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Your use of the site acts as your signature of acceptance. You cannot use any part of the service if you disagree with these terms. We may update or change these terms at any time without sending you a personal notice. The latest version will always be posted on this page. Your continued use of the site after any change means you accept the new terms.
Modifications to Terms
We hold the right to add, remove, or change any part of these terms at our sole judgment. Changes take effect the moment we post them. Major changes will be marked with a new effective date at the top of this page. You are responsible for checking this page often to stay current. If you keep using the site after a change, you accept the updated terms.
Description of Our Service
Our service operates as a private information resource. We are not a government office. We do not hold official court files. We do not act as a law enforcement agency. We help you locate public records about warrants, arrests, and related court actions in the State of Florida. We point you to outside tools and databases that may help you run your search.
What This Service Offers
Our site gives you a starting point to search for warrant records. We provide educational content that explains the different types of warrants under Florida law. We show you how to contact the right government office. We also help you learn the legal steps to clear a warrant or respond to a warrant. All content on this site is for general public knowledge.
What This Service Does Not Offer
We do not provide legal advice. We do not act as your lawyer. We do not file court papers for you. We do not pull official court records on your behalf. We do not offer private investigator services. We do not provide consumer reports as defined by federal law. We do not screen people for jobs, housing, credit, or insurance.
Florida Warrant Records Explained
Florida law creates several types of warrant records. Each type has a different legal effect. You should know the basic types before you search any database. The list below covers the main warrant types you may see in public records.
Active Arrest Warrants
An active arrest warrant is a court order that lets law enforcement take a named person into custody. A judge or magistrate signs the warrant after a sworn statement shows probable cause. Active arrest warrants stay in effect until they are served, recalled, or quashed by a court. You can check for active arrest warrants through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or local sheriff offices.
Bench Warrants
A bench warrant is a court order issued directly by a judge from the bench. Judges often issue bench warrants for failure to appear in court, failure to follow court orders, or contempt of court. Bench warrants in Florida can lead to arrest at any time. The clerk of court in the county that issued the bench warrant holds the record.
Capias Warrants
A capias is a writ used in Florida to bring a person to court. It is similar to a bench warrant but applies to specific criminal cases. A capias often follows an arrest, a missed court date, or a violation of probation. You can find capias records through the Florida clerk of court in the county where the case was filed.
Child Support Warrants
Florida issues child support warrants when a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support. The Florida Department of Revenue works with the courts to issue these warrants. They are enforced across all Florida counties and often across state lines under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
Failure to Appear Warrants
A failure to appear warrant is issued when a person does not show up for a scheduled court date. Traffic tickets, criminal cases, and civil cases can all lead to a failure to appear warrant. Once issued, the warrant stays active until the person appears in court or a judge recalls it.
Out-of-State and Fugitive Warrants
Florida works with other states under the Interstate Compact for Supervision of Parolees and the Extradition Clause of the U.S. Constitution. A fugitive warrant is issued when a person flees Florida to avoid prosecution or jumps bail. The governor of Florida may issue a governor’s warrant to bring the person back to the state.
Eligibility and User Requirements
Anyone may use this site to learn about public records. Some services may have extra rules. The list below covers the basic eligibility rules for all users.
Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to use this site. Users under 18 may only use the site with a parent or legal guardian present. The parent or guardian must accept these terms on the minor’s behalf. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
Lawful Purpose Requirements
You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes. You will not use the site to stalk, harass, or harm any person. You will not use the site to commit identity theft. You will not use the site to violate any local, state, federal, or international law. We may report any suspected illegal activity to law enforcement.
Identity Verification
Some tools on this site may ask for your name, email, or other details. You agree to provide true and accurate information. You agree to update your details if they change. We may use third-party tools to confirm your identity and prevent fraud.
Permitted Uses of This Service
You may use the information on this site for personal knowledge, legal research, and educational purposes. The list below shows common lawful uses of warrant records searches.
Personal Knowledge Searches
You may search for warrant records about yourself. Many people check their own name to make sure they have no active warrants. You can also search the name of a family member, friend, or loved one if they have asked you to help. Personal knowledge searches are the most common use of public warrant records.
Legal Research
You may use this site to learn about Florida warrant law. Lawyers, law students, paralegals, and journalists may use the educational content for their work. The information may help you prepare court papers, write a legal memo, or report on a court case.
Background Awareness
You may use public records to learn about people in your life. You can check the background of a new neighbor, a new business partner, or someone you just met online. Public records help you make safer choices. You may not, however, use this site for any purpose covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Prohibited Uses Under Federal Law
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) controls how businesses use background checks. The law bars the use of consumer reports for most decisions about jobs, housing, credit, and insurance. Our service is not a consumer reporting agency. You may not use our site or its data for any FCRA-controlled purpose.
