Hillsborough County Mugshot Search

Hillsborough County busted mugshots are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Tampa, one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Florida. With a population over 1.5 million, Hillsborough County processes thousands of arrests each year. The sheriff's office maintains an online arrest inquiry tool that lets anyone search for booking photos and inmate information. Arrest records in Hillsborough County are public under Florida law, and the county has one of the most accessible booking databases in the state. Whether someone was arrested by the Tampa Police Department, the sheriff's deputies, or another local agency, all bookings go through the Hillsborough County jail system.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) runs a large jail operation out of the Orient Road Jail at 1201 Orient Road in Tampa. This facility handles all bookings for the county and processes a high volume of arrests daily. The HCSO is the fourth-largest sheriff's office in the country by population served. Call 813.247.8300 for general questions about arrests or jail bookings in Hillsborough County.

The sheriff's office runs an online arrest inquiry tool that is one of the most used booking search tools in Florida. This database lists people currently in the Hillsborough County jail and includes their charges, bond amount, and booking photo. It gets updated frequently throughout the day. Under Section 119.01 of Florida's public records law, the sheriff must make these records available. Hillsborough County goes beyond the minimum by putting most of this data online.

The Tampa Police Department also handles a large share of arrests in the county. TPD has its own records section where you can request arrest reports, incident reports, and other documents. However, all booking data still flows through the Hillsborough County jail system regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Search Hillsborough County Mugshots Online

The Hillsborough County Arrest Inquiry tool is the fastest way to find busted mugshots in this county. You can search by name to find anyone currently in the jail. Results show the mugshot, all charges, bond amounts, and the booking date. The tool is free and works on phones, tablets, and computers.

Hillsborough County also feeds data into the Florida Jail Information System through the Florida Sheriffs Association. This statewide tool lets you search for people booked across all of Florida within the past 24, 48, or 72 hours. You can set up watch alerts for specific names. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of jail search tools for every county, with Hillsborough County prominently listed.

For inmates who have been transferred from the Hillsborough County jail to the state prison system, use the Florida Department of Corrections offender search. This tool covers all state prisons and shows current location, sentence length, and projected release dates.

Hillsborough County Arrest Inquiry Portal

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office provides one of the most robust arrest inquiry tools in the state. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. Hillsborough County takes this seriously by making arrest data searchable online. The database is updated multiple times per day as new bookings come in.

The screenshot below shows the Hillsborough County Sheriff's arrest inquiry system, which provides booking data and mugshots for people in the jail.

The HCSO notes on their site that the database lists people currently in jail with information about their charges, bond amount, and booking photo. Keep in mind that this data reflects the circumstances at the time of arrest. It does not mean the person is guilty. Charges can be dropped, reduced, or dismissed after the initial booking. For final case outcomes in Hillsborough County, you would need to check with the clerk of court.

Note: The Hillsborough County arrest inquiry primarily shows current inmates, so people who have already been released may not appear in the results.

Hillsborough County Booking Process

The Orient Road Jail in Tampa is the main booking facility for Hillsborough County. It handles a large volume of arrests from multiple agencies: the sheriff's office, Tampa Police, Temple Terrace Police, Plant City Police, and others. The booking process is the same regardless of which agency made the arrest.

At the Hillsborough County jail, staff handle intake by taking the mugshot, recording personal information, logging all charges, and setting bond amounts based on the county's bond schedule. They also run warrant checks and complete medical screenings. With the volume of arrests Hillsborough County processes, the jail operates around the clock. Booking data typically appears in the online arrest inquiry tool within a few hours of the arrest.

Bond amounts in Hillsborough County vary widely based on the charges. Traffic-related misdemeanors might have bonds in the hundreds of dollars. Drug possession charges can carry bonds from $1,000 to $10,000 or more. Violent felonies like aggravated assault or robbery often come with very high bonds or no bond at all. The Hillsborough County jail is one of the largest in Florida, with capacity for thousands of inmates at any given time.

Requesting Hillsborough County Arrest Data

Beyond the online arrest inquiry, you can file a formal public records request with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Florida law says you can make requests by phone, by mail, by email, or in person. You do not have to give your name or reason. The HCSO processes a large number of records requests given the size of the county.

Standard copy fees apply in Hillsborough County. Single-sided copies cost 15 cents per page. Double-sided pages are 20 cents. Certified copies can cost up to $1.00 each. Large requests that require significant staff time may come with labor charges. The office will provide an estimate before they begin pulling records. For a comprehensive statewide criminal history search beyond Hillsborough County, contact the FDLE at 850.410.8109. That search costs $24 and covers all 67 Florida counties.

Hillsborough County Record Sealing

Removing arrest records from Hillsborough County's system requires going through the courts. Florida provides two legal paths. Sealing under Section 943.059 keeps the record from public view but does not destroy it. Expungement under Section 943.0585 results in the physical destruction of the record. Both require a court order and FDLE approval.

Apply through the FDLE seal and expunge process. The fee is $75 by money order. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Once approved, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office removes the arrest record from the online inquiry tool and their files. Given the size of Hillsborough County, this process handles a high volume of applications. Private mugshot websites are not required to remove photos even after a court-ordered expungement, which remains a frustration for many people across the state.

Cities in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County includes Tampa and several large communities. All arrests across these areas process through the Hillsborough County jail, regardless of which police department made the arrest.

Other areas in Hillsborough County include Temple Terrace, Plant City, Ruskin, Sun City Center, and Valrico. All bookings from these communities go through the Hillsborough County Sheriff's jail system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hillsborough County. If you need to look up arrest records in the surrounding Tampa Bay area, check these counties too.