Miami FL Arrest Records Search | Police & Court 2026

Miami and Miami-Dade County · Jail, police, bond and court-record guide

Find a Miami Booking, Police Report and Criminal Court Outcome

One Miami arrest can create several records: a Miami-Dade jail booking, a Miami Police or Miami-Dade Police report, a bond entry, a County Criminal misdemeanor case or a Circuit Criminal felony case.

This guide explains which record answers each question, how to search the jail roster, what each result field means, what happens during booking, how to request police and corrections records, where to verify the court outcome and how family members can handle mail, phone calls, deposits and release.

An arrest does not establish guilt. Charges shown during booking are allegations. Prosecutors can reduce, replace or decline charges, and courts may dismiss a case or acquit the defendant. Always verify the final court disposition.
Inmate information

786-263-7000

Search requirement

At least three surname letters.

Recent releases

Search may show the last 72 hours.

Clerk information

305-275-1155

Facts reviewed

July 27, 2026.

Start here

Choose the Miami arrest record that solves your problem

CORRECTIONS Is the person in custody?

Use the Miami-Dade Corrections In-Custody Search for present detention, recent releases, facility location, booking details, charges, bond and jail number.

Best for: immediate custody, booking identity, facility, bond and release tracking.
POLICE RECORD What allegedly happened?

Request the incident report, arrest affidavit, arrest report or releasable supplements from the police department or agency that created the record.

Best for: incident narrative, officer observations, event location and report number.
CLERK OF COURT What happened to the charges?

Search the Miami-Dade Clerk Criminal Justice system for misdemeanor and felony cases, filed charges, hearings, orders and disposition.

Best for: prosecution status, court dates, dismissal, plea, judgment and certified proof.
Best full-record workflow: Find the jail booking, save the jail number and every case number, identify the arresting agency, search the court docket and request only the police or certified court document still needed.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Official facts are explained in the guide; outside portals are mainly needed for the final live search, submission, order or payment.

Official inmate lookup

How to search Miami-Dade jail records correctly

Open the Miami-Dade inmate search The public search is designed primarily for people presently in custody and includes a recent-release listing.
Enter at least three letters of the last name The system requires a minimum of three surname characters. Use the legal surname where possible.
Add at least three first-name letters when needed A first initial or first name can narrow common surnames, but a broad surname search may find spelling and middle-name variations.
Try former or alternate names Search a maiden name, former surname, hyphen variation, suffix, shortened first name or known alias.
Open every plausible match Compare date of birth, sex, race, booking date, location, jail number and charges.
Save the jail number The jail number identifies the inmate for mail, trust deposits, telephone accounts, records requests and facility questions.
Review every charge and bond line One person may have several charges, cases, warrants or holds. A bond on one charge does not guarantee release.
Search the Clerk case next A booking result shows intake information. The court docket shows the filed charge and later outcome.
House-arrest result: When the location column displays NDCCC, the county explains that the person is not physically inside a jail facility but is being monitored through house arrest with an ankle monitor.
Search-result decoder

What each Miami-Dade inmate field means

Booking fields, limitations and practical next actions
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Jail number The inmate within Miami-Dade Corrections. It does not explain the final court outcome. Use it for mail, deposits, records and facility calls.
Booking date and time When the person entered the county booking process. It may differ from the incident or arrest time. Compare it with the known arrest timeline.
Location The present facility or monitored-release designation. The location will remain unchanged. Confirm before visiting, mailing legal items or travelling.
Charge The allegation entered during arrest or booking. It does not establish guilt and may differ from the prosecutor’s filing. Search the related Clerk criminal case.
Bond amount The bond currently associated with a listed charge. Paying it will clear another charge, warrant or hold. Check every charge and confirm the release total.
Mugshot A booking photograph taken during custody processing. A mugshot is not evidence of guilt or conviction. Use it only with stronger identity information.
Date of birth A key biographical identity field. A same-date result is the correct person by itself. Compare it with the jail number, name and case number.
Release listing A person released during the county’s recent-release window. The criminal case ended or the charge was dismissed. Continue to the court docket.
Custody information can change quickly. Bond, location, classification, release and hold information may change after a court hearing, transfer, payment, medical decision or release review.
Same-name protection

