Broward County Arrest Records | Public Search & Access Guide
Broward County, Florida · Bookings, court cases, warrants, bond and jail services
Trace a Broward Arrest From Central Intake to the Final Court Disposition
Start with BSO Arrest Search, save the arrest and case numbers, identify the arresting agency and verify the filed charge through the Broward Clerk. This guide also covers recent bookings, reports, local records checks, warrants, cash bond, first appearance, visits, mail, calls, commissary, public defenders, victim help, FDLE review and record clearing.
BROWARD RECORD ROUTER
LIVE CHECK
BSO ARREST SEARCH
15-MIN UPDATE
BOOKING
REPORT
COURT
BROWARD COURT FILE
OUTCOME FOUND
IDENTITY + DISPOSITION VERIFIED
An arrest is not a conviction. A BSO booking charge records an allegation. The State Attorney may reject, amend or reduce it, and the court may dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty.
Live search refreshBSO Arrest Search updates about every 15 minutes.
Booking BlotterApproximately 24 hours behind; two-day range limit.
Jail informationCall 954-831-5900 for custody assistance.
Electronic certification$8 for an eligible certified court document.
Visit approvalA visitor account can require up to 48 hours.
A Broward arrest can produce five separate official records
BSO ARREST SEARCH
Is the person in county custody?Arrest number, booking photograph, facility, arrest agency, charges, case numbers, status and bond.
Best first step for a person currently held by BSO.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What allegedly happened?Incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative, evidence references and releasable supplements.
Request it from the agency whose officer made the arrest.
BROWARD CLERK
What charge was filed?Information, hearings, warrants, bond orders, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentence.
The court file controls the legal outcome.
FDLE HISTORY
What appears statewide?Public name-based Florida records or a fingerprint-based Personal Review of your own history.
A BSO local check does not include every Florida county.
FLORIDA DOC
Was the person sent to state prison?FDC number, institution, state custody and release information when available.
Do not use FDC for a recent county-jail booking.
Best sequence: Confirm the booking, save every identifier, find the arresting agency, search each criminal case and order only the official document still needed.
How to search Broward County jail arrests
Open BSO Arrest Search
Use the official Sheriff system instead of a paid background-check page.
Run the official arrest search
Enter the legal last name
Begin with the surname before adding a first name.
Add the first name when needed
Use fewer fields when an alias, compound surname or spelling variation is possible.
Open every plausible result
Click the arrest number to view the photograph and detailed booking record.
Match the date of birth
Do not identify someone through a photograph or name alone.
Record the arrest number
This number is required for mail, deposits, bonds and many jail services.
Record the arresting agency
This determines where the incident or arrest report must be requested.
Record the current facility
Housing controls visitation, mail routing and medical contacts.
Read every charge and holder
One arrest can contain several court cases, conditions or outside holds.
Continue to the Clerk case search
Verify the filed charge and disposition.
Search Broward criminal cases
BSO states that the live arrest-search returns refresh approximately every 15 minutes. Recheck before paying bond, sending money or traveling.
Search the Broward Jail Booking Blotter correctly
Open the official Booking Blotter
Use it for people processed through BSO’s Department of Detention.
Open the Broward Booking Blotter
Choose a maximum two-day range
The system does not accept a longer date window.
Allow for the published 24-hour lag
A new booking may appear in Arrest Search before it appears in the blotter.
Export the results when useful
The blotter offers an Excel-export option for the selected date range.
Verify the person in live Arrest Search
The blotter is a booking snapshot, not the best source for current custody or release.
Check the Clerk case separately
The blotter does not establish the final filed charge or case outcome.
Do not interpret a missing blotter entry as proof that no arrest occurred. Check live custody, municipal agency records and the court docket.
Understand the Broward Arrest Search result
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrest number | A BSO arrest or custody record. | The final criminal outcome. | Use it for bond, mail, money and records questions. |
| Arrest date | When the arrest was recorded. | The exact date of the alleged offense. | Compare it with the incident and filing dates. |
| Arresting agency | The department responsible for the arrest. | BSO created the police report. | Request the report from the named agency. |
| Location | The current BSO detention facility. | The inmate will remain there. | Recheck before visiting or mailing. |
| Case number | A court matter linked to a charge. | Every charge uses the same case. | Search each case separately. |
| Charge status | The current booking-system description. | The final disposition or sentence. | Read the newest Clerk docket entries. |
| Bond type and amount | A displayed release condition. | Payment clears another hold or condition. | Confirm every charge with the Main Jail bond desk. |
| Holder | An additional custody condition or restriction. | The holder can be satisfied by paying cash. | Ask what agency or order controls the hold. |
| Booking photograph | A photograph created during booking. | Identity by appearance, criminal conduct or guilt. | Match the birth date, arrest number and court case. |
Verify the person before relying on a Broward result
Full legal name matches
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth matches
Arrest date fits the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Arrest number matches the photograph
Court case follows the same arrest
Disposition belongs to the correct count
Minimum verification rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a particular person.
