Need immediate **Broward County Main Jail Bail Bonds**? Speak with a licensed bondsman 24/7. Turner Guilford Knight (Broward) is the primary intake center for all Broward County arrests. If your loved one is arrested by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, MDPD, or local municipal agencies, they will be transported here immediately.
Because this is a high-volume booking facility, booking delays can stretch to 12 hours. Starting the bail process while they are still in transport or booking is critical to secure release the minute they are eligible.
Understanding the Broward County Main Jail Booking Process
Broward County Main Jail, located at 555 SE 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, is a 1,300-bed direct supervision facility operated by the Fort Lauderdale-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. It serves as the primary processing center for adult males and females arrested in Broward County.
The booking sequence includes a medical screening, inventory of personal property, fingerprinting, mugshots, and checking local and federal databases for active warrants. This administrative sequence takes between 6 and 12 hours. The bond cannot be posted until the booking process is finalized and the inmate receives an active booking number.
Facility Coordinates & Navigation
Broward is conveniently located in Doral, just north of Fort Lauderdale International Airport, with quick access from the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826) and the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836).
Physical Location
7000 NW 41st St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33166 Phone: (954) 831-5900
Bail Window Hours
Open 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week Fort Lauderdale-Dade Corrections Desk
Clearing Warrants at Broward County Main Jail
If you have an active warrant in Broward County, do not wait to get arrested. We offer a specialized **Walk-Through Warrant Bond** service. We coordinate with you, draft the bond paperwork in advance, and meet you at the Broward lobby.
We escort you to the booking window. The deputies will execute the warrant, process your fingerprints, and we immediately file the pre-written bond. This rapid process allows you to clear the warrant and leave the lobby in about 45 to 90 minutes, avoiding a long stay in a holding cell.
Fast Electronic Bonding (E-Bonding)
We provide fully remote digital E-Bonding for Broward County Main Jail. Using your smartphone or computer, you can complete all application documents, verify your identity, and pay the 10% premium via credit card or wire transfer.
Once completed, we transmit the surety bond electronically directly to the Broward booking desk. The jail begins the release sequence immediately, and you can simply meet your loved one at the release lobby, eliminating the need to travel to our office or wait in line at the jail.
Broward County Main Jail Release Checklist
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Verify Arrest Status: Find the defendant's legal name, date of birth, and booking number (or call us to look it up for you).
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Call Our Agent: Speak with a licensed Fort Lauderdale bondsman at (305) 831-0358 to confirm the bond amount.
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E-Sign Paperwork: Sign all indemnity agreements securely on your phone.
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Bond Submission: We submit the surety bond directly to the Broward booking window.
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Discharge: Meet the defendant at the main Broward release lobby. Release times vary from 6 to 10 hours.
Release Time Estimator
*Select the approximate time the defendant arrived at the station.