Tallahassee Recent Bookings
Recent bookings in Tallahassee are processed at the Leon County jail on Appleyard Drive. As the state capital, Tallahassee has a large law enforcement presence that includes the Tallahassee Police Department, FSU Police, FAMU Police, and the Leon County Sheriff's Office. All arrests from these agencies lead to bookings at the same county facility. The Leon County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search tool where anyone can look up booking details, charges, and bond info for people held in the jail. Under Florida's public records law, you do not need a reason to search this data.
Tallahassee Quick Facts
Tallahassee Booking Records Search
The Leon County Sheriff's Office keeps booking records for all arrests in Tallahassee and the rest of Leon County. Their online inmate search tool is the fastest way to look up recent bookings. You type in a name and the system shows current inmates along with their charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. The tool pulls from the jail's live database, so results stay up to date. You can access it any time of day from a phone or computer.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office also has a mobile app called LCSO Connect. It gives you booking info, inmate search, and even lets you send crime tips. The app works on both Apple and Android devices. For people who check bookings often in Tallahassee, the app can be more handy than going to the website each time. It shows the same data as the web tool but in a format built for smaller screens.
The Leon County Sheriff's Office inmate search page shows recent booking records for arrests in Tallahassee and the surrounding area.
You can access this tool directly through the Leon County inmate search page at no cost.
How Arrests Work in Tallahassee
Several agencies make arrests in Tallahassee. The Tallahassee Police Department handles most calls inside city limits. The Leon County Sheriff's Office covers areas outside the city and also runs the jail. FSU Police and FAMU Police patrol their campuses and can arrest people for crimes that happen on university grounds. All of these agencies bring arrested individuals to the Leon County jail at 535 Appleyard Drive for booking.
The booking process follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes. When someone is brought to the jail, staff take their photo, record their fingerprints, and log all personal details into the system. The charges are entered along with the arresting agency and the date and time. A booking number is assigned. This whole record becomes public right away. Bond amounts are set based on the charges, and Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes governs how bail and bonds work in Tallahassee and all of Florida.
Note: Arrests by campus police at FSU and FAMU still go through the same Leon County booking process as all other Tallahassee arrests.
Leon County Jail Details
The Leon County jail sits at 535 Appleyard Drive in Tallahassee. It serves as the central booking point for the entire county. Sheriff Walter McNeil oversees jail operations through the Leon County Sheriff's Office, which has its main office at 2825 Municipal Way.
| Jail Address | 535 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304 |
|---|---|
| Jail Phone | (850) 606-3500 |
| Sheriff's Office | 2825 Municipal Way, Tallahassee, FL |
| Office Phone | (850) 606-3300 |
| Inmate Search | Leon County Inmate Search |
Visitation at the Leon County jail is all remote. There is no on-site visitation. Visits happen Monday through Friday using a video system. This changed in recent years as many Florida jails moved to remote-only visits. Check the sheriff's website for current hours and how to set up a video visit with someone booked in Tallahassee.
Public Records Requests in Tallahassee
Florida's public records law is one of the broadest in the nation. Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes says any record made or received by a government agency is open to the public. That includes booking records, arrest reports, incident reports, and jail logs. You do not need to live in Florida or give a reason for your request. The law applies to all agencies in Tallahassee, from the city police to the sheriff's office.
For records from the Leon County Sheriff's Office, you can reach their records unit directly. The contact person is Karen Bodiford at (850) 606-3317. You can also email requests to lcso_public_records@leoncountyfl.gov. Copy fees are $0.15 per page for single-sided copies and $0.20 for double-sided. These are the standard rates set by state law. Most online searches are free, but if you need paper copies mailed to you, expect to pay these per-page rates plus postage.
Note: The Leon County Sheriff's Office must respond to public records requests within a reasonable time. There is no set number of days in the statute, but delays without good reason can be challenged.
Statewide Booking Record Tools
If you are not sure where someone was arrested, or if you want a wider search, Florida has state-level tools that go beyond Tallahassee. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a criminal history check system that covers the whole state. You can submit a request through the FDLE record check page for $25. This pulls data from every county in Florida, not just Leon County.
The Florida Department of Corrections has a separate search for people serving time in state prison. This does not cover people in the Leon County jail who are waiting for trial. It only shows those already convicted and sent to a state facility. Use this tool when you need to track down someone after their case has closed in Tallahassee.
The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all county jails and inmate search tools across the state. It is a good starting point if you need to search outside of Leon County. Each county link goes straight to the jail or sheriff's booking search for that area.
Booking Record Details
A booking record for someone arrested in Tallahassee will show a few key pieces of info. The person's full name and date of birth come first. A booking photo is taken during intake. The charges are listed with the statute numbers they were arrested under. You can see if each charge is a misdemeanor or felony. Bond amounts are shown for each count.
The record also shows the arresting agency. This tells you if the arrest came from the Tallahassee Police Department, Leon County Sheriff's Office, FSU Police, FAMU Police, or another agency. The booking date and time are listed. After the person is released, that date shows up too. Court dates may appear once a judge sets them. Keep in mind that a booking record is not the same as a conviction. It shows the arrest happened, but the case still has to go through court.
Nearby Cities
Tallahassee is in the northern part of Florida, and there are not many large cities nearby. The closest qualifying city is Gainesville, which is about 150 miles to the southeast. Gainesville bookings go through the Alachua County jail, not Leon County.
Leon County Booking Records
Tallahassee is the county seat of Leon County. All bookings in the city go through the Leon County jail system. The county page has more detail on the sheriff's office, the full jail facility, fees, and other resources for looking up recent bookings across all of Leon County.