Palm Beach County Arrest Records | Jail Inmates & Mugshots
Palm Beach County, Florida · Booking, jail, report and criminal-court guide
Track a Palm Beach County Arrest From Jail Intake to Court Disposition
Search current or previous PBSO bookings, verify the person, understand every charge and bond entry, and then check the Clerk’s criminal case for the filed charges and final outcome. The page also covers arrest reports, warrants, bond, jail visits, postcards, calls, commissary, inmate property, public defenders, victim assistance, FDLE histories and sealing or expungement.
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A Palm Beach County booking does not prove guilt. A booking charge is an allegation received during arrest or jail intake. The State Attorney may decline, replace or amend it, and the court may dismiss the case or enter a not-guilty result.
Current custodyUse PBSO inmate search or call 561-688-4340.
Active jailsMain Detention and West Detention centers.
Final outcomeUse the Clerk’s free eCaseView system.
Certified document$8 online plus processing fee.
Official reviewProcedures checked July 20, 2026.
Which Palm Beach County record solves your problem?
PBSO INMATE SEARCH
Is the person in jail?Booking identity, jacket number, charges, bond, holds, housing and release.
Best first step for a recent arrest.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?Incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements.
Use the agency that created the report.
CLERK ECASEVIEW
What happened in court?Complaint, charges, hearings, warrants, disposition, judgment and sentence.
Free uncertified online access.
FDLE
Is statewide history needed?Florida arrests and prosecutions submitted to the state repository.
Public searches currently cost $24.
RECORD RELIEF
Can public access be restricted?Correction, FDLE Personal Review, court-ordered sealing or expungement.
Dismissal alone does not remove the record.
How to search Palm Beach County arrests
Open the official PBSO search
Use the Sheriff’s inmate and booking system rather than a paid people-search site.
Open PBSO Inmate Search
Start with the booked last name
A surname-first search avoids excluding a result because of a middle name, suffix or spelling difference.
Add the first name gradually
Use the legal first name only when the surname produces too many matches.
Use the jacket or booking number when known
Official numbers are safer than relying on name or photograph alone.
Open every possible result
Compare the date of birth, booking date, arresting agency, facility and identifying numbers.
Record the full booked name
PBSO mail, deposits, visits and bond transactions may require the exact booked name.
Save the jacket and booking numbers
These numbers help Inmate Records identify the correct custody event.
Read every charge and bond line
One booking may contain several allegations, warrants, holds or release conditions.
Call when custody is unclear
PBSO Inmate Records provides information for both active detention centers.
Call Inmate Records: 561-688-4340
Continue to the court record
The booking does not establish the final filed charge or outcome.
Open Palm Beach County eCaseView
Recent arrest tip: Intake includes identification, fingerprints, property inventory, criminal-history review, medical screening and classification. A new arrest may not appear immediately.
Understand each field in a Palm Beach County result
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacket number | The person within the PBSO corrections system. | The final court outcome. | Use it for mail, deposits, visits and custody questions. |
| Booking number | A particular jail intake or custody event. | Every intake charge was prosecuted. | Use it to match the booking to eCaseView. |
| OBTS number | A Florida offense-based tracking reference. | Guilt or conviction. | Save it for agency or FDLE follow-up. |
| Booking date | When the jail intake process began. | When the alleged offense occurred. | Use it to separate multiple bookings. |
| Arresting agency | The department responsible for the arrest. | PBSO created the police report. | Request the report from the displayed agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered during arrest or intake. | What the State Attorney formally filed. | Read the eCaseView complaint and amendments. |
| Bond amount | A monetary release amount or entry. | Payment clears every charge and hold. | Confirm all charges with Inmate Records. |
| Hold for another agency | Another court or agency may control release. | The local bond controls the entire booking. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Facility and cell assignment | Current housing information. | Housing will remain unchanged. | Recheck before mailing or visiting. |
| Release date | When that custody event ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Check the final court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph created during intake. | Identity by itself, guilt or conviction. | Match the birth date and official numbers. |
Confirm the correct person before using the record
Full booked first and last name match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Jacket or booking number matches another record
Court case follows the same arrest
Physical description is reasonably consistent
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, contacting an employer, publishing an accusation or treating the booking as belonging to a particular person.
