Behind Florida’s Most Shocking Mugshots: from Hospital Brawls to Viral Smiles

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When someone is arrested within Broward County, whether by Fort Lauderdale Police, Hollywood Police, or county deputies, they are delivered to the Main Jail on South Andrews Avenue or one of several satellite facilities.

Booking follows a rigid protocol:

1. Medical screening to assess acute physical trauma or mental crisis.
2. Fingerprinting via automated biometric databases connected directly to state and federal databases.
3. Official intake photography under fluorescent, standardized lighting.
4. Affidavits uploaded directly to the local clerk portal, populating the public inmate search tool.

For individuals seeking to locate a detained relative or verify an incident, accessing official records requires caution. The safest route remains the official BSO public portal rather than third-party directories, which frequently display outdated bond figures and inaccurate charge codes.