Find the Right Hillsborough County Jail Record Before You Pay, Mail or Visit
Start with the official Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Inquiry. It is the county source for current jail custody, adult arrest records, booking numbers, charges, bond information and booking photographs.
After you locate the right record, use the separate HCSO and Clerk services for bond, mail, remote video visits, inmate accounts, communications and final court disposition. This page does not access HCSO databases itself.
Hillsborough Lookup Board
Fast Answer
For a Hillsborough County jail inmate search, open HCSO Arrest Inquiry and search the current booking. Save the booking number, review the current status and determine whether the person is at Orient Road Jail, Falkenburg Road Jail or has already left county custody.
The public HCSO database includes electronically recorded adult arrests from January 1, 1995 onward. It is not limited to people currently jailed, so use the Current Inmates Only option when present custody is the question.
Go directly to the Hillsborough jail task you need
- Choose the correct source
- Official Arrest Inquiry
- Search fields and booking number
- Very recent arrests
- Orient and Falkenburg
- No-result troubleshooting
- Bond and release
- Court records / HOVER
- Remote video visitation
- Phone and messaging
- Physical and legal mail
- Money and commissary
- Property questions
- Urgent health concerns
- Record corrections
- VINE notifications
- Florida DOC / federal custody
- Official action directory
- FAQs
Which Hillsborough County Source Should You Use?
This selector does not query a sheriff, jail, court, FDC, BOP or ICE database. It only routes you to the official system for the task.
Select a task above
The matching official source will appear here.
How to Use HCSO Arrest Inquiry Correctly
- Open HCSO Arrest Inquiry. Start with the Sheriff system rather than a copied mugshot or jail-directory page.
- Choose the right scope. Select Current Inmates Only when the question is who is presently in custody.
- Search the legal identity. Use name, booking number or other available official fields.
- Open the matching booking. Compare arrest date, booking number, status, charges and other available details.
- Save the booking number. HCSO services such as mail and inmate-account funding can require it.
- Check housing before the next action. Orient Road and Falkenburg Road have different roles and legal-mail addresses.
- Use HOVER for the court case. The jail booking record is not the final charging or disposition record.
- Recheck before paying or travelling. Jail status can change after bond, court, release or transfer.
What the Official Search Fields Mean
| Field | Useful for | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Booking # | A booking-specific HCSO identifier and one of the strongest ways to avoid same-name confusion. | An old booking number belongs to a newer arrest. |
| Name | Broad person search, especially during the first 24 hours after arrest. | A name alone proves identity. |
| Booking Date | Separating the current event from older arrests. | The arrest resulted in conviction. |
| Release Date | Finding a recent released booking within the searchable period. | Release from one booking means no other hold or supervision exists. |
| Race / Sex / DOB | Additional identity matching when permitted and legitimately needed. | A demographic match alone proves identity. |
| Current Inmates Only | Narrowing the database toward present HCSO jail custody. | A general search result is necessarily a currently incarcerated person. |
| Charges / Bond | Understanding what the jail record currently displays. | The charge is the final prosecution charge or the bond guarantees release. |
How HCSO Handles Very Recent and Released Arrests
About Every 30 Minutes
HCSO states that Arrest Inquiry data is updated every 30 minutes after information enters the Jail Management System.
Use Exact Name Search
New arrest records may not appear in general listings during the first 24 hours, but HCSO says first-and-last-name searching can still locate the person during that window.
90-Day Public Listing
HCSO says individuals normally remain in public Arrest Inquiry listings for 90 days after release, so a search result does not automatically mean current custody.
Hillsborough County Jail Facilities
HCSO’s Department of Detention Services currently describes a 4,947-bed county jail system. The two main jail locations are Orient Road and Falkenburg Road.
Orient Road Jail
1201 Orient Road Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: 813-247-8300Orient Road is HCSO’s primary receiving facility and includes Central Booking, Intake and Housing Operations, inmate records/classification and other detention functions.
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: 813-247-8300HCSO describes Falkenburg as a large direct-supervision detention facility with a rated capacity of 3,300 and a range of educational and treatment programs.
What to Do When HCSO Shows No Result
Still Processing
The arrest may still be in transport, Central Booking, medical intake or record entry.
Search Exact Name
A new record may require first-and-last-name searching during its first 24 hours.
Not Yet in HCSO
The person may still be with a municipal agency, at a hospital or in another county.
State / Federal
A later transfer may require Florida DOC, BOP or another custody system.
- Recheck the legal spelling.
- Search first and last name instead of relying only on general listings.
- Try the current booking number if known.
- Use Current Inmates Only when present custody is the question.
- Confirm Hillsborough County is the correct jurisdiction.
- Call 813-247-8300 when a very recent arrest remains unclear.
- Use HOVER if you need the related criminal case rather than current custody.
- Check Florida DOC if state-prison transfer is possible.
- Check BOP if federal custody is possible.
- Check ICE only where immigration detention genuinely applies.
Hillsborough County Cash Bond and Purge Payments
HCSO currently directs cash-bond and purge payments to Orient Road Jail.
Orient Road Jail 1201 Orient Road Tampa, FL 33619 Inmate Records: 813-247-8400Verify Before Going
- Cash-bond and purge payments must be in the exact amount.
- Money orders are accepted under the current HCSO process.
- The payer needs the inmate’s correctly spelled name and date of birth.
- Bring valid identification.
No Credit or Debit Card at Jail
HCSO’s current posting-bond page says credit and debit cards are not accepted at the jail for these cash-bond and purge transactions.
Surety bonds are a separate process and are accepted from registered bail-bond agents.
Open Current HCSO Bond Instructions ↗
Use HOVER for Court Status and Final Disposition
HCSO’s arrest record describes the circumstances known during the arrest and booking process. HCSO itself states that it may not reflect later charging decisions or the outcome of the criminal case.
HOVER
Hillsborough Online Viewing of Electronic Records provides public electronic access to many court records, indexes, dockets and non-confidential document images.
County Criminal
The Clerk’s Misdemeanor Department maintains Hillsborough misdemeanor and applicable non-criminal, non-traffic infraction records.
Circuit Criminal
The Clerk’s Felony Department maintains Circuit Criminal records related to felony cases.
Family and Friend Video Visitation Is Remote-Only
After Assignment
Video visitation becomes available after the inmate has been assigned to a housing area, subject to restrictions.
9:30 AM–8:45 PM
HCSO currently describes VVS as typically available during this daily time range.
Two Hours Weekly
Each inmate is currently afforded two hours of prescheduled no-cost video visitation each week.
On-Demand Visits
Inmate-initiated on-demand VVS may also be available for a fee.
HCSO currently directs communication and video-visitation users to SmartInmate. For service help, HCSO lists 727-349-1561.
Professional Visits Are Different
Qualified professional visitors can still use authorized in-person professional visitation. HCSO currently lists professional sessions seven days a week between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., with required professional registration and identification.
- Falkenburg court-appointed professional fax: 813-242-1885
- Orient Road court-appointed professional fax: 813-242-1881
- Other detention inquiries: 813-247-8300
Inmate Phone Calls and Electronic Messaging
Outgoing Calls Only
HCSO says telephone calls are free in Central Booking so newly booked people can contact family, friends or make bail arrangements.
In general-population housing, telephone services are typically available between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., subject to jail operations.
SmartInmate
HCSO currently supports electronic messages through inmate tablets and directs users to SmartInmate for communications-account funding and related services.
Support: 727-349-1561
Open HCSO Communication Services ↗
Hillsborough County Inmate Mail Rules Changed in 2025
Routine Personal Mail
Inmate Name – Inmate Booking Number c/o Mail Processing Center PO BOX 9115 Seminole, FL 33775-9115- Include the inmate’s correct name.
- Include the correct current booking number.
- Do not send personal mail to Orient or Falkenburg.
- Inmates are not permitted to receive packages through this channel.
