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Leon County Arrest, Jail & Criminal Court Guide

Search Leon County Jail Arrests and Verify the Final Criminal Court Record

Leon County’s official inmate search can answer whether someone is currently held in the Detention Facility and can show the current booking information connected to that custody record. It should not be treated as a criminal background check or final court outcome.

For a complete Leon County arrest-record search, use the Sheriff’s booking information first, identify the arresting agency, then open the Leon County Clerk criminal case to check the filed charge, hearings and disposition. This guide also covers reports, warrants, bond, first appearance, jail visits, mail, calls, deposits, Florida criminal histories and sealing or expungement.

Find people currently in Leon County custody
Separate the booking allegation from the court charge
Verify warrants, bond and court dates correctly
Use FDLE when a statewide Florida history is needed
Open Official Inmate Search Search Criminal Court Cases Request Sheriff Records Search Florida Criminal History
Detention Facility 535 Appleyard Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Detention Facility 850-606-3500
Sheriff Records 850-606-3317
Clerk of Court 850-577-4000
Official review August 18, 2026
The Sheriff’s own inmate-search warning matters

Leon County Inmate Search Shows Arrest Information—not the Final Disposition

Do not treat a current jail listing as proof of guilt. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office states that its Online Inmate Search is for informational purposes, should not be relied on for legal action or criminal background checks, and displays arrest information rather than the final disposition of the charges.
Inmate search Best for determining whether a person is currently in Leon County Detention Facility custody and reviewing the current booking information.
Arrest or incident report Best for reading the law-enforcement narrative created by the Leon County Sheriff, Tallahassee Police Department or another arresting agency.
Criminal court case Best for determining what was formally filed and how the charge was later resolved.
Identity safeguard: Match several independent identifiers before publishing, paying bond, sending money or treating the booking as belonging to a particular person. A matching name or photograph by itself is not enough.
Use the record that actually answers the question

Three Leon County Systems Can Describe the Same Arrest Differently

Leon County Sheriff

  • Current inmate search
  • Booking and release information
  • Charges entered during custody
  • Bond and release questions
  • Sheriff public-record requests
  • Limited online felony-warrant information

Arresting Agency

  • Incident or offense report
  • Arrest report
  • Probable-cause material
  • Calls for service
  • Releasable photographs or recordings
  • Agency-specific local background search

Leon County Clerk

  • Formal criminal charge
  • Case number and division
  • Progress docket entries
  • Hearings and court orders
  • Dismissal, plea or judgment
  • Seal and expunge filing forms
Reliable workflow: find the current booking → verify identity → record the arresting agency → search the criminal case → read every disposition → obtain official copies when the result matters.

Choose the Leon County Arrest-Record Task You Need

Is the person currently in jail? Use the Sheriff’s Inmate Search. Its result page is designed around inmates who are currently in custody.
What happened to the criminal charge? Use the Leon County Clerk Court Records search and read the progress docket.
What does the arrest report say? Request the report from the Sheriff’s Office, Tallahassee Police Department or other agency that created it.
Is there a warrant? Understand the limits of LCSO’s public felony-warrant list and verify current personal warrant information properly.
How do I post bond or find first appearance? Use the Detention Facility’s releasing information and published first-appearance schedule.
Do I need a Florida-wide history? Use FDLE rather than treating Leon County jail data as a statewide criminal-history search.

Go Directly to Your Leon County Arrest-Record Task

Verify Six Details Before Treating a Leon County Booking as a Match

Full name Compare spelling, middle name and suffix.
Birth data Use DOB or age when available.
Arrest date Match the known event.
Agency Identify LCSO, TPD or another department.
Charge Compare each allegation separately.
Court case Match the later criminal docket.
Minimum verification: Confirm at least two strong independent identifiers before sending money, arranging bond, publishing an accusation or connecting the booking to a particular person.

