Find Hollywood Arrest Records

Hollywood arrest records go through the Broward Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail and all booking operations in Broward County. The Hollywood Police Department handles law enforcement in the city, but detention is a county function. When someone gets arrested in Hollywood, they are taken to a BSO jail for booking and processing. The BSO Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale is the primary intake point. You can look up Hollywood arrest records through the BSO online search tool, or call the records and warrants line at (954) 831-8700 for help with a specific case.

Hollywood Arrest Record Lookup Online

The Broward Sheriff's Office Arrest Search is a name-based tool for accessing arrest information from Hollywood and all other Broward County cities. Type in a first and last name to get results. Information accessible through the BSO access portal includes booking records, mugshots, charges, bail and bond records, custody information, court-related data, and release information. The search covers every BSO detention facility in the county.

Hollywood sits between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. It is one of the bigger cities in Broward County, so the BSO system processes a steady stream of bookings tied to Hollywood police activity. After an arrest, booking staff at the BSO jail photograph the person, record charges, and log details into the system. That data then shows up in the online search. If a person is released, they may drop off the active results. For older records from Hollywood, reach out to the BSO records division or try a statewide search through FDLE.

Hollywood Police Department

The Hollywood Police Department is the city's law enforcement agency, with officers who patrol Hollywood and make arrests within city limits.

Hollywood PD is based at 3250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021. The non-emergency number is (954) 764-4357. While city police handle the arrest itself, the booking record and jail data belong to the BSO system. That split is standard in Broward County. Hollywood police can help with incident reports and the details of what happened during the arrest. For the booking record, mugshot, or bond status, you go through BSO.

Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes makes criminal history records public. That includes arrest records created when Hollywood police book someone through BSO. Anyone can request these records. You do not need to explain why you want them.

The Arrest Process in Hollywood

A Hollywood arrest begins with an officer taking someone into custody. The person is then driven to a BSO facility. At the jail, booking staff process the person. They take a mugshot, record the charges, and enter everything into the county system. A first appearance hearing happens within 24 hours. The judge looks at the charges and sets bail. Under Section 903 of the Florida Statutes, bail must be set for most offenses.

Bond amounts vary based on the charges. Some offenses have a set bond schedule in Broward County. Others need a judge's decision. All bond data ties back to the arrest record and shows up in the BSO inmate search. Video visits at BSO jails run from 8:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. daily. The Clerk of Courts for the 17th Judicial Circuit handles case filings once charges are formally brought.

Florida Statewide Search Tools

Beyond BSO, there are state tools that cover Hollywood arrest records. The FDLE Criminal History Record Check costs $25 and searches the entire state database. Results show up right away. The Comprehensive Case Information System has over 150 million court cases from all 67 Florida counties, including Broward. Use it to find case filings and court events tied to Hollywood arrests.

The FDC Offender Search covers people in state prison. If someone arrested in Hollywood was sentenced to prison time, their record shows up there. The search is free. You can look up people by name or DC number. The FDLE Public Access System pulls from the Florida Crime Information Center and includes data from the Hollywood Police Department.

Sealing or Expunging Hollywood Records

Florida law lets some people clear their arrest records. Under Section 943.0585, a court can order a Hollywood arrest record destroyed if the charges were dropped, dismissed, or led to acquittal. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from the public but still allows some government agencies to see it.

Start by applying for a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE. It costs $75 and takes about 12 weeks. Once you have it, file a petition with the Broward County court. The FDLE seal and expunge page has the forms. After expungement, all agencies must destroy their copies. FDLE keeps one confidential version. Hollywood residents who qualify should begin the process through FDLE.

Nearby Cities

Hollywood is in south Broward County, close to the Miami-Dade border. These cities nearby also have arrest record pages on this site.

Broward County Arrest Records

Hollywood is in Broward County. All jail operations and booking are handled by the Broward Sheriff's Office. For the full county overview, jail contacts, and more, visit our Broward County arrest records page.