Find Warrants in Osceola County

Osceola County warrant records are managed by the sheriff's office and the Clerk of Courts in Kissimmee. The county has about 380,000 people and is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit alongside Orange County. The sheriff's office handles all warrant enforcement while the clerk keeps court case files with bench warrant and capias data. You can search for active warrants through the FDLE statewide system or the clerk's online tools. Florida's public records law gives anyone the right to look up warrant information without needing to explain their reason for the search.

Osceola Sheriff's Office Warrants

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant enforcement in the county. Their main office is at 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. You can call (407) 348-2222 to reach them. The warrants division processes arrest warrants, bench warrants, and violation of probation warrants. They work with FDLE and other law enforcement agencies to locate people with active warrants in Osceola County.

The fastest way to check for Osceola County warrant records online is through the FDLE Public Access System. This statewide tool is free to use and pulls data from all 67 Florida counties. Type in a name and the system shows any active warrants on file. The data updates every 24 hours. Under Florida Statute 901.04, warrants are sent to all sheriffs in the state. A warrant from Osceola County can be served by any sheriff in Florida.

The sheriff's website has contact info for the records division and details on how to file a records request. You can visit the office in person during normal business hours for help with warrant inquiries.

Note: Warrants issued in Osceola County may take up to 24 hours to appear on the FDLE statewide system after the judge signs them.

Osceola Clerk of Court Records

The Osceola County Clerk of Courts maintains all court case files. When a judge issues a bench warrant or capias in Osceola County, it goes into the case record at the clerk's office. These records are searchable online through the clerk's website. You can look up cases by defendant name or case number and see warrant activity in the docket.

The clerk's office is at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. Their phone number is (407) 742-3500. If you need copies of court documents that show warrant info, you can request them in person or by mail. Copy fees follow the schedule set by Florida law. Under Florida Statute 119.07, anyone can look at and copy public records. You do not need to be a party to the case.

How to Search Osceola County Warrants

Start with the FDLE database for the broadest search. Go to the Wanted Persons search page and type in a name. The system is free. No account is needed. Results show the warrant type and the issuing agency. This covers all active warrants that have been entered into the statewide system from Osceola County.

The clerk's online system is better for court-related warrants. Bench warrants and capias entries show up in case dockets. You get more detail on the specific court case. The sheriff's office does not run a public warrant search tool on its site, but you can call the records division for help.

To search for warrants in Osceola County:

• FDLE Public Access System for statewide active warrants
• Osceola Clerk of Courts for bench warrants in case dockets
• Sheriff's office records division at (407) 348-2222
• In-person visits to the courthouse in Kissimmee

Warrant Types in Osceola County

Arrest warrants are the most common type filed in Osceola County. A judge signs them after finding probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. Bench warrants come when someone misses a court date. The judge issues the warrant and the clerk enters it into the case file. A capias is similar. It can be filed by the Clerk of Circuit Court or the State Attorney's Office. Violation of probation warrants are another common type in Osceola County.

Search warrants work differently. Under Florida Statute 933.07, search warrants expire after 14 days. Arrest warrants do not expire. They stay active in Osceola County until the person is located or a judge recalls them.

Note: Some warrant types may not appear on every search tool, so check both the FDLE system and the clerk's case search for the most complete results.

Public Access to Osceola Warrants

Warrant records in Osceola County are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Anyone can look at and copy records held by the sheriff or the clerk. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant. You do not need to explain why you want the information. This right applies to both agencies.

Some limits exist. Active criminal investigative information can be withheld under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrants and their supporting affidavits may be sealed until the warrant is served. Some officers also hold pocket warrants that have not been entered into any database. If you believe a warrant exists in Osceola County but cannot find it through the usual search tools, a criminal defense attorney can check with the investigating agency directly.

What to Do About a Warrant

If you have a warrant in your name in Osceola County, get legal advice before you do anything else. Do not go to the jail or a police station on your own. Under Florida law, you go into custody when you turn yourself in. Bond comes after that step. A licensed bail bondsman can walk you through the process. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the arresting officer must tell you why you are being arrested and that a warrant has been issued. Warrants in Osceola County do not expire. Even old warrants can still lead to arrest.

Cities in Osceola County

Osceola County includes Kissimmee and other communities in the Central Florida area. All warrant records go through the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. City police handle local calls, but warrants are processed at the county level.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Osceola County. Warrants are filed in the county where the offense took place. Check the location of the alleged offense to find the right county.