Leon County Busted Mugshots

Leon County busted mugshots come from the Sheriff's Office in Tallahassee, the state capital. This north Florida county has about 300,000 residents. The Leon County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and books all arrests for the unincorporated areas, while the Tallahassee Police Department handles city arrests. Both agencies send their bookings through the Leon County detention facility. You can search for mugshots, charges, and bond data through their inmate search tool. Arrest records here are public under Florida law, and you can look them up without giving a reason.

Leon County Sheriff's Office Arrests

The Leon County Sheriff's Office processes all jail bookings at 535 Appleyard Drive in Tallahassee. This is where busted mugshots get created for the county. When someone is arrested by any law enforcement agency in Leon County, they go through the booking process at this facility. Staff take the mugshot, record all charges, and set bond amounts based on the charge type.

The Leon County Sheriff's website provides access to their inmate search and public records tools. Call 850.606.3500 for questions about arrest records or jail bookings. Under Section 119.01 of Florida law, arrest records are public. The sheriff must provide them to anyone who asks. You do not need to explain your reason.

The screenshot below shows the Leon County Sheriff's Office website where you can access arrest and inmate information.

Search Leon County Mugshots Online

The Leon County Sheriff's Office has an inmate search tool that shows current jail bookings. This is the primary way to find Leon County busted mugshots. Search by name to find booking photos, charges, and bond information. The data updates regularly as new arrests come in and inmates get released from the Leon County jail.

The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of county jail search tools that includes Leon County. The Florida Jail Information System through the Florida Sheriffs Association also pulls booking data from Leon County and other agencies statewide. You can search for recently booked individuals in 24, 48, or 72 hour windows.

Tallahassee is the state capital, which means Leon County sees arrests from multiple agencies. The Tallahassee Police Department processes its own arrests, but all bookings go through the Leon County jail. State law enforcement agencies based in Tallahassee may also bring arrests to this facility. The Florida Department of Corrections offender search covers people who have moved from the Leon County jail to state prison.

Note: The Leon County inmate search shows current detainees and may not include people who have bonded out or been released.

Leon County Arrest Records and Public Access

Arrest records in Leon County are public under Florida's Chapter 119. This includes mugshots, booking info, charges, and bond data. The law is clear that all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. Florida also allows anonymous records requests. You do not have to give your name or say why you want the information.

There are exemptions. Under Section 119.071, booking photos of current or former law enforcement officers can be withheld if the officer files a written request. Given that Tallahassee is the state capital with many law enforcement agencies nearby, this exemption comes up more often in Leon County than in some smaller counties. Victim information in sexual offense cases is also confidential across the state.

How Bookings Work in Leon County

The booking process in Leon County follows a standard set of steps. It starts when law enforcement brings an arrested person to the detention facility on Appleyard Drive in Tallahassee.

Jail staff in Leon County do the following during booking:

• Take the booking photo (mugshot)
• Record the person's name, date of birth, and address
• Log all charges from the arresting officer
• Set bond amounts per the county schedule
• Run warrant checks for other jurisdictions

Most of this information becomes public within hours of the booking in Leon County. Mugshots and charge details show up in the online search shortly after. Bond amounts depend on the severity of the charges. A misdemeanor arrest in Leon County might have a bond under $1,000, while felony charges could carry much higher bonds or no bond at all.

Requesting Leon County Arrest Records

You can file a formal public records request with the Leon County Sheriff's Office by phone, mail, or in person at their Tallahassee office. Standard copy fees follow state rules. Single-sided pages cost 15 cents. Double-sided cost 20 cents. Certified copies may run up to $1.00 per page.

For statewide background checks, contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at 850.410.8109. A state check costs $24 and covers all 67 counties, including Leon County. FDLE is also based in Tallahassee at 2331 Phillips Road. To seal or expunge a Leon County arrest record, use the FDLE seal and expunge process. It takes about 12 weeks and costs $75 by money order. Contact their expunge section at 850.410.7870 or SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us for details.

Note: Private websites that post mugshots are not required to remove Leon County arrest photos even after a court-ordered seal or expungement.

Cities in Leon County

Leon County is home to Tallahassee, the Florida state capital and by far the largest city in the county. All arrests from local police get processed through the Leon County jail system.

Tallahassee Police Department handles city arrests and can be reached at 850-606-5800. Other communities in Leon County include Woodville, Bradfordville, and Killearn. All bookings from these areas go through the Leon County Sheriff's detention facility.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Leon County. Check their jail databases if you are unsure where someone was booked.