How to Read a Leon County Inmate Search Result

Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Full name Name associated with the inmate record. Unique identity by itself. Compare birth information and case details.
Last arrest date Date associated with the latest arrest in the displayed custody record. Date of conviction. Match it to the court filing.
Last release date Release information reflected in the inmate system. That charges were dismissed. Check the Clerk docket.
In jail? Current custody status in the LCSO system. Future custody or case status. Recheck before visiting or posting bond.
Charge Arrest or booking allegation. Final filed charge or guilt. Search criminal court records.
Arresting agency Agency responsible for the arrest entry. The Sheriff owns the police narrative. Request the arrest report from that agency.
Bond A release amount or condition associated with a matter. Payment clears every charge or hold. Call Booking/Releasing before paying.

No Leon County Inmate Record Found? Check These Possibilities

The person is no longer in custody The Sheriff’s search is designed around inmates currently held, so a released person may require a court or records search instead.
Booking is still being processed Intake, fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry can delay a very recent listing.
The name differs Try a simpler last-name search, maiden name, alternate spelling, alias or suffix.
Another county holds the person A Leon County arrest-related court matter does not guarantee the person is physically booked in Leon County.
The person was transferred State, federal or another county custody may now control the person’s location.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged or other legally protected information may not appear in the public system.
“I am trying to confirm the booking or release status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether this person is being processed, currently held, released or transferred, and which identifier I should use for bond or court questions?”
Why the jail and court records can differ

How a Leon County Arrest Moves From Booking to Final Disposition

1. Arrest & booking Law enforcement records the arrest and the Detention Facility creates the custody entry.
Booking charges are allegations.
2. Prosecutor review The State Attorney evaluates the arrest materials and determines what, if anything, proceeds.
The filed charge may differ from booking.
3. Court docket The Clerk records filings, hearings, warrants, motions, pleas and judicial orders.
Read entries chronologically.
4. Disposition A count may be dismissed, acquitted, resolved through plea, withheld, adjudicated or otherwise terminated.
Obtain official proof when needed.

Florida Court Terms That Change the Meaning of a Leon County Arrest

Term Practical meaning What to verify next
Pending The case has not reached a final disposition. Newest docket entry and future hearing.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor declined to continue prosecuting the charge at that point. Whether another charge or later filing exists.
Dismissed The charge or case was terminated through court action. Which counts were dismissed and on what date.
Not guilty / acquitted No guilty finding was entered on the specified count. Whether other counts remained.
Adjudication withheld The court withheld a formal adjudication of guilt under the applicable Florida disposition. Plea, sentence conditions and future sealing implications.
Adjudicated guilty The court entered an adjudication of guilt. Exact offense, degree and sentence.
Closed The case is no longer actively progressing in the ordinary sense. Actual disposition; “closed” alone does not explain the outcome.
Request the report from the agency that created it

How to Obtain a Leon County Arrest or Incident Report

Not every person booked into Leon County Jail was arrested by a Sheriff’s deputy. Tallahassee Police, Florida Highway Patrol and other agencies may book people into the same county facility.

Leon County Sheriff arrest Use the LCSO Public Records Center or Records Management Bureau for releasable Sheriff reports.
Tallahassee Police arrest Use the Tallahassee Police Records Unit for TPD arrest reports, incident reports and calls for service.
Another agency Request the narrative from the Florida Highway Patrol, university police or other agency shown as the arresting agency.

Information to prepare before submitting the request

  • Full legal name
  • Date of birth when appropriate
  • Incident or arrest date
  • Approximate time
  • Incident location
  • Arresting agency
  • Agency case or report number
  • SPN or booking identifier
  • Leon County court case number
  • Exact document or recording requested
“Please provide an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, probable-cause documentation and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name], incident date [date], location [location] and report number [number]. If material is exempt from disclosure, please redact the protected portion and provide the remainder. Please provide a cost estimate before charges exceed $[amount].”
LCSO Records Requests Use the Sheriff’s Public Records Center when LCSO created the report. Tallahassee Police Records Use TPD when the Tallahassee Police Department created the arrest or incident report.
Local records are not the same as statewide history

