Run a Free Osceola County Warrant Search (Lookup Resource)

Perform a free Osceola County warrant search by utilizing the databases and public record offices described throughout this resource.

This streamlined article provides an overview of how to find warrants that are currently active in Osceola County, Florida, by contacting appropriate custodians; it also explains the various types of warrants issued for wanted individuals throughout the county and state.

Understanding the Osceola County Warrant Search Process

When a warrant is issued by a judge in Osceola County, Florida, it means that law enforcement officials can arrest a certain person or enter and search a certain premises.

Having a warrant means the subject is suspected of being involved in a criminal activity (e.g., a felony or misdemeanor) or violating a court order or law.

To avoid unexpected arrests or other legal consequences, citizens can stay informed and check for pending/active warrants within their town, city, county or state.

Under the Florida Open Public Records & Sunshine Laws, everyone has the right to inspect and copy public records in the state.

However, certain Osceola County warrants are already open to the public, while others may be withheld from the public until served. For example, pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 (c) (6), active arrest and search warrants will not be publicly available until the concerned law enforcement authority decides so.¹

Since there are several different kinds of warrants (issued for a variety of offenses) in Osceola County, Florida, understanding what each of them means will make the search process easier. This will be detailed in a later section of the article.

Individuals may wish to find out if they or someone else has a warrant (by the person’s first name, last name, or suspected locations). There are several custodians or agencies (e.g., county sheriff department, state court system) that can provide assistance in finding and resolving outstanding warrants.

The concerned authority, when it deems necessary, may release a list of active Osceola County warrants that can be searched online and for free by the public.

How To Verify if You or Someone Else Has an Active Warrant in Osceola County Florida

As a rule of thumb, individuals searching for possible active warrants are required to contact local courts or law enforcement agencies.

In Osceola County, the Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller are responsible for maintaining court records.

The office allows the general public to access court records for free using their Online Case Search Portal.² Users can search for court cases by name, case number or citation number.

This search tool can be used to find defendants who previously had warrants out against them or are facing any criminal charges—even those involving traffic or misdemeanor offenses.

However, pending or active warrants will not appear in the search results on the Clerk of Courts website until they are executed and returned to the court.

If someone suspects they might have a warrant out on them—perhaps because they might have missed a court hearing or did not attend a required appointment with their probation officer while on probation—they may get in touch with the court’s office directly.

Osceola County Courthouse
2 Courthouse Square, 
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Phone: 407-742-3566 (Criminal Division)

There is also an option to request criminal record searches through the clerk of the court by emailing [email protected] or calling 407-742-3650. Fees may apply for record requests in accordance with the fee schedule.

To find if someone has an outstanding Osceola County warrant, another approach is to contact the local sheriff’s office.

Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
2601 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway,
Kissimmee, Florida 34744

Phone: 407-742-6515 (Warrants Section)
Email: [email protected]

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has a Most Wanted Person List with names of the offenders and other details (age, height, weight etc.).⁴ However, the website does not have a searchable database to search for all outstanding warrants by name. Searchers may reach out to the office directly at:

Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
2601 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Phone: 407-348-2222

Instead, the office directs the viewers to carry out a statewide warrant search using the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) website.⁵ The process will be discussed in detail in the next section.

Similarly, the city police departments in Osceola County (Kissimmee Police Department and the St. Cloud Police Department) do not provide information about active arrest warrants on their websites.

Interested persons may still contact the police departments in person or by calling to ensure there are no pending warrants against them. Addresses and contact information are provided below:

Kissimmee Police Department
8 North Stewart Avenue
Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Phone: 407.847.0176
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

St. Cloud Police Department
4700 Neptune Road
St. Cloud, FL 34769

Phone: 407-891-6700

Note that the local law enforcement agencies can assist with information only on Osceola County warrants, while a statewide search will provide more comprehensive results.

How To Check Who Has a Warrant Throughout Florida

Anyone can search for outstanding warrants for free through the Wanted Persons Search provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).⁶

To look up someone with an active warrant online, go to the FDLE portal and enter at least the first and last name of the person of your interest. Further, searches can be filtered by race, sex, date of birth or age to get more relevant results.

The search results will display lists of the wanted persons with active warrants (or missing persons) matching the desired criteria.

The database contains the name, date of birth, gender, race, last known address, mugshots (in some cases), and physical characteristics, i.e., height, weight and alleged offense of each individual.

A state-level search is useful, especially if the accused person no longer resides in Osceola County or has moved to a bordering county or anywhere else in Florida.

However, the online warrant databases do not always reflect the most current or complete information. The list is constantly changing, with warrants being issued, reported, executed and updated online on a daily basis.

To confirm if a warrant is active, interested persons may contact their local law enforcement agency or the reporting agency listed on the index. Those wishing to submit a tip while remaining anonymous can call the phone number provided in the “Wanted Person Details” or click the Send a Tip button.

