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What are Plantation Public Records?

The Florida Public Records Law defines Plantation public records as documents created, used, managed, or retained by government agencies in connection to official duties. Plantation public records include any document, paper, book, letter, map, photograph, tape, films, sound recordings, data processing software, and other information storing material. However, the Florida Public Records Laws allow public agencies to exempt certain records from public records. Most times, such documents are protected by state laws, federal laws, or court orders. Examples of records that may be exempted include:

Information about proceedings of an ongoing investigation.
Information about tactical procedures or other details can jeopardize the safety of the parties involved.
Documents that contain personal identifiers which could lead to an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
Documents consist of trade secrets and other business plans protected by an attorney-client privilege.

Public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may either opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search such as:

The address of the requestor
A case number or file number (if known)
The location of the document or person involved
The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
The last known or current address of the registrant

Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Plantation Crime Statistics

The Plantation Police Department collates and reports all crime statistics within its jurisdiction. However, the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) program of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) publishes a nationwide annual crime statistics report. According to the 2019 crimes report, the Plantation Police Department recorded a total number of 2,793 crimes. These included two murder and nonnegligent manslaughter cases, ten forcible rape cases, 91 robbery cases, 108 aggravated assault cases, 161 burglary cases, 2152 larceny-theft cases, 265 motor vehicle theft cases, and four arsons.

On the other hand, the Plantation crimes report for 2018 was a total number of 2,947 crimes. The report breakdown consists of one murder and nonnegligent manslaughter case, 15 forcible rape cases, 83 robbery cases, 140 aggravated assault cases, 265 burglary cases, 2172 larceny-theft cases, 269 motor vehicle theft cases, and two arsons.

Are Plantation Criminal Records Public?

Yes, Plantation criminal records are public and available upon request. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains and provides public access to all criminal history information within its jurisdiction. Interested individuals can access Plantation criminal records using the following options: instant search, certified or non-certified search, and ORI search.

Instant Search

Interested individuals can access criminal history information and receive results immediately using the instant search option. Also, the search option allows users to print the results or get them by mail. Note, the results available under this search option are not certified. A record search costs $24 and an additional $1 for card processing. Acceptable payment methods include debit or credit cards.

Certified or Non-certified Search

Individuals interested in certified or non-certified searches must provide demographic information of the offender they seek. Once the information is received, an FDLE staff searches for the desired records. The results may be notarized and returned to the requestor via regular US Mail. Typically, non-certified requests processing take up to five business days, while certified requests are processed between six to seven business days. Note, the processing times do not include delivery time by the US Mail. A certified or non-certified search costs $24 payable with a credit or debit card.

ORI Search

Individuals interested in an ORI search must provide a valid ORI. However, the cost of an ORI search varies and depends on the state statute, state agency, or authorized entity. Once a search is complete, results are sent directly to a recipient authorized by the ORI.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 410-8161
Fax: (850) 410-8201
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)

How to Obtain Plantation Police Reports and Arrest Records

The Records Units of the Plantation Police Department collates and provides access to police reports and arrest records. Interested individuals can obtain these records by contacting the Records Unit. Typically, police reports are available after 72 working hours and are charged at $0.15 per page. However, extensive report research costs $15 per hour (the fee must be paid in advance).

In addition, accidents reports are available at the Records Unit. Individuals interested in accident reports must submit a completed Motor Vehicle Accident Crash Report Request Form Affidavit. Typically, accident reports remain confidential for the first sixty (60) days of the event. The Records Unit charges $0.15 for each crash report page, while copies are available after five (5) business days. As an alternative, requestors can use the Florida Crash Portal for statewide records at $10 per report and $2 per shopping cart.

Plantation Police Department
451 NW 70th Terrace
Plantation, FL 33317
Phone: (954) 797-2107
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Plantation

Interested individuals can find sex offender information in Plantation via the Sex Offender Search System. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is responsible for maintaining and providing statewide public access to sex offender and predator information. Requestors can access the sex offender search system using the offender or neighborhood option.

Offender Search

Interested individuals can access sex offender and predator information by filling out an offender’s last name and first name.

Neighborhood Search

The neighborhood search allows requestors to access sex offender and predator information in a chosen location. For instance, interested persons can obtain sex offender records within their home, school, or work. Requestors can fill out any of the following search combinations: address, city, zip code, and radius (measured in miles).

How to Find Plantation Inmate Records

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office maintains and allows public access to inmate records in Plantation and other areas within the county. Individuals interested in Plantation inmate records can find them via the arrest search database. Requestors must provide the last name and first name of an inmate to access the information.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Plantation Jail?

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office via its Department of Detention (DOD) operates the jail facilities for the city of Plantation and other cities in the county. The DOD maintains four jail facilities; the Main Jail Bureau, North Broward Bureau, Joseph V. Conte Facility, and Paul Rein Facility. To ensure family and friends can visit, the DOD provides access to both on-site and off-site (remote) video visitation. For on-site visits, interested individuals can contact the visitation center:

BSO Video Visitation Center
3700 West Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311

Visitors who wish to visit an inmate, on-site or off-site, must book an appointment one day before the scheduled date. Note, a visitor must first create an account before they can schedule an appointment. Typically, approval for registration takes up to 48 hours. Also, all on-site visits at the Video Visitation Center are free of charge and are up to one (1) hour long. In contrast, off-site (remote) video visitation costs $30 per 30 minutes. Interested persons can visit an inmate from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m, seven (7) days a week. The North Broward Unit 11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D visitation starts at 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., six (6) days a week

An inmate is only allowed two (2) visits per week, each lasting up to 1 hour. In addition, only two visitors are allowed to visit an inmate per time. A minor may visit an inmate if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (must present valid photo identification to prove the relationship). All visitors are required to present a valid means of identification during visitation and adhere to the rules provided in the inmate handbook. The inmate handbook is available in English, Spanish, and Creole.

