Access Miramar Arrest Records
Miramar arrest records are processed through the Broward Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail and booking system for all of Broward County. The Miramar Police Department handles policing within city limits, but once someone is arrested, they go to a BSO facility for booking. The BSO Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale serves as the primary intake center. You can search for Miramar arrest records through the BSO arrest search tool online, or call (954) 831-8700 for records and warrants. Miramar sits in the southern part of Broward County, near the Miami-Dade line, and all arrests flow into the same countywide system.
Miramar Quick Facts
Miramar Arrest Record Search Online
The Broward Sheriff's Office Arrest Search is a name-based tool for accessing arrest information from Miramar and every other city in Broward County. Enter a first and last name to run the search. Information accessible through the BSO access portal includes booking records, mugshots, charges, bail and bond records, custody information, court-related data, and release information. It covers all BSO detention facilities.
When Miramar police take someone into custody, that person gets transported to a BSO jail. Booking staff record the charges, take a photo, and log details into the system. The record appears in the online search within hours in most cases. Once released, a person may no longer show up in the active search. For older Miramar arrest records, contact BSO records directly or try the FDLE statewide database.
Miramar Police Department
The Miramar Police Department is at 3064 SW 160th Ave, Miramar, FL 33027. The non-emergency number is (954) 602-4000. Officers patrol the city and make arrests within Miramar limits. After an arrest, the person goes to BSO for booking. The police department keeps incident reports and arrest details. For the actual booking record, mugshot, and bond data, you need to go through the BSO system.
Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, both police reports and booking records from Miramar are public. You do not need a reason to request them. The Sunshine Law gives anyone access to government records in Florida. That includes arrest data from every agency in Miramar and Broward County. Some records may have limited access if they involve active investigations, but the standard arrest record is available to the public.
Statewide Arrest Record Resources
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs the main statewide database that includes Miramar arrest records from across the state.
The FDLE Criminal History Record Check costs $25 and covers arrests from all 67 Florida counties, including Broward. Results show up right away. You need a full name to search. Date of birth helps narrow results. Section 943.053 of the Florida Statutes makes criminal history records public unless sealed or expunged. That is the legal basis for these online search tools.
The CCIS court records system tracks over 150 million cases from every county. The FDC Offender Search covers state prison inmates. Use it if someone from Miramar was sentenced to state prison after their arrest.
The Booking Process for Miramar Arrests
After a Miramar police officer makes an arrest, the person is taken to a BSO booking facility. Staff process them at intake. They take a mugshot, record the charges, and enter personal data. The arrest record gets created at this stage. Within 24 hours, the person sees a judge for a first appearance hearing. The judge reviews the charges and sets bail under Section 903 of the Florida Statutes.
Bond amounts depend on the offense. Broward County has a bond schedule for some charges. Others require the judge to decide. All bond data links to the arrest record and appears in the BSO search once set. Video visits at BSO jails are available from 8:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. daily. The Clerk of Courts for the 17th Judicial Circuit handles case filings after charges are formally filed following a Miramar arrest.
Sealing or Expunging Miramar Records
Florida allows certain arrest records to be sealed or expunged. Under Section 943.0585, a court can order an arrest record destroyed if the charges were dropped, dismissed, or ended in acquittal. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from public view but still lets certain government agencies see it. Either path starts with a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE.
The certificate costs $75 and takes about 12 weeks. After you get it, you file a petition with the Broward County court. The FDLE seal and expunge page has all the forms and step-by-step instructions. Once a record is expunged, all agencies must destroy their copies. FDLE keeps one confidential version. Miramar residents who qualify should start there.
Nearby Cities with Arrest Records
Miramar borders several cities in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties. These nearby cities have arrest record pages on this site.
Broward County Arrest Records
Miramar sits in southern Broward County. The BSO handles all jail operations and booking for the area. For a full look at county resources, jail details, and more, visit our Broward County arrest records page.