Verify identity before using a Miami arrest record

Full first and last name are consistent
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth is consistent
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Jail or case number matches another official record
Two-identifier minimum: Do not send money, contact an employer, accuse someone publicly or treat a booking photograph as conclusive using only a matching name.
Same name, different birth date Treat the records as different people unless the maintaining agency confirms an error.
Similar photo, different jail number Official identifiers are more reliable than visual resemblance.
Middle name is absent Check aliases, former names, arrest dates and court case numbers before deciding.
Old address appears elsewhere Addresses can be outdated or protected and should not be the only identity test.
Troubleshooting

No Miami-Dade inmate record found? Follow this order

The arrest happened recently Identification, fingerprinting, medical screening, property inventory and booking may still be underway.
The name is entered differently Try a maiden name, hyphen variation, suffix, alias or alternate spelling.
The person was released The recent-release list is limited. Search the Clerk court system for an older case.
The arrest occurred in another county Search Broward, Monroe, Palm Beach or the county where the arrest actually occurred.
A municipal police department made the arrest The detailed report may be held by the City of Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Homestead or another local department.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to Florida Department of Corrections, federal custody, another county or an immigration authority.
The person is under monitored release An NDCCC location indicates house arrest rather than physical jail custody.
The record is confidential Juvenile, sealed, expunged, victim, medical and other legally restricted information may not appear.
Useful inmate-information call script “I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [jail, booking, report or case number]. Can you tell me whether the person is booking, in custody, under monitored release, released or transferred?”
After an arrest

What happens during Miami-Dade booking and release?

Miami-Dade states that people entering county custody are transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for processing.

Identity verification Staff confirm personal information, fingerprints and the arrest paperwork received from the arresting agency.
Property and money intake Personal property is inventoried. Money collected during intake is placed into the inmate’s individual trust account.
Medical and safety screening Health, mental-health, safety and classification information is reviewed before housing.
Booking record created A jail number, booking date, location, charge and bond information are entered.
Court and bond processing Court review, probable-cause requirements, bond status and holds affect whether the person can be released.
Prosecutor filing decision The State Attorney may file the initial allegation, amend the charge or decline prosecution.
Release processing Even after bond is posted or a charge is satisfied, release can take several hours because of payment processing, court paperwork, scheduling and hold checks.
Physical release Completed releases occur near the TGK Inmate Release Area. Confirm release before arranging pickup.
Family communication: The county states that arrested individuals have access to free phone calls during the booking process.
TGK Information Desk

786-263-5550

Use for inmate location, bond, visiting and booking questions.

Turner Guilford Knight Center
7000 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33166
Detention locations

Miami-Dade jail facilities and direct contacts

Adult detention facilities and useful contact numbers
Facility or unit Address or contact Use this contact for
Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center 7000 NW 41st St., Miami, FL 33166
786-263-5341
Booking, housing, inmate services and facility questions.
Pre-Trial Detention Center 1321 NW 13th St., Miami, FL 33125
786-263-4110
Facility, visit and kiosk-deposit questions.
Metro-West Detention Center 13850 NW 41st St., Miami, FL 33178
786-263-5110
Facility, visit and kiosk-deposit questions.
Booking 786-263-5312 Booking-process questions.
Intake 786-263-5305 Intake status and routing.
Classification 786-263-5344 Housing and classification questions.
Inmate property 786-263-5311 Property held during custody or release.
Inmate records 786-263-4222 Corrections-maintained inmate and incarceration records.
Release 786-263-5360 Release status and processing questions.
Pretrial Services 786-263-4100 Pretrial-program and release-supervision questions.
Bond and release

