Dade County FL Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court 2026

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Miami-Dade County, Florida · Booking, jail, police-report and criminal-court guide

Find a Miami-Dade Arrest, Verify the Person and Follow the Case to Its Outcome

An arrest in Miami-Dade can create several separate records: a jail booking, booking photograph, arresting-agency report, probable-cause filing, bond entry and criminal court case.

This guide explains the county’s important search fields, booking process, facilities, report requests, certified-copy fees, bond and release rules, property pickup, mail, calls, visits, deposits, court terms and sealing steps. Outside links are reserved for the live actions that cannot be completed on this page.

Run the live inmate search Run the criminal case search Fix a missing result
Miami-Dade County was historically called Dade County, but the official county name is Miami-Dade County. An arrest or mugshot does not prove guilt. Confirm the person through the date of birth, jail number, booking date, arresting agency and court case before relying on a result.
Search minimum

At least 3 letters of the last name.

Main information

786-263-7000

New arrest intake

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

Court proof

$7 certified disposition letter.

Live status

Always recheck before paying or traveling.

Three-record router

Use the correct record system for the question you need answered

CORRECTIONS Is the person in county custody?

The Miami-Dade inmate search is for people presently held by Miami-Dade Corrections. It can show identity information, detention location, charges, bond, jail number, booking date, booking time and mugshot.

Best for: current custody, jail location, booking identity, charges and bond entries.
ARRESTING AGENCY What allegedly happened?

The arresting police agency maintains its incident or arrest report. Miami-Dade Corrections controls booking and custody records, but it may not hold the officer’s full incident narrative.

Best for: arrest affidavit, incident narrative, report number and releasable investigative records.
CLERK OF COURT What happened after the arrest?

The Clerk’s criminal system is the better source for filed felony and misdemeanor cases, hearing history, amended charges, orders and disposition.

Best for: prosecution status, court dates, dismissal, plea, judgment and certified proof.
Best workflow: Find the current booking, save the jail number and case identifiers, identify the arresting agency, search the Clerk docket, and request only the exact report or certified document still needed.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The article is organized around user actions rather than a directory of official links.

Official search workflow

How to search the Miami-Dade inmate database without excluding the record

Enter at least three letters of the last name The live search requires a minimum of three characters. Begin with the first three or more letters of the legal surname.
Leave the first name blank initially A broad surname search can catch spelling differences, compound surnames, maiden names, aliases and incomplete first names.
Add at least three letters of the first name when needed Use this only after the surname produces too many possible matches.
Try alternate legal-name formats Test a former surname, hyphenated version, second surname, common nickname or omitted suffix.
Open every plausible result Compare the date of birth, race, sex, booking date, facility, charge and jail number.
Save the jail number The jail number is required or useful for mail, deposits, facility questions, provider accounts and record requests.
Record every charge and bond separately One booking may contain multiple charges, cases, warrants or holds. A bond shown for one charge may not permit release.
Continue to the Clerk’s criminal docket The booking reflects intake information. The criminal case reveals what was formally filed and how the matter progressed.
Open the live inmate search Call inmate information
Search-result decoder

What each Miami-Dade inmate-search field tells you

Booking fields, limits and next actions
Field What it means What it does not prove What to do next
Jail number The person’s identifier in the county corrections system. It does not establish a conviction. Use it for mail, deposits, visitation and records questions.
Booking date and time When the person entered county booking. It may differ from the arrest or alleged-offense time. Use it to distinguish current and older custody events.
Location The detention facility currently associated with the person. Housing can change after classification or operational movement. Confirm before mailing, visiting or traveling.
Charge An allegation entered during arrest or booking. It may not match the charge later filed by the prosecutor. Search the Clerk docket for the formal charging document.
Bond amount The bond entry currently associated with a charge. Another charge or hold can still prevent release. Confirm every charge, hold and release condition before paying.
Mugshot A photograph taken during booking. It is not proof of guilt or identity by itself. Match the image with birth date and official identifiers.
Race and sex Demographic data recorded in the booking system. These fields may be incomplete or broadly categorized. Do not use them as the only identity test.
No bond Release may require court action or resolution of another matter. It does not necessarily mean permanent detention. Check the court docket and ask about outside holds.
Live-data warning: Bond, facility, custody and release information can change after first appearance, classification, transfer, court action or completion of release processing.
Same-name protection

Verify the person before using a Miami-Dade arrest record

First and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth is consistent
Booking date matches the known event
Jail number matches another official document
Court case corresponds to the same arrest
Use at least two independent identifiers. Never send money, contact an employer, publish an accusation or make a safety decision from a matching name or photograph alone.
Troubleshooting

