HCSO Offers Online Public Records & Offender Tracking

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) reminds residents of online resources for accessing public records and information on sex offenders and predators. The Sheriff's Office website features a section detailing how to request records, what qualifies as public information, and answers to frequently asked questions.

For information on registered sex offenders and predators, the HCSO website provides direct links to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's statewide database. Residents can also use a map-based tool to locate offenders and predators in their neighborhoods.

The databases primarily contain records not classified as confidential under Florida law. Requests for records prior to Oct. 1, 1995, require a formal submission process.

The HCSO also offers online search functions for recent arrests and offense reports. Users can search arrests by date range or name. Offense reports are accessible by date range or street name.

Additionally, the Sheriff's Office provides a civil data search for individuals served papers within the last three days. A search function allows residents to find specific individuals by name. The office also has a section for economic crime reports.