Access Plantation Arrest Records

Plantation arrest records are held by the Broward County Sheriff's Office at the county level. The Plantation Police Department makes arrests within the city, but all booking happens at the Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale. That means arrest records from Plantation get stored in the same BSO database used by every other Broward County city. You can search the BSO arrest search tool online or call the county jail at (954) 831-5900 for questions about a specific booking. The Plantation Police non-emergency number is (954) 797-2100 for arrest-related inquiries at the city level.

Plantation Arrest Records Lookup

The Broward Sheriff's Office provides an online arrest search that covers Plantation and all other cities in the county. BSO Arrest Search is a name-based tool for accessing arrest information. Results include booking records, mugshots, charges, bail and bond records, custody info, court-related data, and release info. You search by first and last name. The system pulls from the central BSO booking database that holds records from every Broward County arrest.

When Plantation police arrest someone, the person gets taken to the Broward County Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. That is where the booking record gets created. Staff enter the charges, take a mugshot, and log all the details into the county system. From there, the record is searchable online. There is no separate jail in Plantation. All detention happens at the county level.

The Broward Sheriff's Office website has additional resources for arrest record searches and general information about the county's law enforcement system.

Plantation Police Department

The Plantation Police Department is based at 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation, FL 33317. Officers handle all law enforcement within the city and make arrests that get processed through the county system.

Plantation PD has its own records unit that handles incident reports, accident reports, and arrest affidavits. For copies of these documents, you contact the police department directly at (954) 797-2100. The booking record, however, sits with BSO. So there are two places to check for a Plantation arrest. The city police have the report from the arrest itself. The county has the booking data and jail information. Both are public records under Florida law.

Plantation police work alongside BSO and other agencies in the area. Sometimes joint operations lead to arrests in the city. Regardless of which agency makes the arrest, the person goes to the same county jail and the booking record ends up in the same database. The Plantation Police Department is a separate agency from BSO, which distinguishes it from some Broward cities that contract with the sheriff for policing.

Broward County Jail and Plantation Arrests

All people arrested in Plantation go to the Broward County Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale for booking. The jail is about a 20-minute drive from Plantation. The phone number is (954) 831-5900. Bond can be posted at the facility around the clock. Bail bondsmen operate near the jail and can help families navigate the process.

After booking, a first appearance hearing takes place within 24 hours. A judge looks at the charges from the Plantation arrest and sets bail. Some people are released on their own recognizance. Others must post bond or stay in custody. The Broward County Clerk of Courts tracks the case once it moves past the arrest stage. You can find court filings, hearing dates, and case outcomes through the clerk's online system. The case number links back to the original Plantation booking record.

Plantation Records Under Florida Law

Plantation arrest records are public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes guarantees the right to access government records. That includes booking data, arrest reports, and mugshots from Plantation. You can ask for these records without giving a reason. Section 119.07 covers the details of how agencies must respond.

Some records are exempt. Juvenile arrests in Plantation stay restricted. Records tied to active investigations may be partially withheld. A person can have their Plantation arrest record sealed or expunged under Section 943.0585 or Section 943.059 if they meet the requirements. The process starts with getting a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE. That costs $75 and takes about 12 weeks.

State Search Tools for Plantation

The FDLE Criminal History Record Check covers Plantation arrest records as part of the statewide database. A search costs $25 and gives instant results. The CCIS court records system has case data from all 67 counties. The FDC Offender Search shows records for Plantation residents who ended up in state prison.

These state tools work as a good backup when the BSO online search does not show what you are looking for. The FDLE check is especially helpful for older Plantation arrest records that may no longer appear in the current booking system. It covers a broader time range and pulls from the statewide criminal history database.

Nearby Cities

Plantation is in central Broward County. These nearby cities share the same county jail system or are in adjacent counties.

Broward County Arrest Records

Plantation is in Broward County, which manages the jail and booking system for the entire area. For the full county overview, visit our Broward County arrest records page.