- Periodicals such as magazines and newspapers are not permitted through this personal-mail route.
- Electronic messages and photo messages are handled separately through the approved communications system.
Legal and Privileged Mail
Legal and privileged mail continues to go directly to the facility where the inmate is housed and is processed onsite.
Orient Road Jail
1201 N. Orient Road Tampa, FL 33619Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road Tampa, FL 33619Open Current HCSO Mail Rules ↗
Inmate Funds, Commissary and Care Packages
TouchPay
HCSO currently lists TouchPay as an inmate-account funding route.
Facility Locator No.: 233619
TouchPay phone: 1-866-232-1899
Lobby Kiosks
HCSO currently lists deposit kiosks in the front lobbies of both Orient Road Jail and Falkenburg Road Jail.
iCare
HCSO currently directs approved care-package purchases through iCare. Care packages are subject to inmate eligibility and restrictions.
What You Need for a TouchPay Deposit
- Facility Locator Number: 233619
- Hillsborough County, Florida
- Correct inmate booking number
- Correct inmate name
Mailed Money Order
Aramark 207 Kelsey Lane, Suite G Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: 813-626-8800The money order should include the inmate name and booking number, together with the sender’s name and address.
Open Accounts & Canteen Instructions ↗
Inmate Property Questions
Orient Road Jail includes an Inmate Property function as part of the county intake/detention operation. Property issues are separate from the public Arrest Inquiry and should not be guessed from the booking screen.
Call Detention Services
For property held through the jail intake process, confirm the inmate, booking number, current facility and the specific release procedure with HCSO before travelling.
Detention information: 813-247-8300
Different HCSO Process
Property held as evidence or by an HCSO property/evidence unit is not automatically the same thing as personal property held during jail intake.
Urgent Medical or Mental-Health Concern
HCSO’s Detention Services department is responsible for the custody and care of people incarcerated in Hillsborough County and uses contracted medical services within the jail system.
HCSO opened an expanded Mental Health Stabilization Unit at Falkenburg Road Jail in April 2026. Facility placement and clinical information remain matters for detention and healthcare staff, not a public inmate-search page.
Wrong Arrest Information, Identity Theft or Sealed Records
Error Correction
HCSO provides an Error Correction process for factual arrest-record errors such as incorrect dates or transposed characters.
Identification Section
If someone believes an HCSO website record appears under their identity because of identity theft, HCSO directs them to its Identity Theft process and fingerprint verification.
FDLE Process
HCSO directs people seeking information about removing a sealed or expunged arrest record from its website to Florida Department of Law Enforcement guidance.
Open HCSO Arrest Records Help ↗
Florida VINE and Victim Notifications
Florida Department of Corrections operates victim-notification services and connects eligible users with VINE. VINE notification is different from HCSO Arrest Inquiry and from the Hillsborough criminal court docket.
24/7 Inmate Information
Florida DOC currently lists the VINE information service at:
VINE can provide supported movement notifications such as release, transfer, escape, death or out-to-court events.
FDC Victim Services
Florida DOC’s separate Victim Notification Request is intended for victims, survivors or qualifying representatives.
FDC specifically tells ordinary friends or family members who are not victims not to misuse that victim-notification form merely to track someone.
Hillsborough Jail vs. Florida DOC vs. Federal Custody
| Situation | Correct source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Hillsborough arrest or county-jail custody | HCSO Arrest Inquiry | HCSO runs county detention and booking. |
| Florida state-prison custody or FDC state supervision | Florida DOC Offender Search | FDC covers people sentenced to state prison or state supervision. |
| County jail or county probation only | Not Florida DOC | FDC expressly excludes county-jail and county-probation-only records from its offender database. |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons custody | BOP Inmate Locator | Federal correctional custody is separate from HCSO and Florida DOC. |
| Immigration detention | ICE Online Detainee Locator | ICE custody uses a separate federal locator. |
Official Hillsborough County Jail Action Directory
Current inmate filter, adult arrest history, booking number, charges and bond information.
