Greenacres City public records cover arrest logs, court files, jail rosters, booking photos, and property documents kept by Palm Beach County offices. Florida’s Chapter 119 law lets any person look at these records without giving a reason.
This page lists where each record type lives, how to search it by name or case number, and what fees apply.
Greenacres sits in southeast Florida with about 44,000 residents. The city contracts with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for jail and inmate services. Court records go through the 15th Judicial Circuit Clerk. Police arrest reports stay with the Greenacres Police Department for a set time, then move to the PBSO records system.
Types of Records You Can Get in Greenacres
Public records in Greenacres fall into six groups. Each group has its own office, its own search tool, and its own rules about who can see the data.
- Arrest records and incident reports from the Greenacres Police Department
- Booking records and inmate rosters from the Palm Beach County jail
- Court case files from the 15th Judicial Circuit Clerk
- Property deeds, mortgages, and liens from the County Clerk
- City commission minutes, ordinances, and permits from Greenacres City Hall
- Mugshots taken at booking and stored by PBSO
Arrest records make up the most-searched group. People look for these to check on a friend, a family member, a neighbor, or a business contact. Florida law treats arrest records as public once the person has been booked into jail.
How Florida Public Records Law Works in Greenacres
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes sets the rules. The state calls it the Public Records Law. It says any person can ask for records held by a city, county, or state agency. The requester does not need to be a citizen. The requester does not need to give a name or a reason.
Agencies must respond in a reasonable time. They can charge for copies, but the law caps the copy fee. Agencies can deny a record only when a specific Florida or federal law allows them to. Active criminal investigations, juvenile records, and personal details like Social Security numbers stay sealed.
The Florida Attorney General runs a free mediation program for denied records requests. The First Amendment Foundation also runs a hotline. Both contacts sit at the bottom of this page.
Greenacres Arrest Records and Recent Arrests
A Greenacres arrest record shows the facts of one arrest event. It lists the person’s name, date of birth, the date and time of the arrest, the charge or charges, the arresting agency, the booking number, and the location of the arrest. It also lists whether the person bonded out, was released on their own recognizance, or stayed in jail.
Recent arrests in Greenacres show up in three places:
- The Greenacres Police Department arrest log (daily updates)
- The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office daily booking report
- Third-party arrest search sites that pull from county feeds
The Greenacres Police Department posts a blotter on its website under the records section. The PBSO posts a county-wide booking blotter. Both update each day, usually by midnight. The lag time can be 24 to 48 hours between arrest and posting.
What a Greenacres Arrest Log Shows
An arrest log lists each person taken into custody in a 24-hour period. The log shows:
- Name and date of birth
- Time of arrest
- Charge or charges with Florida Statute numbers
- Booking number
- Arresting officer and unit
- Bond amount, if set
Logs do not show mugshots, full case files, or court outcomes. For those, you need the booking record or the court file.
Greenacres Booking Records and Jail Inmate Search
Booking records sit with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. When the Greenacres Police Department arrests someone, that person goes to a PBSO facility for processing. The booking record starts at intake and includes fingerprints, a mugshot, a medical screening, a property inventory, and the charges from the arresting agency.
You can search current inmates by name on the PBSO Inmate Search page. The search shows the person’s photo, charges, bond, and housing location. It also shows the booking date and the case number. Records stay on the search page while the person stays in custody. Once released, the record moves to the closed booking file.
Palm Beach County Jail Locations
Palm Beach County runs two main jails. Each one holds people arrested in Greenacres.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Main Detention Center | 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 | (561) 688-4400 |
| West County Detention Center | 38811 James L. Turnage Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 | (561) 290-1800 |
Both jails run booking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Main Detention Center sits about 10 miles east of Greenacres. The West County Detention Center sits about 15 miles west.
Booking Information and Inmate Lookup Steps
To run an inmate search, go to the PBSO website and click the Inmate Search link. Type the last name first, then the first name. You can also search by booking number if you have it. The search returns a list of people matching the name. Click the name to see the full record.
The record shows the booking date, the charges, the bond, the next court date, and the housing unit. The record also shows the mugshot taken at intake. You can save a copy for your own use. You cannot post the mugshot on a paid service without following Florida rules on commercial use of booking photos.
Greenacres Mugshots and Booking Photos
Mugshots are photos taken at the time of booking. They are part of the booking record. Under Florida law, mugshots from a county jail are public record. The PBSO posts the current mugshot on the inmate search page while the person stays in jail.
Closed booking photos also stay public for a set time. Florida law (Section 119.0714) says booking photos can be posted only by government agencies. Third-party sites that charge to remove mugshots run into legal trouble under this rule.
To get a copy of a Greenacres booking photo, you can:
- Save it from the PBSO inmate search page
- Email a public records request to the PBSO records unit
- Mail a written request to the PBSO records office
You must say which person and which booking date you want. The office will email you a digital copy or mail a printed copy. Fees follow the state copy rate.
