Find Tallahassee Warrant Records
Tallahassee warrant records are processed through the Leon County Sheriff's Office. As Florida's state capital and the county seat of Leon County, Tallahassee has about 205,000 residents. The Tallahassee Police Department handles day-to-day law enforcement in the city, but all warrant records go through the county sheriff. You can search for active warrants through the FDLE statewide database or the Leon County Sheriff's own warrant search tool online. The Leon County Clerk of Court also tracks warrant activity within criminal case dockets.
Tallahassee Quick Facts
Tallahassee Warrants at LCSO
The Leon County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant records for Tallahassee. Their main number is (850) 606-3300. The sheriff manages the warrants unit, which processes arrest warrants, bench warrants, capias orders, and fugitive warrants for every city and area in Leon County. When a judge in Tallahassee signs a warrant, the sheriff enters it into the county system and submits it to the FDLE statewide database.
The Tallahassee Police Department is located at 234 E. 7th Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303. You can reach TPD at (850) 891-4200 or the non-emergency line at (850) 606-5800. Tallahassee officers arrest people on active warrants during patrols, traffic stops, and service calls within city limits. The police department works with the sheriff on warrant service but does not keep its own warrant database. All Tallahassee warrant records stay in the Leon County system.
The LCSO has a dedicated warrant search page on their website. This is a local tool specific to Leon County. It may show warrants that have not yet been submitted to the FDLE statewide database. This makes it a good resource for checking Tallahassee warrant records that are very recent.
The Leon County Sheriff's website has a warrant search tool and contact information for the warrants unit that covers Tallahassee.
| Tallahassee Police |
234 E. 7th Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303 Phone: (850) 891-4200 Non-Emergency: (850) 606-5800 |
|---|---|
| LCSO | Phone: (850) 606-3300 |
Searching Tallahassee Warrant Records
The Leon County Sheriff's warrant search page is the best place to start for Tallahassee-specific results. This tool lets you look up active warrants in the Leon County system directly. It may have records that have not yet reached the statewide FDLE database. Enter a name to search. No account is needed.
The FDLE Public Access System is another good option. The Wanted Persons search covers all 67 Florida counties. It is free. Leon County warrants for Tallahassee appear once the sheriff submits them. This is a broader search that also catches warrants from other jurisdictions if the person has them. The FDLE results show the warrant type and the issuing agency.
The Leon County Clerk of Court has an online case search where you can pull up criminal dockets by name or case number. Bench warrants and capias entries show up in the case timeline. This is helpful if you need details about a specific Tallahassee case rather than just checking for an active warrant.
Note: The LCSO warrant search may show Tallahassee warrants before they appear on the FDLE statewide system.
Warrant Types in Tallahassee
Arrest warrants are the most common type in Tallahassee. A judge issues one under Florida Statute 901.02 after reviewing a sworn affidavit that shows probable cause. The warrant directs all sheriffs in Florida to arrest the named person. It can be served at any hour, any day, in Tallahassee or anywhere else in the state. Arrest warrants do not have an expiration date. A warrant issued years ago is still valid and enforceable.
Bench warrants come from judges when someone misses a court hearing in Tallahassee. A capias is a similar court order. Violation of probation warrants go out when probation terms are broken. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted in other states who may be in the Tallahassee area. Being the state capital, Tallahassee sometimes sees cases involving state-level agencies and their coordination with Leon County on warrant matters.
Under Florida Statute 933.07, search warrants expire if not served within 14 days. Arrest warrants in Tallahassee have no such time limit. They stay active until the person is found or a judge cancels the warrant.
Public Access to Tallahassee Warrants
Tallahassee warrant records are public under Florida Statute 119.07. The Sunshine Law gives anyone the right to inspect and copy public records from government agencies in Florida. You do not have to be the named person. You do not need a reason. The Leon County Sheriff and the Clerk of Court must provide access to warrant records that are not otherwise exempt.
Some records are exempt from public disclosure. Active criminal intelligence and investigative information stays sealed. Search warrant affidavits are not public until the warrant is served or law enforcement says it cannot be carried out. Under Florida Statute 901.16, an officer who arrests someone on a warrant in Tallahassee must tell the person why they are being arrested and confirm that a warrant exists. The officer does not need to carry the physical warrant but must show it if asked.
Resolving a Tallahassee Warrant
Contact a criminal defense attorney before doing anything. If you have an active warrant in Tallahassee, a lawyer can help you figure out the safest way to resolve it. When you turn yourself in under Florida law, you go into custody first. A bail bondsman in Tallahassee can help with the bonding process after you are booked at the Leon County Jail.
For bench warrants from missed court dates, your attorney may file a motion to quash the warrant and get a new hearing date set. This is often the easiest path that avoids time in jail. Under Florida Statute 901.04, if you are arrested on a Tallahassee warrant in a different county, the arresting officer must inform you of your right to bail. If bail has been set, you can post it in that county. If not, you go before the judge in Leon County who issued the warrant. Warrants in Tallahassee do not go away on their own. They persist until the person is located or a judge recalls the warrant.
Note: Bench warrants from missed court dates in Tallahassee are often the simplest to resolve with an attorney's help.
Leon County Warrant Records
Tallahassee is the county seat of Leon County. All warrants go through the Leon County Sheriff's Office. The county has about 300,000 residents. For more details on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and warrant lookup tools, visit the Leon County page.