Leon County FL Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Leon County, Florida · Jail booking, warrant, report and court guide

Connect a Leon County Arrest to the Booking, Report and Final Court Outcome

One Leon County arrest may produce an inmate entry, SPN, booking photograph, Sheriff or Tallahassee Police report, bond record, warrant entry and criminal court case. These records serve different purposes and can change at different times.

This guide shows how to search current custody, locate an older arrest, identify the arresting agency, read the Clerk’s court docket, order records and avoid mistaking a booking allegation for a conviction.

Search current inmates Search criminal cases Fix a missing result
An arrest is not a conviction. The Leon County Sheriff expressly warns that the inmate search displays arrest information and does not reflect final disposition. Charges can be amended, declined or dismissed, and a person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
In custody now

Use the Sheriff’s official inmate search.

Arrest narrative

Request it from the agency that created the report.

Final outcome

Verify it through the Clerk’s criminal docket.

Local history

The Sheriff offers a Leon-only background check.

Source review

Official details checked August 3, 2026.

Start with the right record

Which Leon County record answers your question?

SHERIFF INMATE SEARCH Is the person currently detained?

Search the current inmate system and save the exact name, SPN, booking date, arresting agency, every listed charge and each bond or hold entry.

Use for: present custody, booking identity, intake charges, SPN, current bond and release monitoring.
ARRESTING AGENCY What allegedly happened?

Request the incident or arrest report from the Leon County Sheriff, Tallahassee Police Department, Florida State University Police, Florida Highway Patrol or whichever agency created it.

Use for: incident narrative, officer observations, report number, event location and releasable supplements.
LEON COUNTY CLERK What happened after the arrest?

Search the criminal court docket for filed charges, hearings, amended counts, dismissal, plea, judgment, sentence and final disposition.

Use for: prosecution status, court dates, case outcome, certified disposition and official proof.
Best verification sequence: Find the booking, save the SPN and case number, identify the arresting agency, search the court docket and request only the specific report or certified filing still needed.

Go directly to the Leon County task you need

Each section explains what to click, what information to save, what the result does not prove and what to do next.

Official inmate workflow

How to search current Leon County jail bookings

The Leon County Detention Facility provides booking services for law-enforcement agencies throughout the county. The online inmate system is the correct starting point for present custody, but it is not a complete criminal-background report.

Open the official Sheriff inmate page Confirm that the page identifies the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and includes the official disclaimer before entering a name.
Begin with the last name A surname-only search reduces the risk of excluding a valid record because of a middle name, suffix, compound surname, maiden name or spelling variation.
Add the first name gradually Add the legal first name only when the surname returns too many possible people.
Use optional filters carefully Ethnicity and gender filters can narrow results, but a data-entry difference can also hide the correct person. Run a broader search when the filtered search fails.
Open every plausible match Do not assume the first similar name is correct. Compare the SPN, birth information, booking date, arresting agency and charges.
Separate multiple custody events A person may have several Leon County bookings. Match the date and arresting agency to the event being researched.
Record every charge, bond and hold A booking can contain several allegations or holds. Save each line independently instead of relying on the first listed charge.
Continue to the Clerk’s criminal search The Sheriff result explains arrest and custody. The Clerk’s docket is required to determine what prosecutors filed and how the case ended.
Open Leon County inmate search Read the official search disclaimer
Booking-result decoder

What the fields in a Leon County inmate result mean

How to interpret a detention result without overstating it
Record field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
SPN The person’s Sheriff processing number in the local detention system. It does not explain the final court disposition. Use it for mail, deposits, provider accounts and detention questions.
Booking date When the person entered the booking process. It may differ from the incident or arrest time. Compare it with the known event and court filing date.
Arresting agency The department responsible for the arrest entry. That agency does not control the court docket. Send the incident-report request to this agency.
Charge description An allegation entered during arrest or intake. It does not establish guilt and may differ from the filed charge. Compare it with the information or indictment in the court case.
Case number The court file associated with a charge when one is available. The number alone does not describe the outcome. Search the exact number through the Clerk.
Bond amount A current bond entry connected to a charge or case. Paying one amount may not clear another hold. Confirm every charge and hold with Booking and Releasing.
No bond or hold A condition that may prevent immediate release. The summary may not explain the complete legal basis. Review the court order and identify the issuing jurisdiction.
Release date When the listed custody event ended. Release does not mean dismissal or acquittal. Search the continuing criminal case.
Booking photograph An image associated with custody processing when publicly available. A mugshot is not evidence of guilt. Verify stronger identifiers before relying on the image.
Housing information The inmate’s present classification or location within the facility. Housing can change without a new arrest or charge. Recheck before scheduling a housing-based visit.
Fast-changing fields: Bond, housing, court date and release information may change after first appearance, classification, transfer, court action or completion of release processing.
Identity safeguard

