Leon County Sheriff’s Office Phone Number, Address & Locations

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Leon County, Florida · Sheriff, jail, warrants, records & civil services · Reviewed September 27, 2026

Leon County Sheriff Office: Phone, Jail, Warrants & Records

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office has several separate service locations in Tallahassee. Headquarters handles general Sheriff services, the Detention Facility handles custody and jail needs, Records has its own West Pensacola Street office, and Civil/Warrants operates through Judicial Services.

If you are worried about a recent arrest, trying to find a report, checking an outstanding warrant, arranging a jail visit or delivering court papers, choosing the correct office first can save a frustrating trip across Tallahassee.

Official Leon County Sheriff website Official inmate search Records & background requests
Independent-site notice: CountySheriffsOffice.org is a private informational website. It is not the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Leon County Detention Facility, Leon County Clerk, Tallahassee Police Department or another government agency.
Emergency: call 911 for an immediate threat to life, violence in progress or another active emergency. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office publishes 850-606-3300 as its general non-emergency number.
Quick answer

Which Leon County Sheriff Service Should You Use?

Leon County Sheriff service directory
If you need…
Start here
Current contact
Prepare first
Emergency response
911
911
Exact location and immediate danger
General non-emergency Sheriff help
LCSO Main Office
850-606-3300
Location and reason for calling
Current inmate / jail information
Detention Facility
850-606-3500
Full legal name and date of birth when known
Sheriff report or local background request
Records Management Bureau
850-606-3317
Case number, date, location or subject information
Civil paper or warrant-related service
Warrants / Civil
850-606-3450
Court documents, service copies and correct fee
Fingerprinting
Detention Facility registration office
850-606-3350
Appointment, ID, required card/form and payment
Sheriff Headquarters 2825 Major James Morgan Jr. Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Detention Facility 535 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Records Management Bureau 3333 W Pensacola Street, Suite 100
Warrants / Civil 850-606-3450 · verify physical location before hand delivery
Agency overview

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil and LCSO

Walt McNeil is the current Sheriff of Leon County. He was first elected Sheriff in 2016 and was elected without opposition in the 2024 election cycle. Leon County’s Supervisor of Elections lists the Sheriff office’s next regular election in 2028.

Before becoming Sheriff, McNeil served as Tallahassee Police Chief and held senior state public-safety positions. His official Sheriff biography describes more than four decades of public service.

Current LCSO administrative information lists 706 funded employees, more than 410,000 square feet of facility space, a fleet of 491 vehicles and three helicopters.

What LCSO handles

  • Uniform patrol in Sheriff jurisdiction.
  • Criminal investigations.
  • Leon County Detention Facility.
  • Judicial security and prisoner transport.
  • Warrants and civil process.
  • Records and local background checks.
  • Crime prevention.
  • Youth and school-resource programs.
  • Victim advocacy.
  • Emergency-management functions.
After opening the official Sheriff Walt McNeil biography:
  1. Confirm the current Sheriff.
  2. Review his official career history.
  3. Return to the department or Citizen Center navigation for operational services.
Tallahassee-area jurisdiction

Leon County Jail Can Hold People Arrested by Several Different Agencies

This is one of the most important local details for families searching after an arrest.

The Leon County Detention Facility provides booking and detention services for all law-enforcement agencies within Leon County. That means a person may appear in the Leon County inmate search even when LCSO did not make the arrest.

