete legal name
List aliases, former names and maiden names
Provide the date of birth
Provide the current address
State whether arrests only or all TPD contact is requested
State the reason for an arrest-only search
TPD’s local background or arrest search covers Tampa Police contacts. It does not include arrests made only by HCSO, Plant City Police, Temple Terrace Police or another agency.
Tampa Police Records Section
411 North Franklin Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-276-3250
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Published arrest/name-search fee: $3
HCSO Public Records

Request a Sheriff-created arrest or incident record

Confirm HCSO is the arresting agency A county jail booking does not automatically mean a deputy wrote the incident report.
Name the exact documents Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative, booking record or identified supplement.
Provide the HCSO report number Add the booking number, SOID, arrest date and location.
Open the HCSO Public Portal Select Records Request from the portal’s important links. Start an HCSO records request
Request electronic delivery Ask for a written cost estimate before extensive search or redaction work.
Save the portal reference ID Use it to check the submission status.
Copy-ready HCSO request
Under the Florida Public Records Law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative, booking record and identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include HCSO report number [number], booking number [number], SOID [number], OBTS [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the total cost will exceed $[amount].
HOVER criminal court search

Find the formal charge and final Hillsborough court outcome

County Criminal

  • Misdemeanor offenses
  • Non-criminal, non-traffic infractions
  • Maximum county-jail exposure generally up to one year
  • Arrest paperwork and State Attorney charging documents

Circuit Criminal

  • Felony offenses
  • Charges punishable by more than one year
  • Informations, indictments, pleas and felony judgments
  • State-prison sentencing records when applicable
Copy the CT case number from Arrest Details This is the fastest HOVER search key.
Open HOVER Search Hillsborough court records
Select the case-number search Enter the complete year, case type and sequence.
Use party-name search when no case number exists Enter the full name and narrow the result using date of birth and filing date when available.
Open the matching case Confirm the defendant, arrest date, charge and agency.
Open the Events or Docket section Read the events in chronological order.
Find the formal charging document Look for the information, complaint, direct information or indictment.
Review every count separately One charge may be dismissed while another remains pending or produces a conviction.
Confirm the next hearing Check the Clerk’s Court Hearing Lookup shortly before attending because dates can change.
Order certified proof when necessary Use eCertify or contact the Clerk when an official disposition is required.

Common disposition terms

Read the exact outcome—not only the case status
Term Practical meaning What to verify
Pending The charge has not reached final disposition. Newest event and next court date.
No information The State Attorney did not file a formal charge on the referred matter. Whether any other charge was filed.
Nolle prosequi The prosecution ended the identified charge. Whether every count was covered.
Dismissed The court ended the identified charge without conviction. The reason and all remaining counts.
Not guilty The defendant was acquitted of that charge. The exact verdict and count.
Adjudication withheld The court withheld a formal adjudication while imposing a sentence or conditions. The legal effect and sealing eligibility.
Adjudicated guilty A judgment of guilt was entered. Final offense, sentence and appeal status.
Court copies and certification

Get official proof from the Hillsborough Clerk

View ordinary documents through HOVER Non-certified documents available for public viewing can be printed without a Clerk copy charge.
Open eCertify for electronic certification Order an electronically certified court document
Search the criminal case Select the exact document rather than ordering an entire file.
Review the page and certification charges Statutory copy and certification fees plus the electronic vendor charge are displayed before checkout.
Use a file-preorder request when the image is unavailable Older or protected files may need redaction processing.
Allow up to four business days for prepared onsite files The Clerk advises preordering County or Circuit Criminal files before pickup or viewing.
Hillsborough Clerk Customer Contact Center
Phone: 813-276-8100
Mail: P.O. Box 3360, Tampa, FL 33601-3360
Warrant inquiry

Check a Hillsborough County warrant safely

Open the official warrant-inquiry service Open Hillsborough County Warrant Inquiry
Search the full legal name Add identifying information when available.
Search HOVER for the related case Read the newest docket entry to determine whether the warrant was issued, served, withdrawn or recalled.
Confirm the result with HCSO Call the non-emergency line at 813-247-8200.
Contact a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain appearance, surrender, bond and motion options.
Never confront or attempt to detain another person. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed status changes can create dangerous mistakes.
Cash and surety bonds

Confirm every charge before posting Hillsborough County bail

Cash bond or purge

  • Exact amount required
  • Money order accepted
  • Credit and debit cards not accepted
  • Valid identification required
  • Posted at Orient Road Jail

