Search Arrest, Mugshot & Inmate Records by Name
Search by name and state for arrest, booking, mugshot, inmate, jail roster, prison, criminal and court-record search categories.
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Find the Inmate, Arrest Number and Current Facility
Use the official Broward Sheriff Arrest Search to look for a person by legal first and last name. Open the arrest number to review the listed facility, arrest date, charges, bond and related case information.
Results refresh frequently, but jail status can still change between updates. Save the date and time of your search and confirm urgent release, bond or visitation questions directly.
Broward Inmate Search at a Glance
What Are You Trying to Confirm?
Current custody, recent bookings, court cases and state-prison records are separate searches.
Search Current Broward County Jail Inmates
The official Sheriff tool is the best starting point when you know the person’s name.
Open Broward Sheriff Arrest Search
Avoid unofficial mugshot galleries, paid background reports and pages that imitate a government roster.
Enter the legal last and first name
Use the most accurate spelling available. Check middle names, suffixes, former surnames and hyphenated names when the result is unclear.
Compare the search-result rows
Results can show the arrest number, name, sex and current listed location. Do not select a person from the name alone.
Open the arrest number
The detail page can include a booking photograph, arrest date, arresting agency, physical identifiers, location, charges, court case numbers and bond information.
Save the arrest and case numbers separately
The Sheriff arrest number identifies the jail record. The court case number identifies the legal proceeding.
Record the search time
Status can change after your search. Recheck before posting bond, travelling, sending money or arranging release pickup.
Refresh limitation: a 15-minute update cycle does not guarantee that a transfer, release order, new holder or housing move is already visible.
Arrest Search vs Booking Blotter
These official Broward tools serve different purposes.
| Tool | Best use | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest Search | Checking a specific person’s currently listed Broward custody record. | Information can change after the latest update. |
| Booking Blotter | Reviewing people recently arrested and processed through BSO detention. | A booking entry does not prove that the person remains in jail. |
| Release Log | Reviewing people released and processed through Broward detention. | It is not a replacement for direct custody or safety confirmation. |
| Clerk Case Search | Checking court filings, case status and docket information. | It does not show the person’s present jail housing. |
Confirm the Correct Person Before Acting
Match several details before sharing an arrest record, paying money or contacting a facility.
- Exact legal first and last name
- Middle name or initial
- Date of birth
- Arrest number
- Arrest date
- Arresting agency
- Physical identifiers
- Current listed facility
- Charge and case number
- Expected release field, when shown
Do not use a name or photograph alone: similar names, reused photos, old arrest pages and social-media reposts can identify the wrong person.
Understand Arrest, Charge and Bond Fields
The detailed Sheriff result can contain several separate charges and case numbers.
| Field | What it helps confirm | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest number | The identifier for the BSO arrest and detention record. | Using it as though it were the court case number. |
| Arresting agency | The law-enforcement agency connected to the arrest. | Assuming BSO created every city police report. |
| Location | The current facility shown by the online record. | Using an old location after a housing transfer. |
| Case number | The related Broward court proceeding when assigned. | Assuming every arrest charge already has a final filed case number. |
| Charge status | The current status label displayed for that charge. | Treating it as a final certified disposition. |
| Bond type and amount | The bond information displayed for each individual charge. | Adding only one charge or assuming a zero amount always means release. |
| Holder | Another agency or legal hold that may affect release. | Assuming payment on Broward charges clears every hold. |
| Expected release date | A projected date when one is available. | Treating a blank or projected date as a release guarantee. |
Bond-code rule: a record may use short labels such as BD, NB or NA. Do not guess what a code means for release eligibility. Review the full charge and confirm with detention staff.
Why the Person May Not Appear
A blank result does not always mean that no arrest occurred.
“I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name and date of birth] is currently in Broward Sheriff custody. The approximate arrest time and agency are [details]. The person is not appearing in Arrest Search. Which official department should I contact next?”
Which Broward Jail Holds the Person?
The Broward Sheriff Department of Detention operates four primary facilities. Always use the Location field in the current inmate detail before travelling.
Main Jail Bureau
555 SE 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Used for central intake and detention operations.
Joseph V. Conte Facility
1351 NW 27th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
North Broward Bureau
1550 NW 30th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Paul Rein Detention Facility
2421 NW 16th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Do not mail or visit from an old result: a person can move between Broward detention facilities. Recheck the Location field on the day of your action.
