HCSO Arrest Inquiry, Booking Status, Bond and Jail Finder
Use this guide when someone may have been arrested in Tampa or Hillsborough County and you need a fast, reliable route. Start with the Sheriff’s official jail inquiry, save the booking number, confirm Orient or Falkenburg Road Jail, check bond and release barriers, then follow the case into the Clerk’s HOVER court system.
Hillsborough County Jail Lookup Quick Facts
HCSO Arrest Inquiry lists people currently in jail and available booking, photo, charge and bond details.
Call 813-247-8300 after saving the booking number.
Call 813-247-8400 when bond, release or current status is unclear.
1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619.
520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619.
Use HOVER or call the Clerk at 813-276-8100.
813-272-5980, 700 E. Twiggs Street, 5th Floor.
Call 911. Do not use an inmate-search page for an immediate safety issue.
Search the surname in HCSO Arrest Inquiry. If nothing appears, allow time for transport, fingerprinting, medical screening and booking entry, then call 813-247-8300 with the complete name, birth date if known and arresting agency. Do not pay anyone until HCSO confirms the booking and bond route.
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How to Search HCSO Arrest Records by Name
The official Arrest Inquiry is the correct first stop for a recent booking or present jail status. It can show available booking photographs, charges and bond information, but it is not the final criminal court record.
Open the official inquiry
Open HOVER Case Search
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Record
Orient Road Jail and Falkenburg Road Jail Lookup
HCSO detention services use both facilities. Check the facility field in Arrest Inquiry and call 813-247-8300 before travelling because housing assignments can change after the record is first viewed.
Tampa, FL 33619
Jail information: 813-247-8300
Tampa, FL 33619
Jail information: 813-247-8300
1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619.
Open driving directions520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619.
Open driving directionsHow to Check Hillsborough County Bond and Avoid Payment Mistakes
The bond shown in Arrest Inquiry may be only one part of the release picture. Another charge, warrant, court order or outside hold can keep the person in custody after one bond is paid.
Open official Posting Bond guidance
Read cash-bond depositor instructions
Find the Hillsborough Criminal Case, Bond Entry and Next Court Date
Use the Clerk’s HOVER portal after finding the HCSO booking. HOVER offers case-number, citation, party-name, date-range, court-type and case-type searches, plus a separate hearing lookup.
Open HOVER
Open Court Date Lookup
Tampa, FL 33602
Customer Service Center, Room 101
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
813-276-8100
- Check the case online first.
- Confirm the correct location and counter.
- Bring the case number and photo ID.
- Use the Clerk’s wait-time page before travelling.
Hillsborough Public Defender and Private Criminal Lawyer Routes
The court appoints the Public Defender for qualifying defendants. Calling the office does not by itself confirm representation.
700 E. Twiggs Street, 5th FloorTampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-272-5980
Open the official Public Defender siteUse this service when someone wants to hire a private attorney but does not know where to begin.
Phone: 800-342-8011
Telephone referrals: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Online requests: available 24/7.
Video Visits, Calls, Messages, Money, Care Packages and Mail
Use HCSO’s live service pages every time. Providers, mailing addresses, availability and rules can change, and an old third-party instruction can send money or mail to the wrong place.
Task | Current HCSO guidance | What to prepare | Important caution |
|---|---|---|---|
Video visitation | Visits are typically offered after housing assignment, generally between 9:30 a.m. and 8:45 p.m., subject to registration, scheduling and facility rules. | Visitor account, valid ID, booking number and confirmed time. | Check the official page before each visit because schedules can change. |
Professional visit | Qualified in-person professional visits are available seven days per week between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. | Driver license and professional identification; court-appointed professionals may need advance documentation. | Call 813-247-8300 when registration or approval is unclear. |
Phone or electronic message | Inmates use provider-managed outgoing communications and may send or receive electronic messages through approved tablets. | Correct inmate identity, provider account and payment method. | Avoid prohibited three-way calling and unofficial payment links. |
Deposit funds | Use the provider linked by HCSO. TouchPay support is 1-866-232-1899; account assistance is 813-626-8800, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Booking number and correct inmate name. | HCSO notes that funds may take 24–96 hours to credit. |
Care package | Use the approved iCare route linked by HCSO. iCare support is 1-877-615-3296. | Inmate identity and approved product selection. | Packages are generally limited to one per week and remain subject to restrictions. |
Physical mail | HCSO changed physical inmate-mail routing effective October 28, 2025. | Exact current address format, inmate name and booking number. | Do not copy an old Orient or Falkenburg mailing address from another website. |
Confirm current scheduling, identification, professional-visit and electronic-message rules.
Open HCSO communication servicesUse only the funding and package providers linked from HCSO.
Open Accounts and CanteenConfirm the booking number, inmate name and service type. Money sent to the wrong account may be difficult to recover.
First-Appearance and Custody Notification Resources
HCSO publishes current first-appearance information that can help users identify scheduled activity. Check the date printed on the current list because it changes frequently.