Confirm the person before relying on a Leon arrest result

Full first and last name are consistent
Middle name, suffix or known alias is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the event location
SPN, report or case number matches another official record
Minimum verification standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, contacting an employer, publishing an accusation or treating the result as belonging to a specific person.
Same name but different birth date Treat the records as different people unless the Sheriff or Clerk confirms a clerical error.
Similar photograph but different SPN The official identifier is more reliable than visual resemblance.
Same birth date but different middle name Check aliases, suffixes, prior names and the criminal case number.
Old or unfamiliar address Addresses may be outdated, incomplete or protected. Never use an address as the only match.
Troubleshooting

No Leon County inmate result? Check these causes in order

The arrest occurred very recently Identification, medical screening, property inventory and data entry may still be underway.
The person was released quickly Search the Clerk’s criminal docket and request the older booking record.
The name was entered differently Search the surname alone and try maiden names, aliases, suffixes, hyphen variations and alternate spellings.
The person received a notice to appear A criminal case may exist without physical booking into the Detention Facility.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, Florida Department of Corrections, federal custody or another jurisdiction.
The arrest happened outside Leon County Search the county where booking occurred rather than only the person’s Tallahassee address.
A campus or state agency made the arrest The report may belong to FSU Police, FAMU Police, Florida Highway Patrol or another agency even when the person was housed locally.
The record is confidential or restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, victim-related, medical and other protected information may not appear publicly.
Call script for a missing booking
“I am trying to confirm the custody, release or transfer status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [SPN, booking, report or case number]. Can you tell me whether the person is held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?”
Complete record path

What happens from a Leon County arrest to disposition?

Incident and agency report A deputy, police officer, campus officer, trooper or other investigator creates the agency record and report number.
Arrest and booking Detention staff verify identity, inventory property, assign an SPN and enter the allegations and holds received during intake.
Medical screening and classification The facility assesses immediate medical, mental-health, safety and housing needs.
First appearance The Sheriff’s current FAQ states that first appearance generally begins at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. on weekends and holidays in courtroom 2D at the Leon County Courthouse.
Prosecutor review The State Attorney may file the original allegation, amend it, substitute another charge or decline prosecution.
Court events Arraignment, motions, hearings, continuances, pleas and orders appear in the Clerk-maintained docket.
Disposition The case may end through dismissal, diversion, plea, trial verdict, judgment, sentence or another final order.
Correction or record relief An individual may need to correct inaccurate data or determine whether the record qualifies for sealing or expunction.
Why the records can differ: The jail records arrest and custody information, the arresting agency maintains its investigative report, and the Clerk maintains what prosecutors filed and the court decided.
Reports and local history

How to request a Leon County arrest report

Use the Leon County Sheriff’s Records Management process only for records maintained by LCSO. A report created by Tallahassee Police, a university police department, Florida Highway Patrol or another agency must be requested from that agency.

Identify the arresting or investigating agency Check the inmate entry, citation, court filing or paperwork provided during release.
Collect the important identifiers Prepare the full legal name, birth date when appropriate, event date, location, SPN, report number and court case number.
Name the exact document Ask for the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause document or specifically identified supplement.
Use the Sheriff’s records page Open the official Records Requests and Background Requests page and choose the LCSO Public Records Center.
Request electronic delivery Electronic delivery can reduce copying and postage when the record is available digitally.
Set a cost ceiling Request a written estimate before the office exceeds a stated amount.
Save the confirmation Retain the request number, submitted description, date and all correspondence.
Copy-ready public-records request
Under Florida public-records law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause document and specifically identified supplemental records relating to [full legal name] for the incident or arrest occurring on or about [date] at [location]. The believed agency is [agency]. Known identifiers are SPN [number], report number [number], booking date [date] and court case number [number]. Please advise if another agency maintains the record and provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].

