Paul Rein Detention Facility
Paul Rein Detention Facility
Physical Address
2421 NW 16 StreetPompano Beach, FL 33069
Jail Phone Number
954-831-5900Broward Main Jail and Central Intake: finding someone after an arrest
Most adults arrested anywhere in Broward pass through Central Intake at the Main Jail downtown on SE 1st Avenue.
Search Broward County Inmate Search or call 954-831-5900.
For the next step, try our criminal court page.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where does Broward take new arrests?
New arrestees are processed at the Broward Main Jail and Central Intake, 555 SE 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. After intake, a person may be moved to another Broward Sheriff's Office jail. The jail number is 954-831-5900. For the Broward Sheriff's Office, call either 954-831-8900 or the non-emergency line 954-764-4357.
↑ Back to the question list2. Searching Broward's roster
Broward County Inmate Search shows which facility holds the person, plus charges and bond. Because Broward is large, check the facility name before planning a visit. VINELink will alert you if they're released or moved.
↑ Back to the question list3. Getting out on bond in Broward
Broward is the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. Magistrates hold first appearance within 24 hours, every day of the year, by video link from the jail.
- ROR means no money; the defendant signs and agrees to come back.
- A cash bond is paid in full; the court returns it at the end, minus costs and fines.
- A bondsman takes 10 percent, with $100 the least for any one charge; that fee isn't returned.
A paid Broward bond doesn't help if another agency wants the person or probation filed a violation. Missing court brings a warrant. Details are on our Broward bail guide.
↑ Back to the question list4. Did a warrant send someone from Hollywood or Pompano Beach to Central Intake?
Quite possibly. Central Intake on SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale handles BSO's warrant bookings for Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs and the other cities. Its main number, 954-764-4357, can confirm custody. Look up the underlying case through the clerk's public Case Search, and check FDLE's statewide wanted persons roster for anything from outside the county. When the warrant names you, a defense attorney can schedule a turn-in at Central Intake, which often speeds up bond. The Sheriff's Office posts visitation and commissary rules online for families.
↑ Back to the question list5. Who gets a public defender?
The Seventeenth Circuit Public Defender takes clients a judge finds indigent. There's a $50 fee to apply, which can be waived.
↑ Back to the question list6. Visiting Broward inmates
Visits depend on which BSO facility holds the person, and many are by video. Call 954-831-5900 to check the schedule first. See visit rules and remote visits.
↑ Back to the question list7. Phone calls and messages
Inmates call out on collect or prepaid lines; incoming calls aren't possible. Set up an account through the jail's provider. Read our phone, email and tablet pages.
↑ Back to the question list8. Deposits and commissary
Funds on account buy items like food, hygiene products and stamps. Use only BSO-approved methods. Visit our money page and commissary page.
↑ Back to the question list9. Writing to a Broward inmate
Include full name and booking or jail number, and send to the address for the facility listed on the roster. No stickers, stains or perfume. See our mail guide.
↑ Back to the question list10. Juvenile arrests in Broward
Teens under 18 are handled in juvenile court. A youth who is held is usually taken to the Broward Juvenile Detention Center, 954-467-4563, and sees a judge within 24 hours. Parents can call BSO at 954-831-8900.
↑ Back to the question list11. Telling the jail about health issues
Call 954-831-5900 about HIV medicine, insulin, seizures, mental illness or suicide risk. Have prescriptions in hand.
↑ Back to the question list12. Federal arrests in Broward
Federal cases from Broward go to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale division, 299 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
A magistrate holds the initial appearance, and a detention hearing decides custody instead of a fixed bail schedule. The U.S. Marshals (954-694-9200) house federal defendants in jails and federal detention sites. After sentencing, track them on the federal inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question list13. ICE detainer steps in Broward
- Booking fingerprints at Central Intake go to DHS.
- ICE may issue an I-247A detainer.
- BSO can hold the person at ICE's request up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- F.S. 908.105 tells the court to note the detainer in the record, inform the bond judge, and notify the prosecutor.
- F.S. 907.041 keeps unauthorized aliens accused of a forcible felony from release before first appearance, and the judge presumes detention, which the defense may rebut.
- F.S. 908.11 requires 287(g) agreements; ICE lists BSO under Task Force Model and Warrant Service Officer.
