Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Phone Number, Address & Location

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Hillsborough County, Florida · Sheriff services, jail, records and local contacts · Reviewed September 27, 2026

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office: Phone, Address, Jail & Services

If you need the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the fastest route depends on what you are actually trying to do. A non-emergency police call, inmate search, warrant check, report request, civil paper, jail visit and court-record search are handled through different systems.

This guide separates those services, corrects older jail-address information still circulating online, and shows which HCSO office or official Hillsborough County resource to use before you call, travel or send money.

Official Hillsborough County Sheriff website Official inmate / arrest search Official HCSO locations Official HCSO careers
Independent-site notice: CountySheriffsOffice.org is a private informational website. It is not the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsborough County government, Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court or any other government agency.
Important September 2026 correction: older directories can still show 2316 N. Falkenburg Road as the Falkenburg jail address. HCSO’s current locations page lists the Falkenburg Road Jail at 520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619. The 2316 N. Falkenburg Road address is currently used for Property and Evidence.
Quick answer

Which Hillsborough County Sheriff Service Should You Use?

The biggest time-waster is calling the main office for a task that has its own portal or specialist section. Use this routing table first.

Hillsborough County Sheriff service routing
If you need…
Best starting point
What to prepare
Do not confuse it with…
Emergency help
911
Exact location and immediate danger
Non-emergency dispatch
Non-emergency deputy response
813-247-8200
Address, incident type and callback number
Main administrative switchboard
General HCSO question
813-247-8000
Division or service name
911
Current inmate / recent arrest
HCSO Arrest Inquiry
Legal name or booking number
A third-party mugshot site
Final criminal case outcome
Hillsborough Clerk HOVER
Case number or defendant name
Treating arrest data as a conviction
Police report / HCSO records
HCSO Records and Reports Request
HCSO report number, date and location
Court-record search
Civil paper service
HCSO Civil Process Section
Court papers, copies, address and fee
Records Section
Property held as evidence
Property and Evidence
HCSO report number and photo ID
Falkenburg jail address
Emergency 911
Non-emergency calls for service 813-247-8200
Main HCSO switchboard 813-247-8000
Crime Stoppers 800-873-TIPS (8477)
Local jurisdiction

What the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Actually Handles

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is led by Sheriff Chad Chronister and provides law-enforcement, detention, court-security and civil-process services across Hillsborough County.

For patrol purposes, one distinction matters immediately: HCSO primarily handles unincorporated Hillsborough County. Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace have their own municipal police departments.

Hillsborough County law enforcement jurisdiction examples
Incident location
Likely agency
Best next step
Unincorporated Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Use HCSO non-emergency or online-report services when eligible
City of Tampa
Tampa Police Department
Use Tampa Police for city police reports and local patrol issues
Plant City
Plant City Police Department
Use Plant City Police for incidents inside city limits
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace Police Department
Use Temple Terrace Police for incidents inside city limits
County detention / booking
HCSO Department of Detention Services
Use HCSO inmate and jail resources
Criminal court case
13th Judicial Circuit / Hillsborough Clerk
Use HOVER court-record search
After opening the official HCSO Contact page:
  1. Use 911 for emergencies.
  2. Use 813-247-8200 for a non-emergency deputy response.
  3. Check the city / district boundary information when you are unsure whether HCSO or a city police department has jurisdiction.
  4. Use the online-report link only when your incident satisfies HCSO’s eligibility rules.
Current contacts

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Phone Numbers and Addresses

Hillsborough County Sheriff Office contacts
Office / service
Address
Phone
Use it for
Sheriff’s Operations Center
2008 E. 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
813-247-8000
General HCSO administration and routing
Non-Emergency Dispatch
Countywide
813-247-8200
Non-urgent law-enforcement calls for service
Orient Road Jail
1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619
813-247-8300
Booking, inmate and detention questions
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
813-247-8300
Inmate housing and detention questions
Civil Process Section
700 E. Twiggs Street, 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602
813-242-5200
Subpoenas, writs, evictions and other civil process
Property and Evidence
2316 N. Falkenburg Road, Suite A, Tampa, FL 33619
813-247-0000
Approved property / evidence returns
Identification Section
1238 Tech Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33619
813-247-0062
Fingerprint and identification-related services
Human Resources
2207 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
813-318-5300
Civilian employment services
After opening the official HCSO Locations page:
  1. Find the division that handles your task.
  2. Confirm the current street address and telephone number.
  3. Check any listed public hours before travelling.
  4. Do not assume two Falkenburg Road addresses are the same HCSO facility.
Patrol services