Why a Palm Beach County arrest may not appear
Intake is still underway
Fingerprints, identification, medical screening and booking data may not be complete.
The name is recorded differently
Try the surname alone, maiden name, former name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person was released
Confirm the booking through Inmate Records and search the court case.
The person was transferred
Check another county, Florida DOC, federal custody or a medical facility.
The arrest occurred outside Palm Beach County
Search where custody began rather than the person’s home address.
A municipal department made the arrest
The detailed report may be held by city police even when PBSO booked the person.
No case has appeared yet
Prosecutor review and Clerk data entry can occur after booking.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, expunged or confidential information may not be public.
Custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full booked name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Follow the Palm Beach County case in the correct order
Law-enforcement incident
The arresting agency may create an incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement, evidence record and supplements.
PBSO booking
Corrections records identity, fingerprints, property, intake allegations, bond and holds.
First appearance
The judge may address probable cause, release conditions, bond and appointed counsel.
State Attorney review
Prosecutors decide what charges, if any, to file.
Criminal court docket
The Clerk records complaints, hearings, warrants, motions, pleas, judgments and sentences.
Final disposition
Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another order.
Release or sentence
The person may be released, remain in county custody or transfer to another correctional system.
Correction or record relief
Inaccurate records can be challenged, and eligible cases may later be sealed or expunged.
Which office maintains each Palm Beach County record?
| Record needed | Correct custodian | What to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current custody and booking | PBSO Inmate Records | Booked name, birth date, jacket and booking number. | Requesting live custody from the Clerk. |
| PBSO arrest or incident report | PBSO Central Records | Report number, date, location and involved name. | Submitting only the jail booking number. |
| Municipal police report | The city police department that made the arrest | Agency report number, date and location. | Requesting it from PBSO because PBSO operates the jail. |
| Florida Highway Patrol report | FHP when a trooper created the report | FHP report number, date and incident location. | Assuming the booking agency owns the report. |
| Filed criminal case | Palm Beach County Clerk | Case number, defendant and filing information. | Treating the jail charge as the final charge. |
| Prosecutor records | State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit | Case number, defendant and requested document. | Assuming all prosecution material is public. |
| Florida statewide history | Florida Department of Law Enforcement | Accurate identifying data or fingerprints, depending on service. | Assuming a PBSO local search is statewide. |
Request a Palm Beach County Sheriff arrest report
PBSO Central Records Main Office
2195 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Phone: 561-688-3140
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
Payment: Central Records is cashless; credit/debit card or check only.
Confirm that PBSO created the report
Check the arresting-agency field before submitting the request.
Name the exact records
Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements.
Provide narrow identifiers
Include the full name, date of birth, incident date, location, report number and booking number.
Request electronic delivery
GovQA allows users to submit, track, pay and download responsive records.
Set a cost limit
Ask for written approval before processing exceeds a specified amount.
Ask for the redaction basis
Request an explanation when information is withheld or removed.
Submit the final request
Use the official PBSO public-records page and GovQA access.
Submit or track a PBSO records request
Copy-ready PBSO request
Under Florida public-records law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [if known], for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are PBSO report number [number], jacket number [number], booking 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 any redacted or withheld material.
Records handled by PBSO Central Records
Criminal police reports
Informational reports
Accident reports
Audio and visual reproductions
Local background checks
Police letters of clearance
Domestic and international adoption letters
Other releasable PBSO records
Florida law does not require a requester to identify themselves, explain why the record is wanted or submit the request in writing. A name or contact method may still be practically necessary for delivery, payment and follow-up.
Use eCaseView to find the filed charges and outcome
eCaseView provides free public access to Palm Beach County civil, criminal and traffic case information. Available documents can be viewed and printed without an uncertified copy fee.
Open eCaseView
Use the official Clerk system.
Open Palm Beach County eCaseView
Continue as a guest
Registration is not required for most public searches.
Search by case number when available
A case number is safer than a common-name search.