Employment Screening
You may not use warrant records from this site to make hiring, firing, promotion, or discipline decisions. Employers must use a licensed consumer reporting agency for background checks. Using our site for employment screening may violate the FCRA and state employment laws.
Tenant Screening
You may not use warrant records from this site to screen tenants. Landlords must use a licensed consumer reporting agency. A landlord who uses our site to reject an applicant may face legal claims under the FCRA and the federal Fair Housing Act.
Credit and Insurance Decisions
You may not use warrant records from this site to decide who gets a loan, a credit card, or an insurance policy. Insurers and lenders must use approved data sources. Using our site for these decisions may violate the FCRA and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Other FCRA-Regulated Uses
You may not use warrant records from this site to determine eligibility for a government license, a government benefit, or a professional certification. The FCRA covers any decision that affects a person’s livelihood, housing, or access to credit.
Data Sources and Accuracy of Records
Public records change often. Warrant records can be added, recalled, or quashed at any time. We pull data from public sources, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy of every record. The section below explains how we handle data and accuracy.
Public Records Sources
We gather data from county clerk offices, sheriff departments, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Florida Department of Corrections, and other public agencies. We also pull data from official court websites. We do not collect data from private or restricted databases. Every source is open to the public under Florida law.
Record Update Frequency
We update our records as often as possible. Some sources update daily. Other sources may take days or weeks to share new data. A new warrant may not appear on our site for several days. A recalled warrant may still show up for a short time after recall. Always confirm any result with the official source.
Accuracy Limitations
Public records may contain errors. Clerks may enter a wrong name. Typists may record a wrong date. We do not create or correct public records. We display the data as we receive it. You agree that you will not rely on this site as the final word on any warrant. You must confirm any result with the issuing court or law enforcement agency.
Privacy and Data Security
We respect your privacy. We collect the minimum data needed to run our service. The list below explains how we handle your personal data.
Personal Information Collection
We may collect your name, email, IP address, browser type, and search queries. We use this data to run the site, prevent fraud, and improve our tools. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with law enforcement if we receive a valid subpoena or court order.
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Data Sharing Policies
We do not sell your personal data. We do share data with service providers who help us run the site. These providers include hosting companies, email services, and analytics tools. Each provider must follow strict data protection rules. We also share data when required by law, such as in response to a valid subpoena.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this site is owned by us or our licensors. The content includes text, images, logos, design, code, and software. You may not copy or reuse any content without our written permission.
Site Content Ownership
All articles, guides, tables, and graphics on this site belong to us. We put a lot of work into our content. You may read and print pages for your personal use. You may not republish our content on another site. You may not sell our content. You may not use our content to train artificial intelligence tools.
Limited License to Users
We give you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to use this site. This license ends if you break any of these terms. The license covers personal, non-commercial use only. The license does not cover resale, republication, or commercial use of any data or content on the site.
Disclaimers and Warranties
This site provides general information only. The information does not act as legal advice. The section below explains the limits of our service and content.
No Legal Advice
Nothing on this site acts as legal advice. We are not your lawyer. The content does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should not act on any content without first talking to a licensed Florida attorney. If you have a warrant, talk to a lawyer right away.
No Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Any emails, messages, or contact with our staff do not create a lawyer-client bond. We do not represent you in any court case. We do not advise you on any legal matter. Only a licensed attorney you hire can give you legal advice.
“As Is” Service
We provide this site and all its content “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties of any kind. We do not promise that the site will be free of errors, viruses, or interruptions. We do not promise that the data will be accurate, complete, or current. You use the site at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by Florida law, we are not liable for any harm that comes from your use of this site. The section below lists the types of harm we do not cover.
Damages Exclusions
We are not liable for direct damages, indirect damages, incidental damages, consequential damages, special damages, or punitive damages. This includes lost profits, lost data, lost wages, and emotional distress. This includes damages from your reliance on the site, your inability to use the site, or any third-party claim tied to your use of the site.
Maximum Liability Cap
If a court finds that we are liable to you, our total liability will not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim. If you did not pay us, our total liability will not exceed $100. Some states do not allow liability limits, so the cap may not apply to you.
Indemnification Obligations
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claim that comes from your use of the site. This covers claims by other users, claims by third parties, and claims by government agencies. If we ask, you agree to pay our legal fees and costs.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our site links to outside websites and services. We do not control those outside sites. The section below explains what to expect when you leave our site.
External Resources
We link to county clerk websites, sheriff department pages, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and other government offices. We also link to private search tools. Once you click a link, you leave our site. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any outside site. Read the terms of each outside site before you use it.
Government Records Access
For the most accurate warrant records, contact the issuing government office. The official Florida Department of Law Enforcement website is www.fdle.state.fl.us. The main phone line is (850) 410-7000. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The main office is at 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. You can also visit your local county clerk of court or sheriff’s office for warrant records specific to that county.
