Orange County Warrant Records Search

Orange County warrant records are held by the sheriff's office in Orlando and the Clerk of Courts. With close to 1.4 million people, this is one of the largest counties in Florida. The sheriff's office runs a warrants division that handles felony arrests, extraditions, and coordination with other agencies. Crimeline, the Central Florida tip line, is also hosted here. You can search for active warrants through the FDLE statewide database, the clerk's case search tool, or by calling the sheriff's office. Most of this data is open to the public under Florida's Sunshine Law.

Orange County Sheriff's Office Warrants

The Orange County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant enforcement in the county. Their main office is at 2500 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando. The phone number is (407) 254-7000. This is one of the largest sheriff's offices in Florida, and their warrants division processes a high volume of cases each year. They work closely with FDLE, the U.S. Marshals Service, and other agencies to track down people with active warrants in Orange County.

You can check for Orange County warrant records through the FDLE Public Access System. This free statewide tool pulls warrant data from all 67 Florida counties including Orange. Type in a name and see if there are any active warrants on file. Under Florida Statute 901.04, warrants are sent to all sheriffs. A warrant from Orange County can be served anywhere in the state.

The sheriff's website also has details on how to submit records requests and check on arrest activity in Orange County. Contact the records division if you need help with a specific case.

Crimeline Warrants in Orange County

Crimeline is a tip line for Central Florida that is hosted through the Orange County Sheriff's Office. It focuses on people with standing arrest warrants. If you have info about someone with an active warrant, you can call 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) to submit a tip. Crimeline offers rewards up to $1,000 for tips that lead to a felony arrest. Tips can be made by phone or through their website.

Crimeline covers warrant records across Central Florida, but Orange County is the main hub. The program links to the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals most wanted lists too. It is an extra resource beyond the standard FDLE warrant search. If someone you know is wanted in Orange County, this is one way to report it without giving your name.

Note: Crimeline tips are anonymous, but rewards require following their specific claim process after an arrest is made.

Orange County Clerk of Courts Records

The Orange County Comptroller and Clerk of Courts keeps all court case files in the county. Bench warrants, capias orders, and other warrant activity show up in criminal case dockets. You can search these records online for free through the clerk's website. The office is at 425 N. Orange Avenue in Orlando. Their phone number is (407) 836-2000.

Under Florida Statute 119.07, the public has a right to look at and copy records held by the clerk. You can search by defendant name or case number. Warrant info appears in the case docket once it is filed. If you need certified copies of court documents, you can request them in person or by mail. Fees follow the schedule set by Florida law.

How to Search Orange County Warrants

The fastest way to check for warrant records in Orange County is through the FDLE database. Go to the Wanted Persons search page and enter a name. The system is free. No account is needed. Results show the warrant type and the agency that issued it. FDLE updates this data every 24 hours from all Florida counties.

You can also search through the clerk's online portal. That system shows bench warrants and capias entries in case dockets. It gives you more detail on individual court cases in Orange County. The sheriff's office does not run its own public warrant lookup tool on its website. They point people to the FDLE system.

To search for warrants in Orange County, you can use:

• FDLE Public Access System for statewide active warrants
• Orange County Clerk of Courts for bench warrants and capias in case dockets
• Crimeline tip line at 1-800-423-TIPS for reporting wanted persons
• Sheriff's office records division at (407) 254-7000

Warrant Types in Orange County

Several kinds of warrants turn up in Orange County records. Arrest warrants are the most common. A judge signs them after finding probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. Bench warrants come from a judge when someone fails to show up for court. A capias is similar and can be filed by the Clerk of Circuit Court or the State Attorney's Office.

Other types include violation of probation warrants, fugitive warrants for people wanted in other states, and direct file arrest warrants. Search warrants are a separate category. Under Florida Statute 933.07, search warrants expire after 14 days if not carried out. Arrest warrants in Orange County do not expire. They stay on file until the person is found or a judge recalls the warrant.

Public Access to Orange County Warrants

Warrant records in Orange County are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Anyone can look at and copy public records held by the sheriff or the clerk. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant. No reason for your search is required. This applies to both the sheriff's office and the clerk of courts.

Some limits do apply. Active criminal intelligence info can be held back under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrants and their affidavits stay private until the warrant is served. Officers sometimes hold what are called pocket warrants that have not been entered into any database yet. If you think a warrant exists in Orange County but it does not show up online, talk to a criminal defense attorney who can check with the investigating agency.

Note: Orange County processes a high volume of warrants, so some records may take a day or two to appear in the FDLE system.

What to Do About a Warrant

If you find a warrant in your name in Orange County, talk to a lawyer first. Do not go to the jail or police station without legal advice. Under Florida law, turning yourself in means you go into custody before you can post bond. A bail bondsman can help with the steps. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the arresting officer must tell you why you are being arrested and that a warrant exists. Warrants in Orange County do not expire. Even old warrants can lead to arrest during a routine traffic stop.

Cities in Orange County

Orange County includes Orlando and several other large communities. All warrant records in the county go through the Orange County Sheriff's Office. City police departments handle local law enforcement, but warrants are processed at the county level.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Orange County. If you are not sure which county issued a warrant, check where the offense took place. Warrants are filed in the county where the case was opened.