Hillsborough County 72 Hour Booking

Hillsborough County 72 hour booking records show all arrests processed through the county jail in Tampa over the past three days. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office operates the detention facility and publishes booking data online. This is one of the largest counties in Florida with a population over 1.5 million. The jail handles a high volume of bookings daily. Records include names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. You can search these records on the sheriff's website at no cost, or call the office for help with a particular arrest record.

Hillsborough 72 Hour Booking Records

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 2007 E. 6th Avenue in Tampa. The office runs one of the busiest jails in Florida. Multiple law enforcement agencies operate in Hillsborough County, including the Tampa Police Department, the Temple Terrace Police Department, and the Plant City Police Department. All of these agencies bring arrestees to the county jail for processing. That means the 72 hour booking report covers arrests from across the entire county, not just those made by the sheriff's office.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office website has an Inmate Information section with both a search tool and a 72 hour booking report. Under Florida Statute 119.01, all booking records in Hillsborough County are public. Any person can access them. The law does not require you to identify yourself or give a reason for wanting to view them. This is a core part of Florida's open records law.

You can call the main office at (813) 247-8200 for general questions. The jail has its own phone lines for inmate-specific information.

Search Hillsborough 72 Hour Booking

The Hillsborough County inmate search page is the primary tool for finding booking records. You can search by name or inmate ID. Results show the booking date and time, all charges, and the bond status. This search is free and does not need an account.

For a broader look at recent arrests, go to the 72 hour booking report page. This page lists every person booked into the Hillsborough County jail over the past three days. Because of the county's size, this list can be long. Names, charges, booking dates, and inmate IDs are all visible. You can scroll through the full list or use your browser's search feature to find a specific name.

If the website is not enough, call the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. Staff there can check records in their system and give you the most current information. For in-person visits, go to the main office in Tampa during business hours. The Hillsborough County jail also has a front desk where you can ask about a specific inmate's status and booking details.

Hillsborough County Booking Report Details

The 72 hour booking report from Hillsborough County includes detailed information for each arrest. Each entry shows the inmate's full name. An inmate ID number is assigned. The booking date and time are listed. Charges can include anything from DUI to assault to probation violations. Bond amounts show what has been set by the court or by the bond schedule. Some entries show multiple charges, since a single arrest can involve more than one count.

Because Hillsborough County is large, the 72 hour report can have dozens or even hundreds of entries. The Tampa area sees a high number of arrests daily. The report updates regularly, but there may be a delay of a few hours between when someone is booked and when the record shows up online. For the most current status, call the jail directly.

Under Florida Statute 119.07, these records are public and you can inspect or copy them. Online viewing is free. Paper copies have a small cost. You can request copies from the sheriff's office records division. More detailed arrest reports with the officer's narrative are also available through a separate records request in Hillsborough County.

Note: Some records may be expunged or sealed by court order and will not show in the public booking report.

Statewide Booking Resources for Hillsborough County

The Florida Jail Information System (FJIS) is a statewide booking database run by the Florida Sheriffs Association. It holds more than 22 million records and grows by about 500,000 per month. Data refreshes every hour. You can search for people booked in the last 24, 48, or 72 hours at any participating jail across Florida. Hillsborough County's data feeds into this system. FJIS also uses a logic search that catches similar names, which is useful when searching for common names in a county as large as Hillsborough.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains a statewide criminal history database. Through CCHInet, you can run a self-service background check for $24 per name. This goes far beyond the 72 hour window and covers all Florida counties. If you need to see someone's complete arrest record in Hillsborough County or statewide, this is the most thorough option available to the public.

The statewide FJIS database pulls from participating sheriff's offices including Hillsborough County. It refreshes every hour and supports searches across multiple facilities at once.

The full text of Florida's public records laws can be reviewed on the Florida Department of State website, which also links to every county jail search tool in the state.

Hillsborough County Booking Record Laws

Florida has some of the strongest public records laws in the country. Florida Statute 119.01 is the foundation. It opens all government records to public inspection. In Hillsborough County, this means every booking record created at the county jail is available to anyone who asks. The law does not let the sheriff's office refuse your request without citing a specific legal exemption.

Florida Statute 901.43 addresses booking photos. It makes it illegal to charge a fee for removing a mugshot that was lawfully posted as a public record. In a county the size of Hillsborough, a large number of booking photos are created every day. This law protects residents from websites that post those photos and then demand payment for removal. If you encounter such a scam involving a Hillsborough County booking photo, you can report it to the FDLE Office of General Counsel.

Some exceptions apply. Florida Statute 119.071(2)(c) allows law enforcement to withhold details from active investigations. Basic booking data like names, charges, and bond amounts is always public, but investigative notes may be restricted until the case is resolved. Florida Statute 985.04 keeps all juvenile records confidential. Minors booked in Hillsborough County will not show up on the public 72 hour report. These are narrow exceptions that do not change the overall rule of public access to adult booking records in Hillsborough County.

Hillsborough County Booking Questions

How often does the booking report update? The Hillsborough County 72 hour report updates regularly throughout the day. There may be a lag of a few hours between when a booking happens and when it appears online. For the most current data, contact the jail by phone.

Can I search for free? Yes. The inmate search and 72 hour booking report on the sheriff's website are both free to use. No account needed. You can search from any device with internet access. Paper copies of records have a small fee if you request them from the office.

What agencies make arrests in Hillsborough County? Several agencies operate here. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas. The Tampa Police Department handles arrests within Tampa city limits. Temple Terrace and Plant City have their own police departments as well. All arrests in the county are processed at the same jail, so the 72 hour booking report includes everyone regardless of which agency made the arrest.

Can records be removed from the report? Once a booking record is created, it is a public record under Florida law. Records can only be removed if a court orders them expunged or sealed. This requires a legal process. The booking report itself shows records from the last 72 hours only, so entries naturally roll off the list after three days. But the record itself stays in the system and can be looked up later by contacting the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Cities in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County includes Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City. Tampa is the county seat and the largest city. All arrests in the county are processed through the Hillsborough County jail. Each city has its own police department that handles local arrests, but booking records come from the single county facility.

Other cities in Hillsborough County include Temple Terrace and Plant City. All booking records for these areas are processed through the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office jail.

Nearby Counties

Hillsborough County borders several other counties in the Tampa Bay area and central Florida. If you are not sure which county processed an arrest, check the neighboring counties below.