Find Pinellas County Booking Reports
Pinellas County booking reports are filed by the Sheriff's Office in Clearwater. This densely populated county on Florida's Gulf Coast includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and processes all bookings for the area. You can search for current inmates and view recent arrest records through the sheriff's inmate search tool. Booking data includes charges, bond information, and the date each person was brought into the Pinellas County detention facility.
Pinellas County Quick Facts
Pinellas County Sheriff Booking Data
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office handles the county jail and all booking records. The main office is at 14400 49th Street North in Clearwater. Call 727.464.6415 to ask about a jail booking or arrest report. The sheriff is the primary agency for detention in the county, so all local arrests end up in this system regardless of which police department made the arrest.
Every arrest in Pinellas County generates a booking report. That report contains the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and bond amount. These records are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The law is clear: all state, county, and municipal records must be open for inspection and copying by any person. This applies to every booking report held by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Pinellas County shares the 6th Judicial Circuit with Pasco County. While court cases may overlap between the two counties, booking records are kept by the county where the arrest happened.
| Address | 14400 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 727.464.6415 |
| Inmate Search | Available through sheriff's website |
Search Pinellas County Arrest Records
The fastest way to look up booking reports in Pinellas County is the sheriff's online inmate search. Enter a name to see current inmates and their charges. The tool is free. No account or login is needed to use it.
If the online search does not have what you need, call the jail at 727.464.6415. The records division can look up booking data by name or booking number. You can also go in person to the Clearwater office during regular hours. Bring an ID. Under Florida law, any person can inspect and copy public records at a reasonable time, and the records custodian must permit it. Copy fees are set by state rules. Staff at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will tell you the cost when you ask.
For people moved from the Pinellas County jail to state prison, use the statewide search below.
The Florida Department of Corrections search covers all state prison databases. It is useful when someone leaves the Pinellas County jail and enters state custody. Data refreshes weekly, with release dates and locations updated nightly.
Note: The state search only covers people in state prison, not those currently in the Pinellas County jail.
Pinellas County Jail Booking Steps
After an arrest in Pinellas County, booking starts at the county jail. Officers log the person's name, date of birth, and physical traits. A mugshot is taken. Fingerprints are captured and sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as Chapter 943 requires. That statute says fingerprints, palm prints, and facial images must be collected from all adults charged with a felony or misdemeanor.
The charges go into the system next. Bond amounts are set by the court or by a standard schedule. The booking report becomes public once the data is entered. Most Pinellas County booking reports appear in the online search within hours. High booking volume at the jail can add some delay.
Public Access to Pinellas County Bookings
Florida's public records law is one of the broadest in the nation. Booking reports are public. You need no reason to view them. The statute defines public records as all documents, photographs, and data connected to official government business. Every booking report in Pinellas County qualifies.
Certain records have restrictions. Juvenile arrest records stay confidential unless the charge is a felony. Medical data from the jail is not released. Sealed and expunged records are hidden from public view. Section 901.43 of the Florida Statutes makes it illegal for websites to charge money to remove booking photos. If a for-profit site posts your Pinellas County mugshot, submit a written removal request. They get 10 days to comply. The penalty is $1,000 per day for failing to act, and $5,000 per day if they republish after removal.
Pinellas County State-Level Records
State agencies hold records that link to Pinellas County bookings. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all 67 county jails. It lists contact details and links to search tools for each county. This is helpful when you need to check Pinellas County and nearby counties at the same time.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement operates the Sexual Offender and Predator search tool. You can use it along with Pinellas County booking reports to check registered offender status. FDLE manages criminal history records for all of Florida. Their phone number is (850) 410-7000 for criminal background questions. The Florida Legislature website has the full text of all public records statutes that apply to arrest data in Pinellas County.
The resource directory above includes the Pinellas County jail alongside every other Florida county jail, with addresses and phone numbers.
Cities in Pinellas County
Pinellas County is home to several large cities. All arrests in the county are processed through the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office jail. Local police departments bring arrestees to the county facility for booking.
Other communities in Pinellas County include Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Seminole, and Tarpon Springs. All booking reports from these areas go through the county system.
Nearby Counties
Pinellas County sits on a peninsula and only borders Hillsborough and Pasco counties by land. If an arrest happened near the county boundary, the neighboring county may hold the booking record.