Find Sex Offenders in Miramar

Miramar residents with sex offender status register through the Broward Sheriff's Office, which handles countywide registration regardless of which city an offender lives in. Miramar is one of Broward County's largest cities, and all registrations for city residents go through BSO rather than the Miramar Police Department. Anyone subject to Florida's sex offender laws who moves to Miramar must report to BSO in person within 48 hours. The public can search Miramar registrants through the FDLE statewide database at any time without cost or account creation.

Where to Register in Miramar

Miramar residents required to register as sex offenders or predators do not go to the Miramar Police Department for registration. All sex offender registration in Broward County is handled by the Broward Sheriff's Office at the main BSO facility in Fort Lauderdale. Miramar PD handles local law enforcement calls, but registration is a county-level function.

Miramar residents with sex offender status register through the Broward Sheriff's Office, which handles countywide registration regardless of which city an offender lives in. Room 1145 at 201 SE 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale is the designated intake location for all Broward County sex offender registrations. Plan the trip from Miramar to Fort Lauderdale in advance. The drive takes about 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic on I-95. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, any court documentation from your conviction, and vehicle information if you own or regularly use a car.

BSO maintains registration records for all Broward County cities including Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Hollywood. A single registration at BSO covers your Miramar address. There is no separate local check-in with Miramar Police. If you later move within Broward County, you update your registration at BSO. If you move out of Broward County, you re-register with the sheriff's office in your new county within 48 hours.

Miramar Sex Offender Registration Requirements

Florida's sex offender registration statute, Florida Statute § 943.0435, sets the rules that apply to every registered sex offender in Miramar. BSO enforces this statute for all Broward County residents, and the requirements are the same whether you live in Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, or any other city in the county.

The 48-hour rule is the first and most urgent requirement. Any person subject to Florida's registration laws must appear in person at BSO within 48 hours of establishing a Miramar address. This window starts when you move in, whether or not you have finished unpacking or signed a permanent lease. Temporary stays that extend beyond a few days can trigger the registration requirement. If you are unsure whether your situation requires registration, contact BSO or a Florida attorney before the 48-hour window closes.

Re-registration happens on a fixed schedule after the initial visit. Standard sex offenders must report to BSO in person at least twice per year. Those with more serious offense designations must report four times per year. BSO sets the specific schedule based on your offense at the time of initial intake. The schedule does not change unless your classification changes.

Certain changes require a return visit to BSO within 48 hours of the change, separate from the regular re-registration schedule. These include a new home address, any vehicle you use, email addresses, phone numbers, and internet or social media accounts. Miramar residents who change apartments frequently, which is common in this city, need to stay on top of address update requirements. Failing to report a change is treated the same as failing to register and carries felony-level penalties.

Transient individuals staying in Miramar without a fixed address must check in with BSO every 30 days. This rule applies regardless of whether you are sleeping in a shelter, with friends, or in a vehicle. The 30-day check-in keeps you in compliance while you lack a permanent address.

Sexual Predators in Miramar

Florida separates sex offenders from sexual predators under Florida Statute § 775.21, the Florida Sexual Predators Act. Sexual predators in Miramar face stricter reporting requirements and active community notification obligations that go beyond what applies to standard sex offenders.

Predator status comes from the courts at sentencing or from FDLE based on offense type. Serious crimes against minors and repeat sexual offenses typically trigger predator classification. A predator in Miramar must report to BSO four times per year rather than twice, and the community notification process is more active.

When a sexual predator establishes a Miramar address, BSO notifies nearby residents, local schools, licensed daycare centers, and other relevant organizations. This is not a passive process. The notification goes out to the community whether or not anyone has searched the registry. Schools and childcare providers near the predator's address get direct notification from BSO. The public FDLE database labels each record as either "sex offender" or "sexual predator" so anyone searching can see the classification immediately.

Search Miramar Sex Offenders Online

The best tool for searching registered sex offenders in Miramar is the FDLE sex offender search. Enter "Miramar" in the city field to return all currently registered offenders with a Miramar address. Each record includes a photo, physical description, offense history, vehicle information, and current address. You can also search by ZIP code to focus on a specific part of Miramar.

The FDLE tool pulls data from BSO registrations and covers all 67 Florida counties. It is free and does not require any login or account. FDLE updates the database as BSO submits new registrations and changes, so results reflect current registration status with reasonable accuracy. This is the same database law enforcement uses for public records purposes.

Set up automatic alerts through Florida Offender Alert. This free service notifies you by email when any sex offender or predator registers or updates their address within a set distance from your Miramar location. You enter your address, choose a radius, and the system sends alerts automatically.

Residency Restrictions in Miramar

Florida's residency restriction law, § 775.215, bars certain sex offenders and all sexual predators from living within 1,000 feet of schools, licensed daycare facilities, parks, playgrounds, and other locations where children regularly gather. Miramar has a dense network of schools, parks, and recreational facilities spread through its residential areas, which limits the available housing for registrants subject to this law.

The 1,000-foot measurement runs from the nearest property boundary of the prohibited location, not from the building's front entrance. A home on a street adjacent to a school property may fall within the exclusion zone even if the school building itself is some distance away. Anyone subject to this restriction should measure carefully before committing to any Miramar address.

Miramar's residential layout includes many planned communities and subdivisions built close to schools and community parks. This makes finding compliant housing particularly difficult in some parts of the city. If a school or park opens near an existing registered address after a person has moved in, relocation is required. Confirm current city and county rules with BSO at (954) 831-8900 or with a licensed Florida attorney.

Broward Sheriff's Office Registration Info

Miramar residents with sex offender status register through the Broward Sheriff's Office, which handles countywide registration regardless of which city an offender lives in.

BSO maintains registration records for all Broward County cities including Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Hollywood. All updates to registration information go through BSO at 201 SE 6th St, Rm 1145, Fort Lauderdale.

FDLE Statewide Registry

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains the official statewide sex offender registry, which includes all Miramar registrations submitted by the Broward Sheriff's Office. The FDLE database is the most complete public source for offender information in Florida.

Use the FDLE search tool to find current registry data for Miramar and all of Broward County. Search by name, city, or ZIP code for results with photos, addresses, and offense details.

Florida Offender Alert

The Florida Offender Alert system is a free email notification service for Florida residents. Enter a Miramar address and choose a distance radius. The system sends you an email alert whenever any sex offender or predator registers or updates their information within that area.

The service is run through FDLE and pulls from the same data as the public registry search. You do not need to check the registry manually once you are signed up. Schools, parks, and community organizations in Miramar can also register to receive alerts tied to their address. There is no cost to sign up and no limit on the number of addresses you can monitor.

Broward County Sex Offender Records

Miramar is in Broward County, and all sex offender registrations for city residents are processed and maintained by the Broward Sheriff's Office. For full details on Broward County's registration process, sheriff contact information, and county-wide registry resources, visit the county records page.

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Nearby Florida Cities

Sex offender registration in Broward County runs through BSO for all cities. Find registry information for other nearby qualifying cities below.