Leon County law enforcement jurisdiction guide
Situation
Likely law-enforcement contact
Current useful number
Unincorporated Leon County / Sheriff matter
Leon County Sheriff’s Office
850-606-3300
Incident within Tallahassee city jurisdiction
Tallahassee Police Department / Consolidated Dispatch
850-606-5800 for applicable non-emergency dispatch
FSU campus incident
Florida State University Police
850-644-1234
FAMU campus incident
Florida A&M University Police
850-599-3256
Person already booked in county jail
Leon County Detention Facility
850-606-3500
Useful local distinction: a Tallahassee Police, FSU Police, FAMU Police or another agency arrest can still result in a Leon County Detention Facility booking. Use the arresting agency for its incident report, but use the Detention Facility for current custody.
Addresses and phone numbers

Leon County Sheriff Office Locations

Leon County Sheriff office locations
Office
Address
Phone
Use for
LCSO Headquarters
2825 Major James Morgan Jr. Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-606-3300
Sheriff administration and general non-emergency assistance
Records Management Bureau
3333 W Pensacola Street, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-606-3317
Public records and local background requests
Leon County Detention Facility
535 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-606-3500
Current custody, booking, bond, visitation and jail services
Warrants & Civil Division
Current LCSO contact directory lists 3333 W Pensacola Street, Suite 200
850-606-3450
Civil process and warrant-unit services
Important Civil office freshness issue: the current LCSO contact directory lists Warrants & Civil at 3333 W Pensacola Street, Suite 200, while an older Judicial FAQ still displays 313 S Calhoun Street, Suite 100. Because both official pages remain online, call 850-606-3450 before hand-delivering time-sensitive court process.
After opening the official LCSO Contact page:
  1. Confirm the office that handles your task.
  2. Check the current street address.
  3. Save the direct division telephone number.
  4. Call ahead when delivering legal papers or visiting a service with appointment requirements.
Current custody

How to Search Leon County Detention Facility Inmates

LCSO’s official inmate search displays people currently in custody at the Leon County Detention Facility.

The search can use first name, last name, ethnicity and gender. The Sheriff explicitly warns that the online inmate information is for informational purposes and should not be used as a criminal-background check or as the basis for legal action.

Open the official LCSO inmate search. Start with the Sheriff website rather than an old mugshot or people-search page.
Search the last name first. A broad surname search is helpful when you are unsure how the first or middle name was entered.
Add the first name when necessary. Narrow several matches rather than filling every field at once.
Open the correct person. Compare age, arrest date, release status, charges and arresting agency.
Notice the arresting agency. It may be LCSO, Tallahassee Police, a campus agency or another law-enforcement agency.
Call for a very recent booking. Use 850-606-3500 when timing matters and online information is unclear.
After opening the official Leon County inmate search:
  1. Enter the inmate’s last name.
  2. Add first name only when needed.
  3. Open the correct result.
  4. Compare the last arrest date and arresting agency.
  5. Review every listed charge.
  6. Use the court record separately for final case disposition.
Booking is not conviction: LCSO states that its inmate search contains booking information for people currently in jail and does not reflect the final disposition of charges.
Bond and release

Confirm Bond Directly With the Leon County Detention Facility

Bond shown in a booking record can be useful, but payment should not begin until you confirm the current amount, payment type and whether any other hold affects release.

The Detention Facility FAQ says a bond may be posted with a credit card by bringing the card and valid identification to the releasing area of the facility.

Before paying a bond, ask:

  1. What is the inmate’s current bond amount?
  2. What bond type is required?
  3. Does the inmate have more than one case?
  4. Is there another warrant or agency hold?
  5. Will posting this bond make the inmate otherwise eligible for release?
  6. What identification or payment documentation is required?

Call the Detention Facility at 850-606-3500 when a release decision depends on current information.

Payment scam warning: do not send gift cards, cryptocurrency or rushed payment-app transfers to someone who calls claiming a warrant or jail release will disappear immediately after payment. Verify the person, case and payment route through official channels.
In-person and video visitation

Check the Live Leon County Visitation Page Before Travelling

LCSO supports both in-person and Securus video visitation, but its current visitation page contains changing operational notices and pod-specific schedules.

The page currently contains both suspension language and later reopening/scheduling information. Because those instructions are being updated around facility operations, a static article should not tell you that a particular housing unit is definitely available on a particular date.

