Service Fees
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
Schedule of Fees
For any item not exceeding $50 | $25.00 |
For items exceeding $50 but not exceeding $300 | $30.00 |
For items that exceed $300 | $40 or 5 percent of face value (whichever is greater) |
Audio Tapes | $0.99 |
Certified Copies | $1.00 |
Computer Disc (DVD-R) | $0.40 |
Computer Disc (CD-R) | $0.30 |
Copies (1-sided) | $0.15 |
Copies (2-sided) | $0.20 |
Video Tapes (T-120) | $2.23 |
Lengthy Records Search and Copy | Per hour labor charge |
Public Records Unit: 863-402-7232 or records@highlandssheriff.org
Pre-payment is required before any copies and/or redactions are made. To avoid the spread of viruses, no outside computer discs may be used. Citizens wishing a copy in electronic format must purchase a new, unused diskette from the Sheriff's Office. The public has the right to inspect copyrighted documents and use agency equipment to copy the materials and pay the per copy charge. However, copyrighted documents may NOT be copied by the staff. Responses will be mailed with a return receipt to ensure that all responses are received at the appropriate address. Public record fees will be revised during the annual budget cycle each fiscal year.
Fingerprinting Fees | $5.00 processing fees plus FDLE submission costs |
Employment Background Search | $5.00 |
Faulty Equipment "Fix-It" Ticket | $4.00 |
Administration 863-402-7211
Extra Duty Deputy Sheriff With Vehicle | $45.00 per hour (3 hour minimum) |
An established hourly rate of $35 is paid directly to the deputy.
The remainder is for benefits (approximately 25 percent), vehicle expenses and administrative costs.
Patrol: 863-402-7206
Deputy Sheriff | $20.13 |
Detective | $21.14 |
Sergeant | $29.53 |
Lieutenant | $34.55 |
Secretary and Transcriptionist | $15.00 |
Crime Scene Technician | $16.38 |
Summons, Subpoenas and Notices to Appear | $40.00 |
Writ of Repossession/Writ of Replevin | $90.00 |
Tax Warrant Cash Levy | $70.00 |
Miscellaneous Levies (dependent on items to be levied) | Varies |
Judicial Process: 863-402-7227
Documents Required are as follows:
- An original and a certified copy or two certified copies of documents to be served (this applies to documents that are electronically filed)
- A self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Payment for service (see fee schedule above)
- Best possible address for service (P.O. Boxes are not accepted)
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Civil Division
400 S. Eucalyptus St.
Sebring, FL 33870
Inmate Initial Subsistence Fee | $20.00 |
Inmate Daily Subsistence Fee | $2.00/day |
Inmate Dentist Visit (in facility, flat fee) | $126.00 |
Inmate Doctor's Exam (in facility, flat fee) | $30.00 |
Inmate Other Medical and Prescriptions | Actual Costs |
*Transportation Reimbursement (regular duty) Deputy rate with vehicle Deputy rate without vehicle |
Hourly rate per cost schedule above plus $0.44 per mile $40.00 per hour $37.00 per hour |
Community Maintenance Program Fee per Administrative Order 30-01 |
$5.00 per day |
*Transportation costs for family funeral of inmates, inmates transported for non-support charges or inmates transported for bail bondsmen.
Detention: 863-402-7212
Click here for Animal Services Fees
Detention: 863-402-7212
Click here for Animal Services Fees