How To Complete Community Service in Hillsborough County

You must register through the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) .

You must work with a pre-approved non-profit organization from the HCSO’s list. The list can be downlosded at the bottom of this page. It is a list of approved agencies. Work performed for unapproved agencies will not count towards the required hours.

You must register through the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in person. Check eligibility before attempting to register, as not all offenses qualify.

The number of hours is determined by the prosecutor in the case of RIDR or Pretrial Diversion Programs and by the judge at sentencing and is specified in the court order. Carefully review the sentencing documents to know the exact requirement.

You must use the official timesheet provided by the HCSO. The timesheet must be signed by a supervisor at the non-profit organization for each day worked. The answer warns against falsifying timesheets, emphasizing the serious legal consequences (perjury charges). The completed, original timesheet must be submitted to the probation officer (if on probation) or the Department of Corrections.

Failure to complete the hours can result in a Violation of Probation (VOP), leading to potential jail time. This highlights the importance of communicating with the probation officer immediately if facing difficulties in completing the hours. It suggests that proactive communication and demonstrating effort to comply can positively influence the judge’s decision.