What to check before paying a Miami-Dade bond

Open the inmate result Record the jail number, every listed charge, every bond amount and the detention location.
Review every charge separately A payable bond on one charge does not clear a no-bond charge, probation hold, warrant or outside detainer.
Confirm the current amount Court action can change the amount or conditions after the booking result was first entered.
Check whether self-bonding is possible Miami-Dade trust-account funds may be used for self-bonding when the legal and facility requirements permit it.
Verify the payment recipient Use the official court, corrections procedure or a properly authorised bail-bond provider.
Save the receipt Keep the jail number, case number, amount, payment method, confirmation and time.
Wait for release confirmation Payment does not mean immediate physical release. Court processing, scheduling and hold review can take several hours.
Scam warning: Do not send gift cards, cryptocurrency or money to a personal account because a caller promises immediate release. Verify every instruction through the jail or court.
Police report request

How to obtain a City of Miami arrest or incident report

A booking record does not contain the full police narrative. For an arrest made by the Miami Police Department, request the existing report from the City of Miami or contact the Police Records Unit.

Police Records Unit

305-603-6477

City public-record contact

305-416-1883

PublicRecords@miamigov.com

Public-record office
Miami Riverside Center
444 SW 2nd Ave., 9th Floor
Miami, FL 33130

Identify the document rather than asking for “everything”

Incident report

The primary police report describing the event and initial response.

Arrest report

The record connected with the officer’s arrest action and allegations.

Arrest affidavit

A sworn or signed statement explaining the asserted basis for the arrest when one exists.

Supplemental reports

Later reports created by investigators or additional responding officers.

Body-camera record

Describe the officer, date, location and narrow time range to reduce review work.

Final disposition

Request this from the Miami-Dade Clerk rather than the police department.

Information that helps the city locate the report

Miami Police Department named as the department
Full legal name of the arrested person
Date of birth when known
Incident date or narrow date range
Exact incident location
Police report or event number
Specific documents requested
Preferred electronic delivery and cost limit
Copy-ready City of Miami request
Pursuant to Article I, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, arrest affidavit and releasable supplemental reports concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], for the incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. The believed report or event number is [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the total charge will exceed $[amount], and identify the statutory basis for any redaction or withholding.
Narrowing saves time: The City recommends including the department, date range and specific keywords or terms. Broad requests can return thousands of documents and may create additional staff-review charges.
Protected information: Active-investigation details, victim information, juvenile records, medical information, protected addresses and other exempt material may be redacted or withheld.
Corrections records

Requesting Miami-Dade jail and incarceration documents

Corrections records are different from arrest reports. Miami-Dade Corrections maintains jail, booking, incarceration and departmental records, while the arresting police agency maintains its arrest and incident narrative.

Which office holds the requested document?
Document needed Likely custodian Information to include
Booking or incarceration record Miami-Dade Corrections Full name, date of birth, jail number and booking date.
Custody-location history Miami-Dade Corrections Jail number and requested date range.
Release verification Miami-Dade Corrections Full name, jail number and custody dates.
Arrest or incident report Arresting police agency Report number, date, location and involved name.
Filed charge or disposition Miami-Dade Clerk Case number, case year and defendant’s date of birth.

Corrections request requirements

Requester contact information
Subject inmate or officer name
Specific record type
Who was involved
What occurred
Where it occurred
Relevant date range
Jail or tracking number
Cost estimate: Corrections Central Records prepares an invoice or cost estimate and may require partial payment before copying documents. Include the invoice or tracking number when sending payment.
Corrections public-record custodian
Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation
3505 NW 107 Ave.
Doral, FL 33178
Records contact

786-263-5892

Inmate Records: 786-263-4222

Criminal court records

How to check what happened after a Miami arrest

Miami-Dade Criminal Court has two primary levels: County Criminal for misdemeanors and Circuit Criminal for felonies.

