Tamarac Booking Records Search
Recent bookings for Tamarac are processed through the Broward Sheriff's Office jail system. Tamarac has a population of about 75,147 and sits in the northwestern part of Broward County. The city contracts with BSO for police services, which means Broward Sheriff's deputies handle law enforcement in Tamarac rather than a separate city police force. All arrests in Tamarac go directly into the BSO system for booking. You can search booking records online through the BSO arrest search tool at no cost. These records are public under Florida law.
Tamarac Quick Facts
Tamarac Arrest Records Search
Unlike many Florida cities that have their own police department, Tamarac contracts with the Broward Sheriff's Office for law enforcement. BSO deputies assigned to Tamarac patrol the city, respond to calls, and make arrests. Because BSO handles both policing and jail operations, the booking process is streamlined. When a BSO deputy arrests someone in Tamarac, the person goes to a BSO jail facility for intake. Staff log the charges, take fingerprints and a photo, and create the official booking record under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes.
The Tamarac Police Division of BSO provides law enforcement services throughout the city and processes arrests through the county system.
BSO deputies in Tamarac operate from the city's district office and handle all patrol and investigative duties.
The BSO arrest search is the tool for finding booking records from Tamarac. Enter a name and the system pulls up matching records from across all of Broward County. Results show booking dates, charges, bond information, and arrest details. The database covers arrests by BSO deputies working in Tamarac as well as arrests from every other part of the county. The search is free and works from any computer or phone.
How Tamarac Bookings Work
Arrests in Tamarac follow Chapter 901 of Florida Statutes. Deputies need probable cause or a warrant. After the arrest, the person is transported to a BSO jail for processing. The booking record captures the person's name, date of birth, physical traits, all charges, the arresting deputy, and the time of booking. Each record gets a unique identifier.
Because Tamarac uses BSO for police services, there is no separate city police department to deal with. Everything stays within the BSO system from arrest to booking to court. This is different from cities like Fort Lauderdale or Coral Springs, which have their own police departments and then send arrested persons to BSO for booking. In Tamarac, BSO is involved from the very start. The booking record will show "BSO" as the arresting agency with a district code that identifies the Tamarac unit.
Several cities in Broward County contract with BSO instead of running their own police forces. Tamarac is one of them. This contract model means residents get full police coverage from the sheriff's office, including patrol, detectives, and special units. For purposes of searching booking records, the process is the same as it is for any other city in Broward County. All roads lead to the BSO arrest search database.
Bond and Bail for Tamarac Arrests
After someone is booked for a Tamarac arrest, the bond process follows Chapter 903 of Florida Statutes. The 17th Judicial Circuit covers Broward County and sets a bond schedule. Minor offenses may carry a preset bond amount that allows quicker release. Serious charges need a judge to set bond at first appearance. That hearing must happen within 24 hours of arrest.
You can pay cash bond at the BSO jail. Bail bondsmen charge about 10% of the total bond, and that fee does not come back to you. Some defendants get released on recognizance. The BSO arrest search shows bond amounts for each charge on a booking record. If the full cash bond is posted and the person shows up for all court dates, the money is returned when the case is done. Weekend arrests in Tamarac may mean a wait for the next first appearance hearing before bond can be set by a judge on felony charges.
Note: Misdemeanor arrests in Tamarac often allow same-day release on bond if the bond schedule covers the charge.
Public Records Access in Tamarac
Under Chapter 119, booking records are public. Anyone can access them. You do not need to live in Tamarac or provide a reason for the request. BSO must respond within a reasonable time. Most booking records are searchable through the online arrest search, so written requests are generally only needed for records not posted on the website or for older data.
Arrest reports for Tamarac come from BSO since the sheriff's office provides police services to the city. This makes things simpler compared to cities with separate police departments. Both the arrest report and the booking record come from BSO, so you only need to contact one agency. Fees may apply for copies and staff time. Certified copies cost more than regular ones. Juvenile records and sealed or expunged records are exempt from public access even in Florida.
Statewide Booking Resources
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains a statewide criminal history database. Their record check costs $25 and covers all 67 Florida counties. Use this when you need to search beyond Tamarac or Broward County. FDLE pulls arrest data from every part of the state into one search.
The Florida Department of Corrections has an inmate lookup for people serving time in state prison. This only covers convicted inmates who have left the county system. It does not show people currently held in BSO facilities on a Tamarac booking. For current bookings, the BSO arrest search is the right tool. FDC is best for finding someone who has already been sentenced and transferred to a state prison.
Note: FDLE records can lag behind BSO data by several days because of the time it takes for county records to reach the state database.
Tamarac Police Services
The Tamarac Police Department operates as a district of the Broward Sheriff's Office under a contract arrangement. BSO provides full law enforcement services to the city, including patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community programs. All booking and detention go through BSO facilities.
| Agency | Tamarac Police Department (BSO Contract) |
|---|---|
| County Jail | Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) |
| Jail Phone | 954.831.5900 |
| Arrest Search | BSO Arrest Search |
Since BSO handles both policing and the jail in Tamarac, all records requests go through the sheriff's office. You do not need to contact a separate city police department. BSO manages arrest reports, booking records, and all other law enforcement documents for incidents that happen in Tamarac.
Nearby Cities in Broward County
Tamarac borders several other Broward County cities that use the same BSO jail system for bookings. These pages cover booking records from the same county database but focus on city-specific details.
Broward County Recent Bookings
Tamarac is part of Broward County, and all bookings from the city are handled by BSO. The sheriff's office processes arrests from over 30 cities and unincorporated areas across the county. For the full picture of the county jail, court system, and more resources, visit the Broward County page.