Dade County Arrest Records Lookup – Inmate Search & Police Logs

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Miami-Dade County, Florida · Current jail custody, arrest reports, bonds and criminal court outcomes

Follow a Miami-Dade Arrest From TGK Booking to the Final Court Disposition

Start with the official in-custody search, record the jail number, facility, charges and bond, then verify the case through the Miami-Dade Clerk. This page also covers past arrests, police reports, warrants, release, video visits, mail, calls, commissary, public defenders, victim assistance, FDLE checks, corrections and sealing or expungement.
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MIAMI-DADE RECORD ROUTER LIVE CHECK
MDCR IN-CUSTODY CURRENT
CLERK CASE RECORD
OUTCOME FOUND
IDENTITY + CASE VERIFIED
An arrest is not a conviction. The jail charge is an intake allegation. Prosecutors may decline, reduce or replace it, and the court may dismiss the case or find the defendant not guilty.
Search coverageThe MDCR lookup shows people currently in custody.
Booking locationNew adult bookings are processed through TGK.
Past arrestsUse police records, Clerk cases or FDLE history.
Local court proofCertified disposition letters currently cost $7.
FDLE search$24 plus $1 for an instant online search.
Choose the correct source

Which Miami-Dade record solves your problem?

MDCR INMATE SEARCH Is the person currently in jail?Find the jail number, facility, booking time, charges, bond and booking photograph. It is not a complete historical arrest search.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did the officer report?Request the arrest form, offense report, probable-cause narrative or releasable supplements. Use MDSO or the municipal department that made the arrest.
CLERK CRIMINAL CASE What charges were formally filed?Search felony and misdemeanor cases, docket events, court dates, judgments and sentences. The online system is not the Clerk’s official court record.
MDCR RECORDS Do you need jail records?Request custody, incarceration, classification or Corrections-maintained records. Police arrest reports should not be requested from Corrections.
FDLE HISTORY What appears across Florida?Use FDLE for publicly available statewide arrest and prosecution history. A Miami-Dade search does not cover every Florida county.

Go directly to the Miami-Dade task

Historical-record route

The inmate search does not show every previous arrest

Use the in-custody search when

  • The arrest was recent.
  • The person may still be detained.
  • You need the current facility.
  • You need the jail number.
  • You need present charge or bond information.

Use another source when

  • The person was released.
  • The arrest happened years ago.
  • You need the officer’s report.
  • You need the final court disposition.
  • You need a statewide Florida history.

Best route for a previous Miami-Dade arrest

Search the Clerk by defendant name Use the full name, sex and birth date to reduce false matches.
Search by jail number when available The Clerk system accepts a jail-number search.
Search by citation or police number Use the agency number from an arrest form or report.
Request the arrest report from the arresting agency Identify whether MDSO or a city police department made the arrest.
Use FDLE when statewide history is needed The FDLE public search can include reported arrests and prosecutions from across Florida.
Booking-field decoder

Understand each Miami-Dade inmate result field

What each booking field means—and what it does not prove
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Jail number The person within the Miami-Dade Corrections system. The final court outcome. Use it for mail, deposits and Clerk searches.
Booking date and time When MDCR recorded the intake. When the alleged offense happened. Compare it with the arrest report and filing date.
Location The detention facility associated with the person. The person will remain there. Recheck before visits or deliveries.
Charge An allegation associated with booking or a hold. The State Attorney filed or proved that charge. Read the information, complaint or indictment.
Bond amount A displayed release amount for a listed charge. Payment clears every case or hold. Confirm all charges with MDCR before paying.
No bond shown The charge may require court action or have another restriction. The person can never be released. Check the first-appearance and later court orders.
Booking photograph An image created during custody processing. Guilt or identity by itself. Match the birth date, jail number and case.
Release from search The person may no longer be listed in current custody. The criminal case was dismissed. Search the Clerk criminal docket.
Identity safeguard

Verify the correct person before using an arrest record

Full first and last name match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Date of birth matches
Booking date matches the known event
Jail number matches another official record
Arresting agency matches the incident location
Police or citation number matches
Court case follows the same arrest
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation, contacting an employer or treating the record as belonging to a specific person.
Same name, different birth date Treat the records as different people unless the agency confirms a clerical error.
Similar mugshot, different jail number The entries may be separate people or separate bookings. Verify each independently.
Same person, several case numbers One arrest can create multiple cases or charges. Review every case.
Identity may have been misused Use FDLE Personal Review or Compromised Identity Services rather than relying on a name search.
No-result troubleshooting

No Miami-Dade inmate or arrest record found?

