How do I bail someone out of Hillsborough County Jail?

Contact QuickBail at (941) 477-6888 or use our online form with the defendant's full name, date of birth, and booking number. A licensed bail bondsman will verify charges and bond amount, then post the bail bond. The fee is 10% of the total bail amount.

How long does release take after bail is posted?

Release typically takes 4-8 hours after bond is posted. The Orient Road and Falkenburg Road facilities are among the busiest in Florida, so processing can take longer during weekends and holidays.

Can I visit someone at Hillsborough County Jail?

Hillsborough County Jail uses video visitation only. Inmates receive two hours of free video visitation per week through SmartInmate, between 9:30 AM and 8:45 PM. Attorney visits are in-person, 7 days a week, 6 AM - 11 PM.

What happens if I can't afford the bail bond fee?

Some bail bond agents offer payment plans. Contact QuickBail at (941) 477-6888 to discuss options. The 10% fee is the legal minimum set by Florida law.

Hillsborough County Jail Bail Bonds - Tampa, FL

Q: How much does a bail bond cost at Hillsborough County Jail?

A bail bond costs 10% of the total bail amount, mandated by the Florida Department of Financial Services. If bail is $5,000, you pay $500. This fee is non-refundable.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact QuickBail at (941) 477-6888 or use our online form with the defendant's full name, date of birth, and booking number. A licensed bondsman will verify charges and post the bail bond. The fee is 10% of the total bail amount.

10% of the total bail amount - mandated by Florida law. If bail is $5,000, you pay $500. This fee is non-refundable.

Typically 4-8 hours. Orient Road and Falkenburg Road are among the busiest facilities in Florida, so processing can take longer during high-volume periods like weekends and holidays.

Video visitation only. Inmates get 2 hours/week of free video visits through SmartInmate (9:30 AM - 8:45 PM). Attorney visits are in-person, 7 days a week, 6 AM - 11 PM.

Some agents offer payment plans. Call (941) 477-6888 and we'll connect you with a bondsman who can discuss options. The 10% fee is the legal minimum - be cautious of anyone advertising lower rates.