Open the Clerk Criminal Justice Online System Select the criminal-record search and choose the available name, case or calendar search.
Search by case number first A case number is more precise than a name and reduces same-name errors.
When using a name, confirm the date of birth Open each possible result and compare it with the jail booking.
Identify misdemeanor or felony jurisdiction County Criminal handles misdemeanors. Circuit Criminal handles felony cases.
Find the filed charge Locate the complaint, information or other charging document rather than relying only on the booking allegation.
Review the docket chronologically Check hearings, motions, warrants, amended charges, plea entries and orders.
Locate the final disposition Find a dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, adjudication, acquittal, judgment or sentencing entry.
Order the document when formal proof is needed A screenshot may not satisfy an employer, court, licensing agency or immigration request.
Common Miami-Dade criminal docket terms
Term Plain-language meaning What to verify
Pending The case has not reached a final disposition. Check the next hearing and newest docket entry.
Information filed The State Attorney filed formal charges. Compare every count with the jail allegation.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor announced that a charge would not be pursued at that time. Confirm which defendant and counts the notice covers.
Dismissed The court dismissed a charge or case. Check whether every count was dismissed.
Adjudication withheld The court withheld formal adjudication under the circumstances shown in the case. It is not the same as dismissal; read the plea and sentence.
Adjudicated guilty The court entered a judgment of guilt. Review the exact charge and sentence.
Acquitted The defendant was found not guilty of the resolved count. Determine whether other counts remained.
Closed The file is no longer active. Closed alone does not explain how the case ended.
Certified criminal documents

Miami-Dade criminal disposition letters and certified copies

Certified disposition letter

$7 for a local felony or misdemeanor criminal-history disposition letter.

Search fee

$2 per name for each year searched when the case year or case number is unknown.

Online order

Search the case, open Dockets, expand the relevant entry and choose the image or certified-copy option.

Information required for a mailed request

Defendant’s full legal name
Case number
Case year
Defendant’s date of birth
Correct fee
Self-addressed stamped envelope

Criminal Division mailing locations

Felony records
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th St., Suite 9000
Miami, FL 33125
Misdemeanor records
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th St., Suite 8100
Miami, FL 33125
Criminal traffic
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th St., Suite 124
Miami, FL 33125
Accepted mailed payment: Use a cashier’s cheque or money order payable to Clerk of the Courts. Personal cheques are not accepted.
Registered access: When an online document image is not visible, creating a free registered Clerk account may provide the access allowed under Florida electronic-court-record standards.
Digital inmate mail

Miami-Dade inmate mailing address and preparation

Miami-Dade uses an off-site digital mail center. Ordinary messages and photographs are scanned and reviewed before delivery to the incarcerated individual.

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

Addressing checklist

Use the full legal name shown in the inmate search
Include the correct jail number
Use the Miami-Dade agency name
Use the Tampa digital-mail address
Include the sender’s return address
Keep a copy of important correspondence
Review and rejection: Messages, photographs, VideoGrams and inmate replies are subject to facility review. When content is rejected, the sender receives a reason, but purchased digital stamps are not refunded.
Legal mail: Privileged attorney communication and official legal documents may use separate facility procedures. Confirm the correct legal-mail method before sending confidential material to the digital-mail address.
Calls and digital messages

How Miami-Dade inmate telephone accounts work

Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Friends and family can create a prepaid collect-call account that allows the inmate to call the funded telephone number.

Prepaid account

Use the approved AdvancePay service online, through the mobile application or by telephone.

Automated support

972-734-1111

Phone-system support

800-844-6591

Confirm the inmate remains in Miami-Dade custody
Use the correct jail number
Fund the telephone number that will receive calls
Enable low-balance text alerts when useful
Review provider charges before payment
Contact customer service to block unwanted calls
Privacy warning: Jail telephone and digital communications may be monitored or recorded. Do not discuss confidential case strategy outside an approved privileged attorney process.
Inmate trust deposits

How to deposit money into a Miami-Dade inmate account

Trust-account funds can be used for commissary purchases, recurring expenses and eligible self-bonding.

Facility number

233101

Provider

TouchPay

Telephone

866-232-1899

Required ID

Inmate name and jail number.

Cash rule

Cash only through a lobby kiosk.