The person is still being booked Intake, fingerprints, medical screening and data entry can delay an online result.
The person was released The official search is for current custody and may not display a previous booking.
The name is entered differently Try the surname alone, former names, aliases, hyphens and suffix variations.
The arrest was outside county Corrections The person may be in a municipal holding facility, another county, federal custody or state prison.
A citation was issued A notice to appear or cite-and-release case may not involve current jail custody.
The case is not visible yet Prosecutor review and Clerk entry may occur after the booking appears.
The search is too narrow Remove the middle name and avoid entering uncertain information.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, victim-related or confidential records may not appear.
Booking-status call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name or jail number?
Turner Guilford Knight Information Desk Phone: 786-263-5550 Staff can assist with inmate location, bond, visiting and general booking questions.
Arrest-to-court path

What happens after a Miami-Dade arrest?

Law-enforcement arrest MDSO or a municipal police department creates an arrest form, offense report and related evidence records.
TGK intake and processing Adult arrestees entering MDCR are processed through Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
Identity and property processing Staff verify identity, take fingerprints, inventory property and create the jail record.
Medical screening and classification The person is screened before assignment to an appropriate detention location.
First appearance A judge addresses probable cause, counsel, bond and release conditions.
State Attorney filing decision Prosecutors decide whether to file, change, reduce or decline charges.
Felony or misdemeanor case Felonies proceed in Circuit Criminal Court; misdemeanors proceed in County Criminal Court.
Release or continued detention Release may occur through bond, own recognizance, pretrial services, a court order or completion of the case.
Final disposition Each count may end through no action, dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment or sentence.
Correction or record clearing Missing dispositions can be corrected, and eligible records may be sealed or expunged.
People completing release processing are discharged from the Turner Guilford Knight release area. Release may take several hours after bond or a court order because staff must complete verification, paperwork and property return.
Correct record holder

Which office maintains each Miami-Dade record?

Send the request to the agency that created or controls the record
Record needed Correct source What to provide Common mistake
Current jail custody Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Full name, birth date and jail number. Calling the Clerk for live housing status.
MDSO arrest or offense report Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Central Records Police number, date, location and involved names. Requesting the police narrative from Corrections.
City police report The municipal department that made the arrest Agency report number, date and location. Sending every arrest request to MDSO.
Jail or incarceration record MDCR Central Records Jail number, custody dates and exact record type. Using a jail record as the police incident report.
Felony or misdemeanor court outcome Miami-Dade Clerk Criminal Division Case number or accurate defendant information. Treating the booking charge as the final charge.
Statewide Florida criminal history Florida Department of Law Enforcement Accurate demographic information or fingerprints. Treating Miami-Dade records as statewide history.
Arrest forms and police reports

Request a Miami-Dade Sheriff arrest report

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Central Records Bureau 9105 NW 25th Street Doral, FL 33172 Records Bureau: 305-471-2070 Public Records Custodian: 305-471-2085 Email: recordsrequest@mdso.com
Central Records maintains and distributes MDSO arrest forms, police reports and other public records. It also provides local police-clearance letters for specified purposes.
Confirm MDSO made the arrest Check the booking, arrest form or court case for the agency name.
Use the official records process The fastest route is the online Sheriff Public Records Center. Open Sheriff records instructions
Name the exact record Ask for the arrest form, offense report, probable-cause narrative or identified supplement.
Provide the police number Search work is easier when the agency report number is known.
Add the date and location Include the incident date, arrest date and full address.
Include the jail and court numbers These help connect the arrest report to the correct person and prosecution.
Request electronic delivery Ask for available records in digital form.
Set a maximum cost Require a written estimate before charges exceed a stated amount.
Expect lawful redactions Active investigations, victim data, juveniles and protected information may be withheld.
Copy-ready MDSO records request
Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest form, offense report, probable-cause narrative and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are police report number [number], jail number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for information withheld or redacted.
An arrest by City of Miami Police, Miami Beach Police, Hialeah Police, Homestead Police or another municipal agency must be requested from that department.
Corrections records

