Find Tamarac Background Check Records
Background check records for Tamarac are held by the Broward County Clerk of Courts and by FDLE at the state level. Tamarac has about 75,000 residents and sits in the northwest part of Broward County. The Broward Clerk handles all court filings from Tamarac, including criminal cases, civil suits, family law matters, and traffic violations. FDLE runs statewide criminal history checks that cover all 67 Florida counties. Using both sources gives you the most complete background check for anyone connected to Tamarac.
Tamarac Quick Facts
Broward County Records for Tamarac
Tamarac falls within Broward County. Court records for the city go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Brenda D. Forman is the clerk. Her office handles criminal case files, civil records, family court data, and traffic cases. All of these are public records and form the foundation of a background check for anyone in Tamarac.
| Office | Broward County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Brenda D. Forman |
| Address | 201 SE Sixth St, Ste 18150, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone | (954) 831-6565 |
| Website | browardclerk.org |
The Broward Clerk website offers a free case search. You can type in a name or case number and get results for any court case in the county. Tamarac cases are all included. The search shows case type, filing date, charges, and status. No fee and no account needed. This is the best starting point for a background check tied to Tamarac.
Searching Tamarac Background Check Records
There are a few ways to run a background check for someone in Tamarac. The fastest option is the Broward Clerk's online case search. Go to the clerk's site and enter the person's name. You can filter by case type. The results cover all Broward County courts, which includes Tamarac cases.
For statewide data, submit a request through FDLE's CCHInet system. This is a name-based criminal history check that costs $24. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Results usually come back within a day. The search covers arrests from every county in Florida.
A fingerprint-based check provides the most thorough results. It connects to the FBI database and covers records across the entire country. You visit a LiveScan provider to get prints scanned. There are multiple locations near Tamarac in the Fort Lauderdale area. Cost ranges from $50 to $80 depending on the provider.
Tamarac City Resources
The FDLE Florida Checks page has info on background screening options available to Tamarac residents and all Florida residents.
This page outlines the types of criminal history searches available through FDLE. It covers both name-based and fingerprint-based checks that Tamarac residents can use.
The Tamarac Police Department handles local arrest reports and incident records for the city. These are separate from the clerk's court records but can add context to a background search. For public records requests at the city level, contact the city directly.
FDLE Background Checks for Tamarac
FDLE collects criminal history data from every law enforcement agency in Florida. Arrests by the Tamarac Police Department and the Broward Sheriff's Office get reported to FDLE. When you run a check through their system, you get a report covering all counties.
Start at the FDLE criminal history records page. Name-based searches cost $24. Fingerprint checks cost more but also search FBI records. FDLE maintains the sex offender registry too, which is free to search. Tamarac residents can use the FDLE Personal Review to check their own criminal history record.
Chapter 943 of Florida Statutes gives FDLE its authority over criminal history records. It covers data collection, sharing, and rules for sealed and expunged records. A standard background check in Tamarac will not show sealed records. Those can only be accessed through certain legal processes.
Public Records Access
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes most government records open to anyone. You do not need to live in Tamarac. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Court records, arrest reports, and other government documents are available under this law.
There are some exemptions. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain victim information may not be available to the public. Active criminal investigations can also be held back. But most records in Tamarac are open. The Attorney General's open government page explains the details of the Sunshine Law and how to challenge a denied request.
You can also use MyFloridaCounty to search official records from Broward County and other counties. The portal covers liens, judgments, deeds, and recorded documents.
Background Check Fees
Common costs for a Tamarac background check:
- FDLE name-based search: $24
- Fingerprint state and FBI check: $50 to $80
- Broward County online case search: free
- Certified copies from clerk: varies by page
The FDLE fee is set by state law. LiveScan provider fees vary. The Broward Clerk charges nothing for online case searches. Copies of court documents have per-page charges when you need them for a Tamarac background check.
Background Screening Levels
Chapter 435 of Florida Statutes sets up Level 1 and Level 2 background screening. Level 1 is a name-based check of state records. Level 2 uses fingerprints and searches state plus FBI databases. Which level you need depends on the reason for the check.
The Florida Clerks directory helps you find the right clerk office. For Tamarac, that is Broward County. If the person lived in other counties, you may want to search those clerks as well since each maintains its own records.
Broward County Background Check Records
Tamarac is in Broward County. All local court filings go through the Broward Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. Visit the county page for full details on search tools, fees, and office hours for background checks in Broward County.
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