- Broward families can reach the Miami field office nearby at 2805 SW 145th Ave., Miramar, FL 33027, 954-843-5800, or search ICE's online locator.
14. From Broward to state prison
Once sentenced to prison, a person waits in a BSO jail until FDC transport. A reception center does medical checks and classification. Search the FDC offender database and see our Florida prisons list.
↑ Back to the question list15. Broward mugshots online
Yes. Broward mugshots come up when you click an arrest number in BSO's Arrest Search. Copies go through a BSO records request (954-831-8900), with F.S. 119.071 limits.
For ICE photos, use ICE FOIA. Federal mugshots aren't public unless the Marshals release one to find a fugitive.
↑ Back to the question list16. Broward police contact numbers
- Broward Sheriff's Office: 954-831-8900 or 954-764-4357, call either
- Fort Lauderdale Police Department: 954-764-4357
- Hollywood Police Department: 954-764-4357
The 954-764-HELP line is Broward's shared non-emergency dispatch. For emergencies, call 911.
↑ Back to the question listBroward County contacts
- Inmate search
- Broward County Inmate Search
- Jail
- Broward Main Jail and Central Intake, 555 SE 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-831-5900
- Sheriff
- 954-764-4357
- Clerk
- 954-831-6565
Broward County bail and bond: the Main Jail, ways to pay, and the 2026 schedule
Adults arrested in Broward County are processed and held in the Broward County jails run by the Broward Sheriff's Office, with the Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
Check Broward County Inmate Search for custody, the building, and the bail. The Main Jail lobby has an information window open 24 hours, and the Main Jail line is 954-831-5900.
Any bond paperwork is separate from the court file at the clerk.
1. Is my husband in a Broward County jail, and which one?
Search the name in Broward County Inmate Search. Broward's record shows the booking, the bail amount, and sometimes which building holds him. Broward runs several jail buildings, so a move between them is routine. If the search leaves questions, the Broward sheriff lists 954-982-6924 and 954-982-6925 for charges and bonds; call either.
2. What are the Broward jail buildings?
The Broward Sheriff's Office runs the Main Jail and Central Intake in downtown Fort Lauderdale at 555 SE 1st Avenue. Phone 954-831-5900 to learn where a person sits.
3. Where in Broward do I bring money to post bond?
Cash bonds are paid at the Cash Bond window at the Main Jail, 555 SE 1st Avenue. Bring a valid photo ID. The sheriff says paying cash carries no service fee, and the lobby information window is open 24 hours. Money orders and cashier's checks also work if they show the defendant's name and arrest number. A list of local bail agents is posted in the Visitor's Lobby. The sheriff's Cash Bond Unit, 954-831-5932, is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
4. Can I pay a Broward bond without driving to the jail?
Yes, by card. The sheriff's bond page links to its online card payment site. Have the defendant's name, arrest or CIS number, and birth date ready. Broward card payers need ID matching the card name. Gift cards are refused, and a nonrefundable 2.5 percent service fee applies. Never pay a stranger who offers to do this for you.
5. Will a judge decide before I can pay?
That depends on the charge. Florida Rule 3.130 sets a limit of 24 hours after arrest for first appearance, and section 903.011 bars early release for several groups, such as people on probation at the time of arrest. Others can pay a listed bond right away. Check the amount first on Broward County Inmate Search.
6. How much is bond for ordinary charges this year?
Broward follows its own order, Administrative Order 2025-50-Crim, effective January 1, 2026, and it matches or goes above the Supreme Court's statewide floor. A third-degree felony is $2,500, or $5,000 if force or a threat against a person was involved. Broward's first-degree misdemeanor figure is $500, or $1,000 with force or threat. Broward sets $150 for a second-degree misdemeanor, or $250 with force or threat. A first DUI is listed at $500 and a second DUI at $2,000, and the person must meet the DUI release conditions in section 316.193(9) first.
These amounts cover release before the first court date. The order says it does not bind the first-appearance judge, and an attached list of specific offenses can show a higher number.
7. What about felonies more serious than third-degree?
The main text of the circuit order sets dollar amounts only for third-degree felonies and misdemeanors. It also lists offenses with no bond before first appearance, among them those in section 903.011(6). For more serious felonies, expect the person to wait for a judge. At the Broward hearing, a lawyer may argue for less money or release on conditions.