Greenacres Police Department Records
The Greenacres Police Department keeps incident reports, arrest affidavits, traffic crash reports, and supplemental reports. Reports stay with GPD for a set retention period, then move to the PBSO for long-term storage.
To get a police report from GPD, contact the records unit at the Greenacres Police Department. The office sits at 2995 South Jog Road, Greenacres, FL 33463. Phone: (561) 642-2160. The records window opens Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
You can also file a written request by email or by mail. The request must name the report, the date, the case number if you have it, and the parties involved. The records unit will quote a fee based on the number of pages.
Greenacres Police Blotter
The GPD blotter is the daily arrest log. It shows each arrest, the time, the location, the charge, and the arrestee’s name. The blotter updates each business day. You can view the blotter on the GPD website under the records section.
The blotter does not list expunged or sealed cases. It also does not list juvenile arrests. Those records stay closed under Florida law.
Palm Beach County Clerk Court Records
Court records for Greenacres cases sit with the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. The Clerk’s office covers both circuit court and county court. The Clerk’s office also covers the official records index for property filings.
You can search court records by case number, party name, or attorney name on the Clerk’s online portal. The portal covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases filed in Palm Beach County. Each record shows the case style, the filed documents, the hearing schedule, and the final judgment.
Felony charges go to the 15th Judicial Circuit Court. Misdemeanor and traffic charges go to the County Court. The Clerk’s portal separates the two so you can filter by court level.
Greenacres Arrest Search by Name
A name-based search pulls up past arrests, current custody, and court cases. The search works best with a full legal name and a date of birth. Common names can return many hits, so the date of birth helps narrow the list.
To run a name search:
- Open the PBSO inmate search page
- Type the last name, then the first name
- Click the search button
- Review the list of matching people
- Click the right person to see the booking record
For past arrests where the person is no longer in jail, run the same name through the Clerk’s criminal case search. The court record will show the case number, the charge, the plea, and the sentence.
Greenacres Arrest Records Online Lookup
The fastest way to check a Greenacres arrest is online. The PBSO inmate search covers current arrests. The Clerk’s portal covers court records from past arrests. The GPD blotter covers recent arrests from the city limits.
Each system updates at its own pace. The inmate search updates every 15 minutes. The court portal updates each night. The GPD blotter updates once a day. If you do not see a record right away, wait a few hours and try again.
Third-party sites also collect arrest data. They pull from the same county feeds. The state asks users to be careful with paid mugshot removal sites. Florida law limits how booking photos can be used for commercial gain.
Fees and Request Process
Florida law sets the copy fees. The fees apply to all Florida agencies.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-sided page copy | $0.15 per page |
| Double-sided page copy | $0.20 per page |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification fee |
| Electronic certified copy | Same as paper, plus delivery fee if mailed |
| Staff time over 30 minutes | Hourly rate, by state rule |
You can ask for a cost estimate before you pay. If the total runs over your budget, you can narrow your request to cut the time.
How to File a Public Records Request
You can file a request in person, by mail, by email, or by phone. The agency must take the request in any form. You do not need to use a special form. You do not need to say why you want the records.
Include these details in your request:
- Your name and contact details (optional, but the agency needs a way to reach you)
- A clear list of the records you want
- Date ranges, case numbers, or names that narrow the search
- The format you want (paper, email, USB, certified)
The agency has a reasonable time to respond. If the agency denies part of the request, the denial must cite the specific Florida Statute that allows the denial. If you think the denial is wrong, you can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office or call the First Amendment Foundation.
Greenacres Recent Booking and Detention Records
Detention records cover the full booking cycle. A detention record starts at arrest and ends at release. The record includes the arrest report, the booking photo, the medical screening, the housing log, the visitor log, the release paperwork, and the final disposition.
You can see the current part of a detention record on the PBSO inmate search. You can see the closed part by filing a public records request. The closed file may take 30 to 90 days to fully process after release.
Greenacres City Records Outside of Arrests
City records cover city commission minutes, ordinances, resolutions, building permits, code enforcement files, and business tax receipts. These sit with the Greenacres City Clerk. The City Clerk’s office sits at 5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL 33463. Phone: (561) 642-2000.
You can also pull many of these records online through the city website. The city posts commission agendas, meeting minutes, and budget documents on the public meetings page.
Greenacres FL Arrest Records and Surrounding Areas
Arrests in Greenacres can land in several nearby court zones. Most cases stay in Palm Beach County. Some cases go to federal court in Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Drug cases that cross state lines can land in federal court too.
Other nearby cities use the same PBSO jail system. So if you are checking arrests in Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, or Wellington, you use the same inmate search. Each city has its own police blotter, but the jail data is shared.
Common Record Searches by Topic
Here are the top record searches people run in Greenacres, with the best place to look for each.