Use public guest search options
Guest users can search by name, case number, citation number, offense date, court type or case type.
Register for advanced fields when needed
Registered users can also search by birth date, incident number, arrest date, booking number and driver license number.
Confirm the defendant and timeline
Match the name, filing date, arrest date, incident number and charges.
Open the complaint
The complaint shows the charges formally filed in court.
Check later amendments
Charges can be added, replaced, reduced or dismissed after the first filing.
Read warrant entries in order
A warrant-issued entry may later be followed by service, recall or cancellation.
Find the disposition and sentence
Look for dismissal, nolle prosequi, acquittal, plea, judgment and sentence for every count.
Purchase certified proof only when needed
Ask the recipient which exact document and certification it requires.
Document images are generally available from late 2008 forward, with some earlier documents available case by case. Sealed, nonpublic and confidential case types are excluded.
Accessing from outside North America: The Clerk states that international users may need a VPN that makes the connection appear to originate in the United States to use services such as eCaseView.
Print, certify or order Palm Beach County court documents
| Service | Published cost | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| View or print available uncertified eCaseView document | No Clerk copy charge | Personal review and ordinary reference. |
| Electronic certified court document | $8 per document | $2 statutory certification plus $6 service fee. |
| Electronic payment processing | 3.5% | Applies to online card and supported digital-wallet transactions. |
| Ordinary in-person or mail copy | $1 per page | Records requested from the Clerk. |
| Certification | $2 per instrument | Official certification of the selected document. |
| Certification cover page | $1 | Contains a code and QR authentication feature. |
| Authenticated or exemplified certificate | $7 | Enhanced authentication requiring judge and deputy clerk signatures. |
| Assisted search | $2 per name per year | When Clerk staff must perform a record search. |
| Seal or expunge court record | $42 | Palm Beach County court filing after FDLE eligibility. |
Open the correct case
Verify the defendant and case number before purchasing a document.
Select the exact proof needed
Common choices include dismissal, final disposition, judgment or sentence.
Ask whether certification is required
A free uncertified copy may be sufficient for personal use.
Purchase the final document
Use eCaseView for eligible electronic certified documents.
Review court-record and certified-copy options
Check a possible Palm Beach County warrant safely
Identify the possible criminal case
Use the case number from a booking, citation, notice or previous court event.
Search eCaseView
Review the court history for warrant-issued, served, recalled or cancelled entries.
Read the newest entry
Do not rely on an older warrant-issued line when later court action exists.
Check every relevant case
Separate felony, misdemeanor, traffic and out-of-county cases can create separate warrants.
Confirm current status directly
Contact the Clerk, PBSO or the law-enforcement agency responsible for the warrant.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain surrender, appearance, bond and hearing options.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed updates can cause dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: Do not pay a caller demanding gift cards, cryptocurrency or a text-message payment for a warrant or release. Independently call the court or PBSO.
Know the difference between jail housing and visitation locations
Main Detention CenterLargest PBSO facility and primary location for pretrial detainees, higher-security populations and special medical or mental-health housing.
Published capacity: 2,166
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Main: 561-688-4401
Administration: 561-688-4400
West Detention CenterBelle Glade facility housing minimum, medium and maximum custody levels, with education, treatment and reentry programs.
Published capacity: 998
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Main: 561-712-2971
Central Detention CenterPBSO continues to identify this facility within its corrections structure, but currently states that it is closed.
Do not assume active housing.
Confirm the current facility through the inmate search or Inmate Records.
561-688-4340
A person may be booked, classified and moved between units. Recheck the current facility and cell assignment before mailing, visiting or arranging property pickup.
How to post a Palm Beach County jail bond
Confirm every charge and hold before paying. Bond on one charge does not clear another warrant, detainer or no-bond order.
Confirm the full booked name
Match the date of birth, jacket number and booking number.
Call Inmate Records
Verify every current charge, hold and bond amount.
Call 561-688-4340
Identify the accepted bond type
Determine whether the court permits cash, surety, credit/debit or another release method.
