Search Deerfield Beach Arrest Records

Deerfield Beach arrest records flow through the Broward County jail system. The Deerfield Beach Police Department makes arrests in the city, but all booking and detention is handled by the Broward County Sheriff's Office. After an arrest in Deerfield Beach, the person goes to the Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale for processing. The non-emergency police number is (954) 480-4300. For jail questions, call (954) 831-5900. You can search for booking data online or contact the Broward Sheriff's Office records division for copies of Deerfield Beach arrest records.

Deerfield Beach Arrest Record Search

The Broward County Sheriff's Office maintains a jail search system that covers all arrests in Deerfield Beach and the rest of Broward County. The search lets you look up current inmates by name. Results show the charges, booking date, bond amount, and mugshot. The system only shows people who are still in custody. Once someone gets released, they drop off the list.

For older arrest records from Deerfield Beach, you need to contact the Broward Sheriff's Office records unit or the Deerfield Beach Police Department. The police department keeps records of arrests their officers made. The county keeps the booking and jail data. Both are public records under Florida law. If you need a copy of an arrest report from a Deerfield Beach case, calling the police department at (954) 480-4300 is a good starting point.

Broward County processes a lot of arrests. The Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale is the central booking site for the entire county.

Statewide Court Records for Deerfield Beach

The Comprehensive Case Information System tracks court cases across all 67 Florida counties, which includes Broward County cases tied to Deerfield Beach arrests.

CCIS has over 150 million cases in the system. You can search by name to find case filings, court events, and charge details from Broward County. It pulls data from the Clerk of Courts, so it covers everything from the initial arrest and booking through court proceedings and final disposition. The tool is free and open to anyone. It works well for finding out what happened with a Deerfield Beach arrest after the person left the jail, since the inmate search only covers people still in custody.

Deerfield Beach Police Department

The Deerfield Beach Police Department is at 300 SW 1st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. Officers patrol the city, respond to calls, and handle arrests within the city limits. The non-emergency number is (954) 480-4300. Use that number for general questions about arrest records or to ask about a specific case handled by Deerfield Beach police.

When a Deerfield Beach officer makes an arrest, the person gets transported to the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale for booking. Staff there take a mugshot, log the charges, and enter the data into the county system. It does not matter which agency in Broward County made the arrest. Everyone goes to the same jail and ends up in the same booking database. The Broward Sheriff's Office also has deputies who work throughout the county, including areas near Deerfield Beach.

For incident reports tied to arrests in Deerfield Beach, contact the police department directly. The jail handles booking records, but the police keep the arrest reports and case files.

Accessing Deerfield Beach Arrest Records

Arrest records in Deerfield Beach are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. That is Florida's Sunshine Law. It says anyone can ask for government records and you do not need a reason. This covers booking data, mugshots, arrest reports, and charge details from Deerfield Beach cases. Section 943.053 specifically says criminal history records are public unless they have been sealed or expunged.

To get a certified copy of an arrest record, you can contact the Broward Sheriff's Office or file a public records request with the Deerfield Beach Police Department. Response times vary but most agencies in Florida try to fill requests quickly. There may be a small fee for copies.

State Search Tools for Deerfield Beach

The FDLE Criminal History Record Check searches the statewide database. It costs $25 and returns results right away. This covers all of Florida, including arrests in Deerfield Beach. The FDLE Public Access System is another route. It pulls from the Florida Crime Information Center and covers data from agencies across the state.

If someone arrested in Deerfield Beach ended up in state prison, the FDC Offender Search will have their record. This tool is free and you can look up inmates by name or DC number.

Sealing or Expunging Records in Deerfield Beach

Florida law allows some arrest records to be sealed or expunged. Under Section 943.0585, if you qualify, a court can order your Deerfield Beach arrest record destroyed. The first step is getting a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE. That costs $75 and takes about 12 weeks. The certificate is good for 12 months.

After you get the certificate, you file a petition with the Clerk of Courts in Broward County. Expungement means agencies destroy their copies. Sealing hides the record from public view but some government entities can still see it. The FDLE seal and expunge page has all the forms and instructions.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Deerfield Beach share the Broward County jail system. Others are in neighboring counties but still close by.

Broward County Arrest Records

Deerfield Beach is in Broward County. The Broward Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking operations for the area. For the full county breakdown, visit our Broward County arrest records page.