Request custody and jail records from MDCR

Use the right request: MDCR handles Corrections-maintained records. Miami-Dade states that records about the arrest itself should be requested from the law-enforcement agency.
MDCR Central Records Unit 2525 NW 62nd Street, Suite 4200 Miami, FL 33147 Phone: 786-263-5892 Fax: 786-263-5002
Identify the jail record needed Examples include incarceration confirmation, custody dates, classification or another Corrections-maintained record.
Open the county public-record portal Create an account to submit and track the request. Request MDCR records
Enter the subject information Provide the inmate name, jail number and relevant custody dates.
Describe the event precisely Explain what happened, who was involved and where it occurred.
Ask for an estimate MDCR may require advance partial payment before copying records.
Include the tracking or invoice number with payment This helps the Records Unit apply the payment correctly.
Published MDCR public-record copy charges
Item Published charge Important detail
Single-sided paper copy $0.15 per page Additional delivery charges may apply.
Double-sided paper copy $0.20 per page Confirm the estimated page count.
Certified copy $1 per page Order certification only when required.
Color copy $1 per page Specify which pages must be in color.
Video or CD $1 per disk Research or review labor may be additional.
Request requiring more than 20 minutes Staff labor charge The charge is based on the cost of the staff performing the work.
Criminal Justice Online System

Find the filed charges and final court outcome

The Clerk states that online electronic access is not the official court record and does not guarantee completeness, accuracy or timeliness. Obtain an official copy when the result matters.
Open the official criminal case system Search felony and misdemeanor cases through the Clerk. Open Miami-Dade criminal case search
Use the case number when known This is the fastest and safest search method.
Try the state case number Use this when it appears on a court notice or filing.
Search the citation or police number This can connect the arresting agency’s record to the court case.
Search by jail number The Clerk system provides a jail-number search option.
Search by defendant when no number is known Enter the first name, last name, sex and date of birth carefully.
Locate the charging document Read the information, indictment or other filing that states the prosecuted charges.
Review every docket entry in date order Track first appearance, arraignment, warrants, motions, pleas and hearings.
Check amended charges The original jail allegation may have been reduced, replaced or rejected.
Find the result for every count Look for no action, dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment and sentence.
Order the actual document when needed Use the docket image or certified-copy process rather than relying on a summary.
Miami-Dade Criminal Division Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building 1351 NW 12th Street Miami, FL 33125 Clerk information: 305-275-1155
Official proof and fees

Order a certified disposition or criminal document

Certified case document

  • Identify the exact case.
  • Name the document needed.
  • Ordinary copies are listed at $1 per page.
  • Certification is listed at $2 per document.
  • A $2 per name, per year search fee may apply without the case number or year.

Certified local history disposition letter

  • Covers Miami-Dade felony and misdemeanor case records.
  • Current published charge: $7.
  • Provide the defendant name and date of birth.
  • Provide the case number and year when known.
  • It is not a statewide FDLE criminal history.
What to include with a mailed criminal-copy request
Required detail Why it matters Example
Defendant name Identifies the party. Full legal name and suffix.
Case number and year Avoids added research work. Use the number shown in CJIS.
Date of birth Reduces same-name errors. Month, day and year.
Charge type Helps staff identify the correct case. Felony, misdemeanor or domestic violence.
Document name Prevents unnecessary copying. A-form, information, dismissal or judgment.
Return envelope Required for mailed paper delivery. Self-addressed and stamped.
Order criminal certified copies Request a local disposition letter
Felony copy requests Suite 9000, Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building Email: coccriminal@miamidade.gov Misdemeanor copy requests Suite 8100, Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building Email: cocmisdemeanor@miamidade.gov
Warrant verification