Stable visitation rules published by LCSO

  • Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
  • Valid identification is required.
  • In-person visits are generally 30 minutes.
  • A visitor visits one inmate per day; split visits are not allowed.
  • Visitors must clear facility security.
  • Only permitted personal items should be brought into the facility.
  • Disciplinary status can temporarily restrict inmate visitation.
  • Securus video visitation remains an available option for approved friends, family, attorneys and clergy.
After opening the current LCSO visitation page:
  1. Read the notice at the top of the page first.
  2. Check the current housing-unit visitation schedule.
  3. Confirm whether the visit is in person or through Securus.
  4. Review the dress and security rules.
  5. Call 850-606-3500 if the current page and your planned visit do not clearly match.

Video visitation

After opening Securus:
  1. Create or sign in to your account.
  2. Select Leon County Detention Facility.
  3. Choose the correct inmate.
  4. Review available visit times.
  5. Review the current provider price before scheduling.
Family Time & Tales: Leon County also operates a library-based video-visitation program designed to help incarcerated parents maintain healthy contact with their children. Appointments use the same Securus visitation system.
Canteen, phone and care packages

Leon County Uses Different Services for Inmate Money and Phone Funds

This is an easy place for families to make a mistake. Money for an inmate’s canteen account and money for inmate telephone calls are handled through different services.

Leon County inmate money options
Purpose
Current official route
Important detail
Canteen / inmate account
JPay online
Visa debit or credit card
Canteen by phone
JPay · 800-574-5729
Provider telephone deposit
Lobby deposit
Detention Facility kiosk
Use the inmate’s correct account
Inmate telephone account
Securus
Do not fund JPay when phone credit is what you need
Care package
iCare Gifts
Snacks and approved personal-care items

LCSO says it no longer accepts ordinary inmate monetary deposits through the mail or visitation lobby.

After opening the official Inmate Deposits page:
  1. Confirm whether you need canteen money or telephone funds.
  2. Use JPay for the inmate canteen-account route currently listed by LCSO.
  3. Use Securus for inmate telephone funds.
  4. Use the jail lobby kiosk only after confirming the correct inmate.
  5. Keep every receipt or confirmation number.
Digital inmate mail

Regular Leon County Inmate Mail Goes to the Securus Digital Mail Center

Personal or non-privileged mail is not sent to the Appleyard Drive jail address. LCSO routes regular correspondence through the Securus Digital Mail Center, where correspondence is scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate’s tablet.

Line 1 Inmate/Detainee’s Legal Name and SPN Number
Line 2 C/O Securus Digital Mail Center – Leon County
Line 3 PO Box 21947
Line 4 Tampa, FL 33622-1947

LCSO says inmates without an issued tablet have scanned correspondence printed and delivered to them.

Legal / privileged mail uses a different address

Legal mail:
Leon County Detention Facility
Inmate/Detainee’s Legal Name and SPN Number
P.O. Box 2278
Tallahassee, FL 32316

Legal mail must be clearly marked as legal or privileged mail and is handled under separate procedures.

After opening the official inmate-mail instructions:
  1. Determine whether the mail is personal or legal.
  2. Use the Digital Mail Center for ordinary personal correspondence.
  3. Include the inmate’s legal name and SPN number.
  4. Use the Tallahassee P.O. Box only for qualifying legal mail.
  5. Review the current content and enclosure restrictions.
Family health concerns

Leon County Jail Has Separate Medical and Mental-Health Concern Lines

LCSO publishes dedicated telephone lines for family members who need to report a health concern involving someone housed in the Detention Facility.

Medical Concern Hotline 850-606-3100
Mental Health Concern Hotline 850-606-3427

If medical personnel do not answer, LCSO asks callers to leave the inmate’s name, the concern and their own contact information so staff can return the call.

The Detention FAQ says outside prescription medication is handled through the facility’s medical process. An inmate’s doctor may be contacted and prescriptions are filled through the jail medical unit rather than family members simply bringing medication into housing.

