Seminole County Warrant Records

Seminole County warrant records are managed by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Sanford. With a population near 470,000, Seminole County is one of the more active jurisdictions in Central Florida for warrant filings. The sheriff handles warrant enforcement and arrest, while the clerk keeps all court case files that track bench warrants and capias orders. You can search for active warrants through the FDLE statewide database at no cost, or look up specific court docket entries through the clerk's online system. Most warrant data in Seminole County is open to the public under Florida's Sunshine Law.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office Warrants

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant service and enforcement in the county. Their main office sits at 100 Bush Blvd in Sanford. You can call them at (407) 665-6650 for general questions. Sheriff Dennis Lemma leads the agency and is serving as President of the Florida Sheriffs Association for 2025-2026. The SCSO runs a warrants unit that tracks people with active warrants and works with other law enforcement across the state to make arrests.

Seminole County is part of the 18th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Brevard County. Under Florida Statute 901.04, warrants are directed to all sheriffs in the state. That means a warrant issued in Seminole County can be served by any law enforcement officer in Florida. The SCSO also picks up people wanted in other counties when they are found in the Seminole County area.

The SCSO website has information on records requests, crime tips, and how to check for active warrants in Seminole County.

The sheriff's office does not run its own public warrant search tool on its site. Instead, they point people to the FDLE Public Access System for active warrant lookups. In-person records requests can be made at the main office during regular business hours.

Note: Seminole County warrant data may take time to appear in the FDLE system after a judge signs the warrant.

Seminole County Clerk of Courts

The Seminole County Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps court records that include warrant activity. When a judge issues a bench warrant or capias in Seminole County, it goes into the case docket. The clerk's office is at 301 N. Park Avenue in Sanford, and you can reach them at (407) 665-4330. Their online portal lets you search case records by name, case number, or citation.

The clerk's system shows docket entries for bench warrants and capias orders. This is helpful when you need details about a specific Seminole County court case. Copies of court documents can be requested in person or by mail. Under Florida Statute 119.07, anyone can inspect and copy public records held by government agencies in Florida. You do not need to give a reason for your request.

How to Search Seminole County Warrants

The fastest free option is the FDLE Public Access System. Go to the wanted persons page and type in the name. No login is needed. The system shows active warrants from all 67 Florida counties, including Seminole. Results include the warrant type and the agency that filed it.

The Seminole County Clerk's online case search is another good resource. It shows bench warrants and capias entries in case dockets. This tool works best when you already have a name or case number to look up. For direct questions, you can call the sheriff's office at (407) 665-6650 or the clerk at (407) 665-4330.

To search warrant records in Seminole County, you have these options:

• FDLE Public Access System for statewide active warrants
• Seminole County Clerk online portal for bench warrants and case dockets
• Sheriff's office by phone for warrant confirmation
• In-person request at the clerk's office in Sanford

Note: The FDLE database and clerk's system may show different information since they pull from separate data sources.

Warrant Types in Seminole County

Several types of warrants are filed in Seminole County. Arrest warrants are the most common. A judge issues one after finding probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. Bench warrants come from a judge when someone misses a court date or breaks a court order. Capias warrants are similar and can come from the clerk's office. All of these show up in Seminole County warrant records over time.

Search warrants work on a different set of rules. Under Florida Statute 933.07, a search warrant must be carried out within 14 days or it expires. Arrest warrants in Seminole County do not expire. They stay active until the person is arrested or a judge recalls the warrant. Violation of probation warrants and fugitive warrants from other states are also served in Seminole County.

Public Access to Seminole County Warrants

Warrant records in Seminole County are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. You do not need to be the person named on the warrant. You do not need a reason to search. The law gives everyone the right to look at and copy public records from state and local agencies. This covers both the sheriff's office and the clerk of courts in Seminole County.

Some records are exempt from public access. Active criminal investigations can be kept from the public under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served. Some warrants may not yet be in the system if the agency has not entered them. If you think a warrant exists in Seminole County but cannot find it online, a criminal defense attorney can check with the relevant agency directly.

What to Do About a Warrant

If you find a warrant in your name in Seminole County, get legal advice before doing anything else. Do not go to the jail or a police station without talking to a lawyer first. Under Florida law, you must go into custody before you can post bond when you turn yourself in on a warrant. An attorney can help you plan the process and may be able to get a bond set in advance.

Warrants in Seminole County do not go away on their own. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the officer making an arrest on a warrant must tell the person why they are being arrested. The officer does not need the physical warrant at the time of arrest but must show it as soon as possible if asked. Even old warrants can lead to arrest during a routine traffic stop or any other law enforcement contact in Seminole County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Seminole County. Warrants are filed in the county where the case began. If you are not sure which county handles a specific warrant, check where the offense took place.