How to Search for Florida Arrest Records, Warrants and Court Records

It's quite easy to get access to Florida arrest records. If you think you have a criminal history or if you want to check whether people of interest to you have ever spent time in jail, follow these few simple steps shown below. It only requires a couple of minutes of your time and a relatively small amount of money. Equally important, these steps will also enable you to find outstanding warrants and criminal records.

Starting with Florida arrest records

To learn about a person's prior arrests, go to the online criminal history information managed by the FDLE. Take into consideration that any name searched will cost you $24 – quite expensive if you need to check on more than one person.

Performing an FL inmate search

Florida Department of Corrections puts at your disposal a free search tool allowing you to locate current prison inmates statewide by name or DC number. In addition, it manages an offender search database that includes prior prison inmates as well.

Obtaining access to local jail records

To perform an inquiry focused on a county level, refer to the sheriff, where you can find information on inmates that populate the local detention center. Most sheriffs present this information on their website. For example, Broward County arrest records can be searched online here.

How to carry out a warrant search

The online Public Access System operated by the Florida Crime Information Center is an effective tool to find Florida warrants. It gets information on a regular basis from law enforcement agencies all around the state. In addition to that, you may carry out a local inquiry by turning to your sheriff office. These offices have updated information on the county's wanted persons.

Undertaking a criminal record check

Florida court records will help you discover if a person has ever been convicted of a crime and, as a result, has criminal record. Turn to your Clerk of Court and ask for access to dockets issued by the court.  FL FOIA laws obligate the authorities to reveal those files upon demand. More than that, most Clerks offer a search tool on their websites. For example, you can find Miami-Dade County court records on this link.

How to locate sex offenders

A Florida sex offender search can be done by using the state's official registry. You can locate either sex predators or offenders by name or address. The database also shows out-of-state persons.

Another simple and effective background check tool

www.usarrestsearch.org operates a special criminal records search tool to help you check a person background quickly in the most user-friendly manner. Type a person's name and you will be given a full report presenting Florida arrest records, criminal records and outstanding warrants related to that person. You will be able to know if he was convicted of a crime in court. Civil records are included as well. The data is constantly updated to promise accuracy. Most important, this service is highly affordable and all inquiries are fully confidential.