Surety bond

  • Accepted only from registered bail-bond agents
  • Premium is separate from the bond amount
  • Collateral terms should be written
  • Paying one bond may not clear another hold
Verify the inmate’s name and date of birth Use the exact spelling shown in Arrest Inquiry.
List every charge and hold One charge can show cash bond while another shows no bond.
Confirm the newest judicial order Bond can change after first appearance or another hearing.
Call Inmate Records Use 813-247-8400 to verify the current amount and posting method.
Bring the exact payment and valid ID Cash bond and purge payments are processed at Orient Road Jail.
Keep the original cash-bond receipt The Clerk processes distribution after the qualifying case event.
Understand possible deductions The Clerk can apply cash-bond funds to prosecution costs, representation costs, court fees, fines or penalties owed by the defendant.
Keep the depositor address current Remaining refunds are mailed to the depositor and are not issued in person.
Check current HCSO bond instructions
Cash-bond location
Orient Road Jail
1201 North Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619
HCSO detention facilities

Confirm the jail before mailing legal documents or calling

Orient Road Jail

1201 North Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619

813-247-8300

  • Primary receiving and booking facility
  • Central Booking and intake
  • Inmate Records and Classification
  • Bond payments

Falkenburg Road Jail

520 North Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

813-247-8300

  • Large direct-supervision housing facility
  • Rated capacity of approximately 3,300
  • Education, treatment and vocational programs
  • Professional visitation services
An inmate may enter through Orient Road and later move to Falkenburg. Recheck Arrest Inquiry before sending legal mail or contacting professional visitation.
Remote video visitation

Schedule Hillsborough County jail visitation from home

HCSO closed its onsite family Video Visitation Center on October 28, 2025. Family and friend visits are now conducted remotely.
Confirm that the inmate has completed housing assignment Video visitation is unavailable during Central Booking and initial processing.
Save the inmate’s name and booking number The provider uses these details to match the correct person.
Create a SmartInmate account Register for remote video visitation
Add the Hillsborough County inmate Confirm the exact booking record before adding funds.
Select a prescheduled visit Visits are typically available between 9:30 a.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Use the no-cost weekly allocation first Each inmate receives two hours of prescheduled no-cost video visitation per week, subject to housing and disciplinary restrictions.
Use on-demand visits only after checking the displayed fee On-demand visits must be initiated by the inmate.
Test the camera, microphone and connection Log in early enough to solve technical problems before the scheduled time.
Follow dress and conduct rules Inappropriate clothing, nudity, threats, intoxication, weapons or prohibited material can end the session.
Do not discuss private case strategy Non-professional video visits are monitored and subject to recording.
Smart Communications support
Phone: 727-349-1561

Professional visits

Qualified in-person professional visits are available seven days a week
Published professional hours are 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Register with driver’s license and professional identification
Court-appointed professionals must provide required documentation
Falkenburg documentation fax: 813-242-1885
Orient documentation fax: 813-242-1881
Personal and legal mail

Use the new Hillsborough County inmate-mail address

Personal inmate mail
Inmate Name – Inmate Booking Number
c/o Mail Processing Center
P.O. Box 9115
Seminole, FL 33775-9115
Verify the inmate’s exact name and booking number Search again before addressing the envelope.
Use the Seminole processing address Personal mail sent directly to Orient or Falkenburg is returned.
Do not send packages HCSO does not permit inmates to receive personal packages.
Do not send periodicals Magazines and newspapers are not accepted through personal mail.
Use electronic messages for faster communication Inmates can send and receive tablet messages and approved photograph messages through SmartInmate.
Do not assume rejected photographs are refundable Photographs violating content policies can be rejected without refund.

Legal and privileged mail

Falkenburg legal mail

Inmate Name and Booking Number
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 North Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Orient legal mail

Inmate Name and Booking Number
Orient Road Jail
1201 North Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619
Mail sent to a jail as “legal” must meet the legal or privileged correspondence requirements. Non-qualifying mail is returned.
Telephone and electronic messages

Receive calls from a Hillsborough County inmate

Central Booking calls are free for bail and family contact
General-population calls are typically available 7:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
All ordinary inmate calls are outgoing only
Each inmate receives some no-cost telephone service weekly
Paid communication accounts use SmartInmate
Ordinary calls and messages are not attorney-client communications
Create the communication account Use SmartInmate and add the inmate using the correct booking details.
Add funds only after verifying housing A release or transfer can affect provider access.
Accept the inmate’s outgoing call Inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming calls.
Keep conversations case-safe Do not discuss witnesses, evidence, defenses or alleged facts.
Use electronic messages when appropriate Messages and photograph messages are available through the inmate tablet system.
Check current communication rules
Inmate accounts and commissary