Medical privacy: HIPAA and correctional privacy rules can limit what staff may disclose to a family member. You can provide information even when staff cannot give you detailed medical information back.
Outstanding judicial warrants

The Leon County Online Warrant List Is Not a Complete Warrant Search

LCSO does publish an online warrant list, but the scope is narrower than many users assume.

The public report is specifically for outstanding first- and second-degree felony warrants. The Sheriff’s page states that it excludes defendants with warrants older than five years and warrants issued within the previous two months.

That means a no-result search does not prove that no Leon County warrant exists.

After opening the official LCSO felony warrant list:
  1. Read the scope limitation above the results.
  2. Search or review the listed name carefully.
  3. Compare date of birth and charge information.
  4. Do not assume an absent name means there is no warrant.
  5. Do not attempt to detain a wanted person yourself.

LCSO will not confirm active warrants by telephone

The Warrants Unit and Judicial FAQ state that warrant information is not given over the telephone. To check your own active warrant status through that process, LCSO says you must appear with identification or, if out of town, go to the nearest police or sheriff’s office with identification.

If you believe a warrant may concern you personally: consider speaking with a licensed Florida criminal-defense attorney before deciding how to respond. Do not rely on the limited public felony-warrant list as proof that you are clear.
Scam warning: a caller demanding immediate gift-card, cryptocurrency, wire or payment-app money for an alleged warrant should be independently verified. Do not use the telephone number supplied by the caller.
Reports and background requests

Leon County Sheriff Records Has Its Own West Pensacola Street Office

Records Management is separate from Sheriff headquarters.

Records Management Bureau 3333 W Pensacola Street, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Telephone 850-606-3317
In-person hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Telephone hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Ways to make a Records request

  • LCSO Online Public Records Center.
  • U.S. mail.
  • LCSO Connect mobile app.
  • In person at the Records Management Bureau.
  • Telephone assistance through 850-606-3317.

LCSO also handles local background-check requests through the Records process.

If you receive an LCSO invoice by email for a public-record or local-background request, the current payment instructions allow credit-card or e-check payment through the invoice link. The third-party payment vendor currently adds a $2 transaction fee.

Identify the correct agency first. If Tallahassee Police made the report, request it from TPD rather than LCSO.
Gather the case number. If unknown, provide the date, approximate time, location and names involved.
Name the exact record. Ask for an incident report, arrest record or other identifiable document.
Submit through the Public Records Center. Keep the request confirmation.
Review any cost estimate or invoice. Large or research-heavy requests can require additional work.
Use the Clerk for court records. Sheriff incident records and criminal court files are different record systems.
After opening the LCSO Records & Background Requests page:
  1. Open the Public Records Center.
  2. Describe the exact record needed.
  3. Provide a case number when available.
  4. Keep your tracking information.
  5. Review any invoice before paying.
  6. Call 850-606-3317 when you need help defining the request.
Court papers and enforceable writs

Leon County Sheriff Civil Process Fees

LCSO Judicial Services receives, processes and serves judicial process. Ordinary civil-service fees are governed by Florida law and are non-refundable once earned.

Leon County Sheriff civil process fees
Service
Current published Sheriff fee
Important detail
Summons, subpoena, order or writ
$40 per person / process served
Separate fee and service packet required for each defendant when applicable
Enforceable writ such as possession or replevin
$50 additional to the $40 service fee
Ordinary total becomes $90 before other applicable costs
Civil order of arrest
$90 enforceable fee plus $50 per incarceration day deposit
Separate rules apply to child-support attachment matters

If serving the Florida Secretary of State as agent, LCSO’s current instructions also require an $8.75 check payable to the Secretary of State to accompany the paperwork.

Current accepted payment methods in the Judicial FAQ

  • Exact cash.
  • Check.
  • Money order.

The current FAQ says checks should be payable to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.