No Broward inmate or booking record found?
Central Intake is still processing the arrest
Property intake, medical screening, fingerprints, photographs and warrant checks can delay publication.
The name is entered differently
Try a maiden name, compound surname, alias, former name or suffix.
The person was released quickly
Search the court case and request historical BSO records.
The person received a notice to appear
Not every criminal allegation creates continuing county-jail custody.
The person remains with a municipal agency
The arresting city may still be processing or holding the person.
The booking happened in another county
Search the jail that physically received the person.
The person transferred
Check another county, Florida DOC, federal detention or immigration custody.
The blotter is not updated yet
It has an approximately 24-hour reporting lag.
The record is sealed or restricted
Juvenile, sealed, expunged and legally confidential information may not appear.
The website is temporarily unavailable
Retry later or call BSO inmate information.
Missing-custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, held, released, transferred or listed under another arrest number?
BSO inmate and detention information:
954-831-5900
What happens after a Broward County arrest?
Agency arrest and report
The arresting department creates its incident, arrest and probable-cause records.
Central Intake Bureau
Newly arrested people are processed through BSO’s Main Jail intake operation.
Identity and property processing
Staff record property, fingerprints, photographs, arrest numbers and warrants.
Medical screening
Intake personnel evaluate immediate medical, medication and behavioral-health needs.
First appearance
A judge advises the person of charges and addresses counsel, probable cause, bond and release conditions.
State Attorney review
Prosecutors may file, amend, reduce or decline the booking allegation.
Release or housing assignment
The person may post bond, receive pretrial release or transfer to one of four BSO facilities.
Court proceedings
The case can include arraignment, discovery, motions, plea negotiations and trial.
Final disposition
Each count may end through dismissal, nolle prosequi, acquittal, plea, conviction or sentence.
Correction or record relief
Inaccurate information can be challenged, and eligible records may be sealed or expunged.
Request the document from the office that created it
| Record needed | Correct starting office | Information to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current BSO custody | BSO Department of Detention | Name, birth date and arrest number. | Asking the Clerk to confirm housing. |
| BSO arrest or incident report | BSO Public Records Unit | Report number, date, address and names. | Requesting the police narrative from jail staff. |
| Municipal police report | The arresting city police department | Agency case number and incident information. | Assuming BSO owns every report because it operates the jail. |
| Local Broward arrest check | BSO Public Records Unit | Full identity details and requested purpose. | Treating it as a statewide criminal-history check. |
| Felony court case | Broward Clerk Felony Division | CF case number or defendant identity. | Relying on the initial booking charge. |
| Misdemeanor or criminal traffic | Clerk Traffic and Misdemeanor Division | MM or TC case number, citation or defendant details. | Searching only felony cases. |
Request a BSO arrest or incident report
Confirm BSO created the report
Read the arresting-agency field before submitting the request.
Name the exact record
Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause affidavit or identified supplement.
Add the report number
This is the strongest locating identifier when available.
Add the date and address
Include the incident location and narrow date range.
Add the arrest and court numbers
Use them as secondary identifiers.
Request electronic delivery
Digital delivery can reduce copy and mailing work.
Set a maximum cost
Ask for written approval before work exceeds a stated amount.
Submit through the official portal
Save the request number and use the portal for updates.
Open BSO public-record instructions
Copy-ready BSO records request
Under Florida public-records law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause affidavit and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the event on or about [date] at [address]. Known identifiers are BSO report number [number], arrest number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for material withheld or redacted.
BSO Public Records Unit
Phone: 954-831-8700
Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 9507, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310
BSO warns that its Public Records Unit is experiencing a backlog. Do not submit duplicate requests because duplicates can create additional delay.
Understand what a BSO local records check includes
It can include
- Broward County arrest records submitted to BSO.
