Doral Bench Warrants

Bench warrants in Doral go through the Miami-Dade County court system under the 11th Judicial Circuit. Doral sits in the western part of Miami-Dade County, and all court cases from the city are filed through the county clerk in Miami. If a judge in the 11th Circuit issues a bench warrant for a missed court date or a violation of a court order, that warrant stays active until it gets resolved. You can look up Doral bench warrants through the Miami-Dade Clerk's online case search, the sheriff's office, or the FDLE statewide wanted persons database. All of these records are public under Florida's Sunshine Law.

Doral Bench Warrant Records

The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court stores all bench warrant records for Doral. Juan Fernandez-Barquin is the clerk. The main office is at 20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128. Phone: (305) 275-1155. Doral cases are part of the broader Miami-Dade County system. The clerk keeps case files, warrant status, hearing dates, and all related documents. You can request bench warrant documents by name or case number at the clerk's office in person or through a written request.

For public records requests tied to Doral bench warrants, you can email cocpubreq@miamidadeclerk.gov. Mail requests go to Records Management, Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court, P.O. Box 14695, Miami, FL 33101. The clerk also offers electronic certified court documents for purchase. Under Florida Statute 901.02, a judge must determine probable cause before signing a bench warrant. Electronic signatures have been allowed since July 2013. Once the judge signs, the Doral bench warrant goes active immediately in the clerk's system.

Note: The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is headquartered in Doral at 9105 NW 25th Street, making it easy to reach the main records request counter.

Search Doral Bench Warrants Online

Miami-Dade County provides an online tool to search for bench warrants from Doral cases. The Criminal Justice Online Case Search covers the full 11th Judicial Circuit. You can search by defendant name, case number, citation number, or jail number. It is free to use. Results show charge details, case status, and whether a bench warrant is active. You can see right away if a warrant has been served or is still open. The system pulls from all of Miami-Dade County, so every Doral case is in there.

The Doral Police Department website is shown in the screenshot below. Local police in Doral can assist with warrant questions and make arrests on active bench warrants during routine patrol or traffic stops.

The Doral Police Department is at 6100 NW 99th Avenue, Doral, FL 33178. Their phone number is (305) 593-6699. While the police department does not manage the warrant database directly, officers have full access to the system and can act on any active bench warrant during an encounter.

The statewide FDLE database at fdle.state.fl.us is another option for checking Doral bench warrants. The FDLE pulls warrant data from all 67 Florida counties every 24 hours. You can search by name or date of birth. The system includes bench warrants, arrest warrants, violation of probation warrants, and fugitive warrants from Doral and across the state.

Sheriff and Doral Warrant Service

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office serves bench warrants in Doral. The main office sits right in Doral at 9105 NW 25th Street, FL 33172. Phone: (305) 471-3220. Fax: (305) 471-2072. For records, email recordsrequest@mdso.com. The records request counter is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You need an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted at the records counter.

Under Florida Statute 901.04, any sheriff in the state can serve a Doral bench warrant. The warrant is not limited to Miami-Dade County. An arrest can happen in any Florida county, on any day, at any time. Fresh pursuit laws allow officers to cross jurisdiction lines when chasing someone with an active warrant. If you have a bench warrant from Doral and you move to another part of the state, the warrant follows you. It stays in the system and shows up during any law enforcement check.

Doral Bench Warrant Penalties

Missing court in Doral leads to new charges. Under Florida Statute 843.15, failure to appear on a felony charge is a third-degree felony, which can mean up to five years in prison. Failure to appear on a misdemeanor is a first-degree misdemeanor with up to one year in jail. These penalties are separate from the original case. The bench warrant adds a new layer of legal trouble on top of what you were already dealing with.

Bench warrants from Doral do not expire. A warrant from last year or from five years ago is still valid. Compare this to search warrants, which expire in 10 days under Florida Statute 933.05. Bench warrants stay in the system until the person is arrested, the judge recalls the warrant, or the subject is deceased. There is no statute of limitations on an active bench warrant. It just sits there, waiting.

Note: Even minor bench warrants in Doral can cause problems during routine police contact anywhere in Florida.

How to Resolve Doral Bench Warrants

Get a lawyer before you try to handle a Doral bench warrant on your own. A criminal defense attorney can review the case details, check the warrant status, and advise on the best approach. Filing a motion to quash asks the judge to cancel the warrant. This option works well for older cases or lower-level charges. Voluntary surrender is usually better than getting arrested unexpectedly. You can turn yourself in at the Miami-Dade County Jail at any time.

To resolve a bench warrant from Doral, consider these steps:

• Hire an attorney to file a motion to quash
• Turn yourself in at the Miami-Dade County Jail
• Call the sheriff at (305) 471-3220
• Contact the clerk at (305) 275-1155
• Reach Doral Police at (305) 593-6699

Scam calls are a problem in the area. Law enforcement in Doral will never call you and ask for money to clear a bench warrant. No one from the court will demand gift cards or wire transfers. If you get a call like that, hang up and call the clerk or sheriff directly. Under Florida's Sunshine Law, Chapter 119, Doral bench warrant records are public. Under Florida Statute 88.3051, a court can issue a bench warrant or writ of bodily attachment when someone does not show up after proper notice. Florida Rule 3.730 lets the clerk or state attorney prepare a direct capias to bring someone to court for sentencing.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Doral in the Miami-Dade area. All are served by the same 11th Judicial Circuit, except Miami Gardens which is also in Miami-Dade County.