Access Hernando County Mugshots for Free (Florida)

Perform a free Hernando County mugshot search to view current custody information today — particularly booking photos.

Mugshots are taken by law enforcement agencies for individuals arrested and booked in jail or prison, for inmates’ identification, filing and public information. In Hernando County, mugshots are considered public records and anyone can access this information without any fees.

This article lists down official custodians and online databases, and provides instructions and tips to clarify the process of obtaining mugshots in Hernando County, Florida.

Where Can Mugshots Be Found in Hernando County Florida at No Cost?

Mugshots are often found via arrest and inmate records. Interested individuals can run a mugshot search at the city, county, state and federal levels.

There are several resources available for seeking mugshots, which are mostly accessible for free. To view mugshots in Hernando County, citizens can utilize online databases hosted by official custodians. Also, some require submitting a proper request, sending an email or contacting the specific department or agency directly.

At the county level, mugshots can be found primarily through the inmate search tool provided by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, which provides law enforcement services to the cities within the county.

Moreover, unlike other states, the Florida Department of Correction allows the general public to view information of all individuals incarcerated in the state prison — current, released, and escaped prisoners. Lastly, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) maintains federal inmate records.

Locating Mugshots in Hernando County: Step-by-Step

Mugshots are often obtained at the county level.

In Hernando County, Florida, citizens can retrieve arrest records — including mugshots — through the Arrest Records Search Tool offered by the local sheriff’s office.¹ However, results only include the arrests made by the sheriff’s office specifically; for a more comprehensive search, you can conduct a Jail Record Search.

Booking photos are accessible by the general public for free as per Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes: Public Records and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).^{2, 3}

To view mugshots, users must provide the offender’s name (first and last name). For more accurate results, you may include the booking date range. Once the required fields are filled out, click the “Search” button.

This will show a list of matching records, with their mugshot, full name, race, sex, booking number & date, and offense details.

Click the question mark (?) to view more offender details.

This tool can also be used to look up information for released inmates (Tick the small box beside “Include Released Inmate”).

Alternatively, arrest records can also be obtained by sending an online public record request, either by phone at 352.797.3635, or by visiting the office in person from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST at the address provided below.

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office – Main Office
18900 Cortez Blvd
Brooksville FL 34601

Phone: 352.754.6830
Fax: 352.796.0493

For convenience, requests can also be made anytime by submitting an email at [email protected] or by electronic mail.

You may also consider reaching out to the Hernando County Detention Center to view the jail roster, including inmates mugshots.⁶

Hernando County Detention Center
16425 Spring Hill Dr.,
Brooksville, Florida 34604

Phone: 352.544.2334
Fax: 352.544.2350

Offender records can also be accessed through a third party provider, VINELink. To search for offender information, you can use the offender name, ID number, or case number. However, note that this may not always include booking photos.

For more guidance, review the steps for obtaining arrest records in Hernando County.

Inmate Services in Hernando County: What You Need To Know

Individuals currently incarcerated in jail can uphold their bonds between their loved ones – family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances – through various inmate services offered by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).⁷

These services include the following, as outlined and briefly explained below.

Post Bail/Bond: Bonds are set by the judge, and the amounts are determined through the Hernando County Clerk of Court bond schedule.⁸

There are several ways to post bond in Hernando County; posting bond can be done online through the GovPayNet, via phone at 1.888.604.7888 or by visiting the Detention Center directly (for cash bonds).

Mail: The office allows the inmates to receive books and publications directly from the online store or its publisher.

All mail should be addressed to:

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) – SCH
PO Box 1848
Pinellas Park, FL 33780

Senders must include the inmate’s full name and booking ID to ensure that it will be received by the right person and for proper mail identification.

Inmates may only obtain 4 books/magazines; those who disobey will be put into disciplinary action, and books will be donated to the Sheriff’s Office Library.

Contact Inmates: Family and friends can contact inmates through the SmartInmate website.

Send Money: Funds can be deposited into inmate accounts through Keefe Commissary – Access Corrections by phone, or via kiosks in the facility lobby.

For more information regarding mailing, sending funds to inmate accounts and contacting them, visit the HCSO page, which explores each of these services much more in-depth.⁹

Visitation: In Hernando County, inmate visitations can be done remotely or onsite, and are by appointment only. Based on the policy, there should only be 1 visitor per inmate (except for juvenile visitors), and they must present a valid ID.

After having an scheduled appointment, visitation are held at:

Hernando County Visitation Center
16425 Spring Hill Drive
Brooksville, FL 34604

Visiting Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Every inmate is given four 30 minute visits per week. For remote visitation, visits are only available at 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Accessing Mugshots via Cities Throughout Hernando County Florida

Law enforcement services in cities within Hernando County are still provided by the sheriff’s office, rather through municipal police agencies. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has a satellite office located in the city of Brooksville — the county seat, and Springhill (has the largest community).¹⁰

To look up police photographs, utilize the county’s Inmate Search Tool mentioned above or visit the relevant office directly. Address and contact information for both offices are provided below.

Brooksville – D1 Office
87 Veterans Ave.
Brooksville, Florida 34601

Phone: 352.754.6800
Fax: 352.796.0493
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Monday – Friday

Spring Hill- D2 Office
7499 Forest Oaks Blvd.
Spring Hill, Florida 34606

Phone: 352.688.5000 / 352.754.6830 (After Hours & Weekends)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday – Friday

When curious about individuals in prison, extend your search to the state and federal level as covered in the following section.

Finding Any Prisoner’s Mugshot via State & Federal Resources (Florida)

Mugshots are taken not only after an arrest, but also for prisoners. Unlike other jurisdictions, Florida makes prisoners’ photos accessible by anyone through their state level resource, and without incurring any fees.

Although mugshots are considered public records in the state, state prisoners’ information cannot be retrieved via county-level resources, even if the offender originally resided in that county.

Current, escaped or released prisoners’ mugshots can all be accessed using the Department of Correction Offender Search Tool.¹¹

To access records of offenders currently incarcerated in prison, utilize the Inmate Population Information Search.

The state’s Department of Correction (DOC) also provides a separate database to retrieve offenders’ information, depending on their status, whether an offender is released/scheduled for release, escaped/not recaptured within 15 days, under supervision or an absconder.

However, for more comprehensive search, click on “Search All Corrections Offender Databases”. This will open a new page, which will require you to provide the offender’s name (first and last) or DC number to search.

Once the search criteria are filled out, click “Submit Request”. Search results will then display a list of matching records. Select the specific individual hyperlinked name to view more detailed information, including their mugshot, personal information, offense, current status and sentence.

Alternatively, inmate details can also be acquired by sending a public record request. For additional inquiries, contact the Florida Department of Correction at:

Florida Department of Correction
501 South Calhoun St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500

Phone: 850.488.7052

Moreover, for interested individuals who want to look up information about federal inmates, the inmate search tool provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) can be utilized.¹³ This tool is searchable by name or BOP number, but online search results won’t show mugshots.

Inmate details, including mugshots, are accessible by the public due to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes: Public Records.

Although this information is publicly accessible, note that it must not be used to harass or intimidate others, or for any illegal purposes as outlined with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or in violation of any other local, state or federal laws.

Understanding the laws surrounding the access to public records and the process of performing a Hernando County mugshot search is crucial for those seeking this information for legal, professional or personal reasons.

Those looking to conduct a search beyond Hernando County can follow the instructions for finding free public records in Florida – including criminal histories, background reports, marital records, property tax details, warrants, and more.