Broward Florida mugshots from recent arrests are all processed at the Broward Sheriff’s Office main detention facility, located at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
This is the central booking center for the entire county jail system run by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
All booking records and mugshots are public records under Florida’s Public Records Law. Every individual listed is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Official Broward County Records & Contact Directory
Agency |
Physical Address |
Phone |
Portal Status |
Direct Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Broward Sheriff’s Office / Department of Detention (Main Jail) |
555 SE 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
(954) 831-5900 |
Live/Public |
|
Broward County Clerk of Courts (Dispositions) |
201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
(954) 831-6565 |
Live/Public |
Our team verified all links and contact details on February 25, 2026. Current Sheriff is Dr. Gregory Tony.
How to Navigate the Broward Inmate Portal (Verified Steps)
- Go directly to the BSO Arrest Search.
- Enter the inmate’s Last Name (required) and First Name if known.
- Click Search to display matching records.
- Scan the results for the correct person and click the name or details link.
- View the full booking information and mugshot.
- Refresh or check back later—new arrests post within hours.
Human Tip: The Arrest Search updates in near real-time but can lag during peak booking hours (late nights and weekends).
For the previous day’s full booking register, use the separate BSO Booking Data page which only shows data up to 48 hours old.
Analyzing the Booking Log – Data Transparency
Each record typically displays:
- Mugshot photo
- Full name and any aliases
- Date of birth, age, race, sex
- Height, weight, hair color, eye color
- Booking date and time
- Arrest number
- Specific charges with case numbers
- Bond amount and type
- Current facility and status
- Arresting agency
“Held for Other Agency” means the person is detained on a warrant, detainer, or request from another county, state, federal agency, or immigration authorities (in addition to or instead of local Broward charges).
Bail & Financial Release Procedures
Florida uses cash bonds and surety bonds (10% non-refundable fee to a licensed bondsman).
At the Main Jail cash bond window (open 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM daily), accepted payments are cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks made payable to “Broward Sheriff’s Office” with the defendant’s name and arrest number.
No personal checks. Credit/debit cards are accepted online only (2.5% non-refundable fee) at e-billexpress.com. Our team confirmed current payment policies on February 25, 2026.
Warning: A portion of cash bond may be withheld for court fees even if the defendant appears—always confirm the exact release amount.
Inmate Services (Mail, Phone & Money)
The Broward Sheriff’s Office uses Securus Technologies for all inmate telephone services.
To set up phone calls (collect, prepaid, or direct bill), visit securustech.net or call 1-877-800-5729. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls.
Video visitation is available at the BSO Video Visitation Center (3700 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311). Schedule through Securus or call the facility.
Money Deposits: Use lobby kiosks (cash only, 7 days a week), Western Union, or Access Corrections online/phone (credit/debit). Funds post within 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Mail (Postcard-Only Alert): Routine incoming mail is postcard-only (no envelopes or letters) since June 2021.
Send to the specific facility: Main Jail — [Inmate’s Full Name] [Arrest #], PO Box 9356, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310 (Other facilities have separate PO Boxes—check the inmate’s location first.) All mail is opened and inspected for contraband.
Photos must be printed on the postcard. Our team verified the current postcard-only rules on February 25, 2026.
Warning: Envelopes, attached photos, cash, stamps, or any contraband will cause the entire piece of mail to be returned or rejected.
Legal & Reputation Survival
Florida allows expungement and sealing of eligible records. Petitions are filed through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Start here: Broward Clerk Records for forms and instructions.
For a lawyer referral, contact the Broward County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (954) 764-8040.
Frequently Asked Questions (The “Reality Check”)
- Why is the mugshot not appearing? New bookings can take 2–12 hours to process and post, especially overnight or during high volume.
- Can I pay to have this removed? No legitimate service can remove official public records. Avoid predatory mugshot-removal sites—use only the free official BSO portal.
- How do I find a case disposition? The arrest search does not show outcomes. Search the Broward Clerk Case Search using the case number or contact the Clerk at (954) 831-6565.