Use accepted cash-bond instruments
PBSO publishes cash, money order or certified check as accepted cash-bond methods. Personal checks are not accepted.
Make payment payable correctly
Cash-bond money orders and certified checks are made payable to Palm Beach County Sheriff.
Use a licensed surety agent when applicable
Obtain the premium, collateral and return terms in writing.
Use the approved card-payment process when selected
Provide the inmate’s full booked name, jacket number and booking number.
Open the approved card-payment service
Enter the correct location code
Main Detention Center uses pay-location code 7020. West Detention Center uses code 7021.
Ask whether the inmate can use stored property money
PBSO states that an inmate may bond themselves out using money in property after notifying a deputy and signing the bond receipt.
Allow release processing
Staff must verify the bond, clear holds, complete paperwork and release property.
Bond-confirmation script
I am calling about booking number [number] and jacket number [number] for [full booked name]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond or release condition for each charge, every outside hold, the accepted payment method and whether additional court paperwork is still required.
Before using a private bondsman
Verify the agent’s Florida license
Get the premium in writing
Identify every item of collateral
Ask when collateral will be returned
Read missed-court obligations
Keep the signed contract and receipt
Register and schedule a PBSO inmate visit
Central Video Visitation Center
9620 Weisman Way West Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-242-5850West County Video Visitation Center
2890 State Road 15 Belle Glade, FL 33430 561-992-1250
Visitors may use either visitation center for an inmate housed at the Main Detention Center or West Detention Center.
Confirm current custody and facility
Verify that the person has not been released or transferred.
Obtain the booked name and jacket number
Use the information exactly as shown by PBSO.
Create a visitor account
Register through the official PBSO scheduling platform.
Register for PBSO visitation
Add every visitor
Adults and minors must be included under the applicable registration procedure.
Schedule 1–7 days in advance
PBSO does not permit same-day scheduling.
Choose the correct visitation center
Select Central Video Visitation or West County Video Visitation.
Wait for confirmation
Do not travel based only on a submitted request.
Recheck custody before leaving
Release, transfer, court movement or facility restrictions can affect the visit.
Check in at least 15 minutes early
PBSO does not permit late entry.
Present original valid identification
Every adult visitor must show a valid government-issued state ID or driver license.
What to bring—and what must stay outside
Permitted essentials
- Valid government-issued state ID or driver license.
- Keys and a wallet.
- One baby bottle and one blanket for each small child.
- Required original documents for minor visitors.
Prohibited inside
- Cell phones and smartwatches.
- Cameras and recording devices.
- Food, drinks, gum and smoking items.
- Weapons, drugs, alcohol and contraband.
Published visit rules
Maximum three visitors, including children
Every visit may be monitored and recorded
Visitors under the influence are refused
Minors need a visitor ID number
Minors must appear on the visit list
Original birth certificate may be required
Guardianship paperwork may be required
School-age children cannot visit during school hours
Children must remain supervised
Visitors must remain seated
Disruptive behavior is prohibited
Leaving the area may prevent reentry
Three scheduled no-shows can result in restriction from visiting for two visiting weeks. Other rule or dress-code violations can cause temporary or permanent suspension.
Dress-code check
Wear a proper shirt under coats or sweaters
Avoid transparent or revealing clothing
Avoid clothing displaying offensive content
Bring a backup outfit when traveling far
Send Palm Beach County jail mail correctly
Main Detention Center mail
Inmate’s Full Booked Name – Jacket Number Cell Assignment P.O. Box 24716 West Palm Beach, FL 33416West Detention Center mail
Inmate’s Full Booked Name – Jacket Number Cell Assignment P.O. Box 1450 Belle Glade, FL 33430
Confirm current custody and facility
Mail can be refused when an inmate has been released or transferred.
Use the exact booked name
Do not use only a nickname.
Add the jacket number and cell assignment
PBSO requires these identifiers on incoming mail.
Use a postcard for ordinary personal correspondence
Letters inside envelopes are not accepted unless a separate privileged-mail rule applies.
Use the required postcard size
Minimum 3.5 by 5 inches; maximum 4.25 by 6 inches.