8. Which courthouse is used, and who is the clerk?
The Broward Clerk of the Courts and the main courthouse are at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The clerk answers at 954-831-6565, and the courthouse line listed for judges is 954-831-7019. Broward cases belong to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit.
9. How is a bail agent paid?
The Florida Department of Financial Services, which licenses Broward agents, sets the premium at 10 percent of bail on a state bond. A $2,500 bail means a $250 premium. Section 648.33 bars charging more or less than the filed rate, so ask for a license number. Insist on a copy of the contract with every fee and every collateral item.
10. Can I use my house for a Broward bond?
Section 903.05 lets a private surety act if he or she lives in Florida or owns real estate here, and section 903.26 turns a recorded property bond into a lien. Ask the clerk at 954-831-6565 about Broward's checklist.
11. Why does the record show no bond?
Under Article I, section 14 of the Florida Constitution, a person charged with a capital or life offense can be held when proof is evident. A person can also be held if no conditions protect the public or the court process. A judge may revoke release after a new crime (section 903.0471), and a warrant or hold from elsewhere can keep someone in custody.
12. The arrest was by a city police department. Where do they go?
Broward's arresting agency has the report number and the booking time. Broward adults appear to be processed at Central Intake in Fort Lauderdale. Try Broward County Inmate Search after a few hours.
13. Where are Broward juveniles held?
Detention centers fall under the state Department of Juvenile Justice. Juvenile records are private.
14. How do I get a public defender?
In Broward, tell the judge you can't pay a lawyer. The elected public defender for the Seventeenth Circuit represents eligible people. The clerk at 954-831-6565 can direct you to the right office.
15. What if my brother misses court?
Skipping court can cost the bond. Section 903.26 gives 60 days from the mailing of notice, and section 903.28 allows some money back when the person is surrendered, with less returned later. In Broward, reach the agent and a lawyer today.
16. When does bond money return?
Broward's sheriff says cash bonds are refunded after the case ends and a disposition order issues, or 36 months after posting if sooner. Only the person who paid gets the refund unless the bond was formally assigned. Bring the blue bond receipt, the court disposition, and photo ID to the Cash Bond Unit. The clerk can withhold unpaid fines and costs. A Broward agent's 10 percent premium is kept after release, the Department of Financial Services says, and refunded if there's no release.
17. How can I recognize a bail scam?
Genuine Broward offices never seek gift cards, crypto, or person-to-person transfers. Look up the jail yourself and call 954-831-5900. If a caller rushes you, that is the warning.
18. How do ICE holds work at the Broward jail?
- ICE uses Form I-247A to ask Broward jailers for more time.
- The Broward hold can last up to 48 hours past release.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays all count in Broward.
- Posting bond in Broward does not end an ICE hold.
- F.S. 908.105 says the Broward bond judge must be told.
- The Broward prosecutor is told too.
- F.S. 908.11 requires the Broward sheriff to work with ICE under 287(g).
- ICE's official 287(g) list shows these models for Broward:
- Task Force Model
- Warrant Service Officer
- After ICE takes a Broward inmate, use the online detainee locator.
Broward County bail contacts
- Jails
- Broward County jails: Main Jail and Central Intake, 555 SE 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301; 954-831-5900
- Bond guide
- Broward bail and bond pages
- Custody lookup
- Broward County Inmate Search
- Sheriff
- Broward Sheriff's Office
- Cash bonds
- Cash Bond Unit, 954-831-5932, daily 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Clerk of Courts
- 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301; 954-831-6565
- Courthouse
- 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301; 954-831-7019
- Juvenile detention
- Broward Juvenile Detention Center, 222 NW 22nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311; 954-467-4563
- Agent regulator
- Florida Department of Financial Services
The Sheriff's Office and the clerk can change payment routes, hours, and numbers at any time, and judges set their own amounts. Call to confirm before you pay. Treat this Broward page as background, not legal counsel.
How Do You Post Bond for an Inmate Arrested in Broward County?
To pay an inmate's bond who has been arrested and jailed in Broward County, do the following:
Look up an Inmate's Bond online, call to get the information at 954-831-5900, or visit the information window, which is open 24-hours-a-day, located in the lobby of BSO's Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Ave.,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Pay the bond in Cash, or
- Pay using Western Union to:
Sheriff of Broward County
Code City / State: COPS/FL
Account Number: Enter the Arrest/CIS number and Inmate Last/First Name, or - Pay using GovPayNow.com
The defendant's name
The defendant's Arrest/CIS number
The Date of Birth (Optional) - Pay over the phone using a credit card by calling 877-392-2455.
