Broward County Arrest Records
Recent bookings in Broward County are handled by the Broward Sheriff's Office, also known as BSO. The main jail is at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Broward County is the second most populous county in Florida, and the sheriff's office processes thousands of bookings each year. BSO provides an online arrest search portal where anyone can look up recent bookings by name. All booking records are public under Florida law, and you can access them at no cost through the BSO website or by calling the jail at (954) 831-5900.
Broward County Quick Facts
Broward County Arrest Search Portal
The Broward Sheriff's Office runs an online arrest search portal that gives the public access to booking records. You can reach it at apps.sheriff.org/arrestsearch. The tool lets you search by name to find people who have been booked into the Broward County jail. Each result shows the arrest date, charges, bond information, and a mugshot. The search is free and works from any device at any time.
BSO also has an arrest search page at sheriff.org/DOD/Pages/ArrestSearch.aspx. Both portals pull from the same system. To search, enter the last name and first name of the person you want to find. The system returns all matching results from the Broward County booking database. You can click on any result to see the full booking details. The portal covers arrests from multiple law enforcement agencies across Broward County since BSO handles booking for the whole county.
The Broward Sheriff's Office homepage is the starting point for accessing arrest search tools and jail records.
From this main page, you can find links to the arrest search portal, jail information, and public records requests.
How Broward County Bookings Work
When someone is arrested in Broward County, they are transported to the main jail in Fort Lauderdale for booking. The process includes photographing, fingerprinting, and entering all arrest details into the system. Staff log the charges, the arresting agency, and the officer's information. This follows Chapter 901 of the Florida Statutes, which governs arrest procedures throughout the state.
Broward County has many police agencies. BSO handles the unincorporated areas and contracts with several cities. Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Miramar, and other city police departments all bring arrested people to the Broward County jail. This makes the BSO booking system the central database for all recent arrests in the county. Whether the arrest was made by a local officer or a BSO deputy, the booking goes through the same system in Broward County.
After booking, a judge reviews the charges at a first appearance hearing. Bond is set according to Chapter 903 of the Florida Statutes. Some offenses in Broward County have a preset bond amount. More serious charges need a judge to decide. The person can post bond and be released, or they stay in the Broward County jail until their court date.
Note: BSO provides arrest data as a courtesy and recommends filing a formal public records request for official documentation.
Using the Broward County Arrest Search
The BSO arrest search is straightforward to use. Go to apps.sheriff.org/arrestsearch and type in the person's name. The last name is required. Adding a first name helps narrow down results in a county as large as Broward. The system returns a list of matches. Click on a name to see the full booking record with all charges and bond details.
The Broward County arrest search portal lets you look up bookings by entering a name into the search form.
This tool covers all arrests processed through the Broward County jail system.
Each booking record in the Broward County system shows the arrest date and time, every charge with the statute number, the bond amount for each charge, and the arresting agency. You can see if the charges are felonies or misdemeanors. Mugshots are included. The record also shows whether the person is still in custody or has been released. If a court date has been set, that may appear too. The Broward County arrest search keeps records available for a period after release.
Broward County Arrest Search Page
BSO maintains a second way to look up recent bookings through its department pages. The arrest search page on the main sheriff's website works the same way as the app portal. It searches the same Broward County database. Some people find this page easier to use since it is part of the main BSO website rather than a separate app.
The Broward County arrest information page on the sheriff's official website provides another path to booking records.
Both search portals lead to the same Broward County booking data, so use whichever you find more convenient.
Other Ways to Search Broward County Records
If the online search does not have what you need, you can file a public records request with BSO. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, booking records are public and must be provided on request. Write to the Broward Sheriff's Office with the details of what you need. They must respond in a reasonable time. Copies may have a fee, but viewing records in person is usually free.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps arrest records from all 67 counties. The FDLE record check costs $25 and covers the entire state, including Broward County. This is helpful if you need to search beyond just one county. The Florida Department of Corrections covers people in state prison, which is separate from the Broward County jail. Use the county tools for local bookings and the state tools for broader searches.
Note: FDLE records may take a few weeks to reflect recent arrests processed at the Broward County jail.
Public Records Law in Broward County
Florida's public records act is one of the most open in the country. Chapter 119 says that records made by any state or local agency are open to the public. Booking records, arrest reports, and jail logs in Broward County all fall under this law. You do not need to live in the county. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
BSO handles a large number of records requests given the size of Broward County. The agency has a records division that processes public records requests. If they deny a request, they have to cite the specific law that allows it. Most booking data in Broward County is released without any issues since it is standard public information. Sealed or expunged records are the main exception, along with certain active investigation files.
Broward County Jail Contact Details
The Broward County main jail in Fort Lauderdale is the central contact point for booking records and inmate information. You can call the jail at any time for basic questions about who is in custody.
| Main Jail Address | 555 SE 1st Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (954) 831-5900 |
| Website | www.sheriff.org |
| Arrest Search | BSO Arrest Search Portal |
The Florida Department of State lists Broward County in its statewide directory of jails and inmate search resources.
Cities in Broward County
Broward County has over 30 cities and is one of the most densely populated counties in Florida. All arrests across the county go through the BSO booking system. Many of the larger cities have their own police departments, but bookings are centralized at the Broward County jail in Fort Lauderdale.
Other cities in Broward County include Weston, Coconut Creek, Margate, Oakland Park, North Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, and Dania Beach. Bookings from all of these cities are processed through the Broward County jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties are next to Broward County. If an arrest occurred outside of Broward, you will need to search the booking records for the correct county.