Find Tallahassee Busted Mugshots
Tallahassee busted mugshots and arrest records are handled by two main agencies: the Tallahassee Police Department for city arrests and the Leon County Sheriff's Office for jail bookings. Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida with about 205,089 residents and serves as the county seat of Leon County. The city police make arrests within Tallahassee, but the county sheriff runs the jail where booking photos are taken and stored. You can search for Tallahassee mugshots through the county sheriff, statewide databases, or by contacting TPD at 234 E 7th Ave.
Tallahassee Quick Facts
Tallahassee Police Arrest Records
The Tallahassee Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. TPD is at 234 E 7th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303. The non-emergency number is 850-606-5800. When TPD makes an arrest in Tallahassee, the incident report and arrest details stay with the department. The actual booking and mugshot go through the Leon County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail.
For Tallahassee arrest records from the city police, you can call TPD or visit in person. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, all government records are public. You do not have to state your name or give a reason for the request. This applies to arrest reports, incident records, and other documents from the Tallahassee Police Department. The law says providing access to public records is a duty of each agency.
| City Police | Tallahassee Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 E 7th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303 |
| Phone | 850-606-5800 |
| County Sheriff | Leon County Sheriff's Office |
| Sheriff Address | 535 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304 |
| Sheriff Phone | 850.606.3500 |
Leon County Mugshots for Tallahassee
The Leon County Sheriff's Office at 535 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304 runs the county jail. All bookings from Tallahassee PD arrests go through this facility. The mugshot is taken during the booking process and goes into the county system. You can reach the sheriff's office at 850.606.3500. The sheriff maintains an inmate search tool where you can look up people currently in the Leon County jail, including those arrested in Tallahassee.
Below is the Leon County Sheriff's Office website where you can access inmate search tools and find booking records for Tallahassee arrests.
The Leon County Sheriff's site provides links to inmate search, jail information, and public records access for Tallahassee and the rest of the county.
Because Tallahassee is the state capital, there is an added layer of law enforcement presence. The Florida Capitol Police, FDLE, and other state agencies also operate in the area. Arrests by those agencies may go through different booking systems, though most end up at the Leon County jail. If you are not sure which agency handled an arrest in Tallahassee, the county sheriff is the best starting point since they process nearly all local bookings.
Note: Tallahassee is the state capital, so multiple law enforcement agencies operate in the city beyond TPD and the county sheriff.
Tallahassee Mugshots Under Florida Law
Booking photos from Tallahassee are public records by default. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes all government records open for inspection and copying. The general policy in Section 119.01 says automation should not erode the right of access. This means agencies in Tallahassee must provide digital records as freely as paper ones.
Exemptions apply for law enforcement personnel photos under Section 119.071(4)(d). If an officer was arrested in Tallahassee and filed a written confidentiality request, the booking photo can be withheld. Victim photos in sexual offense cases are confidential under Section 119.071(4)(h). Police reports are public under Section 119.105, but exempt information in them cannot be used for commercial solicitation of crime victims. These rules apply to the Tallahassee Police Department, the Leon County Sheriff, and all other agencies in the area.
To seal or expunge a Tallahassee arrest record, apply through FDLE at 850-410-7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. The fee is $75 by money order. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Section 943.0585 covers expungement. Section 943.059 covers sealing. Private mugshot websites are not required to remove photos after a court order.
Tallahassee Records Through State Databases
Several statewide databases can help you search for Tallahassee arrest records. The Florida Jail Information System pulls booking data from agencies across the state, including Leon County. You can search for recently booked people within 24, 48, or 72 hours. The Florida Department of State maintains a directory of all 67 county jails with links and contact info.
The Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search lets you look up anyone in the state prison system. FDLE offers statewide criminal history checks for $24 at 850.410.8109. The FDLE Wanted Persons Database has warrant information from law enforcement agencies statewide. Since FDLE is headquartered in Tallahassee at 2331 Phillips Road, in-person requests for statewide records are also possible in the city.
Standard copy fees apply for Tallahassee records. Single-sided pages are 15 cents. Double-sided are 20 cents. Certified copies up to $1.00 each. Complex requests may incur a special service charge after 30 minutes of free staff time. A deposit is required for estimates over $100. Keep your request specific to cut down on cost when searching for Tallahassee mugshots.
Leon County Busted Mugshots
Tallahassee is the county seat of Leon County. All jail bookings go through the Leon County Sheriff's Office. For full county-level details on arrest records, booking access, and other resources, visit the Leon County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
North Florida and the panhandle area have other locations with arrest record access. You can search for mugshots in these cities as well.