You will need:
The defendant's name
The defendant's Arrest/CIS number - Post a bond using a bon agent. there is a list in the lobby of the Main Jail.
555 SE 1st Ave.,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Paul Rein Detention Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Note: The Paul Rein Detention Facility uses a central location for their video visitation.
The address is NOT the same as the jail. (see address below)
Video Visitation Center
3700 West Oakland Park Blvd.,
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
It is located in between:
NW 31st Ave. and State Road 7
in the Lauderdale Market Place Plaza
954-831-5900
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 60 minutes.
- You must check in 15 minutes before scheduled visit.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed two one-hour visits per week from the Video Visitation center.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session. That includes minors.
- Government issued Picture ID is required.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance. You can schedule up to 7 days out.
- Initial registration approval takes 48 hours.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| MONDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
Paul Rein Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visits from home cost $5.00 each.
- Inmates can have up to four home video visits per week.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| MONDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:45AM - 1:45PM 3:45PM - 9:45PM |
Securus Video Connect allows families to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using a computer with a webcam or the Securus mobile app, visitors can join live video sessions without traveling to the facility or waiting in jail visitor lobbies.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit securustech.online or open the Securus mobile app.
- Register your account and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email confirmation indicating that facility administration has granted visitor approval.
- Select Schedule a Visit, choose your detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open 20- or 30-minute time slot, and pay the fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives an alert on their housing unit video kiosk or personal tablet. At the scheduled time, they log in with their PIN and sit in front of the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
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Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Securus Video Connect, Securus and its subsidiary JPay offer several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your mobile phone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Direct Bill Phone Calling: Establish an invoiced monthly billing account for qualified residential landlines.
• Learn more on our website: Direct Bill Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Direct Bill - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic letters, photos, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
Broward County Criminal Court Explained
Broward is home to almost 2 million people, from Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood to Pembroke Pines and Coral Springs, yet its criminal courts boil down to two. Broward County Court hears misdemeanors (minor crimes), criminal traffic charges like DUI, and breaks of local ordinances. Broward Circuit Court hears felonies (major crimes) and juvenile cases. Broward is a judicial circuit all by itself, the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, so no other county shares its judges. The main criminal courthouse is the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The Clerk of Courts’ main line is (954) 831-6565. Everyone arrested in Broward is processed at Central Intake inside the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail, 555 SE 1st Avenue, a block from the courthouse. You can also check our bond guide and inmate search guide.
Search a case for free: The Broward Clerk’s public Case Search lets anyone look up court cases without signing in. Search by party name or by case number to see charges, hearings and outcomes. Juvenile, sealed and expunged files won’t appear, and certain documents open only for registered users.
Federal court: Broward is covered by the Southern District of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Division, whose courthouse stands at 299 E. Broward Boulevard. Here’s the basic split: the state prosecutes crimes under Florida law, and the federal government prosecutes crimes under U.S. law or on federal property. Broward sees many federal cases because of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and the Coast Guard station at the port, all places where drug and gun smuggling by sea or air gets caught. Big health care and investment fraud cases are often federal too. Broward also contains tribal land: the Seminole Tribe’s Hollywood Reservation, part of the Big Cypress Reservation out west, and Miccosukee land along Alligator Alley. Florida has authority over most crimes on these reservations, but some cases there can become federal. Choose a topic below.
1. Misdemeanor court in Broward: DUI, retail theft, cannabis, domestic battery
Lots of small Broward cases never involve a jail cell. The officer writes a notice to appear, you sign it, and you show up on the date it names. Get arrested, though, and BSO deputies take you to Central Intake. People still inside by morning see a magistrate at first appearance, which Florida requires within 24 hours, even on Sundays. BSO says those Main Jail hearings usually kick off around 8 a.m., and relatives may watch on lobby monitors. Until the magistrate rules, release amounts come from the 2026 statewide bond schedule, a Florida Supreme Court list that names the smallest bond allowed per offense. Put simply, a bond is money or a pledge left with the court so the judge trusts you to return. Domestic violence and certain other arrests mean waiting for the magistrate no matter what. State-licensed bondsmen near the Fort Lauderdale jail usually collect a 10% premium when posting a state bond.
