Miramar Warrant Records Lookup

Miramar warrant records are processed through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. Miramar is home to about 143,000 residents in southwest Broward County. The Miramar Police Department handles day-to-day law enforcement, but the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) manages the county warrant system. You can look up active warrants through the FDLE statewide database or the Broward County Clerk of Court's online records system.

Miramar Warrant Records Through BSO

The Broward County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant records for Miramar. BSO is one of the largest sheriff's offices in the country. They process arrest warrants, track active warrants, and run a fugitive unit that serves warrants across Broward County. You can reach BSO at (954) 831-8901 for warrant-related questions.

The Miramar Police Department is at 3064 N. Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025. Their phone number is (954) 602-4350. Miramar officers can and do arrest people on outstanding warrants during traffic stops and calls for service. But the warrant itself lives in the Broward County system, not in a city database. If you need to check on a warrant in Miramar, the police department will send you to BSO or the FDLE search.

The FDLE Public Access System is the statewide warrant search tool that covers Miramar and all other Florida cities.

This free tool lets you check for active warrants from any county in Florida, including Broward County where Miramar is located.

How to Search Miramar Warrant Records

The quickest way to check for warrants in Miramar is the FDLE Public Access System. Go to the Wanted Persons search page and type in the person's name. The search is free. It does not need an account. Results show active warrants from all 67 Florida counties, so Broward County warrants affecting Miramar residents will show up here.

The Broward County Clerk of Court runs an online case search. You can look up criminal cases by party name or case number. This is where bench warrants, capias warrants, and failure to appear entries show up in the docket. The clerk's system gives you more detail than just an active warrant flag. You can see the full case timeline, charges, bond amounts, and court dates for Miramar cases.

BSO also runs its own warrant check system. You can call the non-emergency line at (954) 831-8901 and ask about a specific person. Some people find this easier than searching online. The dispatcher can check the active warrant list and let you know if someone has an outstanding warrant in Broward County.

For a broader search, the FDLE Public Access homepage has tools for criminal history searches and sex offender lookups. These are separate from the warrant search but can add context when checking someone's background in Miramar.

Types of Warrants in Miramar

Arrest warrants are the primary type you will find in Miramar. Under Florida Statute 901.02, a judge issues an arrest warrant after reviewing a sworn complaint that establishes probable cause. The warrant names the person and tells all sheriffs in Florida to arrest them. It can be served at any time, day or night.

Bench warrants are common too. A judge issues one when someone misses a court date. In Miramar, this happens often with traffic court and misdemeanor cases. The person might not even know about the bench warrant until they get pulled over. Capias warrants are similar. The Clerk of Court can issue a capias for arrest in certain situations. Both types go into the Broward County system.

Search warrants work differently. Florida Statute 933.07 says a search warrant must be carried out within 14 days. After that it is void. Search warrants let officers enter and search a specific location for evidence. In Miramar, these are usually tied to drug investigations or fraud cases. They stay sealed until served.

Probation violation warrants go out when someone on probation breaks the rules. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted in other states. Both types pass through BSO for the Miramar area.

Public Access to Miramar Warrants

Miramar warrant records are public records. Florida Statute 119.07 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records from government agencies. This includes warrant records at BSO and the Broward County Clerk of Court. You do not need to explain why you are searching. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant.

Some records are exempt. Active criminal investigations can be kept private under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrant affidavits remain sealed until the warrant is served or law enforcement determines it cannot be carried out. There may also be "pocket warrants" in Miramar that have not yet been entered into the public database.

Under Florida Statute 901.04, officers in Miramar can make warrantless arrests if they have probable cause to believe a felony was committed. These arrests still create records in the county system. Even without a formal warrant, the arrest and case records will appear in the Broward Clerk's online database.

What to Do About a Miramar Warrant

Talk to a defense attorney before doing anything else. Do not go to BSO or the Miramar Police on your own. When you turn yourself in on a warrant in Florida, you go into custody before bond gets set. An attorney can guide you through the process and sometimes arrange a more controlled surrender.

Under Florida Statute 901.07, if you get arrested on a Miramar warrant in another county, the arresting officer must tell you about your right to bail. You may be able to post bail there. If not, you get transported back to Broward County. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the officer must explain the reason for the arrest and that a warrant was issued. They do not need the physical warrant on hand, but they must show it to you if you ask.

Warrants in Miramar do not expire. A warrant from five years ago is just as active as one from last week. It can lead to arrest during any encounter with police. Clearing old warrants quickly is important because they can surface at the worst times, like during a routine traffic stop or background check for a job.

Broward County Warrant Records

Miramar is in Broward County, which is one of the most populated counties in Florida. All warrants for Miramar residents flow through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. The county covers nearly 2 million people across Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and dozens of other cities. For more details on county resources and search tools, visit the Broward County page.

View Broward County Warrant Records

Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Miramar and also have warrant records pages. All are in or near Broward County and go through the same county warrant system.