No Miami-Dade inmate result found? Follow this order

The arrest happened recently Booking can take several hours while identity, fingerprints, photographs, screening, property and charges are processed.
The surname has fewer than three letters The online search requires at least three characters. Call inmate information for assistance with a shorter legal surname.
The name was entered differently Try a second surname, former surname, alias, hyphen variation, omitted suffix or alternate spelling.
The arresting agency still holds the person A municipal police department may temporarily hold an arrestee before county transfer.
The person was released The live Corrections search focuses on current custody. Search the criminal court case for an older arrest.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, Florida Department of Corrections, federal custody or another jurisdiction.
No court case appears Prosecutor review may still be pending, filing may not yet be visible, or the matter may use another case identifier.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, medical, victim-related and other confidential information may not be publicly displayed.
Call script for a missing booking “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is in Miami-Dade custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether booking is still underway, the person was released, or another facility or agency now has custody?”
After an arrest

What happens during Miami-Dade intake and booking?

Newly arrested individuals are generally transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for processing. Miami-Dade states that the process may take several hours depending on intake volume and individual circumstances.

Identity verification Staff record and verify personal and arrest information.
Fingerprints and photographs Fingerprints and booking photographs are taken as part of identification.
Medical and mental-health screening The person is screened for immediate health, medication, safety and behavioral needs.
Property inventory Personal property is documented and stored. Money collected at intake is deposited into the inmate trust account.
Charge and bond entry Charges are entered, and bond information is recorded when it is available.
Classification and housing Housing is determined using custody, medical, safety and operational information.
Release, court or continued detention The person may post bond, qualify for pretrial release, receive a court-ordered release or remain in custody.
Free calls during booking: Miami-Dade states that loved ones have access to free telephone calls throughout the booking process.
TGK intake location
Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center
7000 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33166
TGK Information Desk

786-263-5550

Use for location, bond, visiting and general post-arrest questions.

Detention locations

Miami-Dade correctional facilities and direct numbers

Facility addresses and family-use information
Facility Address Phone Practical use
Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center 7000 NW 41st St., Miami, FL 33166 786-263-5341 Primary intake, designated release center, property room and detention housing.
Pre-Trial Detention Center 1321 NW 13th St., Miami, FL 33125 786-263-4110 Downtown detention location near criminal courts.
Metro-West Detention Center 13850 NW 41st St., Miami, FL 33178 786-263-5110 County detention housing and lobby trust-account kiosk.
Corrections Headquarters 3505 NW 107th Ave., Doral, FL 33178 786-263-7000 General corrections information and administrative contact.

Department phone directory

Booking

786-263-5312

Intake

786-263-5305

Classification

786-263-5344

Inmate records

786-263-4222

Release

786-263-5360

Property

786-263-5311

Pretrial Services

786-263-4100

House arrest/work release

786-263-4899

Record requests

How to request the correct Miami-Dade arrest-related record

Match the document to its record custodian
Document needed Likely custodian Information to provide Common mistake
Booking or custody record Miami-Dade Corrections Name, birth date, jail number and booking date. Requesting an officer’s incident narrative from Corrections.
Incident or arrest report The agency that made the arrest Report number, date, location and involved name. Assuming every Miami-Dade arrest was made by the same police agency.
Probable-cause or charging filing Clerk criminal case file or arresting agency Case number, jail number, defendant and arrest date. Treating the booking description as the final filed charge.
Court docket or disposition Miami-Dade Clerk Case number, defendant, case year and birth date. Using the Corrections search to determine conviction.
Statewide Florida history FDLE Accurate name and demographic information. Assuming a county search covers every Florida arrest.

Miami-Dade Corrections public-record contact

Public Records Custodian
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation
3505 NW 107th Avenue
Doral, FL 33178
Corrections public records

Phone: 786-263-5892

Use the county records portal to submit and track a request.

Copy-ready records request
Under Florida public-records law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable booking record, arrest-processing record, custody history and related records maintained for [full legal name], date of birth [date], jail number [number], concerning the arrest or booking on [date]. If this office does not maintain the requested police incident report, please identify the known arresting agency or record custodian. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Keep the request narrow: Identify one person, one arrest date and specific documents. Broad requests for all communications, videos or records can require extensive review, redaction and additional cost.
Submit a Corrections record request
Court outcome

How to search and interpret a Miami-Dade criminal case

Miami-Dade Criminal Court has two principal levels: Circuit Criminal for felony matters and County Criminal for misdemeanor matters. Criminal traffic cases may follow a separate criminal-traffic workflow.