Who prosecutes? The Seventeenth Circuit State Attorney, elected by Broward voters, handles every state crime here. Who defends Broward defendants who can't pay a lawyer? The Broward Public Defender, also elected, whose main office is in the SE 6th Street courthouse; a judge decides who qualifies. Conflict cases can be assigned to regional conflict counsel or to private court-appointed attorneys. Under Florida Statute 938.29, a Broward judge can order a convicted person to pay back the cost of that defense, and unpaid fees may turn into a lien.
Penalties stay modest in Broward County Court. A first-degree misdemeanor, DUI for example, can bring as much as a year inside a BSO jail, and the fine may hit $1,000. For a second-degree misdemeanor, Broward judges can go no higher than 60 days and $500. Diversion programs and specialty courts, like mental health court, give some defendants a path to dismissal. The speedy trial rule calls for a Broward misdemeanor trial within 90 days of formal charges, a deadline defendants may give up. Six jurors hear these trials.
Under 18: Broward teens charged with crimes go to the Circuit Court's juvenile division. For many first-time minor offenses, a Fort Lauderdale or BSO officer may skip the arrest and issue a Section 985.12 civil citation; the teen completes assigned tasks and keeps a clean record. A held Broward youth gets a detention hearing within 24 hours, where the judge chooses home or secure detention.
2. Broward felony court: burglary, car theft, fraud, drug trafficking
Once first appearance is over, a Broward felony file lands with a Circuit Court judge at the downtown courthouse. Prosecutors read the BSO or city police report and, if they decide to go forward, file an information listing the formal charges. The accused then enters a plea at arraignment. During discovery, each side hands over its evidence, and a string of pretrial hearings follows.
How long can a Broward felony sentence be? It depends on the degree. Third-degree crimes, including grand theft over $750 and most drug possession, cap out at 5 years of prison time. Second-degree crimes, such as a home burglary, cap out at 15. First-degree crimes cap out at 30. Next comes Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet, which turns the charge and the person’s record into points, and the total sets the lowest sentence Broward judges may impose without special reasons. Once in prison, a person has to serve 85% of the time, at minimum. Felony drug court and veterans treatment court are options for some defendants.
Broward felonies get a 175-day speedy trial clock, but in Broward’s busy courtrooms the defense often waives it. Non-capital felony juries are six people.
Under 18: A Broward teen held on a felony goes to the Broward Juvenile Detention Center on NW 22nd Avenue, which the Department of Juvenile Justice runs. Prosecutors in Fort Lauderdale may use Section 985.557 to “direct file,” which means charging the teen in adult court. In Broward, most felony charges qualify for youths of 16 or 17, while only a set of grave offenses qualifies at ages 14 and 15. Mandatory direct file ended statewide in 2019, leaving the call to Broward’s elected State Attorney.
3. Serious violence cases in Broward: murder, armed robbery, carjacking, sexual battery
A violent charge travels the same Broward Circuit Court route, with much higher stakes. The State Attorney may ask for pretrial detention, urging the judge to hold the defendant with no bond. Guns bring in the 10-20-Life statute (Section 775.087). For crimes on its list, holding a firearm sets a minimum of 10 years; pulling the trigger, 20; injuring or killing a victim with the shot, 25 years up to life. Certain sexual batteries and armed carjackings rank as life felonies.
At the very top is the capital felony, usually first-degree murder. In Broward, that charge requires a grand jury indictment and a trial in front of 12 jurors, and the only sentences are death or life without parole. A 2023 law lowered the bar for a death verdict in Broward and statewide: 8 of the 12 votes, not all 12. Broward men sentenced to death are sent to Union Correctional Institution near Raiford; women condemned to death stay at Lowell.
Florida’s constitution protects Broward crime victims through the Marsy’s Law amendment Floridians passed in 2018 (Article I, Section 16(b)). Any Broward victim can ask the State Attorney for notice of each court date, sit in on the case, and address the judge when a plea deal or sentence is on the table. Seventeenth Circuit victim advocates can help.
Under 18: If the charge carries death or life, Section 985.56 lets a Broward grand jury indict any child, however young, and move the case to adult court. No Broward defendant can face execution for something done as a minor.
