Access Miramar Busted Mugshots
Miramar busted mugshots are processed through the Broward County jail system. Located in the southern part of Broward County, Miramar has grown into a city of over 143,000 residents. The Miramar Police Department handles local law enforcement, but all arrest bookings take place at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale. Arrest records from Miramar are public under Florida's open records law. Anyone can search for booking photos, charges, and bond information without providing their identity. The Broward County Sheriff's arrest search tool is the primary way to find Miramar mugshots online.
Miramar Quick Facts
Miramar Arrest Records Through Broward
The Miramar Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests within its jurisdiction. Once an arrest happens, the person goes to the Broward County Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. That facility handles all bookings for every city in Broward County, including Miramar. The booking staff take the mugshot, log the charges, and set bond amounts. All of this data enters the Broward County system.
Miramar sits along the county's southern border, near Pembroke Pines and the Miami-Dade line. The city has seen steady growth over the past two decades, which means more arrests get processed through the county system each year. The Miramar Police Department focuses on patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement. They do not maintain their own public arrest search. For Miramar mugshots, you have to use the county tool.
The Broward County Sheriff's arrest search covers all Miramar bookings. Search by name and the system shows arrest records with booking photos, charges, and bond details. The arresting agency will list Miramar PD for arrests made by city officers. The Broward County Sheriff's Office at 954.831.5900 handles questions about specific arrest records.
Note: Miramar arrest data in the Broward system reflects charges at the time of booking and does not indicate case outcomes.
Miramar Mugshots Search Resources
The Florida Department of State maintains a directory of jail and inmate search tools for all 67 Florida counties. The screenshot below shows this state resource page that links to Broward County's system where Miramar arrest data is stored.
Several statewide tools also help you track down Miramar arrest records. The Florida Jail Information System from the Florida Sheriffs Association pulls booking data from counties across the state. This system lets you search for recently booked people and set up alerts. The Florida DOC offender search covers people sentenced to state prison after their time in the Broward County jail.
For a complete criminal history check that covers Miramar and all of Florida, FDLE offers statewide background checks at $24. Call 850.410.8109 to request one. This check pulls records from every county, not just Broward.
Miramar Mugshots and Public Records
Florida's Chapter 119 makes arrest records from Miramar open to the public. Section 119.01 says all state, county, and municipal records must be available for personal inspection and copying. Mugshots, charge sheets, bond information, and booking details from Miramar all fall under this rule. You can ask for these records anonymously.
There are limited exemptions. Under Section 119.071, booking photos of current and former law enforcement officers are exempt if the officer files a written confidentiality request. Information that identifies victims of sexual offenses is also protected. For the vast majority of Miramar arrests, the full booking record including the mugshot stays open to public access. Standard copy fees are 15 cents per single-sided page.
Removing Miramar Arrest Records
Miramar residents who want their arrest records removed can apply through FDLE. Court-ordered sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record. Expungement under Section 943.0585 destroys it. The FDLE seal and expunge section handles applications for both options.
The fee is $75 by money order to FDLE. Processing runs about 12 weeks from receipt of a completed application. Contact them at 850.410.7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. Once a Miramar arrest record is sealed or expunged, the Broward County Sheriff removes it from the public arrest search. Private websites that already published the mugshot are not required to take it down. This is an important thing to know before starting the process.
Note: Eligibility for sealing or expunging varies based on the type of charge and prior criminal history.
Broward County Arrest Database
Miramar falls under Broward County for jail and arrest processing. The county jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale books everyone arrested in Miramar and across the county. The Broward County Sheriff can be reached at 954.831.5900. If the online arrest search does not show what you need, you can file a formal public records request with the sheriff's office for Miramar arrest data.
Nearby Broward County Cities
Miramar is surrounded by other Broward County cities that share the same jail and arrest search system. If you are looking for someone who may have been arrested near Miramar, try these nearby cities.