Find Palm Coast Warrant Records

Palm Coast warrant records are processed through the Flagler County Sheriff's Office and the Flagler County Clerk of Court. With a population around 106,729, Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County. The Palm Coast Police Department handles local law enforcement, but warrant records go through the county system. You can search for active warrants using the FDLE statewide database or by contacting the Flagler County Sheriff directly. The clerk's office also logs warrant activity in criminal case dockets that are open to the public for searching.

Palm Coast Warrants Through Flagler County

The Palm Coast Police Department is located at 2 Commerce Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32164. You can reach them at (386) 986-2300. The police department handles patrol, investigations, and arrests in Palm Coast. Officers can serve warrants and make warrant-based arrests. But the warrants themselves are filed through the Flagler County court system and tracked by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff's office works alongside Palm Coast police on warrant service. Deputies handle warrants outside city limits and assist with high-risk warrant service inside Palm Coast. The Flagler County Sheriff maintains the active warrant list for the entire county. When a judge in the 7th Judicial Circuit issues a warrant for a Palm Coast resident, the sheriff's office enters it into the county and state databases. The Flagler County Clerk of Court records warrant activity in case dockets that you can search online or in person.

The Flagler Sheriff's Office website provides information on warrant records and law enforcement services for Palm Coast and surrounding areas.

Searching Palm Coast Warrant Records

Start with the FDLE Public Access System. The Wanted Persons search page covers all 67 Florida counties. Type in a name and search. It is free. No account is needed. Results include the warrant type, issuing agency, and case info when it is on file. This search covers Palm Coast through the Flagler County entries in the statewide database.

For Palm Coast warrant records that may not yet be in the state system, call the Flagler County Sheriff's Office or the Palm Coast Police Department. Both agencies can check their local databases for you. The Flagler County Clerk's online case search is another useful tool. You can look up criminal case dockets by party name or case number. Warrant activity shows up in the docket once the clerk enters it. This is helpful when you need details on a specific Palm Coast case rather than just checking for active warrants.

Note: Palm Coast warrant records may take a few days to appear in the FDLE statewide system after they are entered locally.

Types of Warrants in Palm Coast

Arrest warrants are the most common type. A judge signs one after reviewing a sworn complaint that shows probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. The warrant directs all sheriffs in Florida to arrest the named person. Palm Coast police and Flagler County deputies can both serve these warrants. They stay active until the person is found or a judge recalls the warrant. There is no expiration date on arrest warrants in Palm Coast or anywhere else in Florida.

Bench warrants are issued when someone misses a court date. These happen often in Palm Coast for traffic cases, misdemeanors, and probation hearings. A capias is a similar court order. Violation of probation warrants go out when someone breaks the conditions set by the judge. Search warrants must be carried out within 14 days under Florida Statute 933.07 or they expire. But arrest warrants and bench warrants in Palm Coast never expire on their own.

Public Access to Palm Coast Warrants

Warrant records in Palm Coast are public under Florida law. Florida Statute 119.07 gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records from state and local agencies. You do not need to be the person named in the warrant. You do not have to explain why you want the records. The Flagler County Sheriff and the clerk's office must provide access to warrant records unless they fall under a specific exemption.

Some Palm Coast warrant records are not available to the public. Active criminal intelligence and investigative information is exempt. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is executed or until law enforcement determines it cannot be carried out. Warrants tied to ongoing investigations may also be withheld. If you think a warrant exists but cannot find it in online systems, a criminal defense attorney can make direct inquiries with the Flagler County court or the investigating agency.

Handling a Palm Coast Warrant

If you learn about a warrant in your name in Palm Coast, get legal advice before you do anything else. Do not go to the police station or county jail without a lawyer. Under Florida law, turning yourself in means going into custody before you can post bond. A defense attorney in Palm Coast can help you figure out the best way forward depending on the charges and warrant type.

For bench warrants from missed court dates in Palm Coast, your attorney may be able to file a motion to quash the warrant. The court can then set a new hearing date. This often keeps you out of jail. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the arresting officer must tell you why you are being arrested and that a warrant has been issued. The officer does not need to have the warrant in hand at the time but must show it to you if asked.

Flagler County Warrant Records

Palm Coast is in Flagler County. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court handle all warrant records for the county. This covers Palm Coast and the smaller communities in the area. For full details on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and search tools, visit the Flagler County page.

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