Lauderhill Arrest Records
Recent bookings for Lauderhill are processed through the Broward Sheriff's Office jail system. Lauderhill has a population of about 76,627 and sits in central Broward County. The Lauderhill Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits, but all arrested persons are booked at BSO jail facilities. The Broward Sheriff's Office runs an online arrest search tool where you can look up booking records from across the county. These records are public under Florida law and available to search at no cost through the BSO website.
Lauderhill Quick Facts
Lauderhill Booking Records Search
The Lauderhill Police Department makes arrests within the city and then transports arrested persons to BSO facilities for booking. The Broward Sheriff's Office operates the county jail system and handles intake for every municipality in the county. When someone is arrested in Lauderhill, intake staff at the BSO jail log the charges, take fingerprints and a photo, and create the official booking record. This record becomes public instantly under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes.
The BSO arrest search tool is the main resource for finding booking records from Lauderhill. You can search by name and the system returns results from across all of Broward County. This includes arrests made by Lauderhill Police, BSO deputies, and every other agency in the county. Results show booking information, charges, bond amounts, and arrest dates. The tool is free and available to anyone.
The FDLE homepage provides access to statewide criminal justice resources and record check services for broader searches beyond Lauderhill.
Use FDLE when you need to search for records beyond Broward County or across all 67 Florida counties.
How Lauderhill Bookings Work
Arrests in Lauderhill follow Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes. An officer needs probable cause or a warrant. After the arrest, the person is taken to a BSO jail facility for booking. The record includes the person's name, date of birth, physical description, charges, arresting officer, and the time of booking. Each booking gets a unique number that stays with the case.
Lauderhill does not run its own jail. The city has its own police department, but detention is handled entirely at the county level through BSO. This is common in Broward County, where multiple cities have their own police departments but all share the BSO jail system. The booking record clearly shows which agency made the arrest. A Lauderhill Police arrest is labeled as such in the BSO system, even though the physical booking happens at a county facility.
Broward County has a large population spread across many cities. The BSO jail system processes a high volume of bookings daily. Lauderhill sits near several other mid-size cities in central Broward, and the jail serves all of them. The arrest search database stores records going back many years, so you can find both recent and older bookings from Lauderhill.
Note: BSO contracts with some Broward cities for police services, but Lauderhill maintains its own independent police department.
Bond and Bail for Lauderhill
After booking, the bond process starts under Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes. The 17th Judicial Circuit covers Broward County and sets a bond schedule for routine charges. Minor offenses may have a preset bond. More serious charges need a judge to set bond at a first appearance hearing. That hearing must happen within 24 hours of arrest.
Cash bond can be paid at the BSO jail. Bail bondsmen in Broward County charge about 10% of the total bond as their fee, and that money is not refundable. Some people qualify for release on their own recognizance, which means no payment. The arrest search tool on the BSO site shows bond amounts for each charge. If you pay the full cash bond and the person attends all court dates, the money is refunded at the end of the case minus any court fees. Weekend arrests in Lauderhill may require waiting until the next available first appearance hearing for bond to be set by a judge.
Public Records in Lauderhill
Florida's public records law under Chapter 119 gives everyone the right to access booking records. You do not need to live in Lauderhill. You do not need to explain your reason. BSO must make records available in a reasonable time. Most booking data is already searchable through the online arrest search tool, so formal requests are only needed for records not posted online.
Arrest reports from the Lauderhill Police Department are separate from BSO booking records. The police report describes the events of the arrest and comes from the city department. The booking record comes from BSO and covers the jail intake. Both types are public. Contact the Lauderhill Police records unit for incident reports and arrest affidavits from events within city limits. Fees may apply for copies and labor. Certified copies cost more. Juvenile records and sealed or expunged cases are not available even under Florida's open records law.
Statewide Record Resources
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs a statewide criminal history database that covers all 67 counties. Their record check costs $25 for a name-based search. This is the right tool when you need to look beyond Lauderhill or Broward County. FDLE data comes from every county in the state.
The Florida Department of Corrections has an inmate search for people in state prison. This covers convicted offenders who have been sentenced and transferred out of the county jail. It does not show people currently held in BSO facilities on a Lauderhill arrest. Use the BSO arrest search for current bookings and FDC for people already in the state prison system.
Note: FDLE results may lag behind the BSO system by a few days because of reporting delays between county and state agencies.
Lauderhill Police Department
The Lauderhill Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. The department covers patrol, investigations, traffic, and community outreach. All arrests made by Lauderhill officers are processed through the Broward Sheriff's Office jail system for booking and detention.
| Agency | Lauderhill Police Department |
|---|---|
| County Jail | Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) |
| Jail Phone | 954.831.5900 |
| Arrest Search | BSO Arrest Search |
For arrest reports from incidents within Lauderhill, contact the Lauderhill Police records division. They handle requests for incident reports, arrest affidavits, and other case-related documents. BSO maintains booking records separately. Both are public under Florida law and available to anyone upon request.
Nearby Cities in Broward County
Lauderhill is surrounded by other Broward County cities that share the same BSO jail system. If you are searching for arrests from a nearby area, these city pages cover records from the same county database.
Broward County Recent Bookings
Lauderhill is part of Broward County, and all bookings go through the Broward Sheriff's Office. BSO processes arrests from over 30 cities and unincorporated areas in the county. For full details on the county jail, court system, and additional resources, visit the Broward County page.