Pasco County Arrest Records

Recent bookings in Pasco County go through the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail at 20101 Central Boulevard in Land O'Lakes. The sheriff's office handles all arrests and booking records for the county. Pasco County sits north of Hillsborough County in the Tampa Bay area, with Dade City as the county seat. Booking records are public under Florida law, and anyone can look up arrest details, charges, and bond information without having to explain why or provide identification to access them.

Pasco County Inmate Search

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office provides tools for looking up people who have been booked into the county jail. You can search by name to find booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. The search tool pulls from the jail's system, so results stay current. It is free to use and works from any device with web access. This is the quickest way to check on recent bookings in Pasco County without calling or visiting the facility in person.

Each search result shows the booking number, the date and time the person was brought in, and all charges filed. Bond status appears for each charge. The record also lists which agency made the arrest and where the person is housed in the jail. If someone has been released, their record may still appear for a time. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office maintains these records as part of its duties under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office website is the main portal for jail and inmate information in the county.

Visit the sheriff's site for the most up-to-date inmate data and booking details for Pasco County.

How Pasco County Arrests Work

When someone is arrested in Pasco County, the person is transported to the jail on Central Boulevard in Land O'Lakes. The booking process begins right away. Staff photograph the person, collect fingerprints, and enter all personal details into the system. A booking record is created with the arrest date, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. This follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes, which governs arrest procedures throughout the state.

Several law enforcement agencies operate in Pasco County. The sheriff's office handles unincorporated areas, which make up much of the county. Police departments in Dade City, Zephyrhills, and New Port Richey handle arrests within their city limits. All agencies bring people to the same county jail for processing. This means one search of the Pasco County system covers all local arrests. After booking, the person either posts bond, gets released on their own recognizance, or stays in custody for a first appearance hearing.

Booking records in Pasco County become public right away. There is no delay or waiting period.

Searching Pasco County Bookings

The online inmate search is the easiest way to find recent bookings in Pasco County. It works at any hour and costs nothing. You only need a name to start. For older records or detailed arrest reports, you can file a public records request with the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Florida law gives everyone the right to these records, and the agency must respond in a reasonable time.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps arrest records from all 67 Florida counties. FDLE's online record check costs $25 and covers the entire state. This helps when you are not sure which county an arrest happened in. FDLE data may take longer to show up than the local Pasco County jail records, but it offers a much wider search across all Florida counties.

The Florida Department of Corrections has a search tool for state prison inmates. This covers people who have been convicted and sent to state facilities. It does not include people held at the Pasco County jail waiting for trial. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all county jail search tools in Florida.

Note: FDLE statewide checks may not include very recent arrests that are still being processed at the Pasco County jail.

Public Records Law

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes all government records open to the public. This includes booking records, arrest reports, and jail logs in Pasco County. You do not need to give your name. You do not have to say why you want the records. You do not need to live in Florida. The law applies to everyone equally.

To file a formal records request in Pasco County, contact the sheriff's office by phone, in writing, or in person. Include the person's name and any dates or booking numbers you have. The agency must respond within a reasonable time frame. They can charge for copies but cannot bill for the labor involved in finding records. Most basic booking information in Pasco County can be checked online without filing a formal request. Costs only come into play when you need printed or certified copies of documents.

Pasco County Bond Process

After someone is booked at the Pasco County jail, the bond process begins. Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes governs bail and bonds statewide. The bond amount depends on the charge. Some offenses carry a preset amount. Others require a judge to set the bond at a first appearance hearing. For the most serious charges, bond may be denied.

There are several ways to post bond in Pasco County. Cash bond means paying the full amount directly to the jail. A bail bondsman usually charges 10% of the bond as a non-refundable fee. Some people qualify for release on their own recognizance, meaning they promise to appear in court without putting up money. The judge decides this at the first appearance. After bond is posted, the release process takes some time depending on how busy the jail is. Cash bonds are returned at the end of the case if the person meets all court obligations in Pasco County.

Note: Bond amounts listed online may change after a judge reviews the case, so verify with the Pasco County jail for the most current information.

Pasco County Jail Contact

The Pasco County jail on Central Boulevard handles all bookings for the county. Contact the jail for questions about people in custody or for records requests.

For quick questions about an inmate, calling the jail line is the fastest option. The sheriff's website also has information about how to submit records requests. Written requests can be mailed to the jail at the Central Boulevard address in Land O'Lakes. The online search tools are available at all hours and cost nothing to use for Pasco County records.

Booking Record Details

Each booking record in Pasco County contains several pieces of information. It includes the person's full name, date of birth, and a booking photo. Charges are listed with their statute numbers. You can tell if a charge is a misdemeanor or felony. Bond amounts appear for each charge separately. The record also shows the date and time of booking, the arresting agency, and the housing assignment inside the jail.

Court dates get added once a judge schedules them. Release dates appear after the person leaves custody. Remember that a booking record is not a conviction. It only means the person was arrested and processed at the Pasco County jail. The case still goes through the court system before any guilt is found. Under Chapter 119, all booking data in Pasco County remains part of the public record.

Cities in Pasco County

Pasco County includes several cities and communities. Dade City is the county seat. New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, and Land O'Lakes are also within the county. Wesley Chapel and Trinity are growing areas in the southern part of the county. All arrests from these areas are processed at the Pasco County jail on Central Boulevard. No cities in Pasco County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page, but all bookings are handled at the county level through the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pasco County. If an arrest took place in one of these areas, search that county's booking records instead.