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Broward County Sheriff's Office

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How to Submit

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Phone
954-831-8700
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Mail
Broward Sheriff's Office, Public Records Unit, P.O. Box 9507, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33310

Legal Framework

Governing LawFlorida Public Records Act
CitationCh. 119, Fla. Stat.
Response DeadlinePrompt (reasonable time)
Est. Response Time~15 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with Broward County Sheriff's Office?▾
You can file a request with Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under Ch. 119, Fla. Stat. and deliver it via online portal, mail.
How long does BSO have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under Ch. 119, Fla. Stat., Broward County Sheriff's Office must respond within Prompt (reasonable time). FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if BSO denies or ignores my request?▾
If Broward County Sheriff's Office denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other Florida Agencies

Executive Office of the Governor (Florida)
GOV-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Attorney General
AG-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
FDEP · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Health
DOH-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
FDLE · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Transportation
FDOT · ~15 day response
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
JSO · ~15 day response
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
MDSO · ~15 day response

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