Why part of a report may be delayed or redacted

  • The investigation or prosecution remains active.
  • The material contains protected victim, witness or juvenile information.
  • Medical, mental-health or other confidential information must be removed.
  • Video, audio or photographs require legal review and redaction.
  • The request seeks documents maintained by another agency or the Clerk.
  • The request is broad and requires extensive staff or technology use.
Open Sheriff records instructions Call Records: 850-606-3317
Correct record holder

Which office controls each Leon County arrest record?

Record type, likely custodian and common routing mistake
Record needed Likely custodian Information to provide Common mistake
Current inmate entry Leon County Sheriff / Detention Facility Name, birth information, SPN or booking date. Calling the Clerk for live housing.
Sheriff booking or arrest report LCSO Records Management Bureau SPN, report number, event date and location. Requesting a Tallahassee Police report from LCSO.
Tallahassee Police report Tallahassee Police Department TPD report number, date and incident location. Assuming detention by the county means arrest by the Sheriff.
Campus police report FSU Police, FAMU Police or the involved campus agency Agency, report number, date and campus location. Sending the request to the Clerk.
Criminal case docket Leon County Clerk of Court Case number or full name and birth date. Treating a jail charge as the final court charge.
Certified disposition Leon County Clerk Criminal Customer Assistance Case number and exact document requested. Using an inmate-search screenshot as official proof.
Leon-only background check LCSO Records Management Bureau Completed local-history form and identifying information. Assuming the result covers all Florida counties.
Florida criminal history Florida Department of Law Enforcement Name-based search data or fingerprints for personal review. Using a Leon-only check for statewide screening.
State prison record Florida Department of Corrections Name, birth information or DC number. Using the state-prison search for a county-jail inmate.
Current warrant status LCSO Warrants Division and issuing court Exact legal name, birth date and possible case number. Treating an informational online match as final confirmation.
Court verification

How to search Leon County criminal court records

The Clerk’s public search includes available electronic civil, criminal and traffic case information except confidential or legally exempt cases. For an arrest-related search, choose the criminal record category.

Open Search Court Records Use the Leon County Clerk’s direct public-search page and disable popup blocking if the system does not open a result.
Select Criminal / CF / MM CF generally identifies felony circuit cases, while MM generally identifies misdemeanor cases.
Search by case number first Enter the complete number from the inmate entry, bond paperwork, citation or notice.
Use a name search when necessary Enter the last name, first name and date of birth. Use the date range to reduce unrelated results.
Open the correct party and case Compare the birth information, filing date, offense information and case type with the booking.
Read progress docket entries in order Follow the case chronologically rather than relying only on a general status label.
Locate the final filed result Look for a dismissal, information, indictment, plea, verdict, judgment, sentence or other final order.
Request the exact document Check the Request Document box beside a progress-docket entry when that option is available.
Open Leon County court search Read Clerk access instructions
Older files: Some older docket entries have no online image, and some paper files may have been destroyed under the applicable judicial record-retention rules. Contact the Clerk when an entry appears without an available document.
Disposition decoder

How to understand the outcome of a Leon criminal case

Common docket language and what to verify next
Docket term General meaning Do not assume Document to review
Pending The case remains unresolved or has continuing activity. Pending does not establish guilt. Latest event and next court date.
Dismissed The identified count ended without a conviction on that charge. Another count or case number may remain. Dismissal filing and all related cases.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor elected not to continue the identified charge. The arrest record automatically disappears. Nolle prosequi filing and expunction eligibility.
No information The prosecutor did not file a formal information on the identified matter. Every related allegation was handled identically. Prosecutor and Clerk disposition records.
Guilty plea The defendant entered a plea accepted by the court. The conviction matches the original booking charge. Plea papers, judgment and sentence.
Adjudication withheld The court withheld formal adjudication while imposing the ordered disposition. It is identical to dismissal or automatically eligible for sealing. Judgment, sentence and current eligibility law.
Not guilty The defendant was acquitted of the identified charge. All public arrest references disappear immediately. Verdict and every remaining count.
Closed The Clerk’s system treats the case as no longer active. Closed does not explain whether the case ended in dismissal or conviction. Final disposition or judgment.
Never infer the outcome from “closed” alone. Open the final filed document and check each count and related case number.
Copies and background checks

