Pompano Beach Busted Mugshots
Pompano Beach busted mugshots are part of the Broward County arrest records system. The city sits along the coast in northeast Broward County and has more than 118,000 residents. All arrests made by the Pompano Beach Police Department get processed through the Broward County jail in Fort Lauderdale. Booking photos, charge details, and bond info from Pompano Beach arrests are public records that anyone can search. The Broward County Sheriff runs the jail and keeps the arrest search tool online for the whole county, which includes Pompano Beach and more than two dozen other cities.
Pompano Beach Quick Facts
Pompano Beach Arrest Record Search
The Broward County Sheriff's Office handles all booking records for Pompano Beach. When someone is arrested in the city, the Pompano Beach Police Department transports them to the main Broward County jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. That is where the mugshot gets taken and the booking record is created. The Broward County arrest search tool lets you look up anyone booked through the system by name. Each result shows a booking photo, charges, bond status, and the arresting agency.
Pompano Beach does not keep its own separate mugshot database. The city's police department makes the arrest, but the record goes straight to the county. This is how it works across Broward County. Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, and every other Broward city feed into the same central system. So when you search for Pompano Beach mugshots, you are really searching the Broward County database. The sheriff's arrest search page is the place to start.
Note: Pompano Beach arrest records show charges at booking and may not reflect the final court outcome.
Pompano Beach Mugshots Through State Tools
Several statewide databases also cover Pompano Beach arrests. The Florida Jail Information System from the Florida Sheriffs Association pulls recent booking data from agencies across the state. You can search for people booked in the last 24, 48, or 72 hours. This tool is useful for finding very recent Pompano Beach bookings before they show up in other systems.
The Florida Department of State jail directory links to search tools for all 67 counties. It is a good starting point if you are not sure which county handled a particular arrest. For people who were arrested in Pompano Beach and later sentenced to state prison, the Department of Corrections offender search tracks their current location and status. FDLE also runs a statewide background check service for $24 that covers Pompano Beach along with every other jurisdiction in Florida. Call 850.410.8109 for details.
The Florida Sheriffs Association website is shown below. This statewide resource connects to jail records from agencies that serve Pompano Beach and the rest of Broward County.
Statewide tools fill the gaps when the Broward County search does not turn up what you need. Someone arrested in Pompano Beach might have records in other counties too.
Pompano Beach Records and Florida Law
Pompano Beach mugshots are public records. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires that all state, county, and municipal records be open for personal inspection and copying. Section 119.01 says providing access is a duty of each agency. You do not need to give your name or say why you want a Pompano Beach arrest record. The law protects anonymous requests.
There are a few limits. Section 119.071(4)(d) lets active and former law enforcement officers request that their booking photos stay confidential. This exemption also covers their home addresses, phone numbers, and photos of their spouses and children. If a Pompano Beach police officer was arrested and filed a written request, the Broward County Sheriff could withhold that mugshot. Victim information in sexual offense cases is also exempt under Section 119.071(4)(h).
Fees for copies of Pompano Beach arrest records follow the state schedule. Single-sided copies cost 15 cents per page. Double-sided copies are 20 cents. Certified copies can go up to $1.00 each. Larger requests that need a lot of staff time may come with a special service charge. The first half hour of staff time is free, then you pay the labor rate plus copy costs.
Removing Pompano Beach Arrest Records
Getting a Pompano Beach arrest off your record takes a court order. Two options exist under Florida law. Section 943.059 covers sealing, which hides the record from the general public but leaves it available to courts and law enforcement. Section 943.0585 covers expungement, which physically destroys the record.
Both go through the FDLE seal and expunge process. The fee is $75 by money order to FDLE. Processing takes about 12 weeks once your completed application arrives. Contact the seal and expunge section at 850-410-7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. After the court order is finalized, the Broward County Sheriff removes the Pompano Beach arrest from their search tool. But third-party mugshot sites are not bound by these orders and may keep copies posted online.
Note: Sealing or expunging a Pompano Beach record does not remove copies from private websites.
Pompano Beach Police and Bookings
The Pompano Beach Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within city limits. Officers patrol the city, respond to calls, and make arrests. But once an arrest happens, the booking process moves to the Broward County level. The Pompano Beach PD does not operate its own jail or mugshot database. All bookings get handled at the Broward County jail.
Other agencies also make arrests in Pompano Beach from time to time. The Broward County Sheriff's Office patrols areas outside city police jurisdiction. Florida Highway Patrol handles traffic stops on major roads. FDLE may conduct investigations that lead to arrests in the city. All of these go through the same Broward County booking system regardless of which agency made the arrest in Pompano Beach.
| Local Agency | Pompano Beach Police Department |
|---|---|
| Booking Facility | Broward County Jail, 555 SE 1st Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Sheriff Phone | 954.831.5900 |
| Arrest Search | Broward County Arrest Search |
Broward County Busted Mugshots
Pompano Beach is one of many cities in Broward County that processes arrests through the county sheriff's jail. For full details on the Broward County booking system, arrest search tools, and all related resources, check the county page.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities near Pompano Beach also have arrest records and mugshots available through their local or county agencies.