- Local arrest information from participating Broward agencies.
- A county-focused check for a stated personal purpose.
It does not include
- A complete Florida criminal history.
- Every arrest outside Broward County.
- Police contacts that did not result in an arrest.
- The final court disposition unless separately verified.
Decide whether a local check is sufficient
Use FDLE when statewide coverage is required.
Submit through the BSO records portal
Select the local-records-check request type.
Provide exact identity information
Use the full legal name, birth date and known aliases.
Verify any returned arrest through the Clerk
A local arrest check does not establish conviction.
Search the Broward criminal court case
Open Broward Clerk Case Search
Use the public court-record system.
Search Broward court cases
Search the complete case number first
Enter it without spaces or dashes.
Recognize the case code
CF identifies felony, MM misdemeanor and TC criminal traffic.
Otherwise search the defendant name
Both first and last name are required in the public name search.
Add a filing-date range
The system returns only the first 200 results, so narrow common-name searches.
Find the filed charging document
Review the information or other accusatory filing rather than relying on the booking line.
Read amended charges in date order
Prosecutors can replace, add, reduce or dismiss counts.
Review warrants and bond orders
A later judge may change the original bond or warrant status.
Find the disposition for every count
One count can be dismissed while another results in a plea or conviction.
Register for hearing reminders
Use Florida e-Notify when available.
Register for court-date reminders
| Code | Case type | Example use |
|---|---|---|
| CF | Criminal felony | Circuit Criminal case. |
| MM | Misdemeanor | County Criminal misdemeanor case. |
| TC | Traffic criminal | DUI, suspended-license or another criminal traffic case. |
| MO | Municipal ordinance | Municipal ordinance prosecution. |
| CO | County ordinance | County ordinance prosecution. |
Order a Broward criminal document or certified disposition
| Service | Charge | Processing | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic certified document | $8 per eligible document | Immediate after payment | Reusable electronic certification for an available document. |
| Ordinary court copy | $1 per page | Depends on availability | Personal review of a filing. |
| Certification | $2 per document | Added to copy preparation | Formal proof for another agency or court. |
| Record research | $2 per year searched | Depends on requested years | Older case with unknown case number. |
| Records request form | Copies, certification and research as applicable | Can take up to two weeks | Older, paper or unavailable online records. |
| Clerk sealing or expungement processing | $42 | After proper filing and court order | Local Clerk processing of granted record relief. |
Find the exact case and document
Use the case number, filing title and date.
Ask the recipient what proof is required
Determine whether an ordinary copy, certified disposition, judgment or sentence is needed.
Buy eligible electronic certification online
Documents over 100 pages are not available through the electronic purchase option.
Review Broward court-copy options
Use the Archives Division for older files
Felony records date to 1915; traffic and misdemeanor records date to 1973.
Provide enough search information
Include the case number, defendant name, birth date, arrest year, case type and requested documents.
Broward Clerk general information:
954-831-6565
Felony case information: select option 1
Check a Broward County warrant safely
Open the Clerk public case search
BSO directs public warrant searches to the Broward Clerk.
Search the Broward court docket
Search the case number first
Use the number from the arrest result, citation or prior notice.
Read the newest docket event
Look for warrant issued, served, recalled, quashed or cancelled.
Confirm with the issuing court
The court—not an old screenshot—controls current status.
Contact a criminal-defense attorney
Counsel can explain surrender, first appearance and a motion to recall or quash.
Do not confront another person
A name match or old docket entry does not authorize detention.
2026 scam warning: BSO will not demand payment through Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, gift cards or another instant-payment service for bond, ankle monitoring or diversion. Hang up and call the agency independently.
BSO non-emergency:
954-764-4357
Confirm every Broward charge before posting bond
Confirm the defendant and arrest number
Match the legal name, birth date and BSO arrest number.
List every charge and holder
Payment in one case may not clear another warrant, detainer or court condition.
Call the bond-information desk
Confirm the current amount and payment method.
Call 954-982-6924 or
954-982-6925.
Choose cash, card, money order or cashier’s check
Cash paid in person does not carry a service charge.
Use matching identification for card payment
The payer’s identification must match the payment card.
Do not use a gift card
BSO does not accept gift cards for cash bond.
Expect a 2.5% card service fee
The service fee is nonrefundable.
Use a licensed bondsman for a surety bond
Read the complete fee and collateral agreement before signing.
Keep the original blue receipt
It is required for a later cash-bond refund.
