Hillsborough County Released Inmate Records

Hillsborough County released inmates can be found through the Sheriff's Office arrest inquiry portal. The county operates multiple jail facilities in Tampa that process releases each day as inmates complete their sentences, post bond, or get transferred to other facilities. You can search for people who have been let go from the Orient Road Jail or Falkenburg Road Jail. The online arrest inquiry database provides current custody information and shows recent release data. The search system helps you find out if someone is still in custody or has been released from a Hillsborough County detention facility.

Sheriff's Inmate Records

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office runs all county jail facilities and maintains inmate records. The main address is 2008 East 8th Avenue, P.O. Box 3371, Tampa, FL 33605. The main phone line is (813) 247-8300. You can call this number for general questions about inmates or jail operations.

HCSO operates two major detention centers in Tampa. The Orient Road Jail is at 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619. This facility serves as the primary receiving center for booking and processing new arrests. The phone number is (813) 247-8300. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. all week.

Falkenburg Road Jail is at 2310 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619. This larger facility has 3,300 beds and houses pre-trial criminal offenders and inmates serving jail sentences. The phone number is also (813) 247-8300. Falkenburg Road Jail is one of the biggest detention centers in the Tampa area.

The Hillsborough County Juvenile Center is at 3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33614. The phone number is (813) 871-7650. This facility has 80 beds and operates 24 hours a day. Juvenile records are confidential under Florida law and are not available through public searches.

Using the Arrest Inquiry Portal

The arrest inquiry portal is at webapps.hcso.tampa.fl.us/arrestinquiry. This database lists people currently in jail and includes information on their charges, bond amount, and booking photo. You can search by inmate's name, sex, booking date, booking number, birthdate, and gender.

To use the Hillsborough County jail roster, follow these steps. First, visit the arrest inquiry portal. Second, fill out the required sections such as last name and first name. Third, check the verification option at the bottom of the page. Fourth, click search to complete your request. The system will return results that match your criteria.

The inmate roster includes legal name, birthdate, and place of birth. You also see identifying features like height, weight, build, sex, race, and ethnicity. A mugshot appears with each record. The booking number, arrest date, and SOID number are listed. Arrest charges are shown along with custody status, holding facility, bond, purge, and fines. Arrest information includes the arresting agency, book date and time, and arrest location. Release information appears when an inmate is let go from custody.

How Releases Work in Hillsborough County

Inmates leave Hillsborough County jails for different reasons. Some post bond and get released while waiting for trial. Others finish serving their sentence and walk out. A judge may also order someone released if charges are dropped or the case is resolved.

Bond releases happen when someone pays the full bond amount or uses a bail bondsman. After payment goes through, the jail processes the release. This can take a few hours depending on how busy the facility is. Sentence completions happen when an inmate serves their full time or earns credit for good behavior. These releases are scheduled in advance based on the release date set by the court.

If someone is released to another agency, they may not go home. Instead, they get transferred to state prison, federal custody, or another county jail. These transfers count as releases from Hillsborough County but the person stays in custody elsewhere. Check with the Sheriff's Office if you need to know where someone was transferred.

Sending Money to Inmates

Inmates need money in their jail accounts for commissary purchases, phone calls, and other expenses. There are three ways to deposit money. First, use physical kiosks in the front lobbies of detention centers. These accept checks, cash, and credit cards. Second, use online deposits through a third-party payment platform. You can use checking accounts, debit cards, or credit cards. Third, send a money order by postal mail to 207 Kelsey Lane, Suite G, Tampa, FL 33619.

When sending money, you must include the inmate's name and booking number. Also include the sender's name and address. Without this information, the deposit may not reach the correct account.

Video Visitation at Falkenburg Road Jail

Falkenburg Road Jail uses video visitation for all inmate visits. The Video Visitation Center is at the jail. Onsite hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free visits are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for up to 2 hours. Extended onsite visits cost $0.25 per minute beyond the free limit. Remote hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

To schedule a visit, make an appointment online. You must appear on your appointed date and time. Do not wear revealing outfits. Appropriate conduct is required during all visits. Violations may result in losing visiting privileges.

Sending Mail to Inmates

Inmates can receive postcards in Hillsborough County jails. The minimum size is 3 and a half inches by 5 inches. The maximum size is 6 and one eighth by 11 and one half inches. You must include the inmate's name and booking number on the postcard. Also include the sender's name and address.

Postcards cannot have paint marks, stains, watermarks, violent or sexual images, or security-compromising information. The jail will reject postcards that violate these rules. Commissary deliveries happen twice per week. Contact the holding facility for delivery dates.

Restricted Information Under Florida Law

Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, some records cannot be released to the public. Medical records are confidential and cannot be disclosed without consent. Juvenile offenders' information is protected under Section 985.04 and is not available through public searches.

Section 945.10 of Florida Statutes lists other confidential information held by corrections agencies. This includes mental health files, substance abuse treatment records, preplea and presentence investigative records, witness protection program information, victim statements, and information that could jeopardize someone's safety.

State Prison Release Information

People convicted of felonies may be sent to state prison instead of staying in county jail. The Florida Department of Corrections manages all state prison facilities. When someone gets released from state prison, they do not appear in Hillsborough County jail records. You must search the FDC database instead.

The FDC Inmate Release Information Search is at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch. This database includes people who have been released or are scheduled for release from state custody. The information updates nightly. You can search by name, DC number, or other identifying details.

For questions about state releases, contact the Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167. You can also email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com for release-related questions. The state system is separate from county jails, so you need to check both if you are not sure where someone was held.

Florida Public Records and Inmate Information

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. This law says that most government records must be open to the public. Jail records fall under this law in most cases. You can ask for inmate records, booking reports, and release logs. The Sheriff's Office must provide these records unless they contain exempt information.

To request records not available online, contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. You may need to submit a written request and pay fees for copies or staff time. Section 119.07 allows agencies to charge for extensive use of staff or technology resources when fulfilling public records requests.

Cities in Hillsborough County

Several major cities are located in Hillsborough County. Residents arrested in these cities are taken to one of the county jail facilities.

Nearby Counties

Other counties near Hillsborough County maintain their own jail systems and inmate records.