Leon County and Florida criminal-record costs

Published record charges and important limitations
Service Published charge Coverage Important limitation
LCSO local background check $5 per person Arrests within Leon County It is not a complete Florida or national history.
Card or e-check transaction $2 transaction fee Sheriff records or background-check invoice payment The fee is added to the underlying charge.
Mailed local-history response $1 postage Return mailing from LCSO Avoided by supplying a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Court document without an online image $1 per page Clerk-scanned or paper court copy The Clerk reviews the request and advises of charges.
FDLE public Florida search $24 per search Publicly available Florida criminal history A name search is not fingerprint identity verification.
FDLE instant online search $24 plus $1 processing fee Immediate noncertified Florida result The instant result is not certified.
FDLE Personal Review No FDLE fee Your fingerprint-based Florida record A fingerprinting agency may charge its own fee.
FDLE eligibility application $75 nonrefundable Certificate review for sealing or expunction A certificate does not itself seal or expunge the record.

How to request a court document from the online docket

Search the exact case number A complete case number is more reliable than a name and reduces mistaken identity.
Find the relevant docket entry Identify the dismissal, information, judgment, sentence or other document by title and date.
Check for an available image Some entries can be viewed through appropriate Clerk access without an in-office copy charge.
Select Request Document when available Use the checkbox beside the exact docket entry rather than requesting the complete file.
Wait for the Clerk’s cost notice The office reviews the document for required redaction and advises whether a charge applies.
Choose email or pickup After payment, the Clerk can email eligible documents or arrange office pickup.
Warrant safety

How to search and verify a Leon County warrant

The Sheriff provides an online warrant-search form, but it is informational and should not be relied upon for legal action or a criminal-background decision.

Open the official warrant search Use the Sheriff-hosted search rather than a commercial people-search website.
Start with the legal last and first name Add the date of birth, SPN, race or sex only when necessary to separate similar names.
Read the record limitations The separate featured list focuses on certain first- and second-degree felony warrants and excludes warrants older than five years or issued within the previous two months.
Compare identifiers Match the full name, birth date, charge, warrant date and agency.
Confirm before acting A warrant may have been served, recalled or assigned to another person with a similar name.
Use the official surrender process For questions about your own possible warrant, the Sheriff’s Judicial FAQ directs people to visit the Sheriff’s Office in person with identification.
LCSO Warrants & Civil Division
3333 West Pensacola Street
Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32304

850-606-3450

After-hours Sheriff line

850-606-3300

Use 911 only for an immediate emergency.

Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Report current location information to law enforcement rather than approaching a person believed to have a warrant.
Open official warrant search Read warrant confirmation guidance
Bond and release

What to check before posting a Leon County bond

Confirm the exact inmate and SPN
Review every charge and separate bond entry
Check for warrants, holds or no-bond conditions
Confirm whether first appearance changed the amount
Verify the accepted payment method
Retain every receipt and transaction record
Booking and Releasing

The Sheriff directs bond and release questions to the Detention Facility. The published releasing-office number is 850-606-3526.

Credit-card bond

The detention FAQ states that a cardholder must bring the card and identification to the releasing area to complete a credit-card bond transaction.

Additional hold

Another case, warrant or jurisdiction may prevent release even when one charge shows a payable bond.

Release is not instantaneous. Staff may need to verify the order, resolve holds, complete paperwork, return property and finish release processing.
Call Releasing: 850-606-3526 Call Detention: 850-606-3500
Detention visitation

Leon County in-person and video visit rules

Housing-unit schedules can change, so check the Sheriff’s current visitation calendar before traveling or scheduling through Securus.

Current published visitation framework
Visit rule Current instruction What to prepare Common reason for denial
Visitor age Visitors must be at least 16 years old. Bring valid identification. No acceptable or current ID.
Visit length One 30-minute visit with one inmate per day. Confirm the correct housing schedule. Trying to divide the visit among inmates.
Daytime period Visits begin at 8:30 a.m.; the last daytime visit starts at 4 p.m. Allow time for security screening. Arriving after the final start time.
Evening period Evening visits begin at 5:30 p.m.; the last starts at 7 p.m. Check whether the inmate’s unit has an evening period. Using an outdated unit calendar.
Personal property Most items must remain in the vehicle or a permitted locker. Carry only valid ID and keys unless otherwise authorized. Bringing prohibited property into security.
Dress code Visitors must clear the metal detector and follow detailed clothing restrictions. Wear modest clothing and secured shoes without prohibited metal. Revealing clothing, flip-flops or failure to clear security.
Video visit Register through Securus Video Connect and select Leon County Detention Facility. Verified account, compatible device and advance scheduling. Unavailable inmate, booked kiosk or account issue.
Video visits are monitored and recorded. Do not discuss anything that should not be replayed during a criminal proceeding.
Check current visitation schedule Open Securus Video Connect
Mail, calls and deposits

