Tampa Jail Booking Search
Recent bookings in Tampa are processed at the Hillsborough County jail facilities and tracked through the sheriff's arrest inquiry system. The Tampa Police Department handles law enforcement within the city, but all arrested individuals go to the county jail for intake and booking. Hillsborough County runs two main jail facilities in Tampa, with the Orient Road Jail serving as the primary booking location. The sheriff's office provides an online arrest inquiry tool where the public can search for current inmates, view charges, and check bond information at no cost.
Tampa Quick Facts
Tampa Arrest Inquiry Tool
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office runs an online arrest inquiry that covers all bookings in the county, including Tampa. This database lists people currently in jail and includes information on their charges, bond amount, and booking photo. Each arrest record shows the inmate's name, date of birth, mugshot, booking number, arrest date, charges, bond status, custody status, and arresting agency.
To search Tampa bookings, go to the arrest inquiry page and enter a last name. You can add a first name to narrow the results. The system pulls live data from the jail's booking system. Results load fast and give you a clear view of the person's current status. If someone has been released, their record may still show for a short time after. The tool is free and open to anyone. You do not need to log in or create an account to search Tampa booking records.
The Tampa Police Department website provides information about city law enforcement and connects to county jail resources for booking records.
Tampa police officers make the arrests, but the county sheriff's system tracks all booking data for the area.
How Tampa Bookings Are Processed
When someone is arrested in Tampa, they go to one of two county jail facilities. The Orient Road Jail at 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619 is the main intake point. This is where most booking happens. The Falkenburg Road Jail at 2310 N Falkenburg Rd handles overflow and has about 3,300 beds. Both facilities are run by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
The booking process follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes. Staff at the jail collect fingerprints, take a mugshot, and log all charges. They record the arresting agency, which for Tampa arrests is usually the Tampa Police Department. The entire intake creates a public record under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. That record goes into the system and shows up in the online arrest inquiry.
Office hours for the sheriff's administrative offices are 8am to 4:30pm. The jails run 24 hours a day for intake and release. You can call the jail at 813.247.8300 with questions about inmates, bookings, or visits in Tampa.
| Orient Road Jail | 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619 |
|---|---|
| Falkenburg Road Jail | 2310 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619 |
| Phone | 813.247.8300 |
| Office Hours | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Arrest Inquiry | webapps.hcso.tampa.fl.us/arrestinquiry |
Note: Tampa arrests by city police, county deputies, and other agencies all end up in the same Hillsborough County booking system.
Tampa Bond and Bail Process
After booking in Tampa, the bond process starts. The 13th Judicial Circuit sets a bond schedule that covers common offenses in Hillsborough County. For minor charges, you may be able to post bond right away at the jail. More serious offenses need a judge to set the bond at a first appearance hearing. Under Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes, certain crimes may result in no bond at all.
Cash bonds can be paid at the jail. Bail bondsmen near the Tampa jails charge about 10% of the total bond. That 10% is their fee and you do not get it back. Some people get released on their own recognizance. The arrest inquiry shows the bond amount for each charge, so check online before heading to the jail. If you pay the full cash bond and the defendant shows up for every court date, the money comes back at the end of the case in Tampa.
Statewide Records for Tampa Residents
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains arrest records from all 67 Florida counties. Their criminal history record check costs $25 and searches the entire state. This is helpful when you need records from outside Tampa or when you are not sure which county handled an arrest.
For people in state prison, the Florida Department of Corrections runs an offender search. This does not include people currently in the Hillsborough County jail. It only covers sentenced inmates in state facilities. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all county jail search tools, which helps if you need to look beyond Tampa and Hillsborough County.
Note: State-level databases may not reflect the most recent Tampa bookings due to data transfer delays.
Nearby Cities Booking Records
Several cities near Tampa have their own police departments but share the Hillsborough County jail system. Others are in neighboring counties with separate booking databases. Here are nearby qualifying cities where you can search for recent bookings.
Hillsborough County Recent Bookings
Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County. All arrests in the county go through the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office jail system. The county also covers cities like Temple Terrace and Plant City, plus unincorporated areas. For full details on the county jail facilities, court system, bond schedules, and additional booking resources, visit the Hillsborough County page.