Arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff? | Attorney Ron Frey

If you or a friend or family member was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, it helps to understand what happens next. HCSO patrols unincorporated Hillsborough County, including areas like Brandon, Riverview, and Town ‘n’ Country. It also runs the county jails, so most people arrested anywhere in the county, including by Tampa Police, are booked at the Orient Road Jail.

Attorney Ron Frey’s office is in downtown Tampa, and he represents clients charged after HCSO arrests. Call or text (813) 775-2276 or (844) 766-3739 for a free, confidential consultation.

What to Expect After an HCSO Arrest

After an HCSO arrest, the person is taken to the Orient Road Jail for booking. A first appearance before a judge generally happens within 24 hours, and that’s where bond and release conditions are addressed. The case then goes to the Hillsborough County courts, usually in downtown Tampa at the Edgecomb Courthouse or the Courthouse Annex. Some cases are heard at the Plant City Courthouse instead.

HCSO deputies make arrests for a wide range of charges, including DUI, drug possession, theft, domestic battery, and traffic offenses. Attendance at court dates is often required and should be assumed mandatory unless the court or your attorney explicitly says otherwise. Talking with an attorney early, before you answer questions from deputies, can protect your rights.

About Hillsborough County and the Sheriff’s Office

Hillsborough County had 1,459,762 residents in the 2020 Census, and the Census Bureau estimated 1,574,115 in 2025. It includes Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City, along with large unincorporated communities like Brandon, Riverview, Town ‘n’ Country, Carrollwood, Lutz, and Ruskin.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office runs its Operations Center at 2008 E. 8th Avenue in Tampa. People it arrests are usually booked at the Orient Road Jail, 1201 Orient Road. Deputies patrol the unincorporated county from five district offices, including District II on N. Falkenburg Road, District III on Gunn Highway, District IV in Ruskin, and District V on Windhorst Road.

Talk With Attorney Ron Frey

If the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested you or a friend or family member, Attorney Ron Frey can review the arrest, explain the charges, and walk you through what comes next. Call or text (813) 775-2276 or (844) 766-3739 for a free, confidential consultation.