Leon County Sheriff and Tallahassee Police Background Requests

LCSO card/eCheck invoice $2 Vendor transaction charge currently disclosed for credit-card or eCheck payment on an invoiced records/background request.
TPD local background $5 Current published charge for a Tallahassee Police local background check.
FDLE statewide search $24 Public Florida criminal-history search fee.
FDLE Personal Review Free Fingerprint-supported review of your own Florida history for accuracy.
Different coverage: A Tallahassee Police background request searches TPD records. An LCSO local request searches Sheriff-maintained information. Neither should be presented as a complete statewide Florida criminal history.
LCSO Records Management Bureau 3333 West Pensacola Street, Suite 100, Tallahassee, FL 32304. In-person records hours are published as Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; telephone assistance is available through 5:00 p.m. at 850-606-3317.
Tallahassee Police Records Unit 234 East 7th Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Records telephone: 850-891-4221. Check the current Records page before visiting because Thursday counter hours differ from other weekdays.
Leon County’s online warrant list is not complete

How to Search and Verify a Leon County Warrant

Public felony-warrant page LCSO publishes an online list of outstanding first- and second-degree felony warrants.
Older warrants excluded The public list states that defendants with warrants older than five years are excluded.
Very new warrants excluded The same public list also excludes warrants issued within the previous two months.
Not a background check LCSO says the online warrant search is informational and should not be relied on for legal action or criminal background checks.
Personal warrant questions Sheriff’s judicial guidance says LCSO does not provide outstanding-warrant information by telephone, electronically or through the mail.
Current verification A person seeking current warrant information about themselves is directed to appear with identification at the Sheriff’s Office or, if out of town, at a nearby police or sheriff’s office.
Do not assume “not listed” means “no warrant.” The public felony list has explicit coverage exclusions and is not a complete legal warrant clearance.
Open LCSO Felony Warrant Search Review the search scope and exclusions before using a result. Read Current Warrant Verification Rules Check how LCSO handles personal warrant-status questions.

Leon County Bond, Release and Hold Questions

Call Booking/Releasing The Detention Facility FAQ directs bond-payment questions to the releasing office at 850-606-3526.
Credit-card bond payment The facility currently states that a bond can be posted by credit card in person when the payer brings the card and identification to the releasing area.
One bond may not clear everything Verify every charge, warrant and agency hold before assuming one payment controls release.
No-bond matters Some matters may require judicial review or have no immediate monetary bond.
Outside holds Another county, state or federal agency may prevent release even after the local bond is satisfied.
Release takes processing time Posting bond does not guarantee immediate physical release from the facility.
“I am calling about [full legal name], SPN or inmate identifier [number]. Please confirm every active charge, bond amount, no-bond matter and outside hold that currently affects release. If bond can be posted, what identification and payment method are required?”
Published Detention Facility court timing

Leon County First Appearance and Court-Date Information

Monday-Friday The Detention Facility FAQ currently states that First Appearance starts at 11:00 a.m. on weekdays.
Weekends & holidays First Appearance is currently published as beginning at 8:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
Location The Sheriff’s FAQ identifies Courtroom 2D at the Leon County Courthouse for First Appearance.
Later court date: The Sheriff’s FAQ says a later court date can take roughly one to six weeks depending on whether the matter is a new case or violation of probation. This is a general facility estimate—not a guaranteed case schedule. Call the Clerk at 850-577-4000 for the actual court date.
Leon County Detention Facility

In-Person and Video Visitation Rules

Leon County uses a unit or pod visitation schedule, so a published time window does not mean every inmate can receive a visitor at every listed hour. Check the live facility schedule for the inmate’s housing unit before traveling.

