Re-Entry Resources: Court, Records, Probation and Legal
The Pinellas County Office of Justice Coordination has developed a list of commonly needed local resources that can assist you as you get settled back into the community. The information will help connect you and your family to the critical support services and community resources you need to thrive.
Justice-Related Services and Resources
Quick Links
- Access to Court Records
- Gulf Coast Legal Services – Gulfcoast Legal Services (GLS) provides free, comprehensive civil legal aid to eligible clients in the Tampa Bay area. Services provided include but are not limited to financial stability and housing advocacy. GLS places special emphasis on several vulnerable populations within Pinellas County, including individuals experiencing homelessness and ex-offenders re-entering society.
- Florida Department of Corrections
- Renters Rights Package – In August 2022, Pinellas County adopted a new Tenants Bill of Rights to protect vulnerable renters with the following protections:
- Prohibits discrimination against renters based on their source of income, including housing vouchers.
- Requires landlords give advance notice of late fees and rent increases of more than 5%.
- Requires landlords to provide tenants with a Notice of Rights.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Florida Highway Patrol
- Florida Justice Center Record Sealing and Expungement – The Florida Justice Center aids residents of any county in Florida, with any income level, in expunging or sealing their criminal record. It’s no cost for those making under 125% of the poverty threshold.
- Legal Self-Help and Attorney Assistance – Self-Help Center attorney appointments are available in-person at our three (3) Self Help Center locations. Upon request, telephonic appointments are available for your convenience.
- Medical Examiner
- Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
- Pinellas County Voting Information
- Public Defender’s website
- Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
- State Attorney’s Office
- Victim Rights
Rights and Clemency