Account Termination
Either you or we can end your use of the site at any time. The section below explains how termination works.
User-Initiated Termination
You may stop using the site at any time. If you created an account, you may close it through your account settings. You may also email us to request account closure. We will process your request within 30 days. Some data may stay in our backup files even after closure.
Site-Initiated Termination
We may block, suspend, or terminate your access at any time, for any reason, without notice. We may do this if you break these terms, if you misuse the site, or if we decide to shut down the service. We may also end access to protect the safety of other users or the integrity of our system.
Florida Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The section below explains the legal rules that apply to any dispute.
Jurisdiction
You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to these terms will take place in the state or federal courts located in Leon County, Florida. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts. You waive any objection to venue in these courts.
Dispute Resolution
Before you file a lawsuit, you agree to send us a written notice of your claim. We will try to resolve the dispute through good-faith talks. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 60 days, you may file a lawsuit in a court in Leon County, Florida. Nothing in this section blocks you from filing a claim in small claims court for a qualifying claim.
Severability and Entire Agreement
The section below covers the legal rules about how these terms work as a whole.
Severability
If a court finds that any part of these terms is invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the terms still apply. The invalid part will be removed, and the rest of the terms will stay in full force. The remaining terms will still cover your use of the site.
Entire Agreement
These terms, along with our Privacy Policy, form the entire agreement between you and us about your use of the site. These terms replace any prior agreement, statement, or representation about the same subject. Any waiver of these terms must be in writing and signed by us.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these terms, you can reach out to us. We will reply within a reasonable time.
How to Reach Us
Use the contact form on our website to send us a message. You can also reach the official Florida Department of Law Enforcement at (850) 410-7000 for questions about public records. Office hours for FDLE run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The official website is www.fdle.state.fl.us. The main office is at 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. For local warrant records, contact your county clerk of court or local sheriff’s office directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Terms and Warrant Records
The following questions cover the most common points users ask about our terms and about warrant records in Florida. Each answer is direct and based on Florida law and our stated policies. If you do not see your question here, contact us or talk to a licensed attorney.
Can I use this site to check if I have a warrant in Florida?
Yes, you can use this site to learn how to check for a warrant in Florida. We point you to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, county clerk offices, and sheriff departments. You can search public records to see if your name appears. A warrant may not show up in every database, so confirm with the issuing court or law enforcement agency. If you find a warrant, talk to a lawyer right away. Do not try to handle a warrant on your own. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and your next steps.
Are the warrant records on this site free to search?
Our educational content is free to read. We may link to free public databases, such as county clerk websites and sheriff most-wanted lists. Some linked databases may charge a small fee for certified copies or detailed reports. We do not charge you to read our articles. We do not sell warrant data. Always check the official source for the most current data.
Can I use this site for employment or tenant screening?
No, you cannot use this site for employment screening or tenant screening. The Fair Credit Reporting Act controls those uses. Our site is not a consumer reporting agency. We do not provide FCRA-compliant background checks. If you need a background check for a job or a rental, you must use a licensed consumer reporting agency. Misusing our site for these purposes may violate federal law and state law.
How do I clear a warrant in Florida?
To clear a warrant in Florida, you should hire a criminal defense attorney. Your lawyer can file a motion to quash the warrant or arrange a walk-through surrender. A walk-through surrender is a planned, peaceful turn-in at the jail. In some cases, a judge may recall the warrant after you post bond or appear in court. Never ignore a warrant. A warrant stays active until it is recalled, quashed, or served. If you ignore it, you risk arrest at any time.
What is the difference between a warrant and a capias in Florida?
In Florida, a warrant and a capias are similar but not the same. A warrant is a general order that lets law enforcement arrest a person. A capias is a writ that brings a person to court in a specific case. A capias often follows a charge, a missed court date, or a probation violation. The clerk of court in the county where the case was filed holds the capias record. The law treats both as active court orders.
How long does a warrant stay on my record in Florida?
A warrant stays on your record until it is served, recalled, or quashed by a court. Florida does not set a time limit for most warrants. Some warrants can be resolved through an expungement or a sealing order, but only in specific cases. Talk to a lawyer if you want to clear or seal a warrant record. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Florida Department of Corrections keep warrant data for as long as the case is open.
Does this site provide legal advice for warrant cases?
No, this site does not provide legal advice. We are not a law firm. We do not act as your lawyer. The content on this site is for general knowledge only. If you have a warrant or a criminal case, talk to a licensed Florida attorney. A lawyer can review your case, explain your options, and speak for you in court. You can find a lawyer through the Florida Bar referral service, your local legal aid office, or a public defender’s office if you qualify.