Lauderhill Busted Mugshots

Lauderhill busted mugshots are available through the Broward County Sheriff's arrest search system. This city of about 76,600 people sits in central Broward County, just west of Fort Lauderdale. The Lauderhill Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but all bookings go through the Broward County jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. You can look up Lauderhill arrest records, mugshots, and booking details online through the Broward County system. Florida law says arrest records are public, and you can search without providing your name or stating why you want them.

Lauderhill Police Arrest Records

The Lauderhill Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. Officers patrol Lauderhill, respond to 911 calls, investigate crimes, and make arrests. The city covers a compact area in central Broward County, bordered by Sunrise to the north, Plantation to the south, and Fort Lauderdale to the east. All arrests from Lauderhill feed into the Broward County booking system regardless of the nature of the charge.

When the Lauderhill Police arrest someone, the person gets transported to the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale. The booking photo, charges, and bond information enter the county database at that point. The Lauderhill Police Department does not run its own public arrest search. For Lauderhill busted mugshots, you need the Broward County system. The arresting agency field in the county database will show Lauderhill PD for arrests made by city officers.

Lauderhill has a diverse population and a wide range of commercial areas along State Road 7 and other major corridors. The department handles everything from shoplifting and traffic arrests to more serious violent crime cases. Each arrest results in a booking record in the Broward County system.

Lauderhill Mugshot Search Tools

The Broward County Sheriff's arrest search is the primary tool for finding Lauderhill busted mugshots. The screenshot below shows the Broward County arrest search system where you can search by name, date range, or booking number for all arrests processed through the county jail, including those from Lauderhill.

Search results display the mugshot, charges, bond amount, and which agency made the arrest. For Lauderhill cases, look for Lauderhill PD as the arresting agency. The Florida Jail Information System also pulls booking data from Broward County and other agencies across the state. You can search by name or view recently booked individuals from the last 24, 48, or 72 hours.

Note: The Broward County arrest search covers all municipalities in the county, not just Lauderhill.

Lauderhill Records and Florida Law

Florida's public records law guarantees access to Lauderhill arrest records. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says that all records of state, county, and municipal agencies are open for personal inspection and copying. Mugshots, charges, booking details, and bond information from Lauderhill arrests are all covered. Section 119.01 makes providing access a duty of every agency.

You can request records anonymously. No name, ID, or reason needed. This applies to online searches through the Broward County system, phone calls to the sheriff's office, and written requests. Copy fees are 15 cents per single-sided page and 20 cents double-sided if you need paper copies. Certified copies cost up to $1.00 each.

There are narrow exemptions. Under Section 119.071, law enforcement officer booking photos can be withheld if the officer has filed a confidentiality request. Victim information in sexual offense cases is protected. For a typical Lauderhill arrest, the whole record including the mugshot is accessible to anyone.

Removing Lauderhill Busted Mugshots

People arrested in Lauderhill can apply to seal or expunge their records through FDLE's seal and expunge process. Court-ordered sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from public access. Expungement under Section 943.0585 destroys it permanently. The fee is $75 by money order to FDLE. Processing takes about 12 weeks.

Contact the FDLE seal and expunge section at 850-410-7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. If approved, the Broward County Sheriff removes the Lauderhill arrest from the public system. But private mugshot websites do not have to remove photos. They are not covered by the court order. This frustrates many people, but it is how the law currently works in Florida.

Eligibility is limited. Not all offenses qualify, and prior grants of sealing or expungement may block a new petition. Talk to a Florida attorney if you are unsure about your Lauderhill arrest.

State Databases for Lauderhill Arrests

Several statewide databases help with Lauderhill arrest record searches. The Florida Department of State directory links to all 67 county jail and inmate search tools. The Florida DOC offender search covers people sentenced to state prison after a Lauderhill arrest. FDLE statewide criminal history checks cost $24 and are available by calling 850-410-8109.

The Broward County Sheriff's Office at 954-831-5900 handles direct records requests for arrests that are not available through the online search tool. A formal public records request is the best approach when you need older Lauderhill booking records or more detailed documentation.

Note: Older Lauderhill arrest records may not appear in the online system and might require a formal written request to the Broward County Sheriff.

Broward County Records

Lauderhill is part of Broward County, one of the most populous counties in the state. The Broward County Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale handles all jail bookings from Lauderhill. The sheriff's office phone is 954-831-5900. Broward County is home to more than a dozen municipalities, and all of their arrest records funnel into the same county system. If you need Lauderhill records that the online tool cannot find, a public records request to the Broward County Sheriff is the way to go.

Nearby Cities

Lauderhill sits in the middle of Broward County surrounded by many other cities. All of these share the same Broward County jail and arrest database system.