HCSO District Offices Across Hillsborough County

For local patrol and community services, HCSO operates five district offices. These can be more useful than headquarters when your question relates to a particular unincorporated area.

Hillsborough County Sheriff district offices
District
Address
Phone
District I
14102 N. 20th Street, Tampa, FL 33613
813-247-0600
District II
2310 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
813-247-8555
District III
7202 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL 33625
813-247-0330
District IV
508 33rd Street SE, Ruskin, FL 33570
813-247-0455
District V
10128 Windhorst Road, Tampa, FL 33619
813-318-5400
Local tip: HCSO district offices and jail facilities are not interchangeable. A district office is not the place to assume someone is being held after arrest.
Jail and arrest lookup

How to Search Hillsborough County Inmates and Arrest Records

HCSO’s Arrest Inquiry is the official public starting point for county jail and booking information. Use it before calling a jail or relying on copied mugshot information.

Open HCSO Arrest Inquiry. Use the official HCSO web application rather than a commercial people-search site.
Search by booking number when you have it. A booking number is usually the cleanest way to avoid wrong-person matches.
Otherwise start with the legal last name. Add the first name or date of birth only when needed.
Open the matching booking. Compare date of birth, booking date, charge information and facility.
Save the booking number. It is useful for detention, communication, mail and record questions.
Check the court case separately. Arrest data does not establish the final charging decision or court outcome.
After opening the official HCSO Arrest Inquiry:
  1. Choose the strongest search field you have.
  2. Start broad if you only know the person’s name.
  3. Open the likely result.
  4. Confirm identity using more than the name.
  5. Save the booking number, charges, bond and facility.
  6. Use HOVER to verify later court activity.
Arrest is not conviction: HCSO itself warns that arrest information may not reflect later charging decisions or criminal-trial outcomes. Use the Hillsborough County Clerk for final public court disposition information.
Detention system

Orient Road Jail vs. Falkenburg Road Jail

HCSO’s Department of Detention Services operates a jail system with thousands of beds. The two main jail locations serve different detention functions.

Hillsborough County jail facilities
Facility
Address
Main role
Phone
Orient Road Jail
1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619
Primary receiving, booking, intake and detention operations
813-247-8300
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
Large direct-supervision jail, inmate programs and video visitation center
813-247-8300

Orient Road is HCSO’s primary receiving facility and handles central booking and intake for people brought in by many different Hillsborough County law-enforcement agencies.

Falkenburg Road Jail is a large direct-supervision facility and houses educational, vocational and treatment programs. HCSO also identifies the Video Visitation Center with the Falkenburg operation.

Address trap: 2316 N. Falkenburg Road is a current HCSO address, but it is for Property and Evidence, not the current Falkenburg Road Jail address.
Active warrant information

How to Check a Hillsborough County Warrant

HCSO maintains an online Warrant Inquiry tool. It is the better public starting point when you are checking an active Hillsborough County warrant rather than current jail custody.

After opening the official HCSO Warrant Inquiry:
  1. Search using the available identity fields.
  2. Compare the full legal name and other identifiers carefully.
  3. Do not assume that a similar name belongs to the same person.
  4. Save any warrant or case reference displayed.
  5. Use the court record or a licensed attorney when you need case-specific legal guidance.
Warrant scam warning: do not send gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers or rushed payment-app transfers to an unsolicited caller claiming to be HCSO or a court. Verify the matter independently through the official HCSO or court contact.
Final case verification

Use Hillsborough Clerk HOVER for the Criminal Court Case

HCSO arrest information and the court record answer different questions. If you need hearings, filed charges, docket activity or disposition, use the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s HOVER system.

