Hillsborough County Jail
Bail Bonds - Tampa, FL
Need to bail someone out of Hillsborough County Jail? We connect you with a licensed bail bondsman in under 5 minutes - available 24/7, day or night.
A bail bond at Hillsborough County Jail costs 10% of the total bail amount - regulated by Florida law. For example, if bail is set at $5,000, you pay $500. QuickBail connects you with a licensed bondsman who posts the bond and begins release processing. Average release time is 4-8 hours after bond is posted.
About Hillsborough County Jail
Hillsborough County Jail is one of the largest jail systems in Florida, serving the greater Tampa Bay area with over 1.4 million residents. Operated by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), the system consists of two main facilities:
- Orient Road Jail - 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619. The primary intake and booking center where most arrested individuals in Hillsborough County are processed.
- Falkenburg Road Jail - 520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619. Secondary housing facility for inmates after initial processing.
How to Bail Someone Out
The bail process at Hillsborough County Jail follows standard Florida procedures. Here's what to do:
- Get the booking info. Look up the defendant's full name, date of birth, and booking number on the HCSO inmate search at teamhcso.com
- Contact QuickBail. Call (941) 477-6888 or submit your info online. We're available 24/7, including holidays.
- Connect with a bondsman. A licensed Hillsborough County bail bondsman will contact you within 5 minutes, verify the charges and bond amount, and walk you through the paperwork.
- Bond is posted. The bondsman posts the bail with the court and the defendant begins processing for release - typically 4-8 hours at Hillsborough County.
Bail Bond Cost
The cost of a bail bond in Hillsborough County is 10% of the total bail amount, mandated by the Florida Department of Financial Services. This fee is non-refundable.
| Bail Amount | You Pay (10%) |
|---|---|
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Warning: Be cautious of any bail bond company advertising rates below 10% - they may be violating Florida law. Always verify your bondsman is licensed through the Florida Department of Financial Services.
Visitation Information
Hillsborough County Jail has transitioned to video-only visitation for the general public:
- Video Visits: 2 hours per week of free, prescheduled video visitation between 9:30 AM and 8:45 PM
- Platform: SmartInmate - visit smartinmate.com or call 727-349-1561
- Attorney Visits: In-person, 7 days a week, 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Inmate Search
The HCSO maintains an online Arrest Inquiry portal - updated every 30 minutes - showing inmates at both Orient Road and Falkenburg Road. You can search by name or booking number and view charges, bond amount, and booking photo. Records remain listed for 90 days after release.
Search inmates at: teamhcso.com (public record under Florida State Law).
Location & Directions
Hillsborough County Jail is located at 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619. Use the map below for directions to the facility.
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