Open HCSO and search First AppearanceUse Florida VINE to search participating custody records and register for available notifications. Use the correct name or offender identifier.
Open Florida VINERequest Reports, Court Documents, Sealing or Expungement
Use HCSO’s records route for an agency report rather than a current inmate result. Provide the report number, date, location and involved-party details when available.
Open HCSO arrest-record guidanceSearch HOVER first. Public docket images may be available online, and the Clerk offers electronic certified court records.
Open Clerk records and reportsReview Hillsborough’s local filing route and Florida Department of Law Enforcement eligibility steps before preparing a court petition.
Open sealing and expungement guidanceWhy an HCSO Arrest or Inmate Record May Not Appear
Booking, fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry may still be underway. Recheck later or call 813-247-8300.
Search surname only, remove punctuation and test a previous, hyphenated or alternate spelling.
A current-custody result may disappear. Use HOVER for the criminal case and HCSO records for agency documents.
Confirm the last HCSO facility, then check Florida DOC or federal custody only when the person moved beyond county jail.
Jail data can appear before the filed case. Search again after filing or call the Clerk with the name and booking date.
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Before You Call HCSO, the Clerk or a Lawyer
Hillsborough Arrest, Jail and Court Contact Directory
Task | Correct office | Contact or portal | Prepare first |
|---|---|---|---|
Recent booking or current jail | HCSO Arrest Inquiry / Detention Services | Official inquiry 813-247-8300 | Name, birth date, booking number and agency |
Bond or release barrier | HCSO Inmate Records | 813-247-8400 | Booking number and every charge |
Criminal case or hearing | Hillsborough Clerk / HOVER | HOVER 813-276-8100 | Case number or legal name and filing period |
Court-appointed defense | 13th Circuit Public Defender | Official site 813-272-5980 | Case number, court date and appointment status |
Private lawyer referral | The Florida Bar | Referral service 800-342-8011 | Charge, county, date and budget for consultation |
Money or canteen | HCSO Accounts and Canteen | 813-626-8800, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Correct inmate name and booking number |
Custody notification | Florida VINE | Correct name or offender identifier |
Verified Hillsborough County Jail and Court Links
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What is the official HCSO arrest records search?
The official search is the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Inquiry. Use it to check people currently listed in jail and view available booking, photograph, charge and bond information. Save the booking number before calling the jail or using another inmate service.
How soon does a recent Hillsborough County arrest appear online?
HCSO does not guarantee an exact display time. Transport, fingerprinting, identity checks, medical screening and booking entry must occur first. If the arrest was recent, search again later or call jail information at 813-247-8300.
How do I know whether an inmate is at Orient or Falkenburg Road Jail?
Open the official HCSO booking record and check the listed facility, then call 813-247-8300 before travelling. An inmate may be assigned, moved or released after the information was first viewed.
Why is someone still in jail after bond was paid?
Release can be delayed by processing, another charge, another warrant, a court order or an outside hold. Call HCSO Inmate Records at 813-247-8400 with the booking number and ask whether every release condition has been cleared.
How do I find a Hillsborough County criminal court date?
Open the Hillsborough Clerk’s HOVER portal and use Case Search or Court Date Lookup. Search by case number when available, or use the legal name and compare the filing date, court type and case type before opening a result.
What are Hillsborough County video visitation hours?
HCSO states that video visitation is typically available between 9:30 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. after the inmate is assigned to a housing area. Registration, scheduling and current provider rules apply, so verify the official communication page before the visit.
How do I send money or a care package to an HCSO inmate?
Use the HCSO Accounts and Canteen page and only the providers linked there. Confirm the booking number first. HCSO notes that deposits may take 24 to 96 hours to credit and care packages are generally limited to one per week, subject to restrictions.
Where do I send mail to a Hillsborough County jail inmate?
Open HCSO Inmate Communication Services and copy the current physical-mail address and format. HCSO changed mail routing effective October 28, 2025, so do not use an older Orient Road or Falkenburg Road mailing address copied from another website.
How do I contact the Hillsborough County Public Defender?
Call 813-272-5980 or use the official Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender website. The office is at 700 E. Twiggs Street, 5th Floor, Tampa, FL 33602. The court determines appointment and financial eligibility.
How can a Hillsborough arrest record be sealed, expunged or removed?
Start with the Hillsborough Clerk’s Expungement and Sealing guidance and follow the Florida Department of Law Enforcement eligibility process. A court order and government-record update are separate from requesting removal from a private website.
Official-resource review completed August 3, 2026
This independent guide is not affiliated with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender, Florida Bar, Florida VINE, Arrests.org or an inmate-service provider.
Custody status, bond, facility assignment, release processing, visitation schedules, providers, mail routing, office hours and court records can change. Confirm time-sensitive details on the linked official page or by telephone before paying, mailing, travelling or making a legal decision.
Responsible-use notice: An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use a booking record or mugshot to harass a person or to make employment, housing, credit, insurance, tenant-screening or another decision that requires a legally compliant consumer report.