Hollywood Arrest Records
Recent bookings in Hollywood, Florida are handled through the Broward Sheriff's Office jail system. The Hollywood Police Department makes arrests within city limits and maintains its own Records Unit at 3250 Hollywood Boulevard. After an arrest, the person is transferred to the BSO main jail in Fort Lauderdale for booking. Hollywood has about 159,000 residents and sits between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. All booking records are public under Florida law, and anyone can search them without giving a reason or showing ID.
Hollywood Quick Facts
Hollywood Booking Records Search
The BSO Arrest Search Portal is the main tool for finding recent bookings from Hollywood. It covers the entire Broward County jail system. You can search by name, date of birth, or booking number. Results show all charges, bond amounts, booking photos, and the arresting agency. When a Hollywood Police officer makes an arrest, the record lists "Hollywood PD" as the agency. The tool is free and works any time from a phone or computer.
To look up a booking from Hollywood, go to the BSO Arrest Search page and type in the person's last name. Add a first name if you want fewer results. The system pulls records from the main jail in Fort Lauderdale where all Hollywood arrests are processed. Each result has the booking date, charge details, bond status, and release info if the person has left the facility. This is the fastest way to check on someone recently arrested in Hollywood.
The Hollywood Police Department Records Unit handles local arrest reports, incident reports, and other law enforcement records from the city.
Visit the Hollywood Police Records page for info on requesting reports directly from the city police.
Hollywood Police Records Unit
The Hollywood Police Department has a dedicated Records Unit that handles requests for police reports, arrest records, and other documents. The unit is at 3250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021. You can reach them at (954) 967-4480. Hours are limited, so plan your visit carefully.
| Address | 3250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (954) 967-4480 |
| Hours | Mon & Thu: 8am-4pm Tue & Wed: 8am-12pm |
| Local Background Check | $11 (must reside in Hollywood) |
The Records Unit can run a local background check for $11, but only for people who live in Hollywood. For county-level checks, contact BSO at (954) 831-8704. For statewide background checks, contact FDLE at (850) 410-8109 or visit the FDLE record check page. These are different from booking lookups. A booking search shows recent jail records, while a background check shows criminal history.
Note: Body worn camera footage from Hollywood Police is available for review at $35 per hour. Requests must be made within 90 days of the incident.
How Hollywood Arrests Work
The Hollywood Police Department handles most arrests in the city. Officers respond to calls, patrol neighborhoods, and investigate crimes. When an arrest is made, the officer brings the person to the BSO jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. That is where the formal booking happens. The process follows Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes.
At the jail, staff take a photo and fingerprints. They enter the person's details into the booking system. Each charge is recorded with its statute number. Bond amounts are set based on the type of charge. Some people can post bond and leave the same day. Others wait for a judge to set bail at a first court appearance. Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes spells out the bail rules for Hollywood and the rest of the state. Once booking is done, the record is public and shows up in the BSO arrest search.
Public Records Access in Hollywood
Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes requires all government agencies to release public records on request. This includes booking records, arrest reports, and police incident reports in Hollywood. You do not need to be a local resident. You do not need to explain your reason for asking. Both the Hollywood Police Department and BSO are subject to this law.
If the online search tools do not cover what you need, file a written request. Be specific about names, dates, and the type of record. The agency can charge for copies. Hollywood Police charges standard rates for printed documents. The BSO has its own fee schedule. Neither agency can charge you for the time it takes to find records. For most people, the free BSO arrest search tool is enough to find recent bookings from Hollywood.
Statewide Booking Search Options
Beyond the BSO search, Florida has state tools that cover a wider area. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a criminal history check that pulls from every county. It costs $25 and is good for when you do not know where an arrest took place. The Florida Department of Corrections tracks people in state prison after conviction. Use the Florida jail directory to find search tools for any county.
These state tools work well alongside the local BSO search. If someone was arrested in Hollywood and later transferred to state prison, you would find them in the corrections search but not in the local jail system. The FDLE check shows history from across Florida. Each tool fills a different gap, so it helps to know which one to use based on what you are looking for.
Note: The FDLE statewide record check may take a few business days to return results, while the BSO arrest search is available instantly.
What Booking Records Include
A booking record from Hollywood lists the person's full name and date of birth. A booking photo is taken at the BSO jail during intake. All charges appear with their statute numbers and classifications. Bond amounts are shown for each charge. The record names the arresting agency, so you can tell if it was the Hollywood Police Department or another unit. Booking and release dates are part of the record, along with court dates once they are scheduled.
Remember that a booking is not a conviction. It means someone was arrested and processed. The case still goes through the court system. People are presumed innocent until a court says otherwise. Prior bookings for the same person may show up in search results from the BSO system.
Nearby Cities
Hollywood sits in the middle of Broward County with many large cities around it. All Broward cities share the BSO jail, so their bookings appear in the same search tool. Just to the south, you cross into Miami-Dade County, where a different jail system handles bookings.
Broward County Booking Records
Hollywood is in Broward County, and all bookings from city arrests are processed at the BSO jail. The county page has more details on the full jail system, fees, all cities served, and additional resources for searching recent bookings across Broward County.