Hollywood, Florida Warrant Records

Hollywood warrant records are processed through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and tracked in the Broward Clerk of Courts system. Hollywood is in southern Broward County with around 159,000 people. The Hollywood Police Department handles local law enforcement, but all warrant records flow through the county. You can search for warrants connected to Hollywood using the FDLE statewide database or BSO's online tools. The clerk of courts site also shows warrant-related docket entries for criminal cases. All three resources are free and open to anyone without an account.

Hollywood Warrants at BSO

The Broward County Sheriff's Office manages all warrant records for Hollywood. BSO's Warrants Division handles felony warrants, misdemeanor warrants, traffic capias, and juvenile pick-up orders. The division confirms warrants, assigns warrant numbers, and coordinates with the fugitive squad for service. Hollywood Police make arrests on active warrants, but the warrant document itself sits in the county system. Every city in Broward County works this way.

The Hollywood Police Department is at 3250 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood. Call (954) 764-4357 for questions. When someone asks about a warrant, Hollywood Police will usually direct them to BSO or the FDLE search. Officers patrol the city and can serve warrants during traffic stops, calls for service, and other contacts with the public.

The FDLE Public Access System provides a free statewide search that covers all Florida counties, including Broward County where Hollywood warrant records are stored.

The FDLE PAS system updates every 24 hours with warrant data from agencies across the state, including BSO entries for Hollywood.

How to Search Hollywood Warrant Records

The best starting point is the FDLE Wanted Persons search. Enter a name and check the results. It is free. No login required. The system shows active warrants from all 67 Florida counties, so Hollywood warrants in the Broward County system will appear here. Results include warrant type, the charge, and the issuing agency. Keep in mind that FDLE refreshes data on a 24-hour cycle, so very new warrants might not show up right away.

BSO also has an arrest search tool on their website. This pulls data from the Broward County system and may display Hollywood warrants before they reach the statewide FDLE database. Search by name and date of birth for the best results.

The Broward Clerk of Courts runs a case search you can use to find bench warrants and capias entries in criminal dockets. This is good for getting details on a specific case rather than just checking if a warrant exists. You search by party name or case number. Hollywood cases in the 17th Judicial Circuit all show up here once the clerk enters the information.

Warrant Types in Hollywood

Arrest warrants are the most common kind in Hollywood. A judge signs one after looking at a sworn complaint and finding probable cause, as set out in Florida Statute 901.02. That warrant goes to all sheriffs across the state. It can be served at any time of day, any day of the week. Hollywood Police and BSO deputies both serve arrest warrants in the city.

Bench warrants come from judges when someone fails to show for a court date. The Clerk of Circuit Court can issue a capias, which works in a similar way. Violation of probation warrants get issued when someone breaks probation rules. Fugitive warrants apply to people wanted in other states who may be in Hollywood or Broward County.

Search warrants last only 14 days under Florida Statute 933.07. Arrest warrants are different. They never expire. A warrant issued years ago in Hollywood remains active until the person is arrested or a judge cancels it. Under Florida Statute 901.04, all sheriffs in the state are authorized to execute the warrant once it is issued.

Public Access to Hollywood Warrants

Hollywood warrant records fall under Florida's Sunshine Law. Florida Statute 119.07 gives everyone the right to view and copy public records from government agencies. This covers BSO and the Broward Clerk of Courts. You can search for anyone. No reason needed. You do not have to be the subject of the warrant.

Some records stay private. Active criminal intelligence and investigative information is exempt under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrant affidavits remain sealed until the warrant is served or law enforcement says it cannot be carried out. Officers may hold warrants that have not been entered into any searchable database yet. A criminal defense attorney can make inquiries if you think a Hollywood warrant exists but cannot locate it online.

Note: Not all Hollywood warrants appear in public databases right away since officers sometimes hold warrants before entering them into the system.

Handling a Hollywood Warrant

Found a warrant in your name in Hollywood? Get legal help first. Do not walk into a police station or jail without a lawyer. Under Florida law, surrendering on a warrant means you go into custody before you can post bond. Talk to a bail bondsman or defense attorney in Broward County before taking any action.

Florida Statute 901.16 requires the arresting officer to tell you why you are being arrested and that a warrant exists. They do not need the physical warrant on them during the arrest, but they must show it to you if you ask. If you are picked up on a Hollywood warrant in another county, Florida Statute 901.07 says the officer must inform you of your right to bail. You can post bail in that county if you do so immediately.

Broward County Warrant Records

Hollywood is in Broward County, and all warrants flow through BSO. The county covers about 1.9 million people in Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Miramar, and dozens of other cities. For full details on the Broward County court system, sheriff contacts, and search tools, visit the Broward County page.

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Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Hollywood and also have warrant records pages. All are in Broward County and served by BSO for warrant processing.