After opening the official Civil service-fee page:
  1. Identify the document type.
  2. Count how many people must be served.
  3. Prepare a service packet for each applicable defendant.
  4. Check whether an enforceable-writ fee must be added.
  5. Review special-service requirements.
  6. Call 850-606-3450 before delivering unusual or time-sensitive process.
Address check before delivery: LCSO’s newer contact directory and older Judicial FAQ currently display different Civil locations. Call 850-606-3450 immediately before hand delivery and use the location staff confirms.
Appointment-only service

Leon County Sheriff Fingerprinting: Hours and Fees

Public fingerprinting is currently offered by appointment at the Leon County Detention Facility, 535 Appleyard Drive. The fingerprint office is described as being to the left of the double doors at the main lobby.

Leon County Sheriff fingerprinting schedule and fees
Service
Current information
Public fingerprint days
Tuesday and Thursday by appointment
Morning appointments
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Afternoon appointments
1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Standard fingerprinting
$5
Name-change transmission
$43.75 including the $5 fingerprint fee
Concealed-weapon transmission
$34.75 including the $5 fingerprint fee
Appointment line
850-606-3350

The current fingerprinting page says fees are payable by check or money order only, payable to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office; cash and credit/debit cards are not accepted for this service.

After opening the official Fingerprinting Services page:
  1. Confirm your fingerprint purpose.
  2. Schedule a Tuesday or Thursday appointment.
  3. Ask the requesting employer or agency what fingerprint documentation you need.
  4. Prepare check or money-order payment.
  5. Bring valid identification.
Non-emergency incident reporting

Leon County Sheriff Online Crime Reports Have Eligibility Limits

LCSO’s Citizen Online Reporting System lets eligible users submit a report immediately and print a temporary copy, but not every incident qualifies.

The current Sheriff page asks users to confirm that:

  • the incident is not an emergency;
  • the incident occurred in Leon County;
  • the suspect is not present;
  • the stolen property does not exceed the general online-report threshold, subject to listed exceptions; and
  • the matter is not a traffic crash or hit and run.

Reports are reviewed by law-enforcement personnel and may receive additional follow-up.

After opening the official LCSO Online Crime Reporting page:
  1. Answer the eligibility questions before starting.
  2. Select the incident type.
  3. Complete the facts accurately.
  4. Submit the report.
  5. Save the tracking number.
  6. Print or save the temporary report.
Two Leon County non-emergency numbers can appear online: LCSO’s general phone directory lists 850-606-3300. Its Online Crime Reporting instructions currently route certain incidents that cannot be filed online to 850-606-5800. Follow the specific official page for your situation.

Inside Tallahassee city limits

Do not automatically file every Leon County incident with the Sheriff. Tallahassee Police handles many incidents inside city jurisdiction and operates its own online-reporting routes.

Tallahassee’s consolidated non-emergency dispatch number is 850-606-5800. TPD’s administrative number is 850-891-4200.

Criminal court verification

Use the Leon County Clerk for Criminal Court Case Status

An inmate result tells you who is currently in the Detention Facility and shows booking-stage information. The Leon County Clerk maintains the court case.

The Clerk’s public Court Records search includes available electronic information for criminal, civil and traffic matters except cases or documents restricted by law.

After opening the Leon County Clerk Court Records search:
  1. Open the public court-record search.
  2. Search by case number when available.
  3. Otherwise search the defendant’s name carefully.
  4. Confirm the correct criminal case.
  5. Review docket entries and case progress.
  6. Use the Clerk’s record-request service for copies or certified records.
Leon County Courthouse 301 S Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Clerk general assistance 850-606-4000
Misdemeanor assistance 850-606-4130
Clerk hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Citizen Center

Useful LCSO Services Beyond Jail and Arrest Records

Crime map

LCSO’s Tallahassee Online Police Statistics, or TOPS, crime-mapping system provides mapped crime and public-safety information extracted from local records systems.

A map result is useful for neighborhood awareness, but an incident marker should not be treated as a criminal conviction or complete investigative file.

Extra patrol and traffic complaints

The Citizen Center includes routes for requesting extra patrol and reporting traffic-related concerns that do not require emergency response.

Neighborhood Crime Watch

LCSO operates Neighborhood Crime Watch and prevention programs designed to help residents recognize, reduce and report suspicious activity.