Deposit funds using the correct booking number

Required TouchPay information
Facility Locator Number: 233619
Facility: Hillsborough County, Florida
Inmate name
Booking number entered without dashes
Confirm current custody and booking number Do not reuse a booking number from an earlier arrest.
Remove the dashes from the booking number Example: 2026-12345 is entered as 202612345.
Choose kiosk, online, phone or mail TouchPay kiosks are available in Orient and Falkenburg jail lobbies.
Use TouchPay online Follow the prompts and confirm the inmate before paying. Make a TouchPay deposit
Use telephone deposit when needed Call 866-232-1899.
Keep the confirmation number An email address is required for an electronic receipt.
Use an approved commissary provider Commissary money and approved care packages use separate provider systems.
Review HCSO account instructions Order an approved care package
HCSO Inmate Accounting
Phone: 813-247-8290
Medical or mental-health concern

Give jail staff clear information they can route

Have the inmate’s identifiers ready Provide the name, booking number, SOID and current jail.
Describe the concern specifically State symptoms, medication, diagnosed condition, suicidal statements, threats or observed behavior.
Call jail information Use 813-247-8300 and ask that the information be routed to the appropriate medical or supervisory staff.
Do not demand protected medical details Staff may receive information without being able to disclose the inmate’s health information.
Call 911 for an immediate outside emergency The jail information line is not a replacement for emergency services.
Court-appointed lawyer

Find the Hillsborough County Public Defender

Ask for appointed counsel at first appearance State clearly that the defendant cannot afford a private lawyer.
Complete the indigency application Provide accurate income, assets, household and expense information.
Search HOVER for the attorney assignment The appointed lawyer may appear after the court processes the appointment.
Contact the Public Defender Provide the defendant’s name, date of birth, booking number and court case number. Open the Thirteenth Circuit Public Defender
Do not request confidential files for another person The Public Defender’s secure case files are shared only with authorized clients or parties.
Use professional communication channels Do not discuss case strategy on ordinary inmate telephone or video systems.
Public Defender, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
700 East Twiggs Street, Fifth Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-272-5980
Email: pd13@pd13.state.fl.us
Mail: P.O. Box 172910, Tampa, FL 33672-0910
Victim services and notifications

Get court updates, advocacy and compensation help

Contact the investigating agency’s advocate Tampa Police and HCSO can route victims to offense-specific assistance.
Contact State Attorney Victim Assistance Advocates provide case updates, court support, referrals and help with victim-impact statements. Open Hillsborough Victim Advocates
Provide the defendant name and case number Add the police report number when known.
Keep contact information current Court notices can be sent by text, email, mail or telephone.
Request courtroom accompaniment Advocates can assist with hearings and depositions.
Ask about property and restitution Victim staff can help route property-return and restitution questions.
Register with Florida VINE for later state custody Use VINE when the person moves to Florida Department of Corrections custody or supervision.
Hillsborough State Attorney Victim Assistance
419 North Pierce Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-272-6472
Email: victimassistance@sao13th.com
Florida VINE
Phone: 877-846-3456
Florida statewide criminal history

Choose the correct FDLE record-check method

Florida criminal-history options
Service Current fee Best use Important limit
FDLE Instant Search $24 plus $1 card-processing fee Immediate public Florida name-based result. The immediate result is not certified.
FDLE Certified or Non-Certified Search $24 Mailed staff-processed Florida search. Processing excludes postal-delivery time.
FDLE Personal Review No FDLE fee Review and challenge your own Florida history. Requires fingerprints and cannot be used for employment or licensing certification.
FBI Identity History Summary $18 federal fee Review a national fingerprint-based FBI history. Separate FBI application process.
Verify the Hillsborough case first Use HOVER so the name-based state result can be matched to the correct disposition.
Open FDLE Florida Checks Choose an FDLE criminal-history search
Use the strongest identifiers Enter the full legal name, date of birth, sex, race and other requested information.
Use Personal Review for your own disputed record Obtain fingerprints from a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
Compare every listed arrest with certified court proof Check that the final disposition is complete and accurate.
Record correction

Correct the office that owns the inaccurate information

Identify where the error appears Compare HCSO Arrest Inquiry, the police report, HOVER and FDLE Personal Review.
Save the incorrect result Record the URL, date, booking number, SOID, report number, OBTS and court case.
Obtain certified proof Use the dismissal, judgment, amended order or agency correction.
Correct agency information at the source HCSO, TPD or another arresting agency must correct records it submitted or maintains.
Correct the court record through the Clerk The Clerk or court must address an inaccurate docket or disposition.
Use FDLE Personal Review and challenge procedures Send the fingerprint-based review and supporting certified documents. Open FDLE Personal Review
Recheck every connected system One correction may not immediately update the jail database, court system, FDLE and private background reports.
FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance
Phone: 850-410-7898
Email: chrm@fdle.state.fl.us
Florida sealing and expungement

Complete both the FDLE and Hillsborough court steps

A dismissed charge does not disappear automatically. Florida adult criminal-history records remain public unless a law or court order restricts them.

Sealed record

Ordinary public access is restricted, but specified government and licensing entities can still access the complete information.