Use black or blue ink
The postcard may be handwritten or typed.
Do not include unauthorized material
Noncompliant mail is returned.
Books, newspapers and magazines
Must come directly from a publisher or licensed commercial warehouse
Mailing label needs booked name, jacket number and cell assignment
Only new softcover paperback books accepted
Maximum four books, including religious books
Maximum one daily or weekly newspaper
Maximum four periodical subscriptions
Mail may be refused because the outside information is incorrect, the item is unauthorized, the person is no longer in PBSO custody or the correspondence violates facility rules.
Set up calls and deposit commissary money
Telephone calls
Inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming calls
Inmates access telephones within assigned housing
Calls may be collect or funded through an approved account
Calls may be monitored and recorded
| Call type | Published rate | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Local collect call | $2.55 first minute; $0.05 each additional minute | Recipient must accept the collect call. |
| In-state long-distance collect | $2.10 first minute; $0.35 each additional minute | Provider restrictions may apply. |
| Interstate collect | $0.25 per minute | Out-of-state collect rate. |
| Interstate debit | $0.21 per minute | Funded through the inmate telephone account. |
Securus telephone account
Phone: 800-844-6591
Online: Open Securus
Deposit money through an Access Corrections kiosk
Confirm the full booked name and jacket number
A deposit made to the wrong person may be difficult to reverse.
Choose a kiosk location
Kiosks are located in the Main Detention release lobby, Central Video Visitation Center and West Detention visitation lobby.
Use cash, credit or debit
Main Detention’s kiosk operates 24 hours daily. Other locations follow visitation-center hours.
Use accepted cash denominations
The automated kiosk accepts $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills.
Review the kiosk fee
PBSO publishes a $4.50 convenience fee deducted from the deposit.
Keep the receipt
The kiosk issues a receipt to the depositor, and the facility issues a receipt to the inmate.
Deposited money may be used for normal collections of debts owed to the jail, including bond-related debt. PBSO states that balances above $10,000 are subject to IRS reporting requirements.
Understand weekly spending and MyCarePack limits
Each housing assignment has a designated canteen day. PBSO currently publishes a maximum of $90 for clothing items and $90 for all other items, for a total weekly order limit of $180.
MyCarePack rules
Family or friends order through the approved MyCarePack system
One care pack per inmate every 15 days
Delivery occurs on the inmate’s normal commissary-delivery day
Customer-service records should be saved after ordering
| Pack | Published price | Order note |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Pack | $33 | Subject to vendor availability and current contents. |
| Snack Pack | $21 | Counts toward the one-pack-per-15-days limit. |
| Kosher Pack | $26 | Check current vendor availability before payment. |
| Cookie Lovers Pack | $32 | Provider also publishes an à-la-carte option. |
MyCarePack customer service
Phone: 866-643-9557
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Eastern
What PBSO provides and what may be charged
Medical servicesMedical, dental and psychological services are provided through a contracted health provider.
Continuous nursingEach active facility has nursing staff on duty 24 hours daily for routine and emergency needs.
Basic needsPBSO states that inmates are not denied basic needs because jail fees remain unpaid.
| Fee | Published amount | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Daily subsistence | $3 per day | Charged daily while in custody. |
| Processing fee | $25 per incarceration | Initial booking-related charge. |
| Nurse clinic | $5 | Applies to specified self-initiated care. |
| Medical clinic | $10 | Applies to specified self-initiated care. |
| Dental clinic | $10 | Applies to specified self-initiated dental care. |
| Prescription | $7 | Published inmate-account charge. |
| Reading glasses | $10 | Published charge for reading glasses. |
| Transport to personal doctor or medical facility | $100 | Applies to qualifying outside transport. |
Retrieve property and prepare for jail release
Property pickup while the inmate is still held
Ask the inmate to authorize release
The inmate must provide written authorization for personal property stored in sealed bags.
Wait for signature verification
Staff processes the transfer after confirming the inmate’s authorization.
Use the published pickup window
Property-transfer requests are processed Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Follow signs for Inmate Release
At Main Detention, use the overpass leading to the release lobby.
