Tamarac Arrest Records
Tamarac arrest records are processed through the Broward Sheriff's Office jail system. The Tamarac Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but booking and detention happen at BSO facilities. After an arrest in Tamarac, the person gets transported to a Broward County jail for intake. The main jail is at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. You can search for Tamarac arrest records through the BSO arrest search tool or call the jail at (954) 831-5900. The Tamarac police non-emergency line is (954) 720-2225 for questions about local incidents and police reports.
Tamarac Quick Facts
Tamarac Arrest Record Search
The BSO Arrest Search covers Tamarac and all of Broward County. It is a name-based tool. Enter a first and last name to start. Information includes booking records, mugshots, charges, bail and bond records, custody info, and release data. The tool pulls from the same database that logs all bookings at BSO jail facilities.
After an arrest in Tamarac, the person goes to a BSO detention center. The two main facilities are the BSO Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and the Joseph V. Conte Facility at 1351 NW 27th Avenue in Pompano Beach. Booking staff take fingerprints, a mugshot, and enter the charges. Bond gets set. The record then appears in the online search tool.
The online search primarily shows current inmates. Someone who was arrested in Tamarac and already released may not show up. For records that are no longer in the active system, contact BSO records and warrants at (954) 831-8700.
Tamarac Police Department
The Tamarac Police Department is at 7501 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321. Officers handle law enforcement and make arrests within the city.
Tamarac PD can help with incident reports and police reports from arrests in the city. Those reports cover the details of what happened during the arrest. The booking record, mugshot, and jail data are separate and come from BSO. If you want both, contact Tamarac PD for the police report and BSO for the booking record. This is how it works in most Broward County cities. The city police make the arrest. The county handles everything after that.
The non-emergency number is (954) 720-2225. For records requests, Tamarac PD has a records unit that processes public records under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Police reports, incident reports, and call logs are all public in Florida.
After a Tamarac Arrest
Once someone arrested in Tamarac reaches a BSO jail, the booking process starts. Staff take photos and fingerprints. They record the charges and run a background check. Bond is set based on the charges. Some offenses have a standard bond amount. More serious charges may require a judge to set bond at a first appearance hearing, which usually happens within 24 hours.
Video visitation at BSO facilities runs from 8:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. daily. The jail phone is (954) 831-5900. Staff can check the system if you call asking about someone arrested in Tamarac. They will tell you if the person is still in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond amount is. That information is public.
Court Records From Tamarac Arrests
The 17th Judicial Circuit Court handles criminal cases in Broward County. After a Tamarac arrest, the state attorney reviews the case and decides whether to file charges. If charges are filed, the case goes into the court system. The Clerk of Courts keeps those records.
Court records show charge details, hearing dates, plea information, and sentencing data. They connect to the arrest record through a case number. The arrest record is created at booking. The court record is created when charges are officially filed. Both are public. You can look up either one through the appropriate agency.
Statewide Search Tools
The FDLE Criminal History Record Check covers Tamarac arrest records in the statewide database. Each search costs $25. The CCIS court records system has cases from all 67 Florida counties, including Broward. The FDC Offender Search covers state prison inmates who may have originally been arrested in Tamarac.
For expunging a Tamarac arrest record, Section 943.0585 of the Florida Statutes sets the rules. The charges must have been dropped, dismissed, or ended in acquittal. Get a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE for $75. It takes about 12 weeks. Then file with the Broward County court. The FDLE seal and expunge page has the forms and steps.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Tamarac also have arrest record pages on this site. All the Broward County cities listed share the BSO jail system.
Broward County Arrest Records
Tamarac is in Broward County. All arrests in the city go through the BSO jail system. For the full county breakdown, jail contacts, and more resources, visit our Broward County arrest records page.