4. Who can confirm a warrant from a Broward courtroom?
A quick first step is the clerk's public Case Search, which lists felony and misdemeanor files with any capias noted. Seventeenth Circuit warrants are held and served by BSO, the Sheriff's Office, at (954) 764-4357; staff want a legal name and birth date. Through a defense lawyer, you can walk in at Central Intake on SE 1st Avenue, or the lawyer can ask the court to recall the warrant. SE Sixth Street is home to the Clerk of Courts for new dates. FDLE's statewide wanted persons search widens the net to other agencies.
Immigration holds. When ICE files a detainer in Broward:
- the judge at the Broward bond hearing hears about it (F.S. 908.105)
- Broward prosecutors are told as well
- bond is still possible in Broward
- ICE may keep the person up to 48 hours past release
- Broward counts weekends and holidays in that time
- F.S. 907.041: in Broward, an unauthorized alien facing a Broward forcible felony charge stays in the Broward jail until first appearance
- after that hearing, Broward judges start from detention, though Broward defense lawyers can rebut it
Town courts. Broward has no city or town courts. The 1972 Article V reform phased them out. In Broward, a city ordinance case goes to Broward County Court, which also hears misdemeanors.
For Broward County readers: these pages give a general guide rather than legal advice, and your case has its own facts. Please talk with a lawyer, or call the Broward Public Defender’s office at (954) 831-8650.
Access Securepak is an authorized correctional commissary care-package program that allows families to purchase customized food, snack, hygiene, apparel, and electronics packages sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Every package is custom-packed to meet the strict security regulations of the specific jail or state prison.
Important: Delivery Schedules and Package Quotas
Jail package guidelines are not uniform across detention centers. Some facilities permit orders year-round, while others restrict deliveries to quarterly cycles or strict weekly deadlines that you should confirm with the facility directly. If you delay setting up your account, you risk missing the upcoming delivery cutoff, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh food, warm thermals, or personal toiletries.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Access Service
- Visit the official Access Securepak online store at www.accesscatalog.com.
- Select the state and the specific jail or correctional institution from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the inmate's legal last name and inmate ID to verify their active housing and package eligibility.
- Browse the catalog of approved meats, cheeses, ramen soups, cookies, toiletries, and clothing.
- Add items to your cart up to the facility's maximum weight or dollar limit (usually $50 to $125 per order).
- Check out using your debit or credit card and save the order confirmation tracking number.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need to order anything themselves. Securepak ships the sealed package directly to the correctional facility's commissary warehouse. Jail staff inspect the box and deliver it to the inmate during regular pod commissary distribution, where the inmate signs for the package.
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Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group
In addition to Access Securepak (Commissary & Gift Packages), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Inmate Trust Money Deposits: Send cash directly to their personal account so they can buy items independently.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Inmate Trust Money Deposits - Digital Messaging & Photos: Send fast electronic letters and digital pictures to their tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Paul Rein Detention Facility
Paul Rein Detention Facility Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate
Paul Rein Detention Facility allows inmates to purchase commissary. Ask the jail what its commissary sells; snacks and hygiene items are common.
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Access Securepak.
Call the facility at 954-831-5900 to ask whether there is a limit on how much an inmate can spend on commissary.
Access Securepak's site shows whether friends and family can order commissary for an inmate at this jail.
Scroll down for information on the Paul Rein Detention Facility's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
Access Secure Deposits (Smart Deposit) allows families and friends to securely transfer money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account using a debit or credit card. Deposited funds become immediately available for your loved one to purchase essential hygiene goods, over-the-counter medication, food items, and writing materials from the facility commissary.
Important: Inmate Banking Policies Vary by Facility
Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Access Service
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and official six- to ten-digit Booking or Inmate ID number.
- Visit the official Access Corrections portal at www.accesscorrections.com or download the Access Corrections mobile app.
- Select the state and the exact detention facility or county jail where the inmate is currently housed.
- Add the inmate as a contact and confirm their identity from the facility roster.
- Enter your debit or credit card billing information, choose your deposit amount, review the facility processing fee, and submit your payment.
- Save and print your transaction confirmation number for verification.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need internet access to receive your deposit. Once approved, the funds post directly to their facility account balance. The inmate can verify their balance at the dayroom kiosk or on their trust statement and start ordering items on the next designated commissary day.