Daytime window When the inmate’s unit is scheduled, the current visitation system begins sessions at 8:30 a.m., with the last daytime visit beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Evening window The published system includes evening visitation beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the final evening session beginning at 7:00 p.m. on applicable scheduled dates.
30-minute visit Each visitor is currently allowed one 30-minute in-person visit with one incarcerated person per day.
Age and ID Visitors must be at least 16 years old and present valid identification.
Personal belongings The facility says only valid identification and keys may be taken inside for most visitors; limited locker accommodations are available for visitors using public transportation.
Disciplinary confinement Inmates serving disciplinary confinement sanctions can be restricted from visitation until the punitive confinement is completed.
Video visitation: Remote and qualifying on-site video visits are scheduled through Securus. The Securus scheduling system shows the inmate’s available times and the current cost before the visit is booked. Remote video visits are monitored and recorded.
Open Current Leon County Visitation Schedule Verify the inmate’s unit dates, daytime/evening availability, identification rules, dress code and video options immediately before visiting.

How to Send Mail to a Leon County Detention Facility Inmate

Personal / non-privileged mail Personal correspondence is sent to the Securus Digital Mail Center, where it is scanned for delivery to the inmate’s tablet or printed for inmates without an assigned tablet.
Legal / privileged mail Legal mail uses a separate Tallahassee Detention Facility address and must be clearly marked as legal mail.
Personal-mail format:
Inmate/Detainee Legal Name and SPN Number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center – Leon County
PO Box 21947
Tampa, FL 33622-1947
Legal-mail format:
Leon County Detention Facility
Inmate/Detainee Legal Name and SPN Number
Post Office Box 2278
Tallahassee, FL 32316

Mail restrictions specifically identified by the facility

  • Use the inmate’s legal name and SPN
  • No powder, perfume, glue or glitter
  • No tape or stickers on envelopes
  • No loose pens, pencils or stamps
  • No ordinary packages or books from private senders
  • Magazines/newspapers must meet publisher rules
  • Legal mail uses the separate privileged-mail route
  • All incoming mail is inspected for contraband
Packages and books: The Detention Facility states that ordinary packages and books are not accepted from private citizens, Amazon, USPS or other delivery services, subject to the separately published rules for approved publications and religious/spiritual material.
Read Current Leon County Inmate Mail Rules Recheck addresses and prohibited-item rules before mailing anything.

Leon County Inmate Phone Calls, Canteen Deposits and Care Packages

Securus phone Phone-account services use Securus.
JPay deposits Online and telephone deposit options are published.
Lobby kiosk A Detention Facility deposit kiosk is available.
iCare packages Approved care packages can be ordered through iCare.
Save receipts Keep inmate name, SPN and payment confirmation.
Securus inmate phone service The Sheriff’s FAQ publishes 1-800-844-6591 for Securus phone-account assistance.
JPay telephone deposits The facility currently publishes 800-574-5729 for JPay inmate-account deposits.
Lobby kiosk A deposit kiosk is located in the Detention Facility lobby. Confirm the currently accepted tender at the machine before beginning the transaction.
Care packages The facility identifies iCare for approved snack and personal-care packages and publishes 877-615-3296.
Do not mail money to the inmate. The facility states that inmate account deposits are no longer accepted through the mail or ordinary visitation-lobby deposit process; use a current approved deposit method.
Open Current Inmate Deposit Instructions Verify the current provider, kiosk and phone instructions before sending funds.
High-priority detention and victim contacts

Medical Concerns, Mental Health, PREA and Victim Notifications

Medical Concern Hotline 850-606-3100
Leave the inmate’s name, concern and callback information if medical staff do not answer.
Mental Health Concern Hotline 850-606-3427
Use for concerns involving the mental health of a family member in custody.
PREA Coordinator 850-606-3688
The Sheriff’s PREA page also provides anonymous reporting routes and a 24/7 Watch Commander path.
Victim Advocate Unit 850-606-3487
LCSO provides crime-victim support, referrals and criminal-justice navigation.
PREA Watch Commander Leon County Detention Facility at 850-606-3500, available through the facility 24 hours a day for reporting inmate sexual abuse or harassment.
Florida VINE Victims and other concerned persons can use 1-877-846-3435 for custody-status information and automated notification of qualifying custody changes.
VINE is useful when custody changes matter. It can provide notification when a registered offender is released, transferred or experiences another qualifying custody-status change. Registration is separate from simply searching the jail website.

