Hernando Sheriff's Office Launches Public Records Online Tool

Hernando County residents can now access local law enforcement activity through a new public records inquiry tool from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). The online portal allows the public to search arrest records and offense reports.

The HCSO website's inquiry tool enables users to review arrests booked into the Hernando County Jail. Searches can be conducted by date, including options for "Yesterday" and specific dates, or by first or last name. This feature does not include arrests made by other agencies.

The public records inquiry system also provides access to offense reports. Users can search reports by date, with options for "Yesterday" and dates back to September 19. Searches can also be conducted by street name. The system defaults to showing reports from the last six months if no specific date range is entered.

The HCSO also links to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Sex Offender and Predator database, which includes a map feature for searching registered offenders by neighborhood. Information regarding civil data, including individuals served with papers in the last three days, is also accessible, with a note indicating a processing delay.

Residents can visit the Records Section homepage on the HCSO website for more information on requesting records, what constitutes a public record, and frequently asked questions. The inquiry tool provides access to non-confidential records. Requests for records prior to October 1, 1995, require a formal submission.