Check a possible Miami-Dade warrant safely

Miami-Dade does not provide one guaranteed public list containing every current county, municipal, state and federal warrant. Court dockets and the issuing agency must be checked together.
Search the criminal case Look for warrant, capias, bench warrant, service, recall or quash entries.
Read the newest docket event An older warrant-issued entry may have been resolved later.
Confirm the defendant’s identity Match the full name, birth date and case number.
Identify the issuing court A city, county, circuit, out-of-county or federal warrant may use a different source.
Contact the Warrants Bureau or a lawyer Use the official bureau contact for a Miami-Dade felony warrant question. Open Warrants Bureau information
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Warrants Bureau 9105 NW 25th Street Doral, FL 33172 Phone: 305-471-1700
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. A similar name, recalled warrant or delayed update can create a dangerous mistake.
Payment scam warning: Do not pay a warrant demand using gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or an unexpected text link. Contact the Clerk or law-enforcement agency independently.
Bond and release

Confirm every charge and hold before paying bond

A person with bondable charges can bond out at any time, but payment of one bond may not clear another charge, warrant or agency hold.
Cash bondThe full required amount is deposited through the authorized process.
Surety bondA licensed bail-bond agency posts the bond under a written agreement.
Own recognizanceThe judge may release the person without a financial bond.
Pretrial servicesRelease may include reporting, monitoring or other court conditions.
Search the current inmate result Record the jail number and each charge.
Write down every displayed bond amount Do not assume one amount covers all charges.
Call the TGK Information Desk Confirm the current bond and every outside hold. Call 786-263-5550
Check the newest court order First appearance may change the booking bond.
Ask whether self-bonding is available Money in the inmate trust account may be used for self-bonding when allowed.
Verify any commercial bondsman Obtain the premium, collateral and refund terms in writing.
Keep receipts and agreements Save the jail number, court case, amount and transaction proof.
Allow several hours for release processing Booking, court paperwork, payment verification and property return affect timing.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], jail number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond type and amount for each charge, all warrants or agency holds, accepted payment methods and whether another court must authorize release.
MDCR releases completed discharges from the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center release area. The published general release window is 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Review inmate release information Review monitored release
Booked property

Pick up personal property from TGK correctly

Confirm where the person was booked Property collected during MDCR intake is normally handled through TGK.
Ask whether the inmate must authorize release A person still in custody may authorize a representative to collect property.
Bring valid identification Use the legal name matching the authorization.
Call before traveling Property is moved to offsite storage after the initial holding period. Call Property: 786-263-5355
Collect property promptly after release MDCR states that unclaimed property may be moved offsite and ultimately scheduled for destruction.
TGK Property Room 7000 NW 41st Street Miami, FL 33166 Published weekday hours: 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Defense representation

Request the Miami-Dade Public Defender

Only a judge can appoint the Public Defender after determining that the defendant qualifies. Inability to pay the $50 indigent-status application fee does not prevent representation of an otherwise eligible person.
Ask for counsel at first appearance The court considers indigence and appointment of counsel.
Complete the Affidavit of Indigent Status Provide income, assets, debts and family obligations accurately.
Do not delay because of the $50 fee Florida law allows representation even when the eligible person cannot immediately pay it.
Confirm the appointment in the court docket Record the assigned attorney or division.
Contact the Public Defender with the case number Provide the defendant name, birth date, jail number and court case. Open representation instructions
Do not discuss case facts on personal calls Conversations with family, friends, inmates, police or ordinary jail calls are not attorney-client privileged.
Law Offices of the Public Defender, 11th Judicial Circuit Bennett H. Brummer Building 1320 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33125 Phone: 305-545-1600 Weekdays: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Victim and witness assistance

