Find Sunrise Arrest Records

Sunrise arrest records flow through the Broward County jail system. The Sunrise Police Department handles law enforcement in the city, but all booking and detention happens at the county level. After a Sunrise officer makes an arrest, the person gets taken to the Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale for processing. That is where the booking record gets created. You can search for Sunrise arrest data through the BSO online arrest search tool, or call the county jail at (954) 831-5900. The Sunrise Police non-emergency line is (954) 764-4357 for questions about arrests made by city officers.

Sunrise Arrest Records Search

The Broward Sheriff's Office runs the online arrest search tool that covers Sunrise and every other city in the county. BSO Arrest Search is a name-based tool for accessing arrest information. You enter a name and the system returns booking records, mugshots, charges, bail and bond records, custody info, court-related data, and release info. Sunrise arrests show up in this system alongside records from Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Plantation, and the rest of Broward County.

The Broward County Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale is where Sunrise arrests get processed. After a Sunrise police officer brings someone in, jail staff handle the booking. They enter charges, take a photo, and log the data. That creates the official booking record that shows up in the BSO search. There is no separate city jail in Sunrise. The county handles all detention.

For court records tied to a Sunrise arrest, the Broward County Clerk of Courts has an online portal. Case filings, hearing dates, and dispositions are available through that system.

Sunrise Police Department

The Sunrise Police Department is based at 10440 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351. Officers handle patrol, investigations, and arrests within the city.

FDLE also maintains a wanted persons database that may include individuals sought in connection with Sunrise cases.

Sunrise PD has its own records division that handles public records requests. Incident reports, arrest affidavits, and accident reports are available from the police department. For these documents, call (954) 764-4357 or visit the station in person. The booking record and jail data are separate and held by BSO. So for a complete picture of a Sunrise arrest, you may need to check both the city police and the county sheriff's office.

The city sits in the western part of Broward County, near Plantation and Lauderhill. Sunrise police sometimes work with BSO on operations that cross city lines. Joint task force arrests in the area all end up at the same county jail regardless of which agency initiated the case. The arrest record gets logged into the BSO system at booking.

Broward County Jail for Sunrise Arrests

People arrested in Sunrise go to the Broward County Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The facility handles all bookings for the county. The phone number is (954) 831-5900. Bond posting is available 24 hours a day. Bail bondsmen operate near the jail for families who need help with the process.

After booking, a first appearance hearing happens within 24 hours. The judge reviews the charges from the Sunrise arrest and decides on bail. Some people get released on their own recognizance. Others need to post bond or stay in custody. Visiting hours and inmate account deposits are handled through the jail. The Broward County Clerk of Courts takes over the record once the case goes to court. All filings, pleas, and sentencing data connect back to the original Sunrise arrest through the case number.

Florida Law and Sunrise Records

Sunrise arrest records are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The Sunshine Law gives anyone the right to request government records without stating a reason. Booking data, mugshots, and arrest reports from Sunrise are all accessible. Section 119.07 explains the access rules and how agencies must respond.

Not all Sunrise arrest records are public. Juvenile records are restricted. Active investigation files may have limited availability. Under Section 943.0585, a person can have their arrest record expunged if they qualify. Sealing is covered under Section 943.059. Both start with a $75 Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE. It takes about 12 weeks to process. After the court grants the order, the Sunrise arrest record is either hidden from public view or destroyed.

Statewide Search for Sunrise Records

The FDLE Criminal History Record Check includes Sunrise arrest records in its statewide database. Each search costs $25 and results come back right away. The CCIS court records portal covers all 67 Florida counties, including Broward. The FDC Offender Search has records for people from Sunrise who ended up in state prison.

These statewide tools are a solid backup when the BSO online search does not have what you are after. For older Sunrise arrest records that no longer show in the current booking system, the FDLE check pulls from a broader database. It covers criminal history from across the state, not just Broward County.

Nearby Cities

Sunrise is in western Broward County. These nearby cities share the same jail system or are close by in the region.

Broward County Arrest Records

Sunrise is part of Broward County, which operates the jail and booking system for the area. For the full county overview, visit our Broward County arrest records page.