Pompano Beach Booking Records
Pompano Beach 24 hour booking records go through the Broward County jail system. Unlike many Broward cities that have their own police department, Pompano Beach is served by BSO District 11. The Broward Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for the city and handles arrests directly. All bookings happen at the main Broward County jail in Fort Lauderdale. You can search for people booked from Pompano Beach using the free BSO online arrest search tool. Florida law makes this data public. Call 954-786-4200 for the BSO Pompano Beach district office or 954-831-5900 for the Broward County jail.
Pompano Beach Quick Facts
Pompano Beach Arrest Records and Jail Search
Pompano Beach contracts with the Broward Sheriff's Office for police services. BSO District 11 covers the city. This means BSO deputies handle all patrol, investigation, and arrest duties in Pompano Beach. There is no separate city police department. When a BSO deputy makes an arrest in Pompano Beach, the person goes straight to the Broward County jail.
The Broward Sheriff's Office arrest search page lets you look up anyone booked into the county jail. Enter the last name and first name. Results show booking date, charges, and bond details. Each entry includes a link with info on how to bond the person out. It is a quick way to check on someone who was just arrested in Pompano Beach.
The search costs nothing. No account is needed. It works on phones and computers. Booking data updates as the jail processes new intakes. Broward County is one of the busiest in the state, so records come in at all hours. If you are looking for a very recent Pompano Beach arrest, check back a few times since there can be a short delay.
The Broward County arrest search results are shown above.
How Pompano Beach Bookings Work
Since BSO runs law enforcement in Pompano Beach, the process is streamlined. A BSO deputy arrests someone in the city. The person is taken to the Broward County main jail at 2601 West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. There is no intermediate step at a city station since BSO already operates the jail too.
At intake, staff collect the person's name, date of birth, and physical details. A photo is taken. Fingerprints go into the system. Charges are entered. Bond is set if the charge allows it. All of this creates the booking record.
Under Section 119.07 of the Florida Statutes, this record is public. Anyone can see it. The BSO posts it online and also responds to phone and written requests. There is no fee to view the data. You only pay if you need official copies through a formal public records request.
The arresting agency for Pompano Beach arrests will show as BSO in the booking record. Since the sheriff handles policing for the city, it will not say "Pompano Beach PD" like it would in cities that have their own police. You may need to check other details in the record, like the location of the arrest, to confirm it happened in Pompano Beach specifically.
Pompano Beach Booking Data and Public Records
Florida's Sunshine Law makes booking records open to all. Under Section 119.011, any material made or received by an agency during official business is a public record. Booking data qualifies without question.
Some info is held back. Sealed and expunged records will not show in search results. Juvenile cases are separate. Certain active investigation details may be exempt under Section 119.071. But for routine adult bookings from Pompano Beach, the basic data is available. Names, charges, bond amounts, and dates are all public.
A booking does not mean the person is guilty. It means they were arrested and charged. Courts decide the rest. Charges can be dropped or reduced. Not guilty verdicts happen. The booking record remains in the system either way, but it only covers what happened at the time of arrest.
Under Section 901.243, booked persons have the right to make phone calls within a reasonable time. Someone arrested in Pompano Beach should be able to call you once booking is done.
Contact Info for Pompano Beach Law Enforcement
The BSO Pompano Beach district office is at 100 SW 3rd St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. The local number is 954-786-4200. Call for non-emergency questions, to ask about a case, or to start a public records request. For emergencies, dial 911.
The Broward County jail line is 954-831-5900. Staff can help with bond questions, inmate status checks, and booking confirmations. The line runs 24 hours a day. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready when you call.
For full arrest reports, submit a public records request to the BSO. The reports have more detail than the online search results. They include the deputy's narrative, witness info, and any evidence collected at the scene. The basic booking data is free to view online. Printed report copies may cost a small fee.
The FDLE Criminal History portal runs statewide background checks for $24 under Section 943.053. For quick checks on recent Pompano Beach arrests, the free BSO tool is the better choice.
Broward County Booking Records
Pompano Beach is in Broward County. The BSO handles both law enforcement and jail services for the city. All arrests are booked at the Broward County jail. For more on the county system, search tools, and contact info, visit the Broward County page.
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