The Pasco Sheriff’s Office uses the website portal GovQA for the processing of its public records requests by citizens, attorneys, businesses, organizations and government agencies. The use of GovQA allows for a uniform, quick, secure and reliable format to request public records, communicate with our Records personnel, follow the progress of your request, and pay for any fees that may be involved, all in one place.
Although we strongly suggest that you submit your public records request via the GovQA portal, you can submit a public records request in person or by contacting this office by phone, fax, email, or regular mail. Please see the contact information below.
If you choose to utilize GovQA to submit your request you can create an account or remain anonymous. You will not be required to identify yourself when making a public records request via any of the above methods.
Requests are processed in the order they are received and in accordance to Florida Statute Chapter 119.
Please read the important information and requirements belowBEFOREmaking any public records requests. This will ensure that we are the agency that maintains the records and you have submitted any potentially required forms depending on your request. Any such forms can be uploaded via the GovQA portal.
Please note: Records on 911 calls and radio transmissions are maintained by Pasco County Emergency Communications, not the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. To request those records, you can link directly to the Pasco County 911 Records Request Form here:https://form.jotform.com/203145361899058
The link for more information on 911 records and to download the 911 record request form:https://www.pascocountyfl.net/2113/Department-of-Emergency-Services-911.
ThereMAYbe a cost involved for the time it takes to review and redact information that is exempt or confidential pursuant to Florida Statutes. You will be provided a good-faith estimate of any costs prior to review. Once the deposit is received, we will begin our review of your requested documents. The final bill may be higher or lower than the estimate, depending on the actual costs to respond to your request. Records will only be released upon full payment, if costs are involved.
Florida government agencies areNOTrequired to create records in response to a request or answer questions about the content of a public record. Additional information about Florida’s public record law and exemptions may be found at https://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/Main/.
In addition:
In order to ensure there is no delay in the processing of your request, the PSO Public Records Department needs the PSO report number OR the full name of the person involved, their date of birth, and the location, date, time and type of incident. Missing information or a delay in providing requested information may result in a delay in response.
Victims:If you are a victim, the parent or legal guardian, or legal next-of-kin of a victim of crime, you MUST complete and provide the Marsy’s Law form to receive an unredacted report or the victim’s name and any identifying information about the victim will be redacted from the report. This form can be downloaded by clicking the link below:
Marsy’s Law Victim Information Form
Traffic accident reports:The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) handles the majority of traffic accident investigations in Pasco County. If you were involved in a traffic accident/crash and FHP responded, you should contact FHP at352-797-5738. If Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies responded, please provide the date, time, and location of the accident in order to determine whether a PSO report was generated. Download the Sworn Statement for Traffic Crash Information. “Motor vehicle crash reports are confidential for a period of 60 days after the report is filed. However, if you are an eligible party to receive a copy per F.S. 316.066(2)(b) you must complete this form and have notarized.”
Warrants:For information on active warrants, please visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website at http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/restricted/PAS/home/home.jsf.
Active/Pending Investigations:If a report or record is still an active or pending investigation, only a partial record may be sent until the investigation is complete, in accordance with public records laws.
CAD/Radio Transmission Calls:When requesting Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Calls or radio transmission records, PSO needs the date, time, location, phone number and type of incident in order to research the request.
Background Checks:Background checks are local for Pasco County ONLY. Please submit name, date of birth, and social security number. The background form and social security release form can be downloaded at the following link: Local Background Check
Juvenile records:Some juvenile records may only be released to certain designated entities and persons, as outlined in Florida Statute 943.053 and 985.04. A parent of a juvenile must send a copy of their picture I.D. If the requestor is the juvenile’s guardian, they must send court documents demonstrating they are the guardian.
For juvenile background checks or records maintained by the Dept. of Juvenile Justice, please visit that agency’s website at:http://www.djj.state.fl.us/services/support/office-of-the-general-counsel/public-records-request
Criminal Discovery(No Fee/No Redactions):Attorneys requesting information pursuant to the Criminal Discovery process should notate their request is for criminal discovery, and include the following in their request to avoid delay: the Answer to Demand for the requested case received from the State Attorney’s Office and Notice of Appearance entered in the case. In the event this information is not received and the request is not notated as a criminal discovery request, the request will be considered a public records request subject to Florida Statute 119.071 and the requested records will be reviewed for redactions and a fee may apply.
