Boca Raton Warrant Records

Boca Raton warrant records are handled through the Palm Beach County court system. The Boca Raton Police Department manages local law enforcement for about 102,238 residents. Warrants in Boca Raton are issued by judges in the 15th Judicial Circuit and tracked by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court. You can search for active warrants using the FDLE statewide database, the Palm Beach County Clerk's online case search, or by contacting the Boca Raton Police Department directly. Cases with open warrants are highlighted in yellow on the clerk's system, which makes them easy to spot.

Boca Raton Warrant Records at PBSO

The Boca Raton Police Department is at 100 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432. The main phone number is (561) 368-6201. Officers handle law enforcement inside city limits and can serve warrants during patrols, traffic stops, or targeted operations. When a Boca Raton officer makes an arrest on a warrant, the booking goes through the Palm Beach County jail system.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office maintains the countywide warrant database. PBSO tracks active warrants for all cities in Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton. The sheriff's office has a warrants unit that handles fugitive apprehension and coordinates with local agencies. If a warrant is issued for someone in Boca Raton, it gets entered into the county system and then forwarded to the FDLE statewide database. PBSO deputies also patrol unincorporated areas near Boca Raton and can serve warrants there.

The Palm Beach County Clerk of Court keeps criminal case dockets that include warrant entries. One useful feature of the clerk's online system is that cases with open warrants are highlighted in yellow. This makes it simple to see at a glance whether an active warrant exists on a particular case in Boca Raton. You can search by name or case number.

How to Search Boca Raton Warrants

The FDLE Public Access System is the best starting point. Visit the Wanted Persons search page and enter the person's name. The search is free and open to everyone. It covers all 67 Florida counties including Palm Beach. Results show the warrant type, the issuing agency, and basic case information when available. No registration or login is needed.

After checking FDLE, use the Palm Beach County Clerk's online case search. Look up the person by name. If a case has an open warrant, it shows up highlighted in yellow. This is a quick way to confirm whether a Boca Raton warrant is still active. The clerk's site also shows case docket entries, charges, and court dates. For warrants that may be too new for online databases, you can call the Boca Raton Police Department at (561) 368-6201 or PBSO at (561) 688-3000.

The Florida Sheriffs Association connects you with law enforcement resources across all 67 counties, including Palm Beach County which covers Boca Raton.

Warrant Types in Boca Raton

Arrest warrants are issued by judges in the 15th Judicial Circuit after a sworn complaint shows probable cause. Under Florida Statute 901.02, the warrant directs all law enforcement in the state to arrest the named person. Boca Raton police and PBSO deputies can both serve arrest warrants at any time. These warrants do not expire. A warrant issued years ago can still result in an arrest during a traffic stop in Boca Raton or a routine encounter with police anywhere in Florida.

Bench warrants come from judges when someone fails to appear for court. Capias warrants are similar. Violation of probation warrants go out when someone breaks the terms of their supervised release. Fugitive warrants apply when a person wanted in another state is believed to be in the Boca Raton area. Under Florida Statute 933.07, search warrants expire after 14 days if not executed. Arrest warrants and bench warrants in Boca Raton have no such time limit.

Note: The Palm Beach County Clerk highlights cases with open warrants in yellow on their online system for easy identification.

Public Access to Boca Raton Warrants

Warrant records in Boca Raton are public. Florida's Sunshine Law, found in Florida Statute 119.07, gives anyone the right to look at and copy public records from government agencies. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant. No reason is required. Both PBSO and the Palm Beach County Clerk must give you access to warrant records that are not exempt.

Some records are held back. Active criminal intelligence is exempt. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served. Warrants tied to ongoing investigations may not show up in public databases. If you suspect a Boca Raton warrant exists but cannot find it, talk to a defense attorney who can check with the court or the investigating agency on your behalf.

Resolving a Boca Raton Warrant

If you find a warrant in your name in Boca Raton, talk to a lawyer before doing anything. Do not go to the police station or county jail on your own. Florida law requires you to go into custody when you turn yourself in, and you must wait to post bond. A defense attorney can help you plan the surrender and may be able to arrange for a quick bond hearing.

For bench warrants from missed court dates in Boca Raton, an attorney can often file a motion to quash the warrant and set a new hearing. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the arresting officer must explain why you are being taken into custody. If the arrest is on a warrant, the officer must say so and show you the warrant if you ask. This applies to Boca Raton police officers and PBSO deputies alike.

Palm Beach County Warrant Records

Boca Raton is in Palm Beach County. PBSO and the Clerk of Court handle all warrant records for the county, which serves over 1.5 million residents. For more on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and warrant search options, visit the full Palm Beach County page.

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