Pine Hills Police Records

Pine Hills police blotter records document law enforcement activity in Orange County. Orange County Sheriff's Office maintains incident reports, arrest records, and crash documentation for Pine Hills and surrounding areas. The police blotter includes arrests, traffic crashes, case files, and responses to calls across Pine Hills. Request police blotter records from Orange County Sheriff's Office at 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804 or call 407-254-7000 during business hours. Under Florida's Chapter 119 public records law, most police documents are available to anyone who submits a proper request.

Pine Hills Law Enforcement Records

Orange County Sheriff's Office serves Pine Hills with a population over 82264. The sheriff's office operates from 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804 and handles patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement for Pine Hills. All incident reports and police blotter records for incidents in Pine Hills are maintained by this agency. Records staff process public information requests from residents, attorneys, insurance companies, and researchers.

Call 407-254-7000 to reach the main phone line. Staff can direct you to the records division or appropriate unit. Phone calls help clarify what documents are available. Some requests can be handled by phone while others require in-person visits.

The agency maintains incident reports, arrest records, case files, and traffic crash reports. Each record type has different access rules under Florida law. Active investigations remain confidential. Closed cases become public with limited exemptions.

How to Request Pine Hills Police Records

Contact the sheriff's office at 407-254-7000 to start the request process. Explain what record you need and provide details like dates, locations, and names. Staff will tell you how to submit a request and estimate costs. Specific requests help staff locate documents faster.

In-person visits allow you to speak with records staff. Bring information that helps identify the incident. Staff search their database and provide available documents. Simple requests may be filled quickly while complex requests take longer.

For crash reports, use the Florida Crash Portal at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing after 60 days. The state system charges $10 per report plus $2 online fee.

Within 60 days after a crash, only authorized parties can access reports under Florida Statute 316.066. You must prove authorization with form HSMV-94010.

Types of Police Records

Incident reports document responses throughout Pine Hills. Officers write reports after handling crimes, accidents, and disturbances. Each report includes date, time, and location. It lists people involved. Officer narratives describe what occurred.

Arrest records show when someone is arrested. Booking information includes name, mugshot, charges, bond, and date. Orange County jail maintains booking records online.

Case files contain multiple documents. Supplemental reports add details. Detective notes track steps. Evidence logs list items. Active cases remain confidential. Closed cases become public with redactions.

Traffic crash reports are confidential for 60 days. After that, anyone can purchase reports through the state portal.

Orange County Police Records

Pine Hills is in Orange County. The sheriff's office serves this area. For information throughout Orange County, visit the Orange County Police Blotter page.

Fees and Processing

Florida's fee schedule applies. Copies cost $0.15 per single-sided page or $0.20 per double-sided page. Certified copies add $1 per page. Service charges apply for extensive requests. Payment methods include cash, money order, and credit card.

Public Records Law

Chapter 119 governs public records. Exemptions appear in Florida Statutes Section 119.071. You do not need to identify yourself. If denied improperly, contact the Attorney General at 850-245-0140. Visit myfloridalegal.com/open-government for guidance.

Additional Resources

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement at fdle.state.fl.us maintains statewide records. For crash data, visit flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports. The Sunshine Manual at myfloridalegal.com/open-government/sunshine-manual explains public records law.