Lauderhill Warrant Records
Lauderhill warrant records are processed through the Broward County court system. Lauderhill is a city in central Broward County with about 77,000 residents. The Lauderhill Police Department handles local law enforcement, but all warrants are filed and tracked at the county level through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the courts. You can search for active warrants tied to Lauderhill using the FDLE statewide database, the Broward Sheriff's warrant tools, or the Broward County Clerk of Court's online case search.
Lauderhill Quick Facts
Lauderhill Warrants and the Broward County System
The Broward County Sheriff's Office oversees warrant processing for Lauderhill and the rest of Broward County. The sheriff maintains the active warrant database, processes new arrest warrants from judges, and works with fugitive units across the county. The Lauderhill Police can arrest people on active warrants during calls and traffic stops. But the warrant itself is filed and managed through the county system.
The Lauderhill Police Department is at 4400 NW 36th Street in Lauderhill. You can call them at (954) 497-4700. If you need to check on a warrant, the department will likely direct you to the Broward County Sheriff's Office or the statewide FDLE database.
The FDLE Public Access System is a quick way to check for warrant records in Lauderhill.
This system pulls data from every Florida county. Broward County warrants connected to Lauderhill will appear here after being entered into the statewide system.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office can also be reached at (954) 831-8901 for warrant-related questions.
| Lauderhill Police |
4400 NW 36th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33319 Phone: (954) 497-4700 |
|---|---|
| Broward Sheriff (BSO) | Phone: (954) 831-8901 |
| Clerk of Court | Phone: (954) 831-6565 |
How to Search Lauderhill Warrant Records
The FDLE Public Access System is the best place to start. Visit the Wanted Persons search page and type in a name. The search is free and no account is required. The system covers all 67 Florida counties, so Broward County warrants that involve Lauderhill will appear in the results. You will see the warrant type and issuing agency for each match.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office has its own online tools for checking warrants and inmates. You can search for warrants specifically within Broward County. The BSO site sometimes catches warrants that have not yet reached the FDLE statewide system. This is a solid second step when searching for Lauderhill warrant records.
The Broward County Clerk of Court has a case search that lets you look up bench warrants, capias entries, and other warrant-related docket activity. Search by party name or case number. This is useful for getting case details rather than just a list of active warrants. The clerk's office can be reached at (954) 831-6565 if you need help with the online system.
Lauderhill warrant records may show up on the Broward County sheriff or clerk site before they reach the FDLE system. Check both sources to be thorough.
Types of Warrants in Lauderhill
Several warrant types apply to Lauderhill residents. Arrest warrants are the most common kind. A judge issues one after a law enforcement officer files a sworn complaint showing probable cause, as set out in F.S. 901.02. The warrant tells all sheriffs in Florida to arrest the named person. It can be served any time, any day, in Lauderhill or anywhere else in the state.
Bench warrants are issued when a person misses a court date. These are fairly common in Broward County. A capias is similar and may come from the Clerk of Circuit Court. Violation of probation warrants are issued when someone breaks their probation conditions. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted in other states who may be living in Lauderhill. Each of these warrant types flows through the Broward County system.
Under F.S. 933.07, search warrants expire after 14 days if not carried out. Arrest warrants in Lauderhill do not expire. They remain active until the person is found or a judge cancels the warrant. A warrant that is years old can still lead to an arrest during a traffic stop or other police contact in Lauderhill.
Florida Statute 901.04 also allows officers to arrest without a warrant when they have probable cause to believe a felony occurred. Lauderhill Police and BSO deputies both have this authority.
Public Access to Lauderhill Warrants
Lauderhill warrant records are public under the Florida Sunshine Law. F.S. 119.07 gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records from state and local agencies. This covers warrant records at the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court. You do not need to be the person named on a warrant. You do not need to explain why you want to search.
Certain records are exempt. Active criminal intelligence and investigative data is protected under F.S. 119.071. Search warrant affidavits remain sealed until the warrant is executed or until law enforcement says execution is not possible. Officers may also hold warrants that are not yet in any public database. If you believe a warrant exists in Lauderhill but cannot find it online, a criminal defense attorney can contact the investigating agency directly.
What to Do About a Lauderhill Warrant
Get legal advice. If you find a warrant in your name in Lauderhill, talk to a lawyer before doing anything else. Do not go to a police station or the Broward County jail without legal counsel. Under Florida law, when you turn yourself in, you must be taken into custody before you can post bond. A bail bondsman in the Lauderhill or Fort Lauderdale area can help with the bond process.
Under F.S. 901.07, if you are arrested on a warrant in a county other than Broward, the arresting officer must tell you about your right to bail. You may be able to post bail in that county. If not, you will be taken back to Broward County. Under F.S. 901.16, the officer must explain why you are being arrested and that a warrant was issued. The officer does not need to have the physical warrant at the time but must produce it if you ask to see it.
Lauderhill warrants do not expire. They can lead to arrest at any point, even years later. Handling a warrant early is always the better path.
Broward County Warrant Records
Lauderhill is in Broward County, and all warrants go through the Broward County Sheriff's Office. The county handles warrant records for about 1.9 million residents across Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise, Plantation, Tamarac, and many other communities. For more on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and warrant resources, visit the Broward County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Lauderhill in the Broward County area and also have warrant records pages. All are served by the Broward County Sheriff's Office or their own police departments for local enforcement.