Oct '24 (edited) • Warrant Search
FDLE Warrant Search
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) provides a free online tool that allows citizens to search for outstanding arrest warrants within a statewide database, updated daily.
FDLE Search Features
FDLE’s search tool enables users to filter the database by various criteria, including first and last names, nicknames, race, sex, and birthdate. This system, refreshed every 24 hours, offers information on individuals with active warrants across Florida, as reported by local law enforcement. Though accessible to the public, this tool should not be used to confirm an active warrant or serve as probable cause for an arrest.
Types of Warrants
The FDLE database covers multiple warrant types, such as criminal arrest warrants, failure to appear (FTA) capias, bench warrants, and direct capias from the Circuit Court. It also includes direct file arrest warrants from the State Attorney’s Office based on probable cause. Other categories include fugitive or extradition warrants and violation of probation warrants. Bench warrants, typically issued for court non-appearances, are entered by the clerk’s office and then appear in the FDLE database.
Limitations of the FDLE Warrant Search
While extensive, the FDLE warrant search system has certain limitations. Not all active warrants appear immediately in the database, and it should not be relied upon as grounds for legal action. Physical descriptions may be outdated, as individuals can change their appearance, and aliases or false identities may lead to mismatches between listed details and the person involved. Verification with local law enforcement or the reporting agency is recommended before taking action.
Additional Search Options
If a warrant is not listed in the FDLE database, other options include county sheriff’s websites, which often maintain their own warrant databases. For example, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office provides a contact number (727-582-6192) for county-specific inquiries. Clerk of court websites may also have information on capias warrants related to court non-appearances. Some counties, like Pinellas, even have specialized units for violent crime warrants (727-582-6149). Certain local warrants, such as those for parking violations, may not appear in the FDLE system and require contacting the relevant county or municipality.
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