Find Orlando Warrant Records

Orlando warrant records are managed through the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Orlando is the county seat of Orange County with a population of about 335,000. The Orlando Police Department handles local law enforcement, but warrant records go through the county system. You can search for active warrants in Orlando using the FDLE statewide database or contact the Orange County Sheriff directly. The Orange County Clerk of Court also keeps criminal case dockets where bench warrants and other warrant activity appears for Orlando cases.

Orlando Warrant Records at OCSO

The Orange County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant records for Orlando and the rest of Orange County. Their phone number is (407) 254-7000. The sheriff's warrants unit processes arrest warrants, manages the active warrant list, and works with fugitive teams. When a judge in Orlando signs a warrant, the sheriff's office enters it into the county and state systems. The OCSO serves warrants throughout Orange County, not just in the city of Orlando.

The Orlando Police Department is at 100 S. Hughey Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805. You can reach OPD at (407) 246-2470. Orlando officers can arrest people on active warrants during patrols, traffic stops, and calls for service within city limits. But the warrant record itself sits in the county system under the sheriff's control. OPD does not run its own warrant database for Orlando.

The Orlando Police Department website has information on how to contact officers about warrants and other law enforcement matters in the city.

If you have a tip about someone with a warrant in Orlando, you can call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS. Tips can be anonymous. Crimeline works with law enforcement across Central Florida to help locate wanted persons.

How to Search Orlando Warrants

The FDLE Public Access System is the best free tool. Visit the Wanted Persons search page and enter a name. No account needed. The system shows active warrants from all Florida counties, including Orange County which covers Orlando. Results include the warrant type and issuing agency. This is the quickest way to check for active warrants in Orlando without leaving your home.

The Orange County Clerk of Court has an online case search tool. Search by party name or case number to find criminal case dockets. Bench warrants and capias entries appear in the case timeline. This is helpful when you need details about a specific Orlando case rather than just checking if a warrant exists. The clerk can also help by phone if you call their office.

Note: Orlando warrants submitted to FDLE may take a few days to show up in the statewide system after they are entered locally.

Warrant Types in Orlando

Arrest warrants in Orlando are issued under Florida Statute 901.02 after a judge reviews a sworn complaint and finds probable cause. The warrant authorizes all sheriffs in the state to arrest the named person. It can be served at any time, day or night, in Orlando or anywhere else in Florida. These warrants never expire. A warrant from five years ago is just as valid as one issued last week.

Bench warrants come from judges when someone skips a court date in Orlando. A capias is a similar order from the court. Violation of probation warrants go out when probation terms are broken. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted in other states. Search warrants in Orlando must be carried out within 14 days under Florida Statute 933.07 or they expire. Arrest warrants have no such limit.

Public Access to Orlando Warrants

Orlando warrant records are public under Florida Statute 119.07. The Sunshine Law lets anyone inspect and copy public records from government agencies. You do not have to be the person named. You do not need to give a reason. The Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court must provide access to warrant records that are not otherwise exempt from disclosure.

Active criminal investigations are exempt. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served. Some warrants may not appear in public databases if they are connected to ongoing undercover work or sensitive cases. Under Florida Statute 901.16, an officer arresting someone on a warrant in Orlando must tell the person that a warrant has been issued and give the reason for the arrest. The officer does not need the actual warrant in hand but must show it if the person asks.

Note: Some Orlando warrant records tied to active investigations may not be visible in public search tools until the case moves forward.

Resolving an Orlando Warrant

Talk to a criminal defense attorney first. If you find out there is an active warrant for you in Orlando, do not go to the police station or jail without legal advice. Turning yourself in means going into custody before you can post bond under Florida law. An attorney can explain your options based on the warrant type and charges.

For bench warrants in Orlando, your lawyer may be able to file a motion to quash the warrant and get a new court date set. This avoids the need to sit in jail. Under Florida Statute 901.04, if you are arrested on a warrant in a different county, the arresting officer must tell you about your right to bail. If bail has been set, you can post it in that county. If not, you will be taken before the judge who issued the warrant in Orange County.

Orange County Warrant Records

Orlando is the county seat of Orange County. All warrants go through the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The county covers over 1.4 million people across Orlando, Alafaya, Pine Hills, and many other communities. For more details on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and warrant lookup tools, visit the Orange County page.

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Nearby Florida Cities

These cities near Orlando also have warrant records pages with details on their local law enforcement and county warrant systems.