Official Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-345-1884
Support Hours: 24/7/365
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group
In addition to Access Secure Deposits (Trust Money), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Digital Messaging & Photos: Send digital letters and pictures straight to the inmate's kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos - Commissary Care Packages: Order pre-approved food boxes, thermal clothes, and snack bundles directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Care Packages Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Commissary Care Packages
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Paul Rein Detention Facility
The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate
There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:
1. To send money online to an inmate in the Paul Rein Detention Facility use Access Corrections.
2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 866-345-1884.
3. Some jails have an Access Corrections kiosk for cash or card deposits. Call the Paul Rein Detention Facility to ask whether it has one and where it is.
4. Access Corrections also has Kiosk machines that you can find in check cashing stores and retail outlets across the country.
5. The Paul Rein Detention Facility may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. Ask the jail who the money order should be made out to and what to write on it. To confirm this option call the facility at 954-831-5900.
*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself. Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.
6. To ask whether the Paul Rein Detention Facility takes deposits in person, and when, call 954-831-5900.
Send an Inmate Mail in the Paul Rein Detention Facility
Paul Rein Detention Facility on NW 16th Street in Pompano Beach is a medium- and maximum-security Broward Sheriff's Office jail with two four-story towers. Men and women are housed here in separate areas. Write only on postcards, and mail them to the facility's post office box.
Postcards, legal mail, books and magazines:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Arrest Number
Paul Rein Detention Facility
PO BOX 407003
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340
- Size and postage: Use a pre-stamped postcard no smaller than 3½ x 5 inches and no larger than 4¼ x 6 inches.
- Pen color: Blue or black.
- Arrest number: Write it under the inmate's full name. Your own name and address go in the top left.
- Images: A photo is fine only if it is part of the printed postcard. Images of the inmate or other inmates, nudity, weapons and gang symbols are not allowed.
- Keep it flat and clean: No layered or fold-over cards, holograms, plastic, paint, stains, perfume, lipstick, stickers or labels.
- Legal mail: Courts, lawyers and officials may mail sealed letters marked "Legal" or "Privileged," and they are opened in front of the inmate.
- Books: Paperbacks shipped new by the publisher, along with newspapers and magazines. Hardcovers are never let in.
- Sending money: Money in a letter or card counts as contraband. Pay cash at the kiosk in the Paul Rein lobby or send money online.
- Property pickup: If the inmate signs a property voucher, someone with a photo ID can collect their things.
Mail is checked for contraband and handed out Monday through Friday.
Securus AdvanceConnect is a prepaid calling account that links directly to your mobile phone or landline number, allowing you to receive outbound calls from an incarcerated individual. Because correctional phone systems never allow incoming calls, funding an AdvanceConnect balance ensures calls are accepted immediately without being blocked by cell carriers.
Important: Mobile Networks Block Inmate Calls Without Prepaid Funds
Correctional facilities do not allow collect billing to cell phones, and mobile carriers automatically block incoming collect calls from detention centers. While some residential landlines may allow direct billing, mobile phones and VoIP services require an active prepaid AdvanceConnect balance, which you can verify with your phone provider. If you do not register online and fund your account right away, your loved one will hear an automated error message stating that your number cannot accept calls.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund AdvanceConnect
- Go to securustech.online or open the Securus mobile app.
- Select Sign Up and create your account using your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Search for your facility by state and agency name, then add the inmate using their full legal name or booking ID.
- Select AdvanceConnect under calling accounts.
- Choose your deposit amount, review convenience and transaction fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Authorize payment and confirm that your mobile phone allows calls from automated or unknown correctional numbers.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate picks up any dayroom phone or logs onto their handheld tablet, dials your 10-digit number, and enters their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your AdvanceConnect account has an active balance and connects the call. All calls are subject to recording and monitoring by facility staff.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling, Securus Technologies and its subsidiary JPay provide several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- Direct Bill Phone Calling: Establish a monthly billed calling account for verified landline numbers.
• Learn more on our website: Direct Bill Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Direct Bill - Securus Video Connect: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic messages, photo attachments, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
Securus Direct Bill is an invoiced telephone calling service designed for approved residential landlines, law offices, and commercial businesses. Instead of prepaying funds in advance, calls received from an incarcerated individual are billed directly to your account on a monthly itemized billing invoice.