What are Plantation Vital Records?

Plantation vital records are documents that contain recordings of life events that occurred within the city. Examples of such documents may include birth records, marriage records, divorce records, and death records. Generally, Plantation vital records are created and maintained by local or state agencies. Individuals interested in Plantation vital records must submit record requests to the appropriate agency. Also, requesters are required to provide necessary payments for the records they seek.

Nevertheless, not all Plantation vital records are open and available to the general public. Some documents are considered confidential and are only accessible by authorized or eligible individuals.

Where and How to Obtain Plantation Divorce Records

The Broward County Records Division maintains and issues copies of all divorce records within its jurisdiction. Individuals interested in Plantation divorce records can obtain them using the official records online. Note, the images of documents filed after 2012 are not available online. To access Plantation divorce records, interested individuals must provide a clear description of the records they seek. Examples of such information required may include the name of parties involved, date of the event, case number, and more. For more information, requesters can contact the office location:

Broward County Recording Office
115 S Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 831-4000

Where and How to Get Public Plantation Marriage Records

The Broward County Clerk of Courts maintains and issues copies of all marriage records that occurred within its jurisdiction. Individuals interested in Plantation marriage records can obtain them in person or by mail. Also, requestors must provide relevant information such as the names of the parties involved, the location of the marriage (within the county), and the date of the marriage. The Clerk's Office charges $5 for the first copy of a marriage record and $3 per additional copy.

Individuals interested in Plantation marriage records via mail must provide relevant information about the record, a valid form of payment, and stamped self-addressed business envelope. Examples of acceptable payment methods include Personal Checks, Money Orders, Attorney Firm, Business, Cashiers, and Traveler’s checks. The required fees are payable to the Clerk of Courts. Typically, it takes a minimum of two weeks for a response. All mail requests should be addressed to:

Broward County Clerk of Courts
Marriage Division
540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Requestors who wish to obtain Plantation marriage records in person can visit the court location depending on the year of the event. The acceptable payment methods for in-person requests include cash, money orders, and credit cards. Marriage records from 1915 to 1997 are available at:

Marriage Central
Central Courthouse
Midrise Building
540 SE 3rd Avenue
2nd Floor, Room: 02460
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 831-7283
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

On the other hand, marriage records that occurred from 1998 till the present are available at any of the courthouse locations below:

Marriage North
North Regional Courthouse
1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Room: 160
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Phone: (954) 831-1453
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

Marriage South
South Regional Courthouse
3550 Hollywood Boulevard
Room: 160
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 831-0320
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

Marriage West
West Regional Courthouse
100 North Pine Island Road
Room: 180
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (954) 831-6528
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays)

Where and How to Find Plantation Birth Records

Interested individuals can obtain Plantation birth records at the Department of Health in Broward County. The vital records office is responsible for maintaining and issuing copies of birth records that occurred in the county. Although, most births are confidential records. According to state laws, all birth records below 100 years are only accessible by eligible persons. An eligible person may include the registrant (must be 18 years or above), parents, legal guardian, legal representative, and other persons with a tangible interest.

The vital records office charges $15 per birth record. Individuals interested in Plantation birth records can request in person, by mail, by phone, or online. Such persons must, however, provide valid phone identification and an acceptable payment method for the record. The phone request allows requestors to contact the vital records office via (866) 830-1906, while an online request is obtainable via the online portal provided. Interested individuals who intend to obtain birth records by mail must submit a completed birth records request form in English or Spanish. Mail requests should be sent to:

Mailing Address:
Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Attention: Vital Statistics
780 SW 24 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

For in-person requests, interested individuals can visit any of the vital records offices located in Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. Note, all three locations are open to record requests from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, Pompano Beach is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Hollywood
South Regional Health Center
4105 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 467-4700

Mailing Address:
4105 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33021

Pompano Beach
Paul Hughes Health Center
205 NW 6th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Phone: (954) 467-4700

Mailing Address:
205 NW 6th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Fort Lauderdale
Operations Building
2421A S.W. 6th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Phone: (954) 467-4700

Mailing Address:
2421A S.W. 6th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Where and How to Find Plantation Death Records

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County maintains and issues copies of death records in the county through its vital records office. However, not all Plantation records are open to the entire public. The Department of Health provides access to two types of records: without the cause of death and with the cause of death. According to state laws, anyone above 18 years can obtain certified copies of a death record without any information about the cause of death. Also, the first five digits of a decedent’s social security number are restricted from public view.

On the other hand, state laws permit only eligible individuals to obtain death records with the cause of death within the first 50 years of the event. Information obtainable also includes the decedent’s social security number. Examples of eligible individuals include the spouse, parent, legal guardian, sibling, children, and anyone with a tangible interest in the death. Individuals interested in Plantation death records can submit a request in person, by mail, by phone, or online. The Department of Health charges $15 for each death record copy.

Individuals interested in Plantation death records must provide valid photo identification as well as acceptable payment methods. To obtain Plantation death records by phone can contact (866) 830-1906, while online requests are available via the online portal provided by the department. For mail requests, interested individuals must complete the death record request form either in English or Spanish. All mail requests are thereby addressed to: