Davie Warrant Records Lookup
Davie warrant records are processed through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and tracked by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Davie is a town of about 112,000 people in central Broward County, west of Fort Lauderdale. The town has its own police department for local law enforcement, but all warrant records flow through the county system. You can search for active warrants in Davie using the free FDLE statewide database, the BSO arrest search, or the Broward Clerk's online case search. Each tool covers a different angle of Davie warrant records.
Davie Quick Facts
BSO and Davie Warrant Records
The Broward County Sheriff's Office handles warrant records for Davie and all of Broward County. The BSO Warrants Division processes felony and misdemeanor warrants, traffic capias, juvenile pick-up orders, and writs and bodily attachments. The division assigns warrant numbers, confirms warrant status for officers in the field, and coordinates with the fugitive squad to track down people with outstanding warrants in Davie and elsewhere in the county.
The Davie Police Department handles day-to-day law enforcement in the town. Officers patrol Davie and can arrest people on active warrants during routine stops. But the warrant itself is filed and tracked through Broward County. You can reach Davie Police at (954) 693-8200. Their office is at 1230 S. Nob Hill Road in Davie. If you call about a warrant, they will direct you to the BSO or the FDLE statewide search.
The Broward County Clerk of Courts maintains court records, including warrant and capias entries in criminal dockets for Davie.
The clerk's online case search lets you look up criminal cases and find warrant activity in docket entries for Davie residents.
| Davie Police |
1230 S. Nob Hill Road, Davie, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 693-8200 |
|---|---|
| BSO |
2601 W. Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: (954) 831-8901 |
| Broward Clerk |
201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (954) 831-6565 |
How to Search Davie Warrant Records
The FDLE Wanted Persons search is the best first step. Enter a name and check for active warrants across all 67 Florida counties. It is free and you do not need an account. Results for Davie would show up under Broward County. The FDLE database updates once a day, so brand-new Davie warrants may take a day to appear. Still, it is the most complete free statewide tool available.
The Broward County Clerk of Courts offers an online case search. You can look up criminal case dockets by name or case number. Warrant and capias entries appear in the docket. This is the best resource for details on a specific Davie case, including charges, bond amounts, and upcoming hearing dates. The clerk's office also has an electronic certified documents service if you need official copies.
BSO has an arrest search tool on their site that shows recent bookings across Broward County. This can confirm whether someone from Davie was recently picked up on a warrant. Between the FDLE search, the clerk's case search, and the BSO arrest tool, you can build a fairly complete picture of warrant activity.
Types of Warrants in Davie
Arrest warrants are the most common type affecting Davie residents. A judge issues one after finding probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. The warrant directs all sheriffs in the state to arrest the named person. It can be served any day, at any time. Arrest warrants do not expire in Florida. They stay in the system until the person is found or a judge recalls the warrant. Even an old warrant from years back can lead to an arrest during a traffic stop in Davie.
Bench warrants come out when someone skips a court date. A capias is similar. The BSO Warrants Division also handles traffic capias, which are common in a busy community like Davie. Violation of probation warrants go out when probation conditions are broken. Fugitive warrants apply to people wanted in other states.
Search warrants are different from arrest warrants. Under Florida Statute 933.07, a search warrant expires after 14 days if not served. These authorize law enforcement to search a specific address in Davie for evidence tied to a criminal investigation.
Note: Arrest warrants in Davie stay active until served or recalled, regardless of how much time passes.
Public Access to Davie Warrants
Davie warrant records are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Florida Statute 119.07 gives anyone the right to look at and copy public records from state and local agencies. This covers warrant records held by BSO and the Broward County Clerk of Courts. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant. You do not have to explain why you are searching. The records are open to all.
There are exceptions. Active criminal intelligence and investigative info is exempt under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served or until law enforcement determines it cannot be executed. Officers may also hold warrants that are not yet entered into any public database. If you believe a warrant exists for someone in Davie but cannot find it through online tools, a criminal defense attorney can contact the investigating agency directly.
What to Do About a Davie Warrant
If you discover a warrant in your name in Davie, speak with an attorney first. Do not go to the Broward County Jail or a police station on your own. Under Florida law, turning yourself in means you must go into custody before posting bond. A bail bondsman in Davie or Fort Lauderdale can explain the booking process and help you get through it as quickly as possible.
Under Florida Statute 901.16, the officer arresting you must say why you are being arrested and that a warrant has been issued. The officer does not need to have the physical warrant at the time, but must show it to you upon request. If you are arrested outside Broward County on a Davie warrant, the arresting officer must tell you about your bail rights under Florida Statute 901.07. You can post bail in that county if you have the funds available.
Broward County Warrant Records
Davie is in Broward County. All warrants go through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the 17th Judicial Circuit. The county has about 1.9 million residents across Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, and dozens of other cities and towns. For more on the county court system, BSO contacts, and warrant resources, visit the Broward County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Davie and also have warrant records pages. Most are in Broward County and served by the BSO for warrant processing.