Deerfield Beach Arrest Records

Deerfield Beach 24 hour booking records go through the Broward County jail system. BSO District 10 provides law enforcement for the city instead of a separate municipal police department. All arrests and bookings are handled by the Broward Sheriff's Office. The BSO runs a free online arrest search tool that covers the entire county. You can look up recent bookings, charges, and bond data without cost. Florida's Sunshine Law makes this info available to anyone at any time.

Deerfield Beach 24 Hour Booking Records and BSO Search

Deerfield Beach is one of several cities in Broward County that contracts with the Broward Sheriff's Office for police services. BSO District 10 serves the city. Deputies patrol the area, respond to calls, and handle arrests. There is no separate Deerfield Beach police department. BSO does it all.

When BSO deputies arrest someone in Deerfield Beach, the person goes to the Broward County main detention facility for booking. The BSO Arrest Search portal is where you go to find booking records. Type a name and the system pulls up all matching entries from across the county. Each record shows charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status.

Since BSO handles both policing and jail operations for Deerfield Beach, everything stays within one agency. That can make searching simpler. There is no confusion about which agency made the arrest versus which one processed the booking. It is all BSO. The arresting agency field in the search results will typically show the BSO district number.

How Deerfield Beach Arrests Are Processed

The booking process for Deerfield Beach arrests follows the same steps as every other Broward County booking. Deputies bring the person to the jail. Staff take fingerprints and a photo. Charges get entered into the system. Personal information is recorded and a bond amount is set if the charges allow it. Once complete, the record appears on the public search tool.

Processing can take a few hours. Busy periods at the jail mean longer waits. If you are looking for a very recent arrest and it does not show up yet, try again later. You can also call the Broward jail at 954-831-5900 to ask about someone by name.

The FDLE Criminal History FAQ page is shown below for reference.

The FDLE provides answers about statewide criminal history checks that go beyond county-level booking data.

Under Section 119.07 of the Florida Statutes, booking records are public. The law says every person can inspect and copy government records. You do not need a reason. Booking data from Deerfield Beach is no exception.

Deerfield Beach Records Under Florida Public Access Law

Section 119.011 defines a public record in Florida. It covers any material made or received by a government agency in connection with official business. Arrest reports, booking sheets, mugshots, and charge documents all fit the definition. BSO must make these available.

Some records are exempt. Section 119.071 lists the exemptions. Sealed or expunged records are not shown in the search. Juvenile cases are kept separate. Active investigations may have files temporarily withheld. Standard adult bookings from Deerfield Beach are publicly available.

Booking data shows an arrest and charges. It does not determine guilt. The court system handles that part. Cases can be dismissed, charges can be reduced, and people can be acquitted. The booking record stays in the system no matter what the court decides. Keep that context in mind when reviewing the data.

If you need documents beyond what the BSO search shows, file a public records request with the Broward Sheriff's Office. Physical copies may carry a small fee. Viewing data online costs nothing.

Contact BSO District 10 for Deerfield Beach Booking Info

BSO District 10 serves Deerfield Beach from its office at 300 NE 2nd St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. Call 954-480-4300 for general questions. For jail-related matters like bond amounts, inmate status, or release dates, call the Broward County jail at 954-831-5900.

Section 901.243 of Florida law gives arrested people the right to make phone calls within a reasonable time after booking. This applies to everyone processed at the Broward County jail, including those arrested in Deerfield Beach.

For statewide searches that cover more than just Broward County, the FDLE Criminal History portal checks records across all of Florida. Each search costs $24 per person under Section 943.053. The free BSO arrest search tool is the best starting point for Deerfield Beach bookings specifically.

Broward County Handles Deerfield Beach Bookings

Deerfield Beach is in Broward County. BSO provides both police services and jail operations for the city. All arrests go through the county booking system. This is the same system that handles bookings from Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, and every other Broward municipality.

If you cannot find someone in the BSO search, they may have been released or arrested in a different county. Deerfield Beach sits near the Palm Beach County line, so some arrests in the area may go through the Palm Beach County system instead. The Florida Department of State jail directory has links to every county search tool.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Deerfield Beach and each has its own page with local booking info.