Check Bond Without Missing Another Charge or Hold
Each charge can have a different case number, status, bond type and amount.
Read Every Charge Separately
- Charge number
- Court case number
- Florida statute
- Offense description
- Charge status
- Bond type
- Bond amount
- Holder or detainer
Why a Payment May Not Produce Release
“I am calling about arrest number [number]. Can you confirm each active charge, the bond type and amount, any holder, whether the person is bond eligible and the current approved payment method?”
Payment scam warning: never pay an unsolicited caller using gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire instructions or an unverified commercial link.
Check First Appearance and the Criminal Case
The arrest number and court case number are different. Court information must be checked with the Broward Clerk or the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit.
Use the Case Number Shown in the Arrest Detail
When a Broward court case number appears, copy it exactly. The Clerk’s felony, misdemeanor and traffic-criminal case numbers must be entered in the required format without spaces or dashes.
Search by Full Party Name
The Clerk’s party-name search requires the last and first name. Add a middle name, court type or filing-date range when many records appear.
Understand Online Court Limits
- Some records are restricted by Florida access rules
- Some documents are not available electronically
- Search results are limited
- Online information is not the official certified court record
- New filings may not appear immediately
- The jail charge can differ from the later filed charge
Main Courthouse
201 SE 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Find the Correct Broward Jail Visitation Schedule
The safest route is to open the person’s current inmate detail and use the Visitation “View Schedule” link connected to the listed facility.
Confirm the current facility
Do not use a schedule saved before a housing move.
Open the View Schedule link
The inmate-detail page connects the person to the applicable visitation information.
Verify the visit type
Confirm whether the available visit is onsite, remote video, attorney or another approved category.
Review identification and age rules
Check approved visitor requirements, minor-visitor rules and government photo-identification requirements.
Recheck on the visit date
Schedules can change because of transfers, security restrictions, court movements or facility operations.
Before Travelling
- Confirm current custody
- Confirm facility and housing
- Verify visitor approval
- Check required photo ID
- Review minor visitor rules
- Confirm arrival time
- Review prohibited property
- Save the appointment confirmation
Send Mail, Money or Phone Funds Safely
Vendor, address and facility instructions can change. Confirm the current inmate location and use the detention instructions linked by Broward Sheriff before sending anything.
Information to Confirm First
- Exact name shown in Arrest Search
- Arrest number or inmate identifier
- Current listed facility
- Present custody status
- Correct personal-mail instructions
- Correct legal-mail instructions
- Current deposit vendor and fee
- Refund policy for an incorrect deposit
Verify facility instructions
Do not copy an address from an old jail directory or a different Broward facility.
Use the legal-mail route
Attorney and court correspondence may require different handling from ordinary personal mail.
Match the identifier
Confirm the arrest or inmate identifier, amount, fee and custody before submitting funds.
Use the Sheriff-linked provider
Open the current detention instructions rather than relying on a vendor’s old facility listing.
Wrong-person risk: deposits and mail sent after release, transfer or a housing change can be delayed, rejected or difficult to recover.
Request a Broward Booking Photo or Arrest Record
A current booking photograph may already appear on the inmate-detail page. Other records must be requested from the agency that maintains them.
Use the Correct Records Holder
| Record needed | Correct starting agency |
|---|---|
| BSO jail or booking record | Broward Sheriff’s Office public-records portal |
| City police arrest or incident report | The city police department that created the report |
| Criminal court filing or docket | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
| Certified court document | Broward Clerk certified-copy service |
| Statewide Florida criminal history | Florida Department of Law Enforcement |
Prepare a Focused Sheriff Request
- Full legal name
- Date of birth when known
- Arrest number
- Approximate arrest date
- Arresting agency
- Specific record requested
- Relevant case number
- Preferred delivery method
Public-records reminder: a booking photograph or arrest report is not a certified criminal-history report and does not prove conviction.
Released, Transferred or No Longer in Broward Custody?
Use the case timeline to choose the correct next system instead of searching every database randomly.
Check the BSO Release Log
Then check the court case because release from jail does not close the prosecution.
Use Florida VINE
VINE provides free, confidential custody-status information and notification options.
Use Florida DOC
Search after a plausible transfer into state prison or state supervision.
Use the BOP locator
Use only when federal detention, sentencing or transfer is involved.
