Find Warrant Records in Sunrise

Sunrise warrant records are processed through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. The city has about 100,000 residents in central Broward County. The Sunrise Police Department is responsible for local law enforcement, but all warrant processing and tracking goes through the county sheriff. You can search for active warrants in Sunrise through the free FDLE statewide database or the Broward County Clerk of Court's case search.

Sunrise Warrant Records Through BSO

The Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) handles all warrant records for Sunrise. BSO processes arrest warrants, maintains the countywide warrant database, and operates a fugitive unit that serves warrants throughout Broward County. The sheriff's office is the central hub for all warrant activity in the county.

The Sunrise Police Department is at 10440 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351. Their phone number is (954) 764-4357. Officers patrol the city, respond to calls, and can arrest people on active warrants. But the warrants themselves are issued through the Broward County circuit court and tracked by BSO. The Sunrise Police do not maintain a separate warrant database. If you ask them about a warrant, they will direct you to BSO or the FDLE system.

The FDLE Public Access System is the statewide tool for searching active warrants that covers Sunrise and all other Florida cities.

This free system pulls warrant data from all 67 Florida counties, including Broward County where Sunrise is located.

How to Search Sunrise Warrant Records

Start with the FDLE Public Access System. Go to the Wanted Persons search page and enter the name you want to check. It is free. No sign-up is needed. Results include active warrants from all Florida counties. Broward County warrants affecting Sunrise residents will appear with the warrant type and issuing agency.

The Broward County Clerk of Court offers an online case search that gives more detail. You can look up criminal cases by party name or case number. The docket shows bench warrants, capias entries, failure to appear notices, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. This is the best way to get the full story behind a warrant in Sunrise rather than just confirming it exists.

You can also call BSO at (954) 831-8901 to ask about an active warrant. This is a simple phone check. The dispatcher can look up the active warrant list and tell you if someone has an outstanding warrant in Broward County. Some warrants take a day or two to appear in the statewide FDLE system, so calling BSO directly may give you more current information for Sunrise.

The FDLE homepage has additional tools for criminal history searches and sex offender lookups. These can round out a background check on someone in Sunrise if you need more than just warrant information.

Types of Warrants in Sunrise

Arrest warrants are the most common type in Sunrise. A judge issues one after reviewing a sworn complaint that shows probable cause. Under Florida Statute 901.02, the warrant must identify the person by name or description. It directs all Florida sheriffs to arrest that person. The warrant is valid any time, any day. There is no curfew for serving it.

Bench warrants are frequent in Sunrise courts. When someone does not show up for a hearing, the judge issues a bench warrant right away. No warning letter. No second chance. The warrant goes into the Broward County system and the person can be arrested during any future police contact. A capias warrant is similar and may be issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court in certain situations.

Search warrants are governed by Florida Statute 933.07. They must be executed within 14 days or they expire. These warrants let officers search a specific address for evidence. In Sunrise, they often come up in drug investigations and property crimes. The supporting affidavit stays sealed until the warrant is served or the agency confirms it will not be.

Probation violation warrants are issued when someone breaks their probation conditions. The probation officer files a report, and the judge signs the warrant. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted by other states who may be in the Sunrise area. Both types are managed through BSO.

Public Access to Sunrise Warrants

Warrant records in Sunrise are public. Florida Statute 119.07 gives anyone the right to inspect and copy public records held by government agencies. This includes BSO and the Broward County Clerk of Court. Anyone can search. You do not need to give a reason or be the person named on the warrant.

Exemptions exist. Active criminal investigation records can stay private under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrant affidavits are sealed until served. Officers may carry warrants that have not yet been entered into a public database. If you think someone in Sunrise has an active warrant but cannot find it through online searches, a defense attorney can make direct inquiries with the issuing agency.

Florida Statute 901.04 also permits warrantless arrests when an officer has probable cause. These arrests still produce records in the Broward County system. You can find arrest and case records for Sunrise in the clerk's online database even when no formal warrant was ever filed.

What to Do About a Sunrise Warrant

Get legal help first. Do not go to BSO or the Sunrise Police on your own. In Florida, surrendering on a warrant means going to jail before bail is set. A defense attorney can help you handle the situation more carefully, and may arrange a controlled surrender with favorable terms.

Under Florida Statute 901.07, if you are arrested on a Sunrise warrant while in another county, the arresting officer must inform you of your right to bail. You may be able to post bail right there. If not, you get transported back to Broward County. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the officer must tell you the reason for arrest and confirm a warrant was issued. The officer does not need the actual warrant document at the time but must show it to you if asked.

Warrants in Sunrise do not expire. A warrant that was issued years ago can still lead to arrest during a traffic stop, a background check, or at any encounter with police. Taking care of an outstanding warrant sooner is always better than waiting. Many defense attorneys in the Broward County area offer free consultations for people dealing with active warrants.

Broward County Warrant Records

Sunrise is in Broward County. All warrants flow through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. Broward County has close to 2 million people across Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, and dozens of other cities. For full details on the county warrant system and online search tools, visit the Broward County page.

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