How to contact or fund a Leon County inmate

Personal mail

Use this digital-mail format
Inmate/Detainee’s Legal Name and SPN
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center – Leon County
P.O. Box 21947
Tampa, FL 33622-1947

Personal correspondence is scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate’s tablet. Mail sent to the wrong address may be returned.

Legal or privileged mail

Legal-mail format
Leon County Detention Facility
Inmate/Detainee’s Legal Name and SPN
P.O. Box 2278
Tallahassee, FL 32316

Clearly mark privileged correspondence as legal mail. Legal mail follows a separate inspection and handling procedure.

Items likely to be rejected

Mail stained with perfume, powder, glue or glitter
Envelopes containing tape or stickers
Loose stationery, pens, pencils or stamps
Greeting cards larger than 5 by 7 inches
Packages or books from private senders or Amazon
Content involving threats, escape or coded communication

Phone and account deposits

Telephone account

The facility uses Securus for inmate telephone services. The published customer-service number is 800-844-6591.

Canteen deposits

Use JPay online, call 800-574-5729 or use the kiosk in the Detention Facility lobby.

Care packages

Approved snack or personal-care packages may be purchased through the county-linked iCare service.

Do not mail money: The facility does not accept deposits through inmate mail or the visitation lobby. Use the current approved deposit methods.
Read complete inmate-mail rules Verify deposit providers
Urgent health concerns

Who to call about an inmate’s medical or mental health

Medical Concern Hotline

850-606-3100

Leave the inmate’s name, the specific concern and your return contact information when staff do not answer.

Mental Health Concern Hotline

850-606-3427

Use the detention main line immediately when an inmate may be at imminent risk of self-harm.

Immediate self-harm concern: The detention FAQ directs callers to contact 850-606-3500 and relay the information to the Watch Commander on duty.
Beyond Leon County

When to use FDLE or Florida Corrections instead

FL
Public Florida history

Use the FDLE Florida criminal-history search when a Leon-only background check is too narrow. The public search currently costs $24.

FP
Your personal review

Use FDLE Personal Review to examine your own fingerprint-based Florida record and challenge inaccurate or incomplete information.

DC
State prison or supervision

Use the Florida Department of Corrections offender search after transfer to state prison or when researching state correctional supervision.

Database boundary: The Leon inmate search covers local detention. The Florida Department of Corrections search is for state correctional information and does not replace the live county-jail lookup.
Run a Florida history search Start FDLE Personal Review Search Florida state inmates
Correction and record relief

How to correct, seal or expunge a Leon County record

Step 1: identify which system is wrong

Booking information

Contact the Leon County Sheriff with the SPN and identify the exact booking field believed to be inaccurate.

Agency report

Contact the Sheriff, Tallahassee Police or other agency that created the report and provide supporting documentation.

Court disposition

Contact the Clerk’s Criminal Customer Assistance division with the case number and filed document supporting the correction.

Step 2: review the statewide record

Request FDLE Personal Review FDLE does not charge for this service, although the fingerprinting provider may charge for taking prints.
Have fingerprints taken Personal Review requires fingerprints taken by a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
Compare every arrest and disposition Match the FDLE entry with the Leon booking, agency report and certified Clerk disposition.
Challenge inaccurate information Follow FDLE’s record-maintenance instructions and supply the official documents that support the correction.