Public Defender, State Attorney and Court-Date Contacts

Public Defender The Leon County Detention Facility FAQ publishes 850-606-1000 for the Public Defender.
State Attorney The same facility guidance publishes 850-606-6000 for the State Attorney.
Clerk court-date information For a court date, the Sheriff’s FAQ directs users to the Clerk at 850-577-4000.
Different roles: The Sheriff controls jail operations, the Clerk maintains court records, prosecutors represent the State, and the Public Defender represents qualifying defendants. Court and clerk staff cannot give personal legal advice.
Statewide Florida criminal-history verification

When the Leon County Jail and Court Search Are Not Enough

Florida Department of Law Enforcement is the central repository for Florida criminal-history information. Use FDLE when the question is broader than one Leon County arrest or when you need to review how the event appears in the statewide history.

FDLE public search $24 Current fee for a Florida public criminal-history request.
Instant search card fee $1 Additional credit-card processing charge on the instant-search option.
Certified / non-certified $24 FDLE staff-conducted search; certified option is available.
Personal Review Free Fingerprint-supported review of your own record for accuracy.
Use Leon County first when the arrest is known. The local jail and court records provide stronger local context and case identifiers.
Open FDLE Florida Checks for statewide history. Select the instant or certified/non-certified option that fits the purpose.
Compare the statewide result with the Leon court case. A name-based statewide record should be matched to the local arrest date, court and disposition.
Use Personal Review for your own accuracy check. FDLE’s Personal Review is fingerprint-supported and free, but it cannot be used as a certified employment, licensing, immigration or certification record.
Challenge incorrect Florida data through FDLE. Obtain the controlling Leon County court or agency document before asking FDLE to correct incomplete or inaccurate statewide information.
Dismissal does not automatically make the arrest disappear from Florida criminal history. FDLE explains that adult criminal-history information can include arrests and their later dispositions unless the record is sealed, expunged or otherwise restricted under applicable law.
Run a Florida Criminal History Check Review instant, certified/non-certified and ORI-based options. Start FDLE Personal Review Use fingerprints to review your own Florida criminal history for completeness and accuracy.
Related Florida guide: For another county-specific example of following a booking into the final court result, see the existing Volusia County Arrest Records guide.

How to Correct a Wrong Leon County Arrest or Criminal-History Entry

Identify exactly what is wrong. Separate identity error, incorrect jail data, police-report error, missing court disposition and incorrect statewide history.
Identify which office created the disputed field. LCSO controls its booking record, TPD controls its reports, the Clerk controls court records and FDLE controls the statewide history it maintains.
Obtain official proof. Use a certified disposition, corrected report, court order, fingerprint-supported identity evidence or another controlling record.
Correct the originating source first. A statewide database may have received its information from the local agency or court.
Use FDLE Personal Review when statewide identity is disputed. This provides a fingerprint-supported path for reviewing your own Florida record.
Recheck connected databases. A correction in one agency’s system may not instantly update another agency or commercial database.
“I request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information associated with [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The disputed field is [exact field], associated with arrest date [date], report number [number], SPN [number] or Leon County case number [number]. The correct information is [correction]. Attached is [certified disposition, corrected report, order or identity documentation].”
Accurate record but public access may qualify for restriction

Leon County Florida Sealing and Expungement Workflow

Florida distinguishes correcting an inaccurate record from legally sealing or expunging an accurate criminal-history record. The Clerk publishes Leon-specific felony, misdemeanor, criminal-traffic and other seal/expunge filing resources.

