Access Boynton Beach Bench Warrants

Bench warrants in Boynton Beach are issued through the Palm Beach County court system in the 15th Judicial Circuit. All court cases from Boynton Beach go through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court in West Palm Beach. A bench warrant gets issued when someone misses a court date, fails to pay a fine, or violates a court order. These warrants do not expire and stay active until they get resolved. You can search for Boynton Beach bench warrants through the clerk's online records system, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, or the FDLE statewide wanted persons database.

Boynton Beach Warrants at the Clerk

The Palm Beach County Clerk of Court manages all bench warrant records for Boynton Beach cases. The clerk's main office is at 205 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Call (561) 355-2994 for help. Boynton Beach is in the southern part of Palm Beach County, and all cases from the city go through the same county court system. The clerk keeps case files, warrant status, hearing schedules, and other court documents. Staff can look up bench warrants by name or case number if you visit or call.

Under Florida Statute 901.02, judges must find probable cause before issuing a bench warrant. In Boynton Beach cases, the 15th Judicial Circuit judges sign these warrants. Once signed, the warrant goes into the clerk's system and becomes active right away. The clerk can provide copies of bench warrant documents through a public records request. Florida's Sunshine Law, Chapter 119, makes these records available to anyone who asks.

Note: Boynton Beach bench warrants are managed at the county level through the Palm Beach County Clerk, not through the city government.

Search Boynton Beach Bench Warrants

Palm Beach County has online tools for looking up bench warrants tied to Boynton Beach cases. The clerk's website at mypalmbeachclerk.com gives access to court records from the 15th Judicial Circuit. You can search by name, case number, or citation. Results show the charge, case status, and warrant details. This is a free tool available to anyone. It covers criminal, civil, and traffic cases filed in Boynton Beach and across Palm Beach County.

The Florida Statutes that govern bench warrants can be reviewed on the official legislature website. The screenshot below shows the statutes page.

This page includes Florida Statute 901.02, which sets out the rules for issuing arrest and bench warrants across all Florida counties including Palm Beach County, where Boynton Beach cases are filed.

For a statewide search, use the FDLE database at fdle.state.fl.us. The system pulls warrant data from all 67 counties and updates every 24 hours. Search by name or date of birth. FDLE includes bench warrants, arrest warrants, probation violation warrants, and fugitive warrants. Keep in mind that FDLE says the data should not be used as proof a warrant is active. Always follow up with the Palm Beach County Clerk for the most current info on Boynton Beach cases.

Sheriff and Boynton Beach Warrants

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office serves bench warrants in Boynton Beach. Their main office is at 3228 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach, FL 33406. Phone: (561) 688-3000. The sheriff's deputies are the ones who go out and arrest people on active bench warrants. They coordinate with the Boynton Beach Police Department on warrant service within the city limits.

The Boynton Beach Police Department is at 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435. Phone: (561) 732-8118. Local officers can also make arrests on active bench warrants. If a Boynton Beach officer runs your name during a traffic stop and finds an active bench warrant, you will be arrested. Under Florida Statute 901.04, any sheriff or officer in the state can serve a bench warrant. A warrant from Boynton Beach can lead to arrest in any Florida county, on any day, at any time.

Boynton Beach Bench Warrant Penalties

Missing court in Boynton Beach has serious consequences beyond the bench warrant itself. Florida Statute 843.15 makes failure to appear a new criminal offense. If you were released on a felony charge and skipped court, that is a third-degree felony. Up to five years in prison. For a misdemeanor, failing to appear is a first-degree misdemeanor carrying up to one year in jail. The failure to appear charge is separate from and in addition to the original charge that brought you to court in the first place.

Bench warrants in Boynton Beach never expire. Unlike search warrants, which must be executed within 10 days under Florida Statute 933.05, a bench warrant stays active with no time limit. A warrant from three years ago or ten years ago still shows up in the system. It will flag during any police encounter, traffic stop, or checkpoint. You cannot ignore it and hope it goes away. The only way to clear a Boynton Beach bench warrant is through the court.

Note: A Boynton Beach bench warrant can also affect your ability to renew certain state licenses and government documents.

Resolving Boynton Beach Bench Warrants

If you have a bench warrant from Boynton Beach, talk to a lawyer first. A criminal defense attorney can review your case, check the warrant, and put together a plan. One option is filing a motion to quash, which asks the judge to cancel the warrant. This is most effective for old cases, minor charges, or situations where you had a good reason for missing court. Voluntary surrender at the Palm Beach County Jail is another approach. Turning yourself in on your terms is generally better than being arrested at a random traffic stop.

Here are steps to address a Boynton Beach bench warrant:

• Hire an attorney to file a motion to quash the warrant
• Turn yourself in at the Palm Beach County Jail
• Call the sheriff at (561) 688-3000
• Contact the clerk at (561) 355-2994 for case status
• Reach Boynton Beach Police at (561) 732-8118

Be aware of phone scams. No law enforcement officer in Boynton Beach will call you and ask for payment to clear a bench warrant. Gift card payments and wire transfers are never how the system works. If someone calls demanding money, hang up and call the Palm Beach County Clerk or sheriff directly. Under Florida Statute 88.3051, a court can issue a bench warrant, capias, or writ of bodily attachment for failure to appear. Florida Rule 3.730 allows the clerk or state attorney to prepare a direct capias to bring someone to court in Boynton Beach cases. The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers network connects all 67 county offices statewide.

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