Main Jail bond information window
555 SE 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Information window: open 24 hours
How to claim a cash-bond refund
Original blue bond receipt or certified copy
Lost-bond form when the original receipt is unavailable
Original or certified court disposition
Valid driver’s license, state ID or passport
Notarized assignment form when another person receives the refund
Current depositor mailing information
Cash bonds expire 36 months after posting. Refunds are paid to the depositor unless formally assigned. Unpaid court costs, fees or criminal penalties can be deducted, and failure to appear can cause forfeiture.
Cash Bond Unit:
954-831-5932
Published refund-service hours: daily, 6:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Refund checks are generally mailed within two to three business days after complete paperwork is presented.
Understand Broward first appearance after arrest
A person who does not bond out normally appears before a magistrate the day after arrest, including Saturdays and Sundays. BSO states that proceedings usually begin around 8:00 a.m., depending on the presiding judge.
Charges and probable causeThe judge advises the defendant of the charges and addresses the legal basis for detention.
LawyerThe defendant may request appointed counsel when unable to afford a private lawyer.
Bond and releaseThe judge may set, change or deny bond and impose release conditions.
Victim participationA victim has the right to be present and communicate views about pretrial release.
Protection conditionsNo-contact, firearm, monitoring, travel and other restrictions may be ordered.
Next court pathThe case then proceeds through felony or county criminal court.
The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit currently publishes First Appearance Zoom Meeting ID 620-44-6048. Verify live access and courtroom rules before joining.
Find the current Broward jail before traveling
Main Jail and Central Intake
555 SE 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Booking, intake, maximum-security housing and bond services.
Joseph V. Conte Facility
1351 NW 27th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
North Broward Bureau
1550 NW 30th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Paul Rein Detention Facility
2421 NW 16th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
BSO assigns housing according to classification, safety and service needs—not the facility closest to the inmate’s home. Recheck the live Arrest Search before mailing, depositing or visiting.
Register and schedule a Broward jail visit
Confirm current custody and facility
Search the inmate immediately before registration.
Open BSO Video Visitation
Use the Sheriff’s current registration and scheduling instructions.
Open Broward video visitation
Complete one-time visitor registration
Enter the visitor’s legal identity and accurate contact information.
Allow up to 48 hours for approval
Do not wait until the desired visit date to create the account.
Schedule between one and seven days ahead
Visits cannot be scheduled, changed or cancelled less than one day in advance.
Choose the Visitation Center or remote service
The center provides scheduled visits; paid remote visits may also be available.
Select an available live time
BSO currently lists visitation seven days a week, with available slots controlled by the scheduler.
Test the device before a remote visit
Check the camera, microphone, internet and browser permissions.
Recheck for cancellation notices
Jail emergencies and administrative needs can postpone or cancel a visit.
BSO Video Visitation Center
2926 State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
Information: 954-831-5900
| Item | Published rule |
|---|---|
| Registration | One-time visitor registration |
| Approval | Can take up to 48 hours |
| Advance scheduling | At least one day and no more than seven days ahead |
| Center visits | Two one-hour visits per inmate each week, subject to availability |
| Days | Available seven days a week |
| Hours | The current BSO webpage lists 8:00 a.m.–7:45 p.m.; use live available slots as the final schedule |
Avoid a denied or terminated Broward visit
Use only the approved visitor account
Keep valid government-issued photo ID available
Wear appropriate non-revealing clothing
Use a quiet and suitable background
Do not display weapons, alcohol or drugs
Do not photograph or record the visit
Do not permit unauthorized participants
Do not use threats, nudity or coded messages
Supervise minors for the entire visit
Follow staff instructions and posted sanctions
Personal video visits are subject to monitoring. Violations can end the session and restrict future visitation.
Attorneys use separate professional access rules and must present a current Bar card plus valid government-issued photo identification for jail entry.
Send Broward inmate mail without rejection
Routine incoming personal letters in envelopes are not accepted. BSO uses a postcard-only system for ordinary personal correspondence.
Confirm the inmate’s current facility
Each BSO jail has a different mailing address.
Write the inmate’s full booking name
Use the exact Arrest Search spelling.
Add the arrest number
Place it with the inmate’s name.
Use an approved pre-stamped postcard
The postcard must be at least 3.5 by 5 inches and no larger than 4.25 by 6 inches.
Write only in blue or black ink
Do not use paint, crayons or altered materials.
Print photographs directly on the postcard
Attached, glued, stapled or clipped photographs are rejected.
Include a complete return address
Use the sender’s name and mailing address.
Use privileged-mail procedures for legal correspondence
Clearly mark qualifying court or attorney mail as legal or privileged.
| Facility | Routine mailing address |
|---|---|
| Main Jail | P.O. Box 9356, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 |
| Joseph V. Conte Facility | P.O. Box 407016, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340-7016 |
| North Broward Bureau | P.O. Box 407037, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340 |
| Paul Rein Detention Facility | P.O. Box 407003, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340 |
Do not place these on or inside the postcard
Cash, checks, money orders or gift cards
Labels, stickers or attached photographs
Plastic, wrapping or multiple layers
Lipstick, perfume or biological material
Nudity or sexually explicit content
Weapons, gang references or coded messages
Oversized or fold-over postcards
Holograms or altered postcard surfaces
Set up Broward jail calls without exposing the defense
After housing assignment
- The inmate initiates outgoing collect calls.
- Inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming calls.
- BSO staff do not deliver personal telephone messages.
Account support
- Securus handles block and unblock requests.
- Direct-bill and prepaid options may be available.
- The recipient must accept applicable charges.
Recording warning
- BSO records outgoing non-attorney calls.
- A recorded warning is played before the call.
- Do not discuss admissions, witnesses or strategy.
Confirm the inmate has a permanent housing assignment
Calling access begins after housing.
Create or fund the Securus account
Use the official provider.
Open Securus inmate telephone services
Add the correct receiving telephone number
Check whether it is blocked from correctional calls.
Contact support when calls fail
Request block removal, prepaid setup or billing assistance.
Call 1-877-800-5729
Attorney calls can be protected only when the correct attorney number and procedure are used. Hearing a recording warning means the call will be recorded if accepted.
Deposit Broward inmate funds through an approved method
Wait until the inmate receives a permanent housing assignment before sending money.
Confirm the inmate and arrest number
Recheck custody before paying.
Use Access Corrections online or by telephone
Enter the correct inmate information.
Open Access Corrections deposits
Use Western Union when preferred
Follow the correctional-deposit prompts and verify the recipient.
Open Western Union inmate deposits
Use a BSO lobby kiosk for cash
Kiosks accept cash only and do not provide change.
Bring the exact cash amount
Provide the inmate’s name and arrest number.
Allow 30 minutes to two hours for posting
Posting time applies across the published deposit methods.
Keep the receipt
Save the amount, date, arrest number and confirmation.
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Main Jail | 555 SE 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale |
| Paul Rein Detention Facility | 2421 NW 16th Street, Pompano Beach |
| Joseph V. Conte Facility | 1351 NW 27th Avenue, Pompano Beach |
| North Broward Bureau | 1550 NW 30th Avenue, Pompano Beach |
| Video Visitation Center | 2926 State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes |
BSO publishes lobby deposit hours of 7:15 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Cash is not accepted through the mail.
Send a Broward care package without using an unapproved seller
Confirm permanent housing
Verify that the inmate remains in BSO custody.
Open Access SecurePak
Use the approved care-pack provider.
Open Access SecurePak
Select the Broward jail program
Search the inmate using the required identity information.
Choose approved items only
Product eligibility depends on facility and inmate status.
Follow the seven-day purchase limit
BSO permits one care pack every seven days based on the order date.
Keep the order confirmation
Save the inmate, order number and delivery status.
Access SecurePak telephone ordering:
800-546-6283
Pick up authorized Broward inmate property
Ask the inmate to complete a property voucher
The voucher identifies the approved recipient.
Confirm the current facility
Property is picked up where the inmate is housed.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification
The recipient must prove identity.
Go during published pickup hours
BSO permits pickup from 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
Call first for restricted or evidentiary property
Jail property and law-enforcement evidence follow different release rules.
Report an urgent Broward inmate health issue
Use 911 for an active emergency outside jail custody
Do not rely on email during immediate danger.
Confirm the inmate’s name, arrest number and facility
Accurate routing prevents delay.
Describe the specific concern
State symptoms, diagnosis, medication, dose, allergies and recent treatment.
Call the facility medical contact
Use the number matching the current housing location.
Do not mail medication
Medication must be evaluated and administered through jail healthcare staff.