Get case support and custody notifications

Collect the official identifiers Have the police report number, defendant name, jail number and court case number.
Contact the State Attorney Victim Services program Ask for the Victim Witness Counselor or Trial Coordinator connected to the case. Open Miami-Dade Victim Services
Request hearing and case information Ask about arraignment, release, plea, trial, sentencing and restitution.
Ask about safety assistance Available programs can include domestic-violence, stalking, exploitation and victim-compensation support.
Register for custody alerts Use VINE for available custody and release notifications. Register through VINE
Confirm urgent changes directly Call MDCR or the assigned advocate when release information affects immediate safety.
Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office E.R. Graham Building 1350 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136 Phone: 305-547-0100 Published hours: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Remote video visitation

Get approved and schedule a Miami-Dade jail visit

MDCR currently provides remote video visitation as the standard friend-and-family visitation service. Account registration alone does not mean the visitor is approved.
Confirm current custody Search the inmate and call the facility before registration.
Obtain the jail number Use the exact booking name and jail number when creating the provider account.
Ask the inmate to add the visitor Friends and family must be on the inmate’s Approved Master Visitation List.
Create the required video-visitation account Use the provider linked through the official MDCR visitation page. Open visitation registration
Enter accurate visitor information Use the visitor’s legal name, contact details and requested identification information.
Allow up to 24 hours for processing Wait for registration approval before attempting to schedule.
Select an available visit time Confirm the date, time zone, inmate and provider fee before booking.
Test the device Check the camera, microphone, internet connection and provider application.
Recheck custody before the session Transfer, release, court movement or restrictions can cancel availability.
MDCR Inmate Visitation Questions: 786-263-4119
Visit preparation

Avoid a rejected or terminated video visit

Before the visit
  • Confirm visitor approval.
  • Use the registered legal name.
  • Check the appointment time.
  • Test the approved device.
  • Choose a quiet, well-lit location.
During the visit
  • Keep all participants visible.
  • Follow staff and provider instructions.
  • Do not record or rebroadcast the visit.
  • Do not display prohibited material.
  • Remember that the session may be monitored.
Avoid
  • Threats or criminal communication.
  • Nudity or sexual conduct.
  • Unapproved third-party participation.
  • Use of another person’s account.
  • Discussing confidential defense strategy.
Inmate remains in MDCR custody
Visitor is on the approved list
Provider account is approved
Visit is scheduled and confirmed
Camera and microphone work
All participants follow MDCR rules
Digital mail center

Address Miami-Dade inmate mail correctly

Personal inmate mail address Inmate Full Name and Jail Number Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department P.O. Box 20527 Tampa, FL 33622
Confirm current custody Do not mail correspondence based on an old arrest result.
Use the complete booking name Copy the spelling shown in the official inmate search.
Add the jail number Place it beside or below the inmate’s name.
Use the Tampa digital-mail address Ordinary personal correspondence is not addressed directly to TGK, PTDC or Metro West.
Send through the United States Postal Service Mail delivered by other couriers is not accepted.
Write only on permitted white lined paper MDCR permits incoming personal correspondence on plain white, originally lined notebook, tablet or legal-tablet paper.
Add the complete return address twice Include the sender’s first and last name, street, city, state and ZIP on both the envelope and letter.

Items MDCR lists as prohibited in personal mail

Hardcover or paperback books
Magazines, newspapers or religious publications
Greeting cards or postcards
Colored paper or colored envelopes
Magazine or newspaper clippings
Stamps, envelopes, pens or pencils
Polaroids, plastic cards or phone cards
Stickers, glued items or lipstick marks
Padded or bubble mailers
Nudity or sexually oriented material
Recheck current inmate-mail rules
Calls and electronic messages

Set up Miami-Dade jail communication safely

Telephone calls
  • Inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming calls.
  • The inmate initiates outgoing calls.
  • A prepaid collect account may be required.
  • Friends and family fund the receiving number.
Electronic messages
  • Use the provider linked by MDCR.
  • Find the correct inmate and facility.
  • Purchase the required electronic stamps.
  • Messages and photographs are reviewed.
Privacy warning
  • Personal communications may be monitored.
  • Do not discuss facts, evidence or witnesses.
  • Rejected messages may not receive a refund.
  • Use attorney procedures for privileged calls.
Telephone provider support Automated system: 972-734-1111 Customer service: 800-844-6591
Open official phone and messaging setup
Trust account deposits

