Volusia County Warrant Records Search

Volusia County warrant records are maintained by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of the Circuit Court in DeLand. With about 550,000 residents, Volusia is one of the larger counties on Florida's east coast. It sits in the 7th Judicial Circuit. The sheriff's office handles all warrant enforcement and arrest operations. Court records that contain bench warrants and capias entries are filed through the clerk's office. Most warrant data in Volusia County is open to the public under Florida's Sunshine Law.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office Warrants

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office handles warrant enforcement across the county. Their main office is at 123 W. Indiana Avenue in DeLand. The phone number is (386) 248-1777. The sheriff is responsible for serving warrants, tracking down fugitives, and making arrests throughout Volusia County.

The sheriff's office runs a warrant division that handles felony and misdemeanor warrant arrests. They also work with federal agencies and the FDLE on cases involving wanted persons who may have crossed county or state lines. Volusia County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, which includes Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Deputies from these counties sometimes work together on fugitive operations.

Under Florida Statute 901.04, warrants issued in Volusia County are directed to every sheriff in the state. That means someone wanted in Volusia County can be arrested by any law enforcement officer anywhere in Florida. Warrants from other counties can also be served in Volusia County by local deputies or other officers.

Volusia County covers a big area. It runs from the Atlantic coast inland and includes cities like Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand, and others. The sheriff's office provides law enforcement for the unincorporated areas and also handles warrant enforcement for the entire county regardless of which city the person lives in.

Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court

The Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps all court case records in the county. Their main office is at 101 N. Alabama Avenue in DeLand. The phone number is (386) 736-5915. When a judge issues a bench warrant or capias in Volusia County, the clerk enters it into the case docket.

The clerk's website offers an online case search. You can look up cases by defendant name, case number, or other search terms. Warrant activity shows up in the docket entries. Bench warrants for missed court dates and capias orders are listed in the case record. The online search tool is free for basic lookups.

Copies of court documents cost a fee per page. Certified copies are more expensive than regular copies. You can request records in person at the DeLand courthouse, by mail, or through the clerk's office at one of their branch locations. Under Florida Statute 119.07, court records in Volusia County are public unless a judge has sealed them.

Note: The Volusia County Clerk has branch offices in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach in addition to the main office in DeLand.

How to Search Warrants in Volusia County

The primary way to search for active warrants in Volusia County is the FDLE Public Access System. Visit the Wanted Persons search page and type in the name you want to check. The search is free. No account is needed. It pulls active warrant data from all 67 Florida counties, so Volusia County warrants that have been entered into the system will show up in the results.

The Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court also offers online case searches. This is useful for finding bench warrants and capias entries in specific court cases. You can search by name or case number. The docket entries in the case record will show any warrant activity.

To check on warrants by phone, call the Volusia County Sheriff's Office at (386) 248-1777. They can direct you to the warrant division. The Volusia County Crime Stoppers program also accepts anonymous tips about wanted individuals. You can submit information without providing your name.

You can search for Volusia County warrants through these methods:

• FDLE Public Access System for statewide active warrants
• Volusia County Clerk online case search for bench warrants and capias
• Call the sheriff's office warrant division at (386) 248-1777
• Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips about wanted persons

Types of Warrants in Volusia County

Volusia County handles several kinds of warrants. Arrest warrants are the most frequent. A judge signs one after finding probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. Bench warrants are issued when a person fails to appear for a scheduled court hearing. A capias is similar and can come from the clerk of court. Violation of probation warrants are issued when someone breaks probation conditions in Volusia County.

Search warrants are different from arrest warrants. Under Florida Statute 933.07, a search warrant must be executed within 14 days or it becomes void. Arrest warrants in Volusia County do not expire. They remain active indefinitely. An old warrant can still trigger an arrest during a traffic stop, a background check, or any encounter with law enforcement. The warrant stays in the system until the person is arrested or a judge recalls it.

Note: Volusia County also processes fugitive warrants for people wanted in other states who may be living in or traveling through the area.

Public Access to Volusia County Warrants

Warrant records in Volusia County are public. Florida Statute 119.07 gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records from state and local agencies. You do not have to be the subject of the warrant. You do not need to explain your reason for searching. The sheriff's office and the clerk of court in Volusia County are both covered by this law.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Active criminal intelligence and investigation files can be withheld under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrant affidavits stay sealed until the warrant is served or the investigation ends. Pocket warrants that have not been entered into any database will not appear in online searches. If you suspect a warrant exists in Volusia County but cannot locate it, a criminal defense attorney can make direct inquiries with the relevant agency.

What to Do About a Volusia County Warrant

If you discover you have a warrant in Volusia County, consult a defense attorney before taking any steps. Do not go to the jail or police station on your own. Under Florida law, surrendering on a warrant means going into custody before you can post bond. A lawyer can help you figure out the best way to handle the situation. A bail bondsman can assist with bond once you are booked.

Under Florida Statute 901.16, the officer making an arrest on a warrant must tell you that a warrant has been issued and explain the reason for the arrest. The physical warrant does not need to be present during the arrest. If you ask to see it, the officer must show it to you as soon as they can. Under Florida Statute 901.07, officers can break open a door or window to make an arrest on a warrant if entry is refused after proper notice.

Warrants in Volusia County do not expire. They remain active until the court resolves them. An old warrant can cause problems years later during a routine traffic stop, a job application, or any other situation where your name goes through a database.

Cities in Volusia County

Volusia County contains several cities spread across the coast and inland areas. All warrant records in the county go through the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. City police departments handle local law enforcement, but warrants are processed at the county level.

Other cities in Volusia County include Deltona, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, and Port Orange. All warrant records for these cities are handled by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Volusia 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.