Ask the inmate to submit a sick-call request
Mental-health requests may also be made through the housing deputy or unit nurse.
| Facility | Medical-information telephone |
|---|---|
| Main Jail | 954-831-5938 |
| North Broward Bureau | 954-831-3509 |
| Joseph V. Conte Facility | 954-831-6830 |
| Paul Rein Detention Facility | 954-831-5400 |
| Mental-health information | 954-831-5428 |
Medical-concern script
I am reporting a medical or mental-health concern for [full legal name], arrest number [number], currently listed at [facility]. The specific concern is [symptoms or diagnosis]. The person normally takes [medication and dose], has allergies to [allergies], and last received treatment on [date]. Please route this information to the appropriate clinical team.
Apply for the Broward Public Defender
The Clerk determines criminal indigent status. The $50 application fee applies even when a Public Defender is not appointed, but inability to pay the fee cannot be used to deny appointed representation.
Request counsel before answering case questions
Clearly state that a lawyer is requested.
Complete the Application for Criminal Indigent Status
Provide accurate income, asset, expense and dependent information.
Use the in-custody process when jailed
An application is normally provided before first appearance.
Call the Public Defender when the inmate did not receive an application
The office can facilitate the jail process.
Call 954-831-8650
Email a signed felony application when out of custody
Send it to FelonyeClerk@browardclerk.org.
Pay or arrange the $50 Clerk fee
Payment goes to the Clerk—not the Public Defender.
Wait for appointment confirmation
The Public Defender sends the assigned lawyer’s information after qualification.
Do not discuss the case on recorded personal calls
Use the lawyer’s approved confidential communication route.
Law Office of the Public Defender
Broward County Judicial Complex
201 SE 6th Street, Suite 3872, Third Floor North Wing
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-831-8650
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Get release alerts, court help and safety assistance
Keep every official identifier
Save the police report number, arrest number and court case number.
Contact BSO Victim Services after a Sheriff-handled incident
Ask about rights, safety planning and local referrals.
Call 954-321-4200
Contact the State Attorney Victim Advocate Unit
Ask about first appearance, release conditions, case stages, impact statements and resources.
Call 954-765-4133
Contact Witness Liaison when subpoenaed
Ask about court appearance, parking, standby and property-return questions.
Register for custody notifications
Use Florida VINE for available release and transfer alerts.
Open VINELink
Register for court reminders
Use Florida e-Notify for supported hearings.
Broward State Attorney Victim Advocate Unit954-765-4133
Witness Liaison Unit954-831-6205
954-831-6202
Florida VINE877-846-3435
954-321-4122
Women in Distress Hotline954-761-1133
Use Florida DOC after transfer from a Broward jail
Use FDC Offender Search for
- A person in Florida state-prison custody.
- The FDC number and assigned institution.
- State supervision or release information when displayed.
- Institution-specific mail, visit and deposit procedures.
Do not use it alone for
- A new Broward County booking.
- A person awaiting trial in BSO custody.
- The certified judgment and sentence.
- A complete Florida criminal-history record.
Search the FDC number when known
A correctional number is safer than a common-name search.
Otherwise search the full legal name
Compare all available identifying information.
Record the current institution
The institution controls mail, visitation and account rules.
Return to the Broward court judgment
The offender locator does not replace certified court proof.
Search Florida state custody
Choose an FDLE public search or free Personal Review
Public Florida name search
- Searches publicly available Florida criminal-history information.
- Currently costs $24 per search.
- It is name based, so same-name errors are possible.
- Use fingerprints when positive identity is important.
FDLE Personal Review
- Used to review your own Florida history.
- Requires fingerprints taken by a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency.
- FDLE does not charge for the review.
- Supports challenges to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Use BSO and the Clerk first for a Broward arrest
They provide the strongest local identifiers.
Use FDLE for statewide public information
Choose the appropriate Florida criminal-history search.
Open FDLE Florida checks
Use Personal Review for your own accuracy check
Complete the application and fingerprint card.
Start FDLE Personal Review
Mail the complete Personal Review packet
Keep a copy and proof of mailing.
Compare every arrest and disposition
Confirm that FDLE reflects the final Broward court result.
FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Phone: 850-410-7898
Email: chrm@fdle.state.fl.us
Fix a wrong Broward booking, identity or disposition
Identify which source is wrong
Compare BSO Arrest Search, the police report, Clerk docket and FDLE history.
Save the incorrect entry
Record the URL, date, arrest number, police report number and case number.