Add money to the correct Miami-Dade inmate account

Trust-account funds can be used for commissary expenses, recurring charges and eligible self-bonding.
MDCR facility number 233101
Exact inmate name
Inmate jail-number ID
Correct account and deposit amount
Confirm the person is still in custody Do not deposit after release or transfer.
Copy the exact jail number A similar name is not enough to authorize payment.
Use facility number 233101 Select Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Choose the deposit method TouchPay accepts approved online, telephone and lobby-kiosk deposits.
Use a lobby kiosk for cash Cash must be deposited directly through an authorized kiosk.
Review the fee before payment Confirm the deposit amount and provider charge.
Keep the receipt Save the inmate name, jail number, amount and transaction confirmation.
TouchPay deposits Phone: 866-232-1899
Open official deposit methods
Pre-packaged inmate gifts

Send approved commissary items through iCare

Confirm current custody Recheck the inmate before placing an order.
Open iCare from the official county page Avoid similarly named commercial websites. Open Miami-Dade commissary instructions
Select Florida Choose the correct state and Miami-Dade facility.
Search the inmate Use the last name or jail number.
Verify the exact person Match the name and inmate number before shopping.
Add eligible items to the cart Facility restrictions control which packages are available.
Review the order and pay Save the confirmation and delivery details.
iCare customer service: 888-439-5020
Florida state-prison custody

Use the FDC search after a state-prison transfer

Use Florida DOC for

  • A person in Florida state-prison custody.
  • The DC number and assigned institution.
  • State-prison release information.
  • Prison mail, visitation and funds.

Do not use it alone for

  • A recent Miami-Dade jail booking.
  • Every past Miami-Dade arrest.
  • The prosecutor’s filed charges.
  • The certified Miami-Dade judgment.
Search the complete legal name Add the DC number when known.
Match the birth information Avoid merging same-name records.
Record the current institution The facility controls prison visits, mail and deposits.
Return to the Miami-Dade court case The FDC locator is not the official conviction document. Search Florida correctional custody
Statewide Florida criminal history

Choose an FDLE public search or Personal Review

Public Florida history search

  • Current fee: $24 per search.
  • Instant online search adds a $1 card-processing fee.
  • Instant results are not certified.
  • Certified and non-certified staff searches also cost $24.
  • A name-based result can involve identity uncertainty.

FDLE Personal Review

  • Used to review your own Florida history.
  • Requires a fingerprint card.
  • FDLE does not charge for the review.
  • It can be used to challenge inaccurate information.
  • It cannot be used for employment or licensing proof.
Florida criminal-history options
Service Current charge Typical use Important limit
FDLE instant search $24 plus $1 card fee Immediate public Florida history. Not certified.
FDLE certified or non-certified staff search $24 Mailed result prepared by FDLE staff. Mail delivery time is additional.
FDLE Personal Review No FDLE charge Review and challenge your own history. Fingerprints are required.
Miami-Dade local disposition letter $7 Local Miami-Dade felony and misdemeanor search. Not statewide.
Choose local or statewide scope Use the Clerk for Miami-Dade-only cases and FDLE for Florida history.
Use accurate demographic information Enter the full legal name, birth date and aliases when requested.
Review every arrest and disposition A Florida history may contain a booking even when the charge was dismissed.
Use Personal Review for a dispute Fingerprints help prove whether the record belongs to the requester.
Run a Florida criminal-history search Start FDLE Personal Review
Error correction