- Greenacres arrest log: GPD website daily blotter
- Greenacres recent arrests: PBSO inmate search by name
- Greenacres mugshots: PBSO inmate search photo gallery
- Greenacres booking records: PBSO booking report archive
- Greenacres jail records: PBSO inmate search plus closed booking requests
- Greenacres inmate search: PBSO public inmate search portal
- Greenacres police arrests: GPD blotter and Clerk’s criminal case search
- Greenacres arrest report: GPD records unit or PBSO records request
- Greenacres arrest history: Clerk’s portal criminal case search by name
- Greenacres police blotter: GPD blotter page on the city website
- Greenacres arrest details: PBSO inmate search plus court file
How Long Arrest Records Stay Public in Florida
Arrest records do not have a single expiration date. The records stay public unless a court seals or expunges them. A person can file a petition to seal or expunge an arrest record under Florida Statute 943.059 once the case closes and the eligibility time passes.
Sealed records vanish from public search portals. Expunged records stay with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) but get pulled from clerk and sheriff databases. The FDLE keeps a sealed record count for each person, but the records themselves stay hidden.
Open arrest records, even old ones, can still be pulled from the Clerk’s archived docket system. The Clerk’s office keeps case files for decades. Old arrest records from the 1990s and 2000s can still be requested by mail.
Greenacres Public Records Contact Summary
Use this list to reach the right office for the record you need.
| Office | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Police Department | 2995 S Jog Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463 | (561) 642-2160 | Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Palm Beach County Clerk (Main) | 301 N Olive Ave, 9th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | (561) 355-2996 | Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Palm Beach County Clerk (South County) | 345 S Congress Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445 | (561) 276-1260 | Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Palm Beach County Main Jail | 3228 Gun Club Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 | (561) 688-4400 | 24 hours, 7 days |
| West County Detention Center | 38811 James L. Turnage Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 | (561) 290-1800 | 24 hours, 7 days |
| Greenacres City Hall | 5800 Melaleuca Ln, Greenacres, FL 33463 | (561) 642-2000 | Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Florida Attorney General Mediation | PL-02 The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399 | (850) 245-0140 | Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| First Amendment Foundation Hotline | 336 East College Avenue, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32301 | (800) 337-3518 | Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Key websites to use: mypalmbeachclerk.com for court and property records, pbso.org for inmate search and arrest logs, greenacresfl.gov for city records and the police blotter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greenacres City Public Records
How do I check recent Greenacres arrests?
Open the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office inmate search page at pbso.org. Type the last name, then the first name. The search returns every person currently in custody matching the name, plus anyone booked in the past few days. You can also check the Greenacres Police Department blotter on the city website. The blotter updates once a day with arrests from the city limits. Both tools are free to use and require no account.
Are Greenacres mugshots free to view?
Yes. Current mugshots sit on the PBSO inmate search page at no charge. Closed booking photos can be requested by email through the PBSO records unit. The office charges the state copy rate of $0.15 per page for printed copies. Digital copies sent by email may be free. Third-party sites that charge to remove mugshots run into trouble under Florida law, so use the free county tools first.
Can I look up Greenacres arrest records by name only?
Yes. The PBSO inmate search works with a name only. The Clerk’s criminal case search on mypalmbeachclerk.com also works with a name only. A date of birth helps narrow the list when the name is common. You do not need to be a lawyer, a family member, or a citizen to run the search. Florida’s Public Records Law applies to any requester.
What does a Greenacres arrest record include?
A full Greenacres arrest record includes the arrestee’s full name, date of birth, the arrest date and time, the location, the charges with Florida Statute numbers, the arresting agency, the officer’s name, the booking number, the booking photo, the bond amount, and the housing location if the person is in jail. Court records add the case number, the plea, the sentence, and the final disposition. Each piece of data comes from a different office, so you may need two or three searches to build a full picture.
How long does the Greenacres Police Department keep arrest records?
GPD keeps active arrest records on its own system for the retention period set by Florida law. Once the retention period ends, the records move to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for long-term storage. Older records still sit on the Clerk’s court portal and on the PBSO archived docket. A request for a 20-year-old arrest report may need to go to PBSO records or the Clerk’s office instead of GPD.
Can I get a Greenacres arrest record sealed or expunged?
Yes, if the case meets Florida’s eligibility rules. You file a petition with the Clerk’s office in the county where the arrest happened. The court reviews the petition and either grants or denies it. Once the court grants the petition, the FDLE seals the record and pulls it from public search portals. Sealed records stay private except to a short list of agencies listed in Florida Statute 943.059.
What if the Greenacres Police Department denies my records request?
File a written complaint with the Florida Attorney General’s open government mediation program. The contact is (850) 245-0140. The Attorney General’s office will review the denial and the cited law. If the office sees a problem, it will contact the agency and try to resolve the issue. You can also call the First Amendment Foundation hotline at (800) 337-3518 for free legal help on records issues. Both services are free.