Find Sex Offenders in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach sex offenders register through Broward County, with the registration office located at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Pompano Beach is one of Broward County's most populous cities, and anyone who lives or stays in the city after a qualifying conviction must complete in-person registration within 48 hours. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement hosts the official statewide registry, letting the public search Pompano Beach sex offenders by name, address, and ZIP code for free. This page details where to register, how often to check in, what restrictions apply in Pompano Beach, and how to use the FDLE tool to search the local offender database.

Where Pompano Beach Sex Offenders Register

Sex offender registration for Pompano Beach residents is processed through the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. The registration office is located at Room 1145, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. This is the centralized registration point for all Broward County cities, including Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Sunrise, and others. The Pompano Beach Police Department at 100 SW 3rd St does not handle sex offender registrations directly.

The drive from Pompano Beach to the Broward County Courthouse registration office in Fort Lauderdale is roughly 10 to 15 minutes south via US-1 or I-95. Bring a valid photo ID and any court-related documents on your first visit. The intake process includes photographs, fingerprints, and collection of all registration data including addresses, vehicle details, phone numbers, email addresses, and online account identifiers. Call (954) 831-8900 to confirm current hours and any appointment requirements before going in.

The Broward County Sheriff's Office coordinates sex offender registration across Broward County. Pompano Beach residents should note that the registration facility is in Fort Lauderdale, not in Pompano Beach itself. Arriving without required documents or outside scheduled hours may result in having to make the trip a second time, which will not pause the 48-hour registration deadline.

Pompano Beach Sex Offender Registration Requirements

Sex offender registration in Pompano Beach is governed by Florida Statute § 943.0435. This law defines the registration obligation for everyone convicted of a qualifying sexual offense who lives, works, or goes to school in Florida. The 48-hour registration window begins at the time of conviction, at the time of release from custody, or at the moment a person establishes any residence in Broward County. There are no exceptions for weekends, confusion about which office handles registration, or lack of transportation.

Registered sex offenders in Pompano Beach check in twice each year. The first in-person visit falls in the month of your birth. The second is due exactly six months later. Both visits are required regardless of whether any of your registration details have changed. Sexual predators carry a heavier burden. Under Florida Statute § 775.21, predators must register four times a year, once every three months. Transient offenders without a fixed address must appear in person every 30 days.

At each registration or re-registration, the county collects your full legal name, date of birth, a current photograph, fingerprints, residential address, work address if applicable, all vehicle descriptions and plate numbers, every phone number you use, all email addresses, and any screen names or online account identifiers. Any change to this information, including a new cell phone number, triggers a separate 48-hour reporting requirement. This applies even if you are planning to move again soon. There is no grace period.

Travel outside of Florida must be disclosed in advance. Moving out of state requires 48-hour notice to Broward County. International travel requires 21-day advance notice. Failing to register on time, missing a scheduled re-registration, or failing to report an information change is a third-degree felony in Florida, carrying up to five years in prison. These charges are prosecuted in Broward County 17th Judicial Circuit courts.

Pompano Beach Sex Offender Residency Restrictions

Florida law under § 775.215 prohibits registered sex offenders from establishing a residence within 1,000 feet of any school, daycare center, park, or playground. Pompano Beach has many of these locations distributed throughout the city, from school campuses near main corridors to parks and recreational facilities in residential neighborhoods. The 1,000-foot buffer is measured from the property line of the restricted location to the nearest boundary of where the offender lives or stays.

Pompano Beach is a dense coastal city. Finding an address that clears the 1,000-foot buffer from every school, park, and daycare in the area takes careful research. Offenders should verify any potential address before moving in. Moving into a non-compliant home is a criminal violation even if the person was not aware of the restriction. The responsibility to verify compliance rests with the offender, not the landlord or property manager.

Beyond state law, the City of Pompano Beach may have additional local ordinances that restrict where sex offenders can live or travel within city limits. Check with the City of Pompano Beach or consult a local attorney for information about city-specific restrictions. State law sets the minimum; local governments in Florida are permitted to add stricter rules.

Note: Offenders on active probation or community supervision in Broward County may face additional geographic restrictions set by the courts or their supervising officer.

Search Pompano Beach Sex Offenders in the FDLE Database

The FDLE Sex Offender and Predator Search is the official public registry for Pompano Beach sex offenders. The search is free and open to anyone. You can look up offenders by name, city, county, or ZIP code. Each result includes the offender's current address, photo, conviction details, and classification. Results reflect the most recent registration data submitted by Broward County to FDLE. The database is updated regularly as offenders check in or update their information.

Searching by ZIP code tends to give the most accurate results for Pompano Beach specifically. Enter the relevant ZIP codes to see all registered sex offenders at addresses in your area of interest. You can also filter results to show only sexual predators, who are the highest-risk category under Florida law. For Broward County-wide results, use the county filter rather than just the city name.

Florida's free email alert service at Florida Offender Alert lets you subscribe to notifications by ZIP code. You will receive an email when an offender moves into the area or when registration details change for someone you are tracking. This is a useful tool for residents who want ongoing alerts without having to check the FDLE site manually every week.

Pompano Beach Sex Offender Registry Resources

The City of Pompano Beach official website provides public safety resources and links to local law enforcement contacts for city residents.

This resource page shows public safety information available through the city, including links to Broward County and FDLE databases where Pompano Beach residents can find registered sex offender data. Use the contact details above to reach the correct agency for registration or compliance questions.

Broward County Sex Offender Records

Sex offender registration for Pompano Beach is part of the broader Broward County system. The county page covers the Broward County Courthouse registration facility, the Broward County Sheriff's Office role, and all registration requirements that apply to Pompano Beach and every other Broward city.

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