Hillsborough, FL Arrests & Jail Records

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) provides an Online Arrest Inquiry system for adult arrests occurring since January 1, 1995. This database includes information on individuals currently in jail, detailing their charges, bond amounts, and booking photos. The information is updated every 30 minutes. Individuals may use this online tool to conduct searches or contact the HCSO's Legal Section at (813) 247-8093

Interested parties may visit the local police department responsible for the city or municipality where an arrest occurred to view Hillsborough County arrest records. They must provide details such as the person's name and the arrest date and may be required to pay a fee for copies of the records. Additionally, some Police Departments in Hillsborough County offer online platforms for accessing incident and arrest logs. Underlisted are some police departments in the county:

• Tampa Police Department
• Plant City Police Department
• Temple Terrace Police Department
• University of South Florida Police Department
• Tampa International Airport Police Department

The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) serves as the central repository for criminal history data in Florida. CJIS collects information from various criminal justice agencies, including those in Hillsborough County, and compiles it into an online database accessible to the public. This database allows individuals to search for criminal history details such as arrests, convictions, and incarcerations.

Individuals wishing to examine their arrest records in Hillsborough County may use the Instant Florida Criminal History Search. Alternatively, they may contact the FDLE's Criminal History Records Section at (850) 410-8161 or submit their requests on the Originating Agency Identifier.

Arrest records associated with the court are accessible through the Hillsborough County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller Office. Individuals may view many court records, including arrest records, electronically via Hillsborough Online Viewing of Electronic Records (HOVER). This platform provides access to non-confidential documents, indexes, and dockets. Alternatively, they may submit requests through the Clerk's office, either via their online request form or in person at:

419 Pierce Street

Tampa, FL 33602

Phone: (813) 276-8100

In addition, parties interested in looking up Hillsborough County arrest records may use reliable third-party websites such as InfoTracer to access them. These resources typically provide more convenient access.