Access Kendall Warrant Records
Kendall warrant records are handled by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Kendall is an unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County with close to 79,000 residents. There is no Kendall police department since the area is unincorporated. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office provides all law enforcement services, including warrant processing and service. You can search for active warrants through the FDLE statewide database or by contacting the Miami-Dade Sheriff directly. The Miami-Dade Clerk of Court also keeps criminal case records open to public search that include warrant activity.
Kendall Quick Facts
Kendall Warrant Records at MDSO
Kendall has no local police. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is the sole law enforcement agency serving Kendall. The sheriff's office handles patrol, investigations, and all warrant processing. Their warrants bureau manages the active warrant list, processes new warrants from judges, and works with fugitive squads. The main office is at 9105 NW 25th Street in Doral. General inquiries go to (305) 471-3220. The warrants bureau can be reached at (305) 471-1700.
Miami-Dade is the largest county in Florida. The sheriff's office serves many unincorporated areas like Kendall. Deputies patrol the Kendall area and can serve warrants during traffic stops, calls for service, and targeted operations. If you want to check on a warrant, the warrants bureau number is your best contact.
The FDLE statewide system offers an easy starting point for checking Kendall warrant records.
The FDLE database collects warrant data from all 67 Florida counties, so Miami-Dade County warrants affecting Kendall residents will show up once entered into the system.
| Miami-Dade Sheriff |
9105 NW 25th Street, Doral, FL 33172 Phone: (305) 471-3220 |
|---|---|
| Warrants Bureau | Phone: (305) 471-1700 |
| Clerk of Court |
20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128 Phone: (305) 275-1155 |
How to Search Kendall Warrant Records
Start with the FDLE Public Access System. The Wanted Persons search page lets you enter a name and check for active warrants. It is free. You do not need an account. The system covers all Florida counties, so Miami-Dade County warrants that affect Kendall residents will appear. Results show the warrant type and the issuing agency.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office also has online tools for warrant and inmate searches. You can check specifically for warrants within Miami-Dade County. Some warrants appear on the county site before they reach the FDLE system. The warrants bureau at (305) 471-1700 can also confirm whether a warrant is active for a specific person in the Kendall area.
The Miami-Dade Clerk of Court runs an online case search system. You can find bench warrants, capias entries, and warrant-related docket entries in criminal cases. Search by name or case number. This is the best option when you need case details rather than just a yes or no answer about whether a warrant exists.
Because Kendall is unincorporated, there is no separate city-level warrant system. Everything goes through Miami-Dade County. Use the FDLE and county tools together for the fullest picture of Kendall warrant records.
Types of Warrants in Kendall
Kendall residents may come across several types of warrants. Arrest warrants are the most common. A judge signs one after reviewing a sworn complaint and finding probable cause under F.S. 901.02. The warrant commands all sheriffs in the state to arrest the named person. It can be served any day, any hour, in Kendall or anywhere in Florida.
Bench warrants are issued when someone fails to appear for a scheduled court date in Miami-Dade County. This is one of the more common warrant types in the area. A capias is similar and may be issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court. Violation of probation warrants are issued when a person breaks their probation conditions. Fugitive warrants apply to individuals wanted in other states who may be in Kendall.
Search warrants have a shelf life. Under F.S. 933.07, they must be executed within 14 days. Arrest warrants do not expire. A warrant issued in Kendall stays active until the person is found or a judge recalls it. Warrants that are years old can still lead to arrest during a routine traffic stop or any other contact with law enforcement.
Public Access to Kendall Warrants
Kendall warrant records are public records under Florida's Sunshine Law. F.S. 119.07 gives everyone the right to look at and copy public records from state and local agencies. This applies to warrant records at the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court. You do not have to be the person named on the warrant. No reason is needed for the search.
Some exceptions exist. Active criminal intelligence and investigative information is exempt under F.S. 119.071. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served or until law enforcement says execution is no longer possible. Some warrants may not appear in any database while an investigation is active. If you believe a warrant exists but cannot find it, a criminal defense lawyer in the Miami-Dade area can contact the sheriff's warrants bureau directly.
You can also submit a formal public records request to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Under F.S. 119.07, they must respond within a reasonable time. A small copy fee may apply for printed documents.
What to Do About a Kendall Warrant
Hire a lawyer first. If you learn there is a warrant in your name in Kendall, talk to an attorney before you take any steps. Do not walk into a Miami-Dade County jail on your own. Under Florida law, you go into custody before you can post bond when you turn yourself in. A bail bondsman in the Kendall or Miami area can help you with the bond process once you are booked.
Under F.S. 901.07, if you get arrested on a warrant in a county other than Miami-Dade, the arresting officer must inform you of your right to bail. You may be able to post bail in that county. If not, you will be transported back to Miami-Dade County. Under F.S. 901.16, the officer must tell you why you are being arrested and that a warrant exists. They do not need to have the physical warrant on hand but must show it upon request.
Warrants in Kendall never expire. They can result in arrest years after being issued. Addressing the warrant on your terms is always better than having it come up at an inconvenient time.
Miami-Dade County Warrant Records
Kendall is in Miami-Dade County, and all warrants go through the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. The county handles warrant records for nearly 2.7 million residents across Kendall, Miami, Homestead, Miami Beach, Hialeah, and many other communities. For more on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and warrant resources, visit the Miami-Dade County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Kendall in the South Florida area and also have warrant records pages. Each is served by its county sheriff's office for warrant processing.