Open Arrest Inquiry ↗Orient and Falkenburg facility details, intake structure and detention information.
Open Detention Services ↗Exact-amount cash bond/purge instructions and Orient Road payment location.
Open Bond Guide ↗Search Hillsborough court dockets, case indexes and available document images.
Open HOVER ↗Current remote VVS, SmartInmate, personal-mail and legal-mail instructions.
Open Communications ↗TouchPay facility code, kiosks, money orders, Aramark and care packages.
Open Account Guide ↗Error correction, identity theft, sealing/expungement and final-disposition guidance.
Open Records Help ↗Use after state-prison sentencing or Florida DOC state supervision.
Open FDC Search ↗Use for Federal Bureau of Prisons custody instead of county jail custody.
Open BOP Locator ↗Before You Pay, Mail, Visit or Share a Hillsborough Arrest Result
- Confirm Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Use HCSO Arrest Inquiry instead of a copied roster.
- Select Current Inmates Only when present custody matters.
- Save the correct booking number.
- Confirm Orient vs. Falkenburg before any facility-specific action.
- Review every charge and bond entry before paying.
- Use the Seminole processing address for ordinary personal mail.
- Use SmartInmate for current family/friend remote video and communications.
- Use HOVER for final court status and disposition.
- Do not infer guilt from an arrest or booking photograph.
Related Florida Inmate Search Guides
Hillsborough County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
What is the official Hillsborough County jail inmate search?
The official public search is HCSO Arrest Inquiry. It includes current jail information and electronically recorded adult Hillsborough arrest records dating from January 1, 1995.
How often does HCSO Arrest Inquiry update?
HCSO states that Arrest Inquiry information updates every 30 minutes after the person’s information is entered into the Jail Management System.
Why might a new arrest not appear in the general HCSO list?
HCSO says new arrest records do not appear in general listings during the first 24 hours. During that period, the person can still be located by searching the exact first and last name.
Does an HCSO search result mean the person is still in jail?
No. HCSO says released individuals normally remain in public Arrest Inquiry listings for 90 days after release. Use the Current Inmates Only option and read the current arrest status.
Where do I post a Hillsborough County cash bond?
HCSO currently directs cash-bond and purge payments to Orient Road Jail at 1201 Orient Road in Tampa. The exact amount is required; money orders are accepted, while credit and debit cards are not accepted at the jail for these payments.
Can I visit a Hillsborough County inmate in person?
Ordinary family and friend video visitation is currently remote-only. HCSO states that its onsite Visitation Center closed on October 28, 2025. Qualified professional visits follow a separate process.
Where do I send ordinary physical mail?
Current personal mail goes to the Mail Processing Center, PO Box 9115, Seminole, FL 33775-9115, with the inmate name and current booking number. Personal mail sent directly to an HCSO jail facility is returned.
How do I put money on a Hillsborough County inmate account?
HCSO currently uses TouchPay and lists facility locator number 233619. Lobby kiosks and qualifying mailed money orders are additional current funding routes. Confirm the inmate name and booking number before paying.
Where can I find the final outcome of a Hillsborough criminal case?
Use the Hillsborough Clerk of Court and HOVER. HCSO expressly states that arrest data does not reflect final charging decisions or necessarily show the outcome of a criminal case.
When should I use Florida DOC instead of HCSO?
Use Florida DOC when the person has been sentenced to Florida state prison or is under Florida DOC state supervision. FDC states that county-jail and county-probation-only records are not contained in its offender database.
Official Sources Reviewed
- HCSO Arrest Inquiry
- Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
- HCSO Department of Detention Services
- HCSO Locations
- HCSO Posting Bond
- HCSO Inmate Communication Services
- HCSO Accounts and Canteen
- HCSO Arrest Records Help
- Hillsborough HOVER Court Records
- Hillsborough County Criminal Court Services
- Hillsborough Circuit Criminal Court Services
- Florida DOC Offender Search
- Florida DOC Victim Notification
- VINELink
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator
- ICE Online Detainee Locator