Search Tamarac Warrant Records
Tamarac warrant records go through the Broward County court system. Tamarac is a city in northwest Broward County with about 75,000 residents. The Tamarac Police Department handles local law enforcement, but warrants are filed and tracked at the county level through the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the 17th Judicial Circuit courts. You can look up active warrants tied to Tamarac through the FDLE statewide database, the Broward Sheriff's online tools, or the Broward County Clerk of Court's case search system.
Tamarac Quick Facts
Tamarac Warrants and the Broward County System
Warrant records for Tamarac are processed through the Broward County Sheriff's Office. BSO manages the active warrant database, handles new arrest warrants from judges, and coordinates fugitive operations across the county. The Tamarac Police Department can arrest people on active warrants during patrol, traffic stops, and calls for service. But the warrant is filed and tracked through the county system. This is how it works for every city in Broward County.
The Tamarac Police Department is located at 7511 N. University Drive in Tamarac. Their phone number is (954) 720-2225. If you call about a warrant, they will likely refer you to the Broward County Sheriff's Office or the FDLE search tool.
The FDLE database is the fastest way to check for Tamarac warrant records from home.
The FDLE system collects warrant data from every Florida county. Broward County warrants tied to Tamarac will appear here once the county enters them.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office is also available at (954) 831-8901 for warrant-related inquiries. BSO provides contract law enforcement for some Broward cities, though Tamarac has its own police force.
| Tamarac Police |
7511 N. University Drive, Tamarac, FL 33321 Phone: (954) 720-2225 |
|---|---|
| Broward Sheriff (BSO) | Phone: (954) 831-8901 |
| Clerk of Court | Phone: (954) 831-6565 |
How to Search Tamarac Warrant Records
Start with the FDLE Public Access System. The Wanted Persons search page lets you enter a name and look for active warrants. The search is free. You do not need to create an account. The system covers all 67 Florida counties, so Broward County warrants connected to Tamarac will come up. Results show the warrant type and the agency that issued it.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office website has online warrant and inmate search tools. You can check specifically for warrants within Broward County. BSO sometimes has warrants that are not yet in the FDLE statewide system. This makes the BSO search a useful second step after checking the FDLE database for Tamarac warrant records.
The Broward County Clerk of Court runs an online case search. This shows bench warrants, capias entries, and warrant-related docket activity in criminal cases. You can search by name or case number. This option gives you case details rather than just confirming whether a warrant is active. The clerk's phone number is (954) 831-6565 if you need help with the system.
Tamarac warrants may show on the county system before they appear in the FDLE database. Check both for the most complete results.
Types of Warrants in Tamarac
Tamarac residents can encounter different warrant types. Arrest warrants are the most common. A judge issues one after a law enforcement officer submits a sworn complaint showing probable cause under F.S. 901.02. The warrant orders all sheriffs in Florida to arrest the named person. It can be served at any hour, any day, in Tamarac or anywhere in the state.
Bench warrants are issued when someone does not show up for a court date in Broward County. A capias works the same way and can come from the Clerk of Circuit Court. Violation of probation warrants go out when probation terms are broken. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted in other states who may be in the Tamarac area. All these warrant types pass through the Broward County system.
Search warrants have an expiration. Under F.S. 933.07, they must be executed within 14 days or they expire. Arrest warrants in Tamarac do not expire at all. They stay active until the person is found or a judge recalls the warrant. Old warrants continue to cause arrests during traffic stops and other encounters with police. This is true whether the warrant is weeks old or years old.
Under F.S. 901.04, officers can also arrest without a warrant when probable cause exists for a felony. Both Tamarac Police and BSO deputies have this authority.
Public Access to Tamarac Warrants
Tamarac warrant records are public under the Sunshine Law. F.S. 119.07 gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records from state and local agencies. This includes warrant records at the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Court. You do not have to be the person named on a warrant to search for it. No reason is needed.
Exceptions do exist. Active criminal intelligence and investigative data is exempt under F.S. 119.071. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served or until law enforcement says execution is not possible. Some warrants may be held from public databases during an active investigation. If you think a warrant exists but cannot find it through the online tools, a criminal defense lawyer can contact BSO or the Tamarac Police Department directly on your behalf.
You can also submit a formal public records request to BSO or the Broward Clerk of Court. Under F.S. 119.07, the agency must respond in a reasonable time. A small fee may apply for copies of documents.
What to Do About a Tamarac Warrant
Talk to an attorney. If you find out there is a warrant in your name in Tamarac, do not go to the Broward County jail or a police station without legal advice. Under Florida law, turning yourself in means going into custody before you can post bond. A licensed bail bondsman in the Tamarac or Fort Lauderdale area can help with the bond process once you are booked in.
Under F.S. 901.07, if you are picked up on a warrant in another county, the arresting officer must inform you of your right to bail. You may be able to post bail in that county. If you cannot, you will be taken to Broward County. Under F.S. 901.16, the arresting officer must explain the reason for your arrest and tell you that a warrant was issued. The officer does not need to carry the physical warrant at the time of arrest but must show it to you if you ask.
Warrants in Tamarac never expire. They stay active and can lead to arrest at any time. Dealing with a warrant sooner is always better than waiting and hoping it goes away. It will not.
Broward County Warrant Records
Tamarac is in Broward County, and all warrants go through the Broward County Sheriff's Office. The county handles warrant records for roughly 1.9 million residents across Tamarac, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Sunrise, Lauderhill, and many other cities. For more details on the county court system, sheriff contacts, and warrant resources, see the Broward County page.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Tamarac in the Broward County area and also have warrant records pages. All are served by their own police departments or BSO for local law enforcement.