Access Plantation Warrant Records

Plantation warrant records go through the Broward County court system. The Plantation Police Department handles local law enforcement for about 100,694 residents, but all warrants are issued by judges in the 17th Judicial Circuit and tracked by the Broward County Sheriff's Office. You can search for active warrants tied to Plantation through the FDLE statewide database, the Broward County Clerk's online case search, or by reaching out to the Plantation Police Department. BSO also maintains the countywide active warrant list that includes Plantation cases.

Plantation Warrants Through BSO

The Plantation Police Department is at 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation, FL 33317. Call them at (954) 797-2100 for non-emergency questions. Plantation is one of the cities in Broward County that operates its own police department rather than contracting with the Broward Sheriff's Office. Officers patrol the city, respond to calls, and can serve warrants within Plantation. However, the warrants themselves are filed through the Broward County court system.

BSO maintains the active warrant database for all of Broward County, which includes Plantation. When a judge in the 17th Judicial Circuit signs a warrant for a Plantation resident, BSO enters it into the county database and forwards it to the FDLE statewide system. BSO also has a fugitive unit that assists with locating and arresting people with outstanding warrants. If a Plantation police officer encounters someone with an active warrant during a stop or call, that person can be arrested on the spot.

The Broward Sheriff's Office homepage provides access to warrant information and law enforcement services covering Plantation and all of Broward County.

The Broward County Clerk of Court maintains criminal case records that include warrant entries. You can search their online system by name or case number to find docket entries showing when warrants were issued or served in Plantation cases.

Searching Plantation Warrant Records

The FDLE Public Access System is the best free tool. Go to the Wanted Persons search page and type in a name. It pulls up active warrants from all 67 Florida counties. No login is needed. The results show the warrant type and issuing agency. This covers Plantation through the Broward County entries. The search takes seconds and is open to anyone.

The Broward County Clerk's online case search adds another layer. Look up a name and check the case dockets. Warrant-related entries appear in the docket timeline. This is useful for seeing whether a warrant has been served or is still active on a Plantation case. You can also see the charges, court dates, and case status. For the most current information on Plantation warrant records, call the Plantation Police Department or BSO directly. Some warrants may not be in online databases yet.

Note: Warrant records in Plantation may take a short time to appear in the FDLE system after BSO enters them locally.

Types of Warrants in Plantation

Arrest warrants are the primary type. A judge issues one after reviewing a sworn affidavit showing probable cause, as required by Florida Statute 901.02. The warrant commands all law enforcement in Florida to arrest the named person. Plantation police officers and BSO deputies can both execute these warrants. Arrest warrants do not expire. A warrant from many years ago can still lead to an arrest if the person has any contact with law enforcement in Plantation or elsewhere in the state.

Bench warrants are common. They come from judges when a defendant misses a scheduled court appearance. Capias warrants work in a similar way. Violation of probation warrants are issued when someone fails to follow the conditions of their supervised release. Fugitive warrants apply to individuals wanted in other states. Search warrants expire after 14 days under Florida Statute 933.07. Arrest warrants and bench warrants in Plantation carry no expiration.

Public Access to Plantation Warrants

Warrant records in Plantation are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Florida Statute 119.07 lets anyone inspect and copy public records from government agencies. You do not need to be the person on the warrant. You do not have to give a reason for the search. BSO and the Broward County Clerk must provide access to warrant records unless they are specifically exempt.

Not all Plantation warrant records are open. Active criminal intelligence and investigative files are protected. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until served. Some warrants may be kept out of public databases if they are tied to ongoing investigations. If you cannot find a warrant online but think one exists, a criminal defense attorney can check with BSO or the Broward County court on your behalf.

Resolving a Plantation Warrant

If you find out there is a warrant in your name in Plantation, consult a lawyer first. Walking into the police station without legal help is risky. Under Florida law, you must go into custody when you surrender on a warrant. Bond comes after. A defense attorney can advise on the charges and help you plan a surrender that goes smoothly.

Bench warrants for missed court dates in Plantation can sometimes be handled through a motion to quash. Your attorney files the motion and asks the court to set a new date instead of having you arrested. Under Florida Statute 901.16, any officer who arrests you on a warrant must explain the reason for the arrest and confirm that a warrant has been issued. The officer does not need the physical document at the time of arrest in Plantation but must produce it if you ask to see it.

Note: Warrants in Plantation stay active with no expiration and can result in arrest during any encounter with police.

Broward County Warrant Records

Plantation is in Broward County. BSO and the Clerk of Court handle all warrant records for the county. Broward is home to nearly two million people spread across Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and dozens of other cities. For more details on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and search tools, visit the full Broward County page.

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