Crime Prevention: 850-606-3332.

Victim Advocate

The Sheriff’s current telephone directory lists Victim Advocate services at 850-606-3487.

LCSO Connect

The Sheriff also maintains the LCSO Connect smartphone app, which can provide access to agency information and service links, including records-request options.

Local practical checks

Leon County Details That Prevent Common Mistakes

  • Do not assume Tallahassee Police and LCSO records are interchangeable. Request the incident report from the agency that created it.
  • Use the Leon County inmate search for the jail. The Detention Facility books people arrested by multiple Leon County law-enforcement agencies.
  • Do not treat the online felony-warrant list as a complete warrant database. It has explicit scope and date limitations.
  • Do not call expecting LCSO to confirm your warrant status. The Warrants Unit says it does not give that information by telephone.
  • Regular inmate mail goes to Tampa. Legal mail uses a separate Tallahassee address.
  • JPay and Securus serve different jail-payment purposes. Confirm whether you are funding canteen or telephone service.
  • Check visitation immediately before travelling. LCSO’s current page contains operational notices and changing pod schedules.
  • Call before hand-delivering civil papers. Current and older official LCSO pages display different Civil office addresses.
  • Fingerprinting is appointment-only. It is currently limited to Tuesday and Thursday service windows.
  • Crawfordville is not in Leon County. Crawfordville is in neighboring Wakulla County; do not use Leon County simply because Tallahassee is nearby.
Before you act

Ten-Minute Leon County Sheriff Checklist

Identify the responsible agency. LCSO, TPD, FSU Police and FAMU Police can all operate in the Tallahassee area.
For custody, search the Leon County Detention Facility. Check the arresting agency in the inmate result.
Call 850-606-3500 for urgent jail clarification. Keep the inmate’s legal name ready.
Use the Clerk for court outcome. A booking record is not final disposition.
Confirm bond before paying. Ask about additional holds and payment method.
Check live visitation instructions. Do not rely on an old pod schedule.
Use JPay for the canteen route currently listed by LCSO. Use Securus for telephone funds and video visitation.
Use the Digital Mail Center for personal inmate mail. Legal mail uses the separate Tallahassee address.
Use Records for Sheriff reports. Do not request a TPD incident report from LCSO.
Verify Civil office location by phone. Call 850-606-3450 before delivering time-sensitive process.
10 practical questions

Leon County Sheriff Office FAQs

What is the Leon County Sheriff non-emergency phone number?

LCSO publishes 850-606-3300 as its general non-emergency and Sheriff number. Call 911 for an active emergency. Some specific online-reporting situations are routed to the consolidated dispatch number 850-606-5800.

What is the Leon County Sheriff Office address?

The current LCSO headquarters address is 2825 Major James Morgan Jr. Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304. The Detention Facility, Records Bureau and Civil/Warrants services use separate locations.

Who is the current Leon County Sheriff?

Walt McNeil is the current Leon County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2016 and was elected without opposition in the 2024 election cycle.

How do I search for an inmate in Leon County?

Use the official inmate search on LeonCountySO.com. Search by name and verify the arrest date, charges and arresting agency. Call the Detention Facility at 850-606-3500 when a very recent booking needs confirmation.

Can Leon County Sheriff tell me over the phone if I have a warrant?

No. LCSO Judicial Services states that warrant information is not provided over the telephone. The public online list is also limited to certain first- and second-degree felony warrants and is not a complete warrant database.

How do I request a Leon County Sheriff report?

Use the LCSO Public Records Center or contact Records Management at 850-606-3317. The Records Bureau is at 3333 W Pensacola Street, Suite 100 in Tallahassee. Provide the case number whenever possible.

How much does Leon County Sheriff charge to serve civil papers?

LCSO currently publishes a $40 fee for each summons, subpoena, order or writ served. Most enforceable writs such as possession or replevin require an additional $50, producing a $90 Sheriff fee before any other applicable costs.