FDLE Certificate of Eligibility For the standard court-ordered sealing or expungement process, the first major step is applying to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility.
$75 FDLE application fee FDLE currently requires a nonrefundable $75 payment with a standard Certificate of Eligibility application, plus the required fingerprint card and application material.
Certificate is not the final order Eligibility does not itself seal or expunge the record. A petition must still be filed in the proper court and relief remains subject to judicial approval.
Collect every arrest and disposition document first. FDLE recommends keeping copies of the arrest report, certified disposition and later court orders before relief is completed.
Determine whether sealing or expungement is the appropriate route. Eligibility differs based on the disposition, prior history and statutory disqualifications.
Complete the FDLE eligibility application. Prepare the application, fingerprint card and supporting documents.
Use Leon County’s local seal/expunge packet. The Clerk publishes separate felony and misdemeanor/criminal-traffic seal and expunge packets.
File the petition in the court with jurisdiction. A Certificate of Eligibility does not guarantee that the judge will grant the petition.
Keep the final order permanently. FDLE specifically recommends keeping the relevant records before expunction because access to an expunged file later can be highly restricted.
Processing time: FDLE currently states that determining eligibility typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete application packet is received and that applications are not expedited.
Not every dismissal qualifies automatically. Florida eligibility rules examine prior adjudications, the offense involved, the complete arrest event and other statutory conditions. Certain offenses are not eligible even when adjudication was withheld.
Open Leon County Seal & Expunge Forms Find felony, misdemeanor/criminal-traffic, juvenile and other Leon filing packets. Read FDLE Seal and Expunge Process Verify current eligibility, fees and state application requirements before filing.

Leon County Arrest, Jail and Court Contact Board

Leon County Detention Facility 535 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-606-3500
Leon County Sheriff’s Office 2825 Major James Morgan Jr. Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-606-3300
Records Management Bureau 3333 W. Pensacola St., Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-606-3317
Warrants / Civil 3333 W. Pensacola St., Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-606-3450
Leon County Clerk 301 S. Monroe Street, #100
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-577-4000
Tallahassee Police Records 234 East 7th Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850-891-4221
Public Defender Leon County / Second Circuit
850-606-1000
State Attorney Second Judicial Circuit
850-606-6000

Leon County Arrest-Record Problems and the Correct Fix

Problem Practical fix Correct source
Person not found in inmate search Simplify the name and remember the search focuses on current custody. LCSO / Clerk
Need prior arrest history Use Sheriff Records, Clerk criminal cases or FDLE rather than current inmate search alone. LCSO / Clerk / FDLE
Booking charge differs from court charge Use the filed criminal case and later disposition as the judicial record. Leon Clerk
Need arrest-report narrative Identify the arresting agency from the inmate/court record and request the report there. LCSO / TPD / other agency
No document image on court docket Use the Clerk’s Request Document feature and review any quoted copy charge. Leon Clerk
Name appears on warrant page Verify current status; the public warrant page is informational and incomplete by design. LCSO Judicial Services
Need bond amount Confirm all charges and holds with Booking/Releasing before paying. Detention Facility
Need court date Search the Clerk docket or call the Clerk rather than relying on the jail estimate. Leon Clerk
State criminal history is wrong Obtain controlling local proof and use FDLE Personal Review/challenge procedures. FDLE
Case dismissed but arrest still appears Verify the statewide disposition and investigate sealing, expungement or automatic sealing eligibility. FDLE / Leon Clerk
Official live-action routes

Leon County Arrest Records Final Action Center

Use the live official route that matches the task instead of jumping between unrelated databases.

Find Current Inmate Open Detention Facility → Inmate Search and verify the person. Verify Court Outcome Search the criminal case and read the progress docket. Request Sheriff Report Prepare the incident date, name, location and report identifiers. Check Florida History Use FDLE when a statewide criminal-history search is required.
Title-specific Leon County questions

Leon County FL Arrest Records Search FAQs

1. How do I search Leon County Florida arrest records online?

Start with the Leon County Sheriff’s Detention Facility Inmate Search when checking current custody. After finding the correct person, use the Leon County Clerk Court Records search to verify the filed criminal charge, progress docket and final disposition.