Expunged record

Most qualifying entities are told that a record was expunged but cannot access the underlying record without a court order.

Obtain the complete arrest and court file Save the HCSO result, police report, certified disposition and probation or diversion completion records.
Check every charge from the arrest Eligibility can depend on the full arrest episode and complete criminal history.
Apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility Open FDLE Certificate instructions
Obtain a certified disposition for every listed charge Request the documents through the Hillsborough Clerk.
Include proof of probation or diversion completion Provide a termination record or pretrial-program completion letter when applicable.
Complete the fingerprint card An authorized law-enforcement or criminal-justice employee must take and certify the fingerprints.
Include the $75 FDLE fee Use a qualifying check, cashier’s check or money order payable to FDLE. Do not send cash.
Allow the published FDLE processing period FDLE currently states that eligibility review typically takes about 12 weeks and is not expedited.
File the petition with the Hillsborough Clerk Include the certificate, petition, affidavit, proposed order and required local documents.
Send complete copies to the State Attorney and arresting agency The Clerk’s local instructions require service on both.
Pay the Hillsborough court-record fee The Clerk currently lists $42 for sealing or expunging the court record, plus applicable copy and certification charges.
Attend the hearing when required Bring the certificate, certified disposition and supporting proof.
Keep certified copies of the signed order Store them before the record becomes difficult or impossible to retrieve.
Verify each database Recheck HCSO Arrest Inquiry, HOVER and FDLE after the agencies process the order.
Current published sealing and expungement charges
Item Published amount
FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application $75 nonrefundable
Hillsborough court-file sealing or expungement $42
Clerk document copy $1 per page
Clerk certification $2 per document certification
Hillsborough Clerk does not accept personal checks for local sealing or expungement fees. Published accepted options are cash, money order or cashier’s check.
Open Hillsborough filing instructions Open FDLE sealing and expungement
Contacts and locations

Hillsborough County arrest, jail and court contacts

HCSO Operations Center
2008 East 8th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605

813-247-8000

HCSO Non-Emergency

813-247-8200

Use 911 for emergencies.

Inmate Records

813-247-8400

Custody, release and bond questions.

Orient Road Jail
1201 North Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619

813-247-8300

Falkenburg Road Jail
520 North Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

813-247-8300

Hillsborough Clerk

813-276-8100

Criminal cases, copies and dispositions.

Public Defender

813-272-5980

700 East Twiggs Street, Fifth Floor.

State Attorney

813-272-5400

419 North Pierce Street, Tampa.

Victim Assistance

813-272-6472

Case updates, advocacy and court support.

Tampa Police Records

813-276-3250

411 North Franklin Street.

Map to Orient Road Jail

Map to Hillsborough County Courthouse

Confirm before traveling: Check current custody, exact facility, office hours, identification rules, payment method, entrance and appointment requirements.
Practical coverage

What this page helps users complete

Arrest and identity search

1995 database coverage, 30-minute updates, first-24-hour search rules, 90-day release limit, booking fields and same-name verification.

Jail and family tasks

Orient and Falkenburg roles, exact bond requirements, remote visits, personal and legal mail, telephone service, deposits and medical concerns.

Reports and legal outcomes

TPD and HCSO report requests, HOVER court searching, certified copies, warrants, appointed counsel, victim services, FDLE corrections and sealing.

Title-related questions

Hillsborough County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Hillsborough County arrests?

Open HCSO Arrest Inquiry and search by booking number, name, date of birth, booking date or release date.

How quickly does a new arrest appear?

Information normally appears within about 30 minutes after it enters the jail system, but exact-name searching is required during the first 24 hours.

How far back does the public database go?

It covers adult electronic arrest records beginning January 1, 1995.

How long does a released booking remain online?

Released records generally remain in the public HCSO listing for 90 days after release.

How do I find the final charge?

Search the CT case number in HOVER and locate the complaint, information or indictment.

How do I request a Tampa Police report?

Use Tampa Police Records online, by mail or in person and provide the report number, incident date, location and involved name.

How do I visit a Hillsborough inmate?

Create a SmartInmate account and schedule remote video visitation after the inmate is assigned to housing.

Where do I mail a personal letter?

Send it to the inmate and booking number, care of Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 9115, Seminole, Florida 33775-9115.

How do I send inmate money?

Use TouchPay Facility Locator Number 233619 and enter the inmate booking number without dashes.

Can the arrest record be sealed or expunged?

Some records qualify. Begin with the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility and then file the required petition with the Hillsborough Clerk.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not HCSO, Tampa Police, the Hillsborough Clerk, State Attorney, Public Defender, FDLE or a law firm.

Arrest, charge, bond, warrant, custody, visitation and court information can change. Verify the booking number, date of birth, SOID, report number and court case before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 27, 2026.

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