After opening Hillsborough County HOVER Court Records:
  1. Choose case-number search when you have the number.
  2. Otherwise use party / business name search.
  3. Confirm the defendant and court type.
  4. Open the public docket and available document images.
  5. Use the Clerk’s eCertify option when an electronic certified record is required.

The Clerk’s current HOVER system supports public searches by case number, uniform case number, citation number, party or business name, date range, court type and case type.

Use the right record: if you are checking whether someone was convicted, whether a case was dismissed, or what the final judgment says, do not stop at the HCSO arrest page.
Inmate contact

Hillsborough County Inmate Calls, Video Visits and Mail

HCSO currently directs inmate communication services through its approved communications system and has a separate mail-processing address for personal inmate mail.

Calls and video communication

HCSO’s inmate-communications page currently directs users to SmartInmate for Video Visitation Services and inmate communication funding.

After opening the official HCSO Inmate Communication Services page:
  1. Review the current communication provider.
  2. Confirm which inmate and facility you need.
  3. Follow the current registration requirements.
  4. Review live charges before adding funds.
  5. Use HCSO’s listed support number if the provider account does not work.

Current personal inmate mail address

HCSO states that, effective October 28, 2025, physical personal inmate mail must be sent to the mail-processing center rather than to an HCSO jail building.

Line 1 Inmate Name – Inmate Booking Number
Line 2 c/o Mail Processing Center
Line 3 PO BOX 9115
Line 4 Seminole, FL 33775-9115
Do not mail ordinary personal inmate letters to Orient Road or Falkenburg Road Jail. HCSO says personal inmate mail received at an HCSO facility will be returned to the sender.
Police reports and public records

Request a Hillsborough County Sheriff Report or Record

HCSO provides an online Records and Reports Request route. This is the proper place for public Sheriff records such as HCSO incident-related material, rather than the inmate search or Clerk’s court system.

Identify the record type. Decide whether you need an incident report, arrest-related record, call information or another Sheriff record.
Find the HCSO report number if possible. A specific report number is more useful than a broad name search.
Add date, time and location. These details help staff identify the correct incident.
Use HCSO’s online request route. Avoid emailing random divisions when an official request system exists.
Keep the request confirmation. It gives you something concrete to reference if you need to follow up.
After opening the HCSO Locations / Contact page:
  1. Find “Records and Reports Request.”
  2. Open the current online request system.
  3. Describe one identifiable incident whenever possible.
  4. Provide enough information for HCSO to locate the record.
  5. Follow the request system for status or payment instructions.
Florida public-record email warning: HCSO states that email addresses can themselves become public records under Florida law. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-record request, HCSO advises contacting the agency by telephone or U.S. Mail rather than email.
Non-emergency reporting

Can You File a Hillsborough County Police Report Online?

HCSO accepts online reports only for eligible incidents. The online system is not for emergencies, crimes in progress or incidents inside Tampa, Plant City or Temple Terrace city limits.

HCSO online police report eligibility
Requirement
HCSO online-report rule
Location
Incident must have occurred in unincorporated Hillsborough County
Age
Reporter must be 18 or older
Emergency
Not an emergency
Crime status
Not a crime currently in progress
Immediate danger
Reporter must not be in immediate danger
After opening the official HCSO Online Police Report page:
  1. Check the jurisdiction requirement first.
  2. Confirm the incident is not an emergency or crime in progress.
  3. Select the incident category.
  4. Complete the report accurately.
  5. Save the confirmation email and report number.
  6. Use the Records Request Center later when you need an official copy.

HCSO states that online-filed cases are reviewed and that the reporter may be contacted if further investigation is needed.

Court papers and enforcement

HCSO Civil Process: Subpoenas, Writs, Evictions and Service

The Civil Process Section handles court-directed documents and enforcement functions that are separate from patrol and records services.

Civil Process Section 700 E. Twiggs Street, 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone 813-242-5200
Fax 813-242-1835
Published hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

The section handles services such as subpoenas, replevins, writs of possession and other civil papers. Requirements vary by document type.

After opening the official HCSO Civil Process page:
  1. Choose the type of civil process you need.
  2. Read the checklist for that document.
  3. Prepare the originals and copies required for service.
  4. Confirm the service address is within Hillsborough County.
  5. Review the current fee and accepted payment method.
  6. Use the Civil Process Inquiry when checking service status.
Payment detail: HCSO says personal and business checks are not accepted for Civil Process. Accepted methods depend on whether payment is mailed or made in person, so review the live “How to Pay” instructions before sending money.
Property return

HCSO Property and Evidence: What You Need Before Pickup

Property held by HCSO is not released simply because a person appears at the counter. HCSO requires an approved property release or an applicable court order.

Property and Evidence 2316 N. Falkenburg Road, Suite A, Tampa, FL 33619
Phone 813-247-0000
General public hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Firearms, money and jewelry returns Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
After opening the official HCSO Property and Evidence page:
  1. Confirm that the required property release or court order is already available.
  2. Have valid government-issued identification.
  3. Bring the HCSO report number when available.
  4. Review additional requirements for firearms.
  5. Use the online Property / Evidence Inquiry when you need status clarification first.
Criminal history and fingerprints

Use FDLE for a Florida Criminal History Check

A Hillsborough County arrest search is not the same as a statewide Florida criminal-history check.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is the state’s central criminal-history repository. Its public criminal-history request fee is currently $24.

After opening the FDLE Criminal History Record Check page:
  1. Choose the type of Florida record search you need.
  2. Review whether instant, certified / non-certified or ORI search fits the purpose.
  3. Enter identity information carefully.
  4. Review the current $24 public-request fee.
  5. Use the result only for purposes allowed by applicable law.

HCSO Identification Section

For local fingerprint and identification-related services, HCSO currently lists the Identification Section at 1238 Tech Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33619, telephone 813-247-0062, with published weekday hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

FCRA caution: a jail roster, arrest inquiry or informal public-record search is not automatically a legally compliant consumer report for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another decision covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act or similar law.
Employment

Hillsborough County Sheriff Jobs and Recruiting

HCSO operates a separate recruiting site for law-enforcement, detention and professional positions.

Employment Services / civilian applicants 813-318-5300
Sworn applicant recruitment 813-247-8070
Human Resources 2207 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
Official recruiting site JoinHCSO.com
After opening Join HCSO:
  1. Choose Law Enforcement, Detention or Professional careers.
  2. Open the position that matches your qualifications.
  3. Review certification and experience requirements.
  4. Check salary and benefit information on the current posting.
  5. Apply only through the official HCSO recruiting system.
Main location

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Operations Center Map

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Operations Center
2008 E. 8th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605

Main: 813-247-8000
Non-emergency: 813-247-8200

Local mistakes to avoid

Hillsborough County Details That Can Save You a Wasted Trip

  • Do not use 2316 N. Falkenburg Road as the Falkenburg jail address. The current jail listing is 520 N. Falkenburg Road.
  • Do not send personal inmate mail directly to the jail. HCSO now uses a separate mail-processing center in Seminole, Florida.
  • Do not call HCSO for a routine Tampa Police incident. HCSO’s online police report system applies to eligible incidents in unincorporated Hillsborough County.
  • Do not treat Arrest Inquiry as a final court record. Use HOVER for filed court information and disposition.
  • Save the booking number. It is more useful than a screenshot when dealing with jail services.
  • Use 813-247-8300 for current jail information. Both current jail location listings use this general detention number.
  • Property and Evidence has its own release rules. Valid ID alone is not enough without an approved release or applicable court order.
  • Civil Process has its own payment rules. Confirm document requirements and accepted payment before mailing papers.
  • Email privacy matters in Florida. HCSO warns that email addresses can be public records.
  • Use official payment and record systems. Do not pay an unsolicited caller demanding gift cards, crypto or urgent electronic payment for a warrant or release.
10 practical questions

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office FAQs

What is the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office main phone number?

