Riverview Warrant Records
Riverview warrant records are managed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. As an unincorporated community of about 107,776 people, Riverview does not have its own police force. All law enforcement comes from HCSO. That means every warrant issued for a Riverview resident goes through the county system. You can search for active warrants using the HCSO warrant inquiry tool or the FDLE statewide database. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court also keeps warrant entries in criminal case dockets that are open to the public. Searching these records is free and does not need an account.
Riverview Quick Facts
Riverview Warrants at HCSO
Riverview is unincorporated. There is no city government and no local police department. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office provides all law enforcement for the area. HCSO deputies patrol Riverview, respond to calls, and serve warrants. The sheriff's Warrants Division handles the full cycle for Riverview warrant records, from intake to execution. HCSO runs district offices that cover different parts of Hillsborough County, and Riverview falls under the South District. The main HCSO number is (813) 247-8200.
Since Riverview has no local court of its own, all cases go through the Hillsborough County court system. Judges in the 13th Judicial Circuit issue warrants that apply to Riverview residents. These warrants are then entered into the county database and, in most cases, forwarded to the FDLE statewide system. The Hillsborough County Clerk of Court logs warrant activity in case dockets. You can search these dockets online by name or case number to see if a bench warrant or arrest warrant has been filed.
| 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 |
Search Riverview Warrant Records
The FDLE runs a free warrant search tool. Go to the Wanted Persons search page and type in the name you want to check. The system pulls results from all 67 Florida counties, including Hillsborough. It shows the warrant type, the issuing agency, and basic case details when they are on file. No account is needed. The search is open to anyone.
The FDLE statewide database is a solid first step, but it may not catch everything right away. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office runs its own warrant inquiry tool that can show warrants not yet in the state system. This is worth checking if you are looking for recent Riverview warrant records. Enter the person's name and see what comes back. Between the two tools, you get good coverage of active warrants tied to Riverview.
The FDLE Wanted Persons page lets you run a free statewide search that covers Riverview and every other community in Florida.
Note: Riverview warrants may appear on the HCSO site before they show up in the FDLE statewide system.
Warrant Types in Riverview
Arrest warrants are issued when a judge finds probable cause that a crime was committed. Under Florida Statute 901.02, a sworn complaint must support the warrant. The judge signs it and the warrant tells all sheriffs in the state to arrest the named person. HCSO deputies can serve the warrant in Riverview at any time of day or night. Arrest warrants have no expiration date. A warrant from five or ten years ago can still lead to an arrest if the person is stopped in Riverview or anywhere in Florida.
Bench warrants come from judges when someone fails to show up for court. These are common in Riverview for missed traffic hearings, misdemeanor cases, and probation check-ins. A capias works much the same way. Violation of probation warrants go out when the terms set by a judge are broken. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted in other states who are living in the Riverview area. Under Florida Statute 933.07, search warrants must be executed within 14 days or they become void. Arrest warrants in Riverview do not have that kind of time limit.
Public Access to Riverview Warrants
Warrant records in Riverview are public. Florida's Sunshine Law gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records held by government agencies. Florida Statute 119.07 spells this out. You do not have to be the person named in the warrant. You do not need to provide a reason for your search. HCSO and the Hillsborough County Clerk must give you access to warrant records that are not exempt from disclosure.
Some records are off limits. Active criminal investigations and intelligence files are protected under Florida law. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served or law enforcement says execution is not possible. There are also warrants that deputies have not yet entered into public-facing databases. If you believe a Riverview warrant exists but you cannot find it online, contact HCSO or speak with a defense attorney who can check directly with the court.
Resolving a Riverview Warrant
If you find a warrant in your name for Riverview, talk to a lawyer first. Do not go to the HCSO office or the county jail without legal advice. When you turn yourself in under Florida law, you go into custody before you can post bond. A defense attorney can help you plan the best approach. For bench warrants from missed court dates, an attorney may file a motion to quash the warrant and get a new hearing set. That can save you from sitting in jail while waiting to see a judge.
Under Florida Statute 901.16, the arresting officer must tell you why you are being taken into custody. If the arrest is based on a warrant, the officer must say so. The officer does not need to have the physical warrant but must show it to you on request. For Riverview residents, this means any HCSO deputy making an arrest on a warrant must explain the basis and let you see the warrant when asked.
Note: Warrants in Riverview never expire and can lead to arrest at any time, even during a routine traffic stop.
Hillsborough County Warrant Records
Riverview is in Hillsborough County. All warrants go through the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The county handles warrant records for over 1.4 million residents across Riverview, Tampa, Brandon, Town 'n' Country, and many other communities. For more on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and warrant search tools, visit the full Hillsborough County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Riverview and also have warrant records pages. All of them are served by their respective county sheriff's offices for warrant processing.