Brandon Warrant Records Search
Brandon warrant records are managed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Brandon is an unincorporated community of about 116,000 people east of Tampa in Hillsborough County. There is no Brandon police department. All law enforcement comes from the county sheriff. You can search for active warrants in Brandon using the HCSO warrant inquiry tool, the free FDLE statewide database, or the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court case search. All three are available online at no cost. Brandon falls under the same warrant system that covers Tampa, Riverview, and the rest of Hillsborough County.
Brandon Quick Facts
HCSO Handles Brandon Warrants
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency in Brandon. There is no city police. Deputies patrol the community, respond to calls, and serve warrants. The HCSO main phone number is (813) 247-8200. The sheriff's office has a Warrants Division that processes all arrest warrants, maintains the active warrant database, and coordinates with fugitive units across the county. All of this applies to Brandon residents, just like it does for everyone else in Hillsborough County.
The HCSO has a warrant inquiry tool on their website. This is a direct search of Hillsborough County warrants that covers Brandon. You can enter a name and see if there is an active warrant. This tool may show warrants that have not yet reached the statewide FDLE system. It is free to use.
The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court provides case search access for Brandon warrant records and criminal dockets.
The clerk's online case search shows warrant and capias entries in criminal case dockets for Brandon and all of Hillsborough County.
| HCSO |
2008 E. Eighth Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 Phone: (813) 247-8200 |
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| Clerk of Court |
800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 276-8100 |
How to Search Brandon Warrant Records
The HCSO warrant inquiry tool is the best local option. Enter the name of the person you want to check. The system will return results for active warrants in Hillsborough County, which includes Brandon. This search is specific to the county and may show warrants that the statewide FDLE database does not have yet. It is free. You do not need to create an account.
For a statewide check, use the FDLE Wanted Persons search. This covers all 67 Florida counties. Enter a name, and the system will show active warrants, including ones from Hillsborough County for Brandon residents. Results include the warrant type and issuing agency. The FDLE database updates daily.
The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court has an online case search for criminal dockets. Bench warrants and capias entries appear in the docket when the clerk enters them. This is the tool to use if you need information about a specific Brandon criminal case, including hearing dates, charges, and bond. The clerk's office is in downtown Tampa.
Note: Brandon warrant records may appear on the HCSO warrant inquiry tool before they show up on the statewide FDLE system.
Warrant Types in Brandon
Arrest warrants are the most common type that affects Brandon residents. A judge issues one after reviewing a sworn complaint and finding probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. The warrant goes to all sheriffs in the state for execution. Under Florida Statute 901.04, the sheriff of the county where the arrest happens carries it out. In Brandon, that is the Hillsborough County Sheriff. Arrest warrants do not expire. They stay active until served or recalled by a judge.
Bench warrants come out when someone fails to show up for a court date. A capias is issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court in some cases. Violation of probation warrants are common too. Fugitive warrants apply when someone wanted in another state is found in Hillsborough County. All of these types show up in Brandon warrant records over time.
Search warrants are different. Under Florida Statute 933.07, they must be served within 14 days or they expire. Search warrants let officers search a specific address in Brandon for evidence tied to a criminal case.
Public Access to Brandon Warrants
Brandon warrant records are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Florida Statute 119.07 gives anyone the right to inspect and copy public records from state and local agencies. This includes warrant records held by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant. You do not need to provide a reason for the search. Anyone can look.
Exceptions exist. Active criminal intelligence is exempt from public disclosure under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is executed. Officers may also hold "pocket warrants" that are not yet in the system. If you think a Brandon warrant exists but cannot find it online, a defense attorney can make inquiries with the relevant agency directly.
Note: The HCSO online tool may not show warrants that have just been signed by a judge; allow a day or two for processing.
What to Do About a Brandon Warrant
If you find a warrant in your name in Brandon, talk to a lawyer first. Do not go to the Hillsborough County Jail without legal advice. Under Florida law, turning yourself in means going into custody before you can post bond. A bail bondsman in the Brandon area or Tampa can help you through the booking process and get you out as fast as possible.
Under Florida Statute 901.16, the arresting officer must tell you why you are being arrested and that a warrant has been issued. The officer does not need to carry the physical warrant at the time but must show it to you if you ask. If you are arrested outside Hillsborough County, the arresting officer must inform you of your right to bail under Florida Statute 901.07. If you can post bail on the spot, you may do so in that county rather than being transported back.
Hillsborough County Warrant Records
Brandon is in Hillsborough County. All warrants go through the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the 13th Judicial Circuit. The county has about 1.4 million residents across Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Town 'n' Country, and many other communities. For more details on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and warrant resources, visit the Hillsborough County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Brandon and also have warrant records pages. All are served by their respective county sheriff's offices for warrant processing.