Step 3: begin sealing or expunction

Complete the FDLE eligibility application
Sign before a notary or deputy clerk
Obtain certified dispositions for each listed charge
Obtain the required prosecutor statement for expunction
Include an authorized fingerprint card
Include the nonrefundable $75 FDLE fee
Current FDLE timing: Eligibility review typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete application packet is received. FDLE does not expedite application packets.
A Certificate of Eligibility does not remove the record. After FDLE issues the certificate, the applicant must file the correct Leon County petition and obtain a signed court order. FDLE must then receive a certified copy of that order.
Open Leon seal and expunge packets Read FDLE eligibility instructions
Verified local contacts

Leon County jail, records and criminal court offices

Leon County Detention Facility
535 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304

850-606-3500

LCSO Records Management Bureau
3333 West Pensacola Street
Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32304

850-606-3317
In person: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Leon County Sheriff’s Office
2825 Major James Morgan Jr. Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304

850-606-3300

Warrants & Civil Division
3333 West Pensacola Street
Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32304

850-606-3450

Leon County Clerk – Felony
301 South Monroe Street, #100
Tallahassee, FL 32301

850-606-4070
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Leon County Clerk – Misdemeanor
301 South Monroe Street, #100
Tallahassee, FL 32301

850-606-4130
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Public Defender

850-606-1000

State Attorney

850-606-6000

Confirm before traveling: Verify the correct division, office hours, required identification, payment method and whether the document is available online before making a special trip.
Detention location

Leon County Detention Facility map

The Leon County Detention Facility is located at 535 Appleyard Drive in Tallahassee. Confirm custody and visiting eligibility before traveling.

Source verification

How this Leon County guide was checked

The guide was built from current Leon County Sheriff inmate-search, detention, visitation, mail, deposit, warrant and records-request instructions; Leon County Clerk criminal search, document-access, contact and seal-or-expunge resources; and FDLE criminal-history, Personal Review and Certificate of Eligibility procedures.

Live information

Custody, charge, bond, warrant and court-event status must still be checked in the live official systems because it can change after publication.

Published procedures

Local fees, search steps, contact details, mail addresses and visitation requirements were placed directly into this guide.

Legal safeguards

Arrest and booking information is described as allegation and custody data, not proof of guilt or final disposition.

Frequently asked questions

Leon County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search for a current Leon County jail inmate?

Open the official Sheriff inmate search, start with the last name and open every plausible match. Verify the full name, birth information, SPN, booking date, arresting agency, charges and bond entries.

Does the inmate search show the final court outcome?

No. The Sheriff states that the search displays arrest information and not final disposition. Search the Clerk’s criminal docket for filed charges and the final court result.

How do I find an older arrest after release?

Search the Clerk’s court records by name, birth date or case number. Request the older booking or arrest report from the Sheriff or the municipal agency that made the arrest.

Where can I request a Leon County arrest report?

Use the Sheriff’s Public Records Center for LCSO records or contact the Records Management Bureau at 3333 West Pensacola Street, Suite 100. Reports created by another agency must be requested from that agency.

How much is a Leon County local background check?

The Sheriff currently charges $5 per person. Credit-card or e-check payment adds a $2 transaction fee. Mailing adds $1 unless a self-addressed stamped envelope is supplied.

How do I search Leon County criminal cases?

Open the Clerk’s Search Court Records page, choose Criminal / CF / MM and search the exact case number. When no number is known, use the legal name, birth date and a relevant date range.

How do I check a Leon County warrant?

Use the Sheriff’s official warrant search for an informational check and compare the full name, birth date, charge and warrant date. Confirm current status through the Warrants Division before taking action.

What address should I use for inmate mail?

Personal mail goes to the inmate’s legal name and SPN, care of Securus Digital Mail Center – Leon County, P.O. Box 21947, Tampa, FL 33622-1947. Legal mail uses the separate Detention Facility P.O. Box 2278 address in Tallahassee.

How do Leon County inmate visits work?

In-person visits are generally 30 minutes, one inmate per visitor per day. Visitors must be at least 16 and bring valid identification. Check the current housing schedule or arrange video visitation through Securus.

How can I correct, seal or expunge an arrest record?

Obtain the arrest report and certified court disposition, then use FDLE Personal Review to challenge inaccurate statewide data. Sealing or expunction begins with the FDLE eligibility application and continues through a separate Leon County court petition.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records Search is an independent informational guide. It is not the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Leon County Detention Facility, Leon County Clerk of Court, State Attorney, Public Defender, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Corrections or a law firm.

Arrest, booking, warrant, bond and court information can change after release, transfer, court action, correction, sealing or expunction. Confirm identity with multiple official identifiers and obtain the current official record before making an employment, housing, financial, legal, safety or publication decision.

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

Last official-source review: August 3, 2026.

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