Recommended Check Order
- Recheck Broward Sheriff Arrest Search.
- Review the BSO Release Log.
- Call detention information when current custody is urgent.
- Check the Broward Clerk court case.
- Use Florida VINE for custody notifications.
- Use Florida DOC or BOP only when the transfer is plausible.
Safety planning: do not rely on VINE or a website as your only personal-safety plan. Contact law enforcement or a victim-services professional when immediate protection is needed.
Report a Safety, Medical or Sexual-Abuse Concern
Use official detention channels when the concern involves immediate safety, serious medical needs, sexual abuse, harassment or retaliation.
- Record the person’s full name
- Record the arrest number
- Confirm the current facility
- Record the date and approximate time
- Identify known witnesses
- Describe the urgent risk clearly
- Preserve messages or supporting evidence
- Report retaliation or threats
Use for detention, inmate-contact and facility guidance.
Use when there is an immediate threat to life or safety.
Do not report only through social media: use an official channel that creates a record and reaches the responsible facility.
Final Verification Checklist
- I used the official Broward Sheriff search.
- I recorded the date and time of the result.
- I matched more than the person’s name.
- I saved the correct arrest number.
- I confirmed the current facility.
- I reviewed every charge and holder.
- I checked the court case separately.
- I verified visitation before travelling.
- I confirmed custody before sending money.
- I did not treat arrest as proof of guilt.
Broward County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
How do I search the Broward County Jail roster?
Use the official Broward Sheriff Arrest Search and enter the person’s legal last and first name. Open the arrest number to review the detailed custody record, facility, charges and bond information.
How often does Broward Arrest Search update?
The official Arrest Search states that returns are updated approximately every 15 minutes. Information can still change before the next refresh, so urgent custody questions should be confirmed with detention information.
What is the difference between Arrest Search and Booking Blotter?
Arrest Search is best for checking a specific person’s current listed custody record. Booking Blotter is a broader list of people arrested and processed through the Broward Sheriff detention system and does not by itself prove current custody.
Why is a newly arrested person not showing?
The arresting agency may still be completing identification, transport or booking. The name may also be entered differently, or the person may be held by another agency. Search again and call 954-831-5900 when current custody must be confirmed.
How do I find the arrest number and jail location?
Open the matching result in Broward Arrest Search. The detail page can show the arrest number, arrest date, arresting agency, physical identifiers and current listed detention facility.
How do I check Broward charges and bond?
Review every charge on the official inmate-detail page, including the case number, charge status, bond type and amount. Do not assume one payable bond guarantees release because another charge or holder may apply.
How do I find the correct visitation schedule?
Confirm the person’s current facility in Arrest Search and use the View Schedule link shown in the inmate detail. Recheck the facility shortly before the visit because housing assignments and schedules can change.
How do I request a Broward booking photo?
A booking photograph may appear on the official inmate-detail page. For a separate or older Sheriff-held record, submit a focused request through the Broward Sheriff’s Office public-records portal.
Where do I check the Broward criminal court case?
Use the Broward Clerk of Courts public case search. Search by the defendant’s full name or the court case number shown in the Sheriff record. Online information is not the official certified court record.
Where do I search after a Florida state-prison transfer?
Use the Florida Department of Corrections inmate search only when a transfer into state custody is plausible. Broward County jail custody remains in the Broward Sheriff search.
Mugshot Record Excavator: Official Jail, Court & Booking Verification Tool
Use this tool to build a safer official-record search plan, generate better search queries, decode booking terms, score match confidence, prepare a records request, and avoid wrong-person mistakes. It runs in your browser and does not submit your entries.
Build a practical official-record search plan
This does not search hidden records. It creates a safer step-by-step path to find the right official jail, sheriff, court, state, or federal source.
Match confidence calculator
Use this before assuming a mugshot, arrest listing, or booking entry belongs to the right person.
Booking and jail-record field decoder
Select a term commonly found on jail rosters, inmate searches, booking pages, and court follow-up records.
Generate a records request note
Create a clean, polite request note for a sheriff’s office, jail, court clerk, police department, or public-records office.
Problem solver: missing, old, or confusing results
Choose the issue you’re facing and get a practical next-step checklist.
Generated result
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Start with the Planner tab
Add a state, county/city, name, date, and goal. The tool will create an official-source search path and copyable verification log.
Browser-only privacy note: this tool does not send your entries to this website.