Deposit methods

Online

Use TouchPay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card or eligible debit card.

Telephone

Call TouchPay and provide facility number 233101, the inmate’s name and jail number.

Lobby kiosk

Approved kiosks accept cash, credit cards and debit cards at the three primary facilities.

Lobby-kiosk locations

Published kiosk locations and access hours
Facility Address Published deposit access
Pre-Trial Detention Center 1321 NW 13th St., Miami Thursday–Sunday, 5:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m.
Turner Guilford Knight Center 7000 NW 41st St., Miami Monday, Tuesday and Thursday–Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Metro-West Detention Center 13850 NW 41st St., Miami Most days 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Tuesday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.
Wrong-inmate risk: Verify the full name and jail number before paying. A deposit applied to the wrong account may be difficult to recover.
Commissary and gift packages

What inmates can buy and how families can send approved gifts

Trust-account funds can be used for approved commissary purchases. Miami-Dade also allows families to order qualifying pre-packaged gifts through the county’s selected iCare service.

Commissary account

Purchases are deducted from the inmate trust-account balance.

Pre-packaged gifts

Use the approved iCare ordering system rather than mailing food or personal items.

Eligibility

Availability may depend on facility, custody status, restrictions and current product rules.

Confirm the inmate’s present facility
Enter the exact jail number
Review package eligibility
Check order limits
Save the order confirmation
Do not mail unauthorised food or hygiene products
Release timing matters: Confirm the person is not scheduled for imminent release or transfer before ordering a package that may not arrive in time.
Florida criminal history

When a Miami court or jail search is not broad enough

FDLE statewide criminal-history options
Search option Published charge Processing and limitation
Instant public search $24 plus $1 credit-card processing fee Immediate result; not certified.
FDLE non-certified search $24 Approximately five business days, excluding mail delivery.
FDLE certified search $24 Approximately six to seven business days, excluding mail delivery.
ORI search Varies by law and authorised entity The requesting organisation must provide its valid ORI.
Personal Review No FDLE fee For reviewing your own record; fingerprints required.
Name-based search limitation: Similar names, aliases and incomplete birth information can create a false match or missed record. Fingerprint-based processes are more identity-specific when legally required.
Error correction

Correct an inaccurate Miami or Florida criminal record

Contact the office that created the incorrect field
Incorrect information Correct office Evidence to prepare
Wrong jail identity, booking date or location Miami-Dade Corrections Inmate Records Government identification, jail number and booking details.
Wrong City of Miami police-report information Miami Police Records Unit Report number and official documents showing the error.
Incorrect court docket or disposition Miami-Dade Clerk Criminal Division Case number and signed or certified court order.
Incorrect statewide Florida criminal history FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance Personal Review, fingerprints and certified dispositions.
Third-party mugshot or people-search page The third-party publisher after official correction Corrected official record, disposition or sealing order.

FDLE Personal Review rules

Only the person or designated attorney may request it
FDLE does not charge for the Personal Review
A fingerprint card is required
Fingerprints must come from a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency
Local fingerprinting fees may apply
The result cannot substitute for employment or licensing certification
FDLE Personal Review mail
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Attn: Criminal History Record Maintenance
FDLE correction questions

850-410-7898

chrm@fdle.state.fl.us

Florida record relief

Miami-Dade sealing and expungement process

A dismissal does not automatically remove the arrest. Adult criminal-history records remain public unless they qualify for automatic sealing or are sealed or expunged through an authorised process.

Standard court-ordered process

Review eligibility Eligibility depends on the arrest, charges, outcome, prior history and Florida law.
Obtain certified dispositions Get a certified disposition for every charge listed in the application. Include probation-termination or diversion-completion records when applicable.
Complete the fingerprint card An authorised law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency must take and certify the fingerprints.
Submit the FDLE application Include the application, required prosecutor section for an expungement, certified documents, fingerprints and the processing fee.
Wait for eligibility review FDLE states that complete applications typically require about 12 weeks and are not expedited.
File the court petition The Certificate of Eligibility does not remove the record. File the petition, certificate and affidavit in the Miami-Dade court with jurisdiction.
Obtain a signed order The judge has discretion to grant or deny the petition even after FDLE issues a certificate.
Confirm agency compliance Verify that the Clerk, arresting agency, Corrections and FDLE process the certified order.