Bring valid photo identification
The person collecting the property must identify themselves.
Pick up property before custody ends
PBSO states that third-party property pickup must occur while the inmate remains in its custody.
Release after bond
Bond must be received, processed and executed
All outside holds must be cleared
Main Detention releases through the visitor lobby
West Detention releases through its designated release area
Family may wait in the visitor lobby
The released person may call after processing
When an inmate is released or transferred, PBSO states that personal property and the remaining account balance are transferred or released as well.
Apply for a Palm Beach County public defender
Court-appointed representation
- Request counsel at first appearance or arraignment.
- Complete the Application for Criminal Indigent Status.
- List income, assets, benefits, debts and expenses accurately.
- File in person at a Clerk location or mail it to the Clerk.
- Read the written approval or denial.
Private criminal lawyer
- Verify active Florida Bar status.
- Ask who will handle hearings personally.
- Request the complete fee agreement in writing.
- Ask whether bond, motions, trial and appeal are included.
- Do not discuss confidential facts with referral marketers.
| Item | Published amount or rule | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Indigent-status application | $50 | Statute requires payment to the Clerk within seven days. |
| Failure to pay within seven days | Assessed at case conclusion | Nonpayment does not by itself prevent the application determination. |
| County criminal public-defender costs | $50 minimum | May be assessed in addition to the application fee. |
| Circuit criminal public-defender costs | $100 minimum | May be assessed in felony-level proceedings. |
| Denied application | Judicial review available | The applicant may ask the court to review the Clerk’s decision. |
Public Defender – 15th Judicial Circuit
421 3rd Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Main: 561-355-7500
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Email: PublicQuestions@pd15.state.fl.us
Contact a Palm Beach County victim advocate
Have the report and court case numbers ready
These numbers help an advocate identify the incident and prosecution.
Contact PBSO Victim/Witness when PBSO investigated
Advocates assist victims and witnesses, explain the justice process and provide referrals.
Open PBSO Victim/Witness services
Ask about release notifications
PBSO’s VINE participation provides free notifications involving release, transfer or escape for inmates housed in PBSO facilities.
Contact the State Attorney after charges are filed
Prosecutor-based services can help with case information, restitution and victims’ rights.
Open the 15th Judicial Circuit State Attorney
Ask about restitution and compensation
Victim advocates can explain documentation, deadlines and available state programs.
Discuss immediate safety concerns
Ask about safety planning, protective orders, shelter, counseling and relocation resources.
PBSO Victim/Witness Unit561-688-3978
561-688-3974
State Attorney Main Office
401 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-355-7100
Palm Beach County Victim Services
205 North Dixie Highway, 5th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-355-2418
State Attorney South County
200 West Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-274-1490
When the Palm Beach County search is not enough
Public Florida history search
- $24 for each search.
- Instant search adds a $1 card-processing fee.
- Instant results are not certified.
- Staff-certified and non-certified searches are returned by mail.
- Non-certified staff processing is approximately five business days.
- Certified staff processing is approximately six to seven business days.
Free Personal Review
- Available for your own Florida record.
- No FDLE fee.
- Requires fingerprints.
- Used to review and challenge inaccurate information.
- Cannot be used for employment, immigration, licensing or certification.
FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance
Phone: 850-410-7898
Fix a wrong name, charge or disposition
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the PBSO booking, police report, Clerk case and FDLE history.
Save the incorrect display
Record the URL, access date, jacket number, booking number, case number and disputed field.
Obtain the controlling document
Use a corrected police report, certified dismissal, amended judgment or identity document.
Contact the original custodian
Send a booking error to PBSO, a police-report error to the arresting agency and a court error to the Clerk or court.
Use FDLE Personal Review for statewide history
Submit fingerprints and challenge inaccurate or incomplete Florida information.
Open FDLE Personal Review
Recheck connected systems
A correction by one office may not automatically update every government or private database.
Correction versus expungement: Use correction when the record is factually wrong. Use sealing or expungement when the record is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Restrict an eligible Palm Beach County arrest record
A dropped, dismissed or abandoned charge does not automatically disappear. Florida adult criminal-history records remain public unless a specific law or court order restricts access.