Search by case number first A case number is more accurate than a name and reduces the risk of combining cases belonging to different people.
When using a name, confirm the defendant Match the full name, birth date, arrest date and any available case identifiers.
Confirm felony or misdemeanor court The division affects the file location, mailing suite and court workflow.
Find the formal charging document Look for the information, complaint or amended filing rather than relying only on the original booking allegation.
Read docket events chronologically Review arraignment, motions, continuances, warrants, pleas, trial activity and court orders.
Locate the final disposition Find the dismissal, nolle prosequi, adjudication, withheld adjudication, acquittal, judgment or sentencing entry.
Order certified proof when required A screenshot or online docket is not a substitute for a certified disposition requested by an employer, licensing body, court or immigration authority.
Common Miami-Dade criminal-case terms
Term Plain-language meaning What to confirm
Pending The case has not reached a final outcome. Check the newest filing and next hearing.
Information filed The prosecutor filed formal criminal allegations. Read every count and compare it with the booking charge.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor declined to continue the listed charge at that time. Determine exactly which counts and defendants are covered.
Dismissed The court dismissed the case or a charge. Check whether all counts were dismissed.
Adjudication withheld The court withheld a formal adjudication under the case circumstances. It is not the same as dismissal; read the plea and sentencing documents.
Adjudicated guilty The court entered a judgment of guilt. Review the judgment, sentence and count numbers.
Acquitted The person was found not guilty of the resolved count. Check whether other counts remained.
Closed The system no longer shows the case as active. Find the document explaining how it closed.
Search the live criminal case
Certified proof

Miami-Dade criminal history disposition letters and copy requirements

Certified letter

$7.

Unknown year

$2 per name for each year searched.

Online cards

Visa, Mastercard, Discover or Amex.

Mail payment

Cashier’s check or money order.

Personal checks

Not accepted.

Information to include in a mailed request

Defendant’s full name
Court case number
Case year
Date of birth
Correct fee payment
Self-addressed stamped envelope

Mailing addresses by case type

Felony cases
Miami-Dade County Criminal Division
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th St., Suite 9000
Miami, FL 33125
Misdemeanor cases
Miami-Dade County Criminal Division
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th St., Suite 8100
Miami, FL 33125
Criminal traffic
Miami-Dade County Criminal Division
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th St., Suite 124
Miami, FL 33125
Fee example: A $7 certified disposition letter requiring a five-year name search can add $10 in search fees, producing a $17 total before any online service or delivery charges.
Order the certified disposition
Bond and release

How Miami-Dade bond and release work after booking

Cash bond

The full bond amount is paid directly through the facility’s approved TouchPay process.

Surety bond

A Florida-licensed bail bond agent posts the bond and charges a fee under the applicable arrangement.

Pretrial release

Eligible defendants may be released without paying a commercial bond through a qualifying pretrial process.

Confirm these items before paying

Exact full name and jail number
Current bond amount
Every charge attached to the booking
Whether each charge is bondable
Whether an outside agency hold exists
Whether release eligibility has changed
Bond information can be delayed: It may not appear immediately while booking, first appearance or court processing remains incomplete.

Release timing and location

  • Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center is the designated release center.
  • Miami-Dade publishes general release hours of 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
  • Release may take several hours after bond payment or a court order.
  • Delays can involve booking completion, payment processing, court communication, property return, transportation or another hold.
  • Released individuals exit near the TGK area marked “Inmate Release Area.”
Do not travel immediately after payment. Call the release line or TGK Information Desk and wait until staff confirm the person has completed physical release.
Bond and inmate information

786-263-7000

Release unit

786-263-5360

Personal property

How to collect property from Miami-Dade Corrections

Pickup location

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Property Room.

Regular hours

Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.

Authorization

An inmate may authorize a representative to collect property while the inmate remains in custody.

  • Property collected during booking is generally available from the TGK Property Room for up to 30 days.
  • After 30 days, property is stored offsite and a separate pickup arrangement is required.
  • Call 786-263-5355 for offsite-property arrangements.
  • Property not collected within 72 hours after being returned to the property process may move back to offsite storage.
  • Property unclaimed for 30 days or more after release may be scheduled for destruction under county policy.
Confirm inmate authorization
Bring government-issued photo ID
Know the inmate’s name and jail number
Call before traveling
Trust account

How to deposit money for a Miami-Dade inmate

Money collected from the inmate during intake is placed in an individual trust account. Trust funds can be used for commissary purchases, recurring expenses and eligible self-bonding.

Required deposit details: Miami-Dade Corrections facility number 233101, the inmate’s exact name and the inmate identification or jail number.
Lobby kiosk

Accepts cash, credit cards and debit cards at designated detention facilities.

Online TouchPay

Accepts eligible Visa or Mastercard credit and debit cards. An email receipt is sent when an email address is supplied.

Telephone deposit

Call TouchPay at 1-866-232-1899 with the facility number and inmate identifiers.

Published lobby-kiosk access hours

Facility deposit access
Facility Published days and hours
Pre-Trial Detention Center Thursday–Sunday, 5:30–9:15 p.m.
Turner Guilford Knight Monday, Tuesday and Thursday–Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Metro-West Monday, Wednesday–Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Tuesday, 4–9 p.m.
Wrong-person warning: Compare the jail number and full name before paying. Deposits made to the wrong inmate account may be difficult to reverse.
Make the TouchPay deposit
Digital inmate mail

Miami-Dade inmate mailing address and paper rules

Correct personal-mail format
Inmate Full Name and Jail Number
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
P.O. Box 20527
Tampa, FL 33622

Required mailing rules

Send mail through the U.S. Postal Service
Use plain white originally lined paper
Include inmate’s full name and jail number
Include sender’s full name and return address
Place return information on the envelope and letter
Keep important originals at home

Items not accepted in ordinary personal mail

Publications

Hardcover books, paperback books, magazines, newspapers and religious materials are not accepted through ordinary personal correspondence.

Cards and colored material

Greeting cards, postcards, colored paper and colored envelopes are prohibited.

Loose items

Stamps, envelopes, blank paper, pens, pencils, plastic cards, phone cards and stickers are not allowed.

Attachments

No glued items, padded mailers, bubble mailers, lipstick marks or Polaroids.

Clippings

General mail cannot contain newspaper or magazine clippings.

Explicit material

Nudity, sexually oriented material and inappropriate photographs are prohibited.

Courier warning: Mail delivered by a courier other than the U.S. Postal Service is not accepted under the county’s personal-mail instructions.
Remote video visitation

How friends and family become approved Miami-Dade visitors

Ask the inmate to add the visitor Friends and family must appear on the inmate’s approved master visitation list.
Create an account with the approved video provider Use accurate identity and contact details during registration.
Allow registration processing time Miami-Dade advises allowing up to 24 hours for approval.
Locate the correct inmate Match the name and jail number before scheduling.
Select an available visit Availability can change because of court, medical movement, housing, lockdown or facility operations.
Follow monitoring and conduct rules Video visits are subject to county security rules and may be restricted for violations.
Inmate visitation questions

786-263-4119

Processing expectation

Allow up to 24 hours after registration before attempting to schedule.

Calls and electronic messages

Miami-Dade inmate phone and eMessaging rules

Incoming calls are not accepted

Friends and family cannot call an inmate directly. The inmate places outgoing calls through the approved telephone system.

Prepaid calling account

Family members can establish and fund an approved prepaid collect or calling account so the inmate can call their number.

Account features

Online, mobile-app or telephone funding
Low-balance text alerts
Optional automatic account reload
Customer-service call blocking for unwanted calls

Electronic messaging features

  • Send and receive electronic messages.
  • Attach up to five photographs where the service permits.
  • Share up to five electronic cards.
  • Send a photograph through the mobile Snap n’ Send feature.
  • Send a recorded 30-second VideoGram through the mobile application.
  • Purchase message stamps after locating the incarcerated person.
  • Attach a return stamp so the inmate can reply.
Messages are monitored. Nudity, explicit material, threats, coded messages, disruptive images or content affecting facility safety can be rejected. Rejected-message stamps are not refunded.
Automated support

972-734-1111

Inmate phone customer service

1-800-844-6591

Florida record relief

How sealing or expungement works for a Miami-Dade arrest

A dismissal does not automatically erase an arrest. Florida adult criminal-history information generally remains public unless a qualifying legal process seals or expunges it.

Standard FDLE Certificate of Eligibility packet

Completed full legal name and birth information
Race, sex and mailing addresses
Arresting agency and arrest date
Every charge included in the application
Notarized or deputy-clerk witnessed signature
Certified disposition for each charge
Proof of probation or diversion completion when applicable
Authorized fingerprint card with agency stamp or ORI
Prosecutor statement for an expunction application
$75 nonrefundable FDLE processing payment

Accepted FDLE payment

Money order

Payable to FDLE and fully completed.

Cashier’s or personal check

Payable to FDLE. Temporary checks are not accepted.

Not accepted

Cash, gift cards and temporary personal checks.

Process from application to completed relief

Obtain the arrest report and certified disposition Save copies before pursuing relief because an expunged record normally cannot later be released without a qualifying court order.
Submit the complete FDLE packet FDLE checks Florida, national, court and criminal-driving information to determine statutory eligibility.
Allow approximately 12 weeks FDLE processes complete packets in received order and does not expedite ordinary applications.
Receive the Certificate of Eligibility The certificate confirms eligibility to petition; it does not itself remove public access.
File the petition in Miami-Dade court Submit the certificate, petition, affidavit and proposed order in the court having jurisdiction over the arrest.
Obtain a signed judicial order The judge has discretion to grant or deny relief even after FDLE issues a certificate.
FDLE receives the certified order The record is not treated as sealed or expunged until the court order is received and processed under Florida law.
General lifetime limit: Florida’s primary court-ordered process ordinarily permits one arrest record to be sealed or expunged in one proceeding. Directly related arrests may sometimes be included together at the court’s discretion.
Sealed versus expunged: A sealed record remains available to certain legally entitled agencies. With an expunged record, most entitled entities are told that a record was expunged but cannot view the record details without a court order.
Start the FDLE eligibility application
Contact directory

Miami-Dade arrest, jail and court contacts by problem

Use the number that matches the task
Problem Office Phone
General inmate location or bond Corrections Headquarters 786-263-7000
Recent arrest intake questions TGK Information Desk 786-263-5550
Booking details Booking Unit 786-263-5312
Inmate record question Inmate Records 786-263-4222
Release status Release Unit 786-263-5360
Property Property Unit 786-263-5311
Visitation registration Inmate Visitation 786-263-4119
Corrections record request Public Records Custodian 786-263-5892
Criminal case or certified disposition Miami-Dade Clerk 305-275-1155
Intake and release location

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center map

TGK is the county’s principal new-arrest processing location and designated inmate release center. Confirm custody and release before traveling.

Frequently asked questions

Miami-Dade arrest-record questions answered

Is Dade County the same as Miami-Dade County?

Yes. Searches for Dade County arrest records usually refer to Miami-Dade County, which is the county’s official modern name.

How do I search someone arrested today?

Use the current Miami-Dade inmate search. Booking may take several hours, so retry later or call the TGK Information Desk when the arrest is very recent.

What does the inmate search show?

It may show the person’s name, date of birth, race, sex, detention location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time and mugshot.

Why can I not find a released person?

The Corrections search focuses on people presently in custody. Search the Miami-Dade Clerk criminal system for the filed court case or older arrest outcome.

Where are new arrests processed?

New arrestees are generally processed at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, 7000 NW 41st Street, Miami.

How long can booking take?

Miami-Dade states that booking may take several hours depending on intake volume and individual circumstances.

How can I obtain the arrest report?

Identify the agency that made the arrest and request its incident or arrest report. Use Corrections for booking records and the Clerk for court filings and dispositions.

How do I prove a charge was dismissed?

Obtain the Clerk’s docket and the dismissal or nolle prosequi document. Order a certified criminal disposition letter when formal proof is required.

How much is a certified disposition letter?

The Clerk currently lists the certified letter at $7. An additional $2 per name for each year searched applies when the year or case number is unknown.

Where are inmates released?

Miami-Dade uses Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as the designated release center, generally between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

How do I deposit inmate money?

Use TouchPay facility number 233101 together with the inmate’s exact name and jail number. Deposits are available through kiosks, online or telephone methods.

What is the inmate mailing address?

Use the inmate’s full name and jail number, Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, P.O. Box 20527, Tampa, FL 33622.

Can an inmate receive a telephone call?

No. Inmates place outgoing calls. Family members can create an approved prepaid calling account so the inmate can call their telephone number.

How do remote visits work?

The visitor must be on the inmate’s approved visitation list, create an account with the approved video provider and allow up to 24 hours for registration processing.

How do I retrieve an inmate’s property?

Use the TGK Property Room. In-custody inmates may authorize a representative. Regular published hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.

Can a dismissed arrest still remain public?

Yes. Florida criminal-history information may remain public even after dismissal unless it qualifies for and receives sealing or expungement.

How much is the FDLE eligibility application?

The standard Certificate of Eligibility application requires a nonrefundable $75 payment to FDLE.

Does the FDLE certificate remove the record?

No. It only permits an eligible applicant to petition the court. A judge must grant relief, and FDLE must receive the certified order.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Miami-Dade Sheriff, a municipal police department, the Miami-Dade Clerk, FDLE, the State Attorney or a law firm.

Booking, charge, bond, facility, court and release information can change. Confirm the person using multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making an employment, housing, financial, legal, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides procedural information and does not provide legal advice.

Official-source review completed July 17, 2026.

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