Fix a wrong Miami-Dade arrest or disposition

Identify which system is wrong Compare the police report, MDCR record, Clerk docket and FDLE history.
Save the disputed entry Record the URL, viewing date, jail number, police number and court case.
Obtain the controlling document Use a certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or agency correction.
Correct the originating agency first The arresting agency corrects its report; the Clerk or court corrects the case record.
Contact MDCR for jail-record errors Provide the jail number and supporting official proof.
Submit FDLE Personal Review when state history is wrong Include fingerprints and follow the challenge instructions.
Use Compromised Identity Services when appropriate This is designed for people whose personal identifiers may have been misused in a Florida arrest record. Open FDLE identity-misuse help
Recheck every connected system One correction may not automatically update another government or private database.
Correction versus record clearing: Correct the record when information is factually wrong. Seek sealing or expungement when the information is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
FDLE Criminal History Record Maintenance: 850-410-7898
Florida sealing and expungement

Prepare the complete Miami-Dade record before filing

Sealing

The record is restricted from ordinary public access, but specified government and authorized entities can still access it.

Expungement

Most entities are informed that the record was expunged and generally cannot access it without a court order.
An FDLE Certificate of Eligibility does not clear the record. It permits an eligible person to ask the court for relief. A judge must sign an order, and FDLE must receive the certified order.

Prepare these records first

FDLE or personal criminal-history review
Miami-Dade jail and police identifiers
Every felony and misdemeanor case number
Certified disposition for every charge
Fingerprint card
Prosecutor certification when required
Government photo identification
Current FDLE application and court forms
Review the complete Florida record Identify every charge connected to the arrest.
Search the Miami-Dade cases Verify every filing, amendment and final disposition.
Obtain certified court documents Do not rely only on an online docket screenshot.
Review FDLE eligibility requirements Prior sealing, expungement, adjudication and offense type can affect eligibility.
Apply for the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility Submit the current application packet, fingerprints, dispositions and required materials. Start the FDLE eligibility process
Allow for FDLE processing FDLE currently states that eligibility processing typically takes about 12 weeks after a completed packet is received and is not expedited.
File the petition in the proper Miami-Dade case The Clerk permits petitions to seal or expunge to be filed electronically in felony or misdemeanor cases. Review Miami-Dade e-filing instructions
File the affidavit, certificate and proposed order Follow the current court and Clerk requirements.
Arrange the court date when required Attorneys filing felony petitions must contact the judicial assistant for a hearing date.
Attend the hearing when ordered Bring the certificate, dispositions and all required proof.
Keep certified copies of the signed order Use them to confirm compliance by the Clerk, arresting agency, MDCR and FDLE.
Recheck public systems Confirm that eligible records are no longer publicly available after processing.
Local assistance: The Miami-Dade Public Defender Redemption Hotline helps eligible former clients understand sealing and expungement options.
Public Defender Redemption Hotline: 305-545-1616
Open Miami-Dade record-clearing help Review Clerk criminal-record instructions
Contacts and locations

Miami-Dade jail, records and court contact board

MDCR General Inmate Information786-263-7000 Custody, facilities and general inmate questions.
TGK Information Desk
7000 NW 41st Street Miami, FL 33166
786-263-5550
Pre-Trial Detention Center
1321 NW 13th Street Miami, FL 33125
786-263-4110
Metro West Detention Center
13850 NW 41st Street Miami, FL 33178
786-263-5110
MDSO Central Records
9105 NW 25th Street Doral, FL 33172
305-471-2070
MDCR Central Records
2525 NW 62nd Street, Suite 4200 Miami, FL 33147
786-263-5892
Miami-Dade Criminal Division
1351 NW 12th Street Miami, FL 33125
305-275-1155
Miami-Dade Public Defender
1320 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33125
305-545-1600
State Attorney Victim Services
1350 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136
305-547-0100
MDSO Warrants Bureau305-471-1700 Verify a possible warrant through the correct court or agency.

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center map

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building map

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Central Records map

Confirm before traveling: Recheck current custody, facility, office hours, appointment rules, accepted identification, fees and whether the service can be completed online.
High-value local details

What this Miami-Dade guide brings into one page

Current custody searchSearch fields, result decoding, identity checks, missing-result causes and TGK processing.
Past arrest routePolice reports, municipal agencies, Clerk cases, jail records and statewide FDLE history are separated.
Court verificationCase-number, jail-number, police-number and defendant searches plus copy and certification fees.
Jail family servicesