Find Kissimmee Bench Warrants

Bench warrants in Kissimmee are processed through the Osceola County court system in the 9th Judicial Circuit. Kissimmee is the county seat, so the main courthouse is right in town. When a judge issues a bench warrant for a missed court date or a broken court order, the warrant goes into the clerk's records and the statewide law enforcement system. You can search for Kissimmee bench warrants through the Osceola County Clerk of Court, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, or the FDLE statewide database. These are all public records under Florida's Sunshine Law, and anyone can look them up.

Osceola Clerk and Kissimmee Warrants

The Osceola County Clerk of Court handles all bench warrant records for Kissimmee. The clerk's office is at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee, FL 34741. Phone number is (407) 742-3500. Since Kissimmee is the county seat, the courthouse is right in the city. You can walk in and ask about a bench warrant by name or case number. The clerk keeps all case files, warrant records, and court dates in their system.

Under Florida Statute 901.02, a judge has to find probable cause before issuing a bench warrant. In Kissimmee, the judges of the 9th Judicial Circuit sign these warrants when someone fails to appear or violates a court order. Once the judge signs, the warrant is active right away. It goes into the clerk's database and the statewide system. The clerk can provide copies of bench warrant documents for Kissimmee cases through a public records request.

Search Kissimmee Bench Warrants Online

Osceola County has an online records system you can use from home. The clerk's website at osceolaclerk.com gives access to case records from the 9th Judicial Circuit. You can search by name, case number, or date. Results show the charge, case status, and if any bench warrants are tied to the case. This is a free search. It covers all criminal, civil, and traffic cases filed in Kissimmee and the rest of Osceola County.

The Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers site connects all 67 county clerk offices in the state, and you can find links to Osceola County's search tools there. The screenshot below shows the clerks and comptrollers portal used across Florida.

This statewide network helps share bench warrant data between counties. The eWarrants system links police, state attorneys, clerks, and sheriffs across the state. A Kissimmee bench warrant shows up in databases used by law enforcement all over Florida.

You can also check the FDLE database at fdle.state.fl.us for Kissimmee warrants. The FDLE system pulls data from all 67 counties and gets updated every 24 hours. Search by first name, last name, or date of birth. Keep in mind that FDLE says this data should not be relied on as proof that a warrant is active. Always check with the Osceola County Clerk for the most current info.

Kissimmee Warrants and the Sheriff

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office serves bench warrants in Kissimmee. Their main office is at 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, FL 34744. Call (407) 348-2222 for non-emergency questions. The sheriff's office is the agency that actually goes out and arrests people on active bench warrants in Kissimmee. They work with the Kissimmee Police Department, which is located at 8 N. Stewart Avenue in Kissimmee, FL 34741. You can reach Kissimmee PD at (407) 847-0176.

Under Florida Statute 901.04, any sheriff in the state can serve a bench warrant. That means a warrant from Kissimmee can lead to arrest in any county in Florida. The arrest can happen any day and at any time. There are no limits on when an officer can act on a bench warrant. If you get pulled over in Jacksonville and there is an active bench warrant from Kissimmee in the system, you can be arrested on the spot.

Note: Kissimmee bench warrants stay in the system until the person is arrested, the judge recalls the warrant, or the person is deceased.

Kissimmee Bench Warrant Penalties

Skipping court in Kissimmee has real consequences. Florida Statute 843.15 makes failure to appear a separate crime. If you were out on a felony charge and missed court, that is a third-degree felony. Up to five years in prison. If the original charge was a misdemeanor, failing to appear is a first-degree misdemeanor. That carries up to one year in jail. The new charge is on top of whatever case you were supposed to be in court for. The bench warrant is its own legal problem.

Bench warrants do not expire in Kissimmee. Search warrants expire after 10 days under Florida Statute 933.05. Bench warrants are different. One from three years ago is still active today. It will show up if you are stopped by police, apply for certain licenses, or have any contact with law enforcement. The warrant sits in the system until it gets dealt with. There is no way around it.

Resolving Warrants in Kissimmee

Talk to a lawyer before you do anything. A criminal defense attorney can look at your case and figure out the best plan. They can sometimes file a motion to quash the warrant, which asks the judge to cancel it. This works well for old cases or minor charges. Turning yourself in at the Osceola County Jail is another option. Voluntary surrender usually goes better than getting arrested on the street during a routine traffic stop or at a checkpoint.

Here is what you can do about a Kissimmee bench warrant:

• Hire a lawyer to file a motion to quash or recall the warrant
• Turn yourself in at the Osceola County Jail
• Call the sheriff at (407) 348-2222
• Contact the clerk at (407) 742-3500 for case info
• Reach Kissimmee Police at (407) 847-0176

Be careful of scam calls. Real law enforcement in Kissimmee will not ask for payment over the phone to clear a bench warrant. No gift cards or wire transfers. If someone calls asking for money, hang up and call the clerk's office or the sheriff directly. Under Florida Statute 88.3051, a court can issue a bench warrant or writ of bodily attachment when someone fails to appear after proper notice in Kissimmee.

Kissimmee Warrant Public Records

Bench warrants in Kissimmee are public records. Florida's Sunshine Law, Chapter 119, makes sure of that. Once a bench warrant is issued and entered into the system, anyone can look it up. You do not need to be part of the case. There are some limits for juvenile cases and sealed records, but most bench warrants are wide open for public search. Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.730, the clerk or the state attorney can prepare a direct capias to bring someone before the court for sentencing or adjudication in Kissimmee cases.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Kissimmee. Each one is in a different county, so check that your bench warrant is in the right jurisdiction before taking action.