2. Does Leon County’s inmate search show previous arrests?

The Sheriff’s public inmate-search results are designed around inmates currently in custody and should not be treated as a complete historical background check. For older Leon County arrest information, use Sheriff Records, the Clerk criminal case search or FDLE depending on the information needed.

3. Does a Leon County jail booking mean the person was convicted?

No. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office specifically states that its inmate search displays arrest information and does not reflect the final disposition. The court case must be checked to determine whether charges were filed, dismissed, resolved through a plea, withheld, acquitted or resulted in adjudication.

4. How do I search Leon County criminal court cases?

Use the Leon County Clerk Court Records page, accept the public-access conditions and search the criminal case using the strongest information available. Once a case is opened, review its progress docket and disposition information.

5. How do I get a Leon County arrest report?

Request the report from the agency that created it. Use the Leon County Sheriff’s Public Records Center when LCSO made the arrest, Tallahassee Police Records when TPD created the report, or the appropriate state or other law-enforcement agency when another department made the arrest.

6. How can I check whether I have a Leon County warrant?

LCSO publishes a limited online list of outstanding first- and second-degree felony warrants, but it excludes warrants older than five years and those issued within the previous two months. Sheriff’s guidance says personal current-warrant information is not provided by telephone, electronically or through the mail and should be verified in person with identification.

7. How do I find Leon County bond and release information?

Contact the Leon County Detention Facility at 850-606-3500 for release and bond information. The facility’s FAQ directs bond-payment questions to the releasing office at 850-606-3526. Confirm every charge and hold before arranging payment.

8. What time is first appearance in Leon County?

The Leon County Detention Facility currently publishes First Appearance at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays, in Courtroom 2D at the Leon County Courthouse. Confirm current scheduling for a specific case.

9. How much does a Florida criminal-history search cost if I need more than Leon County records?

FDLE currently charges $24 for a public Florida criminal-history search. Its instant-search option also carries a $1 credit-card processing fee. FDLE Personal Review of your own Florida criminal history is free but requires fingerprints and is intended for accuracy review rather than employment or certification use.

10. Can a Leon County arrest record be sealed or expunged?

Some Florida criminal-history records may qualify for court-ordered sealing or expungement. The usual process begins with an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, for which FDLE currently publishes a $75 application fee, followed by a petition in the proper court. Leon County Clerk publishes local felony and misdemeanor/criminal-traffic seal and expunge packets.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

Leon County Detention Facility Inmate search, facility contact, medical lines and detention services. Inmate Search Disclaimer Search limitations, background-check warning and bond contact. Leon County Court Records Criminal case search, progress docket and document requests. LCSO Records Requests Public records, local background requests, hours and payment information. LCSO Warrant Search Limited first- and second-degree felony warrant information. Detention Facility FAQ Bond, first appearance, court date, phone provider and legal contacts. Visitation Rules Current unit schedule, visit times, identification and video visitation. Inmate Mail Personal, digital and privileged legal-mail instructions. FDLE Florida Checks Statewide public criminal-history fees and search options. FDLE Seal & Expunge Eligibility process, certificate, processing and Florida relief rules.
What was reviewed: current-custody search coverage, Sheriff disclaimer language, jail result fields, records-request methods and fee disclosure, Clerk court-search workflow, warrant-list exclusions, bond contacts, first appearance, visitation, inmate mail, deposits, phone service, medical and mental-health contacts, PREA reporting, VINE, FDLE statewide fees and Florida sealing/expungement procedures.

ArrestRecordss.com is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Leon County Detention Facility, Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Tallahassee Police Department, Second Judicial Circuit, Public Defender, State Attorney, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Securus, JPay, iCare or any court or law firm.

Arrest, booking, charge, bond, warrant, custody, court, visitation, provider, fee and record-relief information can change. Verify current official information before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, publication, travel or safety decision. An arrest or booking is not a finding of guilt.

Last official-source review: August 18, 2026.

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