FDLE application checklist

Completed and notarised application
Full name, date of birth, race and sex
Arresting agency and arrest date
Every charge included in the request
Certified disposition for each charge
Completed fingerprint card
Required prosecutor certification for expungement
$75 nonrefundable FDLE fee
Accepted FDLE payment: Money order, cashier’s cheque or completed personal cheque payable to FDLE. Cash, gift cards and temporary cheques are not accepted.
Keep your documents first. FDLE recommends saving the arrest report, certified disposition and final sealing or expungement order before relief is completed because an expunged record generally cannot later be released without a qualifying court order.
Contact directory

Miami arrest, jail and criminal-record contacts

Use the contact matched to the task
Office Contact Best reason to contact
Miami-Dade inmate information 786-263-7000 Current custody, facility and general inmate questions.
TGK Information Desk 786-263-5550 Recent arrest, booking, bond, visit and release-area questions.
Booking 786-263-5312 Booking-process questions.
Inmate Records 786-263-4222 Corrections-maintained booking and incarceration records.
Release 786-263-5360 Release-processing questions.
Miami Police Records Unit 305-603-6477 City of Miami police reports and police-record routing.
City public records 305-416-1883
PublicRecords@miamigov.com
Written City of Miami public-record requests.
Miami-Dade Clerk 305-275-1155 Felony, misdemeanor, certified-copy and court-record questions.
Corrections public records 786-263-5892 Formal corrections and departmental record requests.
TouchPay 866-232-1899 Inmate trust-account deposits.
Maps and directions

Miami-Dade jail and criminal-court locations

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center

7000 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33166

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building

1351 NW 12th Street, Miami, FL 33125

Confirm before travelling: Verify the inmate’s present facility, release status, visitor eligibility, office hours and the correct records suite before leaving home.
Frequently asked questions

Miami arrest-record questions answered

How do I find someone arrested in Miami?

Search Miami-Dade Corrections using at least three letters of the last name. Add the first name when needed and verify the date of birth, jail number, booking date, charges and location.

Does the inmate search show mugshots?

Yes. Results may include a booking photograph along with identity, custody, charge and bond information. A mugshot does not prove guilt.

Can I find someone released from jail?

The county search includes a recent-release listing covering approximately the previous 72 hours. Search the Clerk court system for an older arrest or case.

Why does the jail charge differ from the court charge?

The jail displays the allegation entered during booking. The State Attorney may later file a different charge, reduce a charge or decline prosecution.

Where do I request a Miami Police arrest report?

Contact the Miami Police Records Unit at 305-603-6477 or submit a City public-record request naming the Police Department, date, location, involved person and report number.

How do I obtain a certified criminal disposition?

Order it through the Miami-Dade Clerk. A certified local criminal-history disposition letter costs $7, plus $2 per name for each year searched when the case year or number is unknown.

Where do I mail an inmate letter?

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

How do I deposit inmate money?

Use TouchPay online, by telephone at 866-232-1899 or through an approved facility kiosk. Enter facility number 233101, the inmate’s name and jail number.

How long does release take after bond is paid?

There is no guaranteed release time. Booking completion, court processing, payment verification, holds and release scheduling can cause several hours of additional processing.

How much is a statewide Florida criminal-history search?

The FDLE public search costs $24. The instant online option adds a $1 card-processing fee and is not certified.

How do I correct an inaccurate Florida record?

Use FDLE Personal Review for your own Florida record. Fingerprints are required, but FDLE does not charge for the Personal Review service.

Can a dismissed Miami arrest still appear?

Yes. Florida criminal-history records can remain public after dismissal or no prosecution unless automatic sealing applies or a court orders the record sealed or expunged.

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