Important: Direct Bill Requires Credit Approval and Qualifying Lines
Direct Bill is not available for mobile cell phones, internet VoIP numbers, or customers with poor or unestablished telephone credit history. Correctional facilities enforce strict telecommunications billing rules, which you can verify by calling Securus customer care. If your line does not meet credit approval standards, you must open an AdvanceConnect prepaid account instead to receive incoming calls from your loved one.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up a Direct Bill Account
- Contact Securus customer service at 1-800-844-6591 or submit an application via securustech.net.
- Provide your billing name, service address, and qualifying residential or business landline telephone number.
- Submit to a standard credit evaluation performed by Securus to determine billing eligibility.
- Establish your authorized monthly credit limit upon approval.
- When your phone rings with a call from the detention center, follow the recorded operator instructions and press the requested key to accept charges.
- Pay your monthly billing invoice online, by phone, or through the mail.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your phone number from any dayroom telephone and keys in their assigned PIN. The automated system verifies that your account is in good standing and has not exceeded its monthly spending ceiling before connecting the call. All non-privileged conversations are recorded and monitored.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Direct Bill Calling, Securus and its subsidiary JPay offer several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Fund a prepaid calling account tied to your mobile phone number.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Securus Video Connect: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic letters, photos, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
Send an Email or Text to an Inmate in the Paul Rein Detention Facility
Paul Rein Detention Facility has introduced or will soon introduce secure electronic messaging for inmates. For more information, scroll below or call the jail at 954-831-5900.
The email system used by inmates is not connected directly to the internet. Instead, all messages are intercepted by the jail’s servers, allowing staff to review them before delivery to inmates or their contacts.
Inmates can read their messages on kiosks located within their units or on tablets provided by the third-party service managing the program.
Some of the key benefits of offering inmates access to email include:
- It is cheaper than traditional mail.
- It speeds up communication.
- The jail can monitor inmate communications in real time.
- The system generates revenue for the jail.
- It encourages inmates to maintain good behavior to retain this privilege.
- It prevents contraband from entering through physical mail.
For additional information, including Frequently Asked Questions, scroll down or call the jail at 954-831-5900.
Securus Technologies (Aventiv) deploys secure, corrections-grade community tablets to incarcerated individuals across state prison systems and county jails. Operating over a private, encrypted facility network, these devices provide access to digital messaging (eMessaging), phone calls, educational courses, job search tools, eBooks, podcasts, and streaming music directly from housing units.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages, listening to music, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support and Fund Securus Tablets
- Verify that Securus handheld tablets are deployed at your loved one's specific facility.
- Log into your account at securustech.online or launch the Securus mobile app.
- Ensure the inmate is linked to your contact list using their legal name and booking ID number.
- Purchase eMessaging Stamps for digital messaging, fund an AdvanceConnect account for phone calls, or deposit funds into their Inmate Debit account for music and media.
- Review all transaction charges, complete payment with a credit or debit card, and save your confirmation receipt.
- Notify your loved one that funds have posted so they can access their media and communication apps.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using their facility PIN or biometric verification. They can access free rehabilitative and educational materials at no charge, or open communication and media applications to draft messages, place phone calls, or stream music using available balances. Devices are docked during quiet hours and shift changes for secure recharging and data synchronization.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Tablet Services, Securus provides calling, messaging, video visitation, and trust money transfers:
- eMessaging & Digital Mail: Send electronic messages, photo attachments, and eCards directly to an inmate's tablet.
• Learn more on our website: eMessaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus eMessaging - AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Securus Video Connect: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Video Connect - JPay Money Deposits (Partner Trust Transfers): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary shopping.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers
Broward County County Jails
Broward County Juvenile Facilities
Nearby counties
- Jail (Main): 954-831-5900
- Adult Probation: 954-357-5900
- Arrest Warrants: 954-493-8477
- Bail: 954-831-5900
- Criminal Court: 954-831-6565 x4
- District Attorney: 954-831-6955
- Ft. Lauderdale Police: 954-828-5700
- Inmate Info: 954-831-5900
- Jail Records: 954-831-8700
- Juvenile: 954-467-4563
- Juvenile Court: 954-831-6492
- Juvenile Probation: 954-467-4600
- Police Tips: 954-493-8477
- Public Defender: 954-831-8650
- Sheriff: 954-831-8901
- Visitation: 954-831-5900
The Paul Rein Detention Facility serves the following cities and towns of Broward County: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Lazy Lake, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Park, Weston and Wilton Manors.