For general queries regarding statewide warrants, citizens are allowed to contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement online, call at their non-emergency number 850-410-7000, or mail at the following address:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Headquarter 
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489

This department also allows the public to conduct a Florida Criminal History Record Check for a nominal fee (starting at $24 per search).⁷

A professional criminal history record will reveal if the subject has ever been issued an arrest warrant for a serious offense anywhere in Florida. However, a professional background check requires the subject’s signed consent and can be done only for professional purposes (e.g., employment, business).⁸

On the other hand, anyone can conduct a personal background check through third-party search sites as long as they do it for legal reasons. Users may look themselves up or look up a potential dating partner or client to find out if they have a clean record.

Types of Warrants, What They Mean & Their Significance

Not all Osceola County warrants are issued for an arrest. There are different types of warrants authorizing police and investigators to carry out different law enforcement activities.

The following are the most common types of warrants in Osceola County, Florida:

Arrest Warrants: A court issues an arrest warrant when there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person has a connection with a serious crime (felony) or has “substantially threatened or disturbed” peace.

A warrant may be issued even when the defendant has engaged in a “lesser” criminal act, e.g., committed a misdemeanor or ignored a summons, or broke a state law or county ordinance.⁹

A judge may issue a warrant for the arrest of an individual for committing probation or parole violations in Florida. Even if there is suspicion that the probationer has violated the terms of their probation, they can be arrested and sent back to prison.

Once a warrant of arrest is issued, it will be active until it is executed (the person is arrested). It will last indefinitely — until the person wanted in the warrant dies or the judge withdraws the order.

In some situations, a law enforcement officer has the power to arrest a person even without a warrant in Osceola County, FL.

Bench Warrant, Capias/Writ Of Bodily Attachment: Any individual, despite having no connection with a crime, can still face a bench warrant for failing to obey a court order. It puts them at risk of being arrested and brought to court at any time.

A bench warrant/capias can be issued in family/child support cases when a non-custodial parent (an “obligor”) fails to appear at a court hearing even after receiving a proper notice. This is why they are also referred to as “failure to appear” or FTA warrants.¹⁰

In most cases, persons convicted of low-level offenses such as traffic violations can resolve the citation by paying traffic fines online.¹¹ However, ignoring a traffic ticket and willfully not paying a fine can turn the minor violation into a criminal offense, and a bench warrant can be issued for their arrest.

Search Warrants: Any judge in Florida may issue a search warrant authorizing a sheriff or police officer to search specified premises, vehicles, or objects.

A search warrant can be issued for various reasons: to search for illegal goods, e.g., stolen property, or persons involved in the commission of a crime such as gambling, illegal dealing with liquors, cruelty to animals etc.

Fugitives from Justice: The State of Florida allows any peace officer or civilian to arrest a person who has escaped from confinement/prosecution from another state or disobeyed the terms of their probation, parole or bail. Such an arrest can be made with or without a warrant.

For additional information, refer to the Florida State Statutes on Crimes and Penalties.

How To Respond to an Outstanding Warrant in Osceola County Florida

Regardless of the reasons for outstanding legal order, the person who has a warrant must deal with it immediately to avoid further penalties/prosecution.

If an arrest warrant is issued against someone you know, you may notify the person or share the information with a trusted friend or family member.

However, before taking any legal decisions, it is advisable to call local enforcement or Florida statewide hotline at 855-352-7233. This contact information can also be used for reporting any suspicious activity in general.

When reporting a suspected person anonymously, be prepared to provide as many details and accurate descriptions as possible.

Having an active warrant means that the person on the warrant can be arrested and detained at any moment.

So, Osceola County residents who have an outstanding warrant may turn themselves in voluntarily by contacting their nearest police station or the County Sheriff’s Office to avoid making matters worse.

Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
2601 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Phone: 407-348-2222

Low-income or otherwise eligible residents of Osceola County can get free or affordable legal counsel. To have assistance involving a criminal or civil matter, please refer to Florida Court Help Legal Services & Resources, Legal Aid, and other state-recommended resources.

The defendant can request to schedule an arraignment in a local court to understand the charges filed against them and what rights they have. Eligible persons can be released even before their first appearance hearing under the supervision of the Osceola County PTR (Pretrial Release Department).^{12, 13}

In many cases, warrants can be cleared/resolved without the defendant being required to serve any jail time.

For example, individuals who fail to attend a scheduled court appearance can address the situation by reporting to the relevant clerk of the court and paying the required fines/fees without any unnecessary delay. They might have the option to negotiate with the court to have their warrants resolved.

Performing an Osceola County warrant search can be helpful in many ways; it helps make a community secure and informed, leading to timely resolution and rectification of issues before they escalate further.