The main HCSO switchboard is 813-247-8000. For non-emergency calls for service, use 813-247-8200. For an emergency or crime in progress, call 911.

What is the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office address?

The Sheriff’s Operations Center is at 2008 E. 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605. HCSO also operates district offices, two jail locations, Civil Process, Property and Evidence and other specialized locations.

How do I search for an inmate in Hillsborough County?

Use HCSO’s official Arrest Inquiry at webapps.hcso.tampa.fl.us/ArrestInquiry. Search by booking number when available or by legal name and other identity details. Save the booking number after finding the correct person.

Where is the Orient Road Jail?

Orient Road Jail is at 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619. HCSO currently lists 813-247-8300 for jail general information.

Where is the Falkenburg Road Jail?

The current HCSO location listing places Falkenburg Road Jail at 520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619. The address 2316 N. Falkenburg Road is used for HCSO Property and Evidence, not the jail.

How do I check a Hillsborough County warrant?

Use HCSO’s official Warrant Inquiry and verify the person carefully. If the warrant may involve you personally and you need legal advice about surrender or court strategy, consult a licensed Florida attorney.

How do I request an HCSO police report?

Use the Records and Reports Request link provided by HCSO. Prepare the HCSO report number, incident date, location and involved names when available so staff can identify the record efficiently.

Can I file a Hillsborough County police report online?

Yes, for eligible non-emergency incidents in unincorporated Hillsborough County. HCSO says online reporting is not for emergencies, crimes in progress, people in immediate danger or incidents inside Tampa, Plant City or Temple Terrace city limits.

How do I send personal mail to a Hillsborough County inmate?

HCSO states that personal inmate mail is processed through a separate mail-processing center. Use the inmate’s name and booking number followed by c/o Mail Processing Center, PO BOX 9115, Seminole, FL 33775-9115. Personal inmate mail sent to HCSO jail facilities may be returned.

Who is the current Hillsborough County Sheriff?

As of this September 2026 review, HCSO’s official website identifies Chad Chronister as Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida.

Primary sources

Official Hillsborough County and Florida Resources

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

Main official agency website and current HCSO services.

Open TeamHCSO.com
HCSO Locations

Current headquarters, district, jail, Civil Process, Property and Evidence and specialist-office addresses.

Open HCSO locations
HCSO Arrest Inquiry

Official jail and arrest lookup.

Open Arrest Inquiry
HCSO Warrant Inquiry

Official Hillsborough County Sheriff warrant lookup.

Open Warrant Inquiry
Hillsborough County Clerk HOVER

Public court-record search, hearings and available case documents.

Open HOVER Court Records
HCSO Civil Process

Subpoenas, writs, evictions and civil-document service.

Open Civil Process
HCSO Inmate Communication Services

Current video visitation, inmate communication and personal-mail information.

Open inmate communication information
FDLE Criminal History Records

Florida statewide criminal-history record checks.

Open FDLE record-check information
Join HCSO

Official law-enforcement, detention and professional employment information.

Open HCSO careers

Editorial review: this page was re-audited against current Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsborough County Clerk, FDLE and other primary public resources on September 27, 2026.

Important correction: current HCSO location information lists Falkenburg Road Jail at 520 N. Falkenburg Road and Property and Evidence at 2316 N. Falkenburg Road, Suite A. Older versions of this page and other online directories may confuse those addresses.

Accuracy: telephone numbers, office hours, vendor systems, inmate-mail rules, public-record procedures and addresses can change. Recheck the responsible official page before travelling, paying or mailing documents.

Legal and privacy notice: arrest information is not proof of guilt. Public access can be limited for sealed, confidential, juvenile or otherwise protected records. This article is informational and is not legal advice.

FCRA notice: do not use this website, an arrest inquiry or a jail roster as a substitute for a legally compliant consumer report when making employment, housing, credit, insurance or another eligibility decision covered by consumer-reporting law.

If there is an emergency, crime in progress or immediate threat to life, call 911.

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