Obtain controlling official proof
Use a certified disposition, amended judgment, agency correction or identity record.
Correct the originating office first
BSO corrects its custody data, police correct reports and the Clerk or court corrects court records.
Use FDLE Personal Review
Identify exactly what the state repository associates with your fingerprints.
Submit the FDLE challenge with proof
Follow the challenge instructions returned with the record.
Recheck private background websites separately
A government correction may not automatically update a private database.
Copy-ready correction request
I request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information associated with [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The disputed entry is [exact field], shown under BSO arrest number [number], police report number [number] or Broward court case number [number]. The correct information is [correction]. Attached is [certified disposition, amended order, agency correction or identity proof].
Correction is different from sealing. Use correction when information is factually wrong. Use sealing or expungement when the information is accurate but may qualify for restricted public access.
Seal or expunge an eligible Broward arrest record
Dismissal, no filing or nolle prosequi does not automatically remove the arrest from every public system. Florida requires a separate eligibility and court process for most record relief.
Sealed record
Ordinary public access is restricted, but specified criminal-justice, government, licensing and employment entities can retain legal access.Expunged record
Most authorized entities receive notice that the record was expunged but cannot access the detailed record without further legal authority.Prepare the complete arrest file first
BSO arrest number and booking information
Arresting-agency report number
Every related Broward court case number
Certified disposition for every charge
FDLE eligibility application
Completed fingerprint card
$75 nonrefundable FDLE fee
State Attorney certification when required
Save all important records before filing
Keep the arrest report, booking record, certified dispositions and eventual court order.
Check basic eligibility
Prior adjudications, prior Florida relief and excluded offenses can prevent approval.
Ask Broward State Attorney for free screening help
The office provides forms, guidance and periodic free workshops.
Open Broward sealing and expungement help
Complete the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application
Use the correct seal or expunge form.
Start the FDLE eligibility process
Sign before a notary or deputy clerk
Follow the current application instructions.
Obtain State Attorney certification when required
Standard expungement applications require the prosecutor section.
Attach certified dispositions
Include the outcome of every charge in the arrest event.
Attach the authorized fingerprint card
The fingerprinting official must complete the required agency information.
Include the $75 FDLE payment
The FDLE eligibility fee is nonrefundable.
Allow approximately 12 weeks
FDLE processes complete packets in received order and does not expedite them.
Receive the Certificate of Eligibility
The certificate does not seal or expunge the record by itself.
Prepare the Broward petition, affidavit and proposed order
File them in the proper criminal case.
Pay the applicable Clerk charges
Broward publishes a $42 statutory processing charge, plus copy and certification costs.
Serve the required agencies
Follow the current instructions for the State Attorney, BSO or arresting agency and FDLE.
Attend a hearing when scheduled
Bring the FDLE certificate, dispositions and proof of service.
Keep certified copies of the signed order
Verify compliance with the Clerk, BSO, arresting agency and FDLE.
Broward State Attorney sealing and expungement help:
954-831-6955
FDLE Seal and Expunge:
850-410-7870
Email: SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us
Florida generally permits one standard court-ordered sealing or expungement under the main process. Specialized relief, automatic sealing and human-trafficking expungement can follow different rules.
Broward arrest, jail and criminal-court contact board
BSO inmate information954-831-5900
BSO Public Records954-831-8700
Bond information954-982-6924
954-982-6925
Cash Bond Unit954-831-5932
Broward Clerk954-831-6565
Public Defender954-831-8650
State Attorney954-831-6955
Victim Advocate Unit954-765-4133
BSO Main Jail and Central Intake map
Broward County Judicial Complex map
BSO Video Visitation Center map
Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, facility, courtroom, office hours, identification requirements, holiday closures, appointment rules and payment methods.
What this Broward guide explains before the final official action
Live custody15-minute updates, 24-hour blotter delay, two-day report limits, identity checks and no-result fixes.
Reports and local checksCorrect-agency routing, BSO request steps, cost-control language and statewide limitations.
Court verificationCase codes, search limits, filed-charge review, warrants, dispositions and certified documents.
Bond and first appearancePayment choices, 2.5% card fee, refund documents, 36-month expiration and magistrate workflow.
Jail servicesVideo visits, postcard dimensions, recorded calls, deposits, care packs, property and medical contacts.
Record reliefFDLE Personal Review, correction, $75 eligibility fee, 12-week processing and Broward court filing.