Sealed record
The public cannot access the record, but specified authorized agencies may retain access to the complete information.Expunged record
Most agencies destroy or remove the record. Specified agencies may be told that a record was expunged but generally need a court order to see it.FDLE Certificate of Eligibility packet
Fully completed application
Signature before notary or deputy clerk
Arresting agency, arrest date and charges
Certified disposition for every listed charge
Proof of probation termination when applicable
Diversion completion document when applicable
Fingerprint card completed by an authorized agency
State Attorney certified statement for expungement
$75 nonrefundable FDLE payment
Attorney representation letter when represented
FDLE currently states that eligibility processing typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete packet is received. Applications are processed in order and are not expedited.
Complete Palm Beach County filing workflow
Save important records before filing
Obtain the arrest report, booking, court documents and certified disposition before access is restricted.
Review FDLE eligibility requirements
Confirm whether the intended relief is sealing or expungement.
Open FDLE eligibility instructions
Complete the application fully
Include identifying information, address, arresting agency, arrest date and every charge.
Sign before a notary or deputy clerk
An unsigned or improperly witnessed application can delay processing.
Obtain certified dispositions
Purchase the final disposition for every listed case or charge.
Obtain fingerprints
The fingerprint card must include the applicant’s name, date of birth, signature and date, plus the official’s signature and agency identification.
Complete the prosecutor statement for expungement
Expungement applications require the State Attorney or statewide prosecutor’s certified statement page.
Include the $75 FDLE fee
FDLE accepts a money order, cashier’s check or qualifying personal check. Cash and gift cards are not accepted.
Wait for the Certificate of Eligibility
The certificate permits a petition; it does not seal or expunge the record.
Obtain the Palm Beach County filing packet
The Clerk Self Service Center provides local forms and filing instructions.
Open Palm Beach County sealing instructions
File the petition, certificate and affidavit
File in the court with jurisdiction over the case.
Pay the Palm Beach County filing fee
The Clerk currently publishes a $42 charge to seal or expunge a court record.
Attend the hearing when scheduled
The judge retains discretion even when FDLE issues eligibility.
Obtain the signed order
Request and pay for any certified copies needed before expungement prevents future Clerk access.
Confirm agency compliance
Verify that FDLE, PBSO, the arresting agency and court system received the certified order.
Common FDLE denial issues
Prior adult adjudication of guilt
Adjudication on a charge connected to the requested arrest
A statutorily disqualifying offense
Prior ordinary Florida sealing or expungement
Incomplete dispositions or fingerprint card
Missing prosecutor statement for expungement
Incorrect or missing FDLE payment
Pending or unresolved case information
Florida’s standard court-ordered process generally allows relief for one arrest record in one proceeding. Directly related arrests may sometimes be included when the court finds them sufficiently connected.
Palm Beach County arrest, jail and court contacts
PBSO Headquarters
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-688-3000
PBSO Inmate Records561-688-4340
Current charges, bond, custody and visiting information.
Main Detention Center
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-688-4401
West Detention Center
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561-712-2971
PBSO Central Records
2195 Southern Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-688-3140
Clerk Criminal Court
205 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
County criminal: 561-355-2994
Circuit criminal: 561-355-2996
Public Defender
421 3rd Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-355-7500
State Attorney
401 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-355-7100
Map to Main Detention Center and PBSO Headquarters
Map to West Detention Center
Confirm before traveling: Verify the current facility, office hours, visitor approval, court location, accepted identification and payment method.
What this guide brings into the article
Palm Beach County SheriffBooking search, custody verification, two active detention facilities, bond methods, visit locations, visitor restrictions, postcard rules, calls, deposits, commissary, care packs, medical charges and property pickup.
Palm Beach County ClerkeCaseView guest and registered search fields, free document viewing, certified-copy costs, criminal contacts, public-defender application fees and local sealing workflow.
Florida agencies and local legal officesFDLE statewide checks, free Personal Review, Certificate of Eligibility requirements, Public Defender contacts, State Attorney contacts and victim-assistance procedures.