How much does Leon County Sheriff charge for fingerprinting?

Standard fingerprinting is currently $5. LCSO lists $43.75 for name-change fingerprint transmission and $34.75 for concealed-weapon transmission, including the basic fingerprint fee. Public fingerprinting is by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

How do I send money or mail to a Leon County inmate?

LCSO currently lists JPay and the jail lobby kiosk for inmate canteen deposits, while Securus handles inmate telephone funds. Personal mail goes through the Securus Digital Mail Center in Tampa and must include the inmate’s legal name and SPN number.

How do I visit someone at Leon County Detention Facility?

Check the current LCSO Inmate Visitation and Rules page immediately before travelling because in-person schedules can change by housing unit and facility operations. Securus video visitation is also available. The Detention Facility telephone number is 850-606-3500.

Official-source directory

Primary Leon County Sheriff Resources

Leon County Sheriff’s Office

Main agency website, Sheriff services, departments, Citizen Center and current notices.

Open official LCSO website
LCSO Contact Directory

Headquarters, Records, Detention Facility and current Warrants/Civil contact information.

Open LCSO contact information
LCSO Phone List

Direct numbers for Detention, Civil, Warrants, Records, Victim Advocate, investigations and other units.

Open official LCSO phone list
Leon County Inmate Search

Current Leon County Detention Facility custody and booking information.

Search current inmates
Detention Facility

Visitation, deposits, mail, medical concerns, inmate handbook and jail services.

Open Detention Facility resources
LCSO Felony Warrant List

Limited public list of certain outstanding first- and second-degree felony warrants.

Open warrant search
Records & Background Requests

Online request portal, Records location, telephone and local-background request information.

Open Records request information
Civil Process Fees

Service packets, Sheriff fees, enforceable writs and special-service instructions.

Open Civil Process fee information
Fingerprinting Services

Appointment schedule, fees and payment rules.

Open fingerprinting information
Citizen Online Crime Reporting

Eligibility rules and electronic filing for qualifying non-emergency incidents.

Open online reporting
Leon County Clerk Court Records

Criminal, civil and traffic case information after an arrest or filing.

Search Leon County court records

Editorial review: this guide was rebuilt from current Leon County Sheriff, Leon County Clerk and related official resources reviewed on September 27, 2026.

Freshness note: jail visitation, Civil office locations, service-provider arrangements, fees, fingerprint schedules and operational procedures can change. Reopen the linked official page immediately before travelling, paying or mailing documents.

Important source conflict: LCSO’s current general contact directory lists Warrants & Civil at 3333 W Pensacola Street, Suite 200, while an older Judicial FAQ still lists 313 S Calhoun Street, Suite 100. This guide therefore recommends confirming the physical Civil location at 850-606-3450 before hand delivery.

Arrest-record notice: an arrest, booking, warrant entry or dispatch event does not establish guilt. Court records determine case disposition.

FCRA notice: an inmate search, Sheriff record, warrant result or this guide is not a consumer report and should not replace a legally compliant screening process for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another regulated eligibility decision.

For an immediate emergency, call 911.

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Use this if someone called, texted, emailed or messaged you claiming to be from a sheriff office, court, jail, deputy or warrant unit.

Official Sheriff Office Resource Finder

Enter county and state to create safe searches for official sheriff websites, jail rosters, inmate lookup, warrants, visitation, records requests, court records and this site’s guide.

Sheriff Office vs Court vs Jail

  • Sheriff/Jail: custody, booking, jail roster, visitation, inmate mail, some warrants.
  • Court/Clerk: case status, hearings, court records, fines, court dates.
  • Attorney: legal advice, warrant risk, criminal charges, bond strategy.

Best sitewide placement

Add this tool after the first inmate-search or contact section, or before FAQs. It turns a normal guide into a practical action page.

Important safety note

This tool is educational only. It is not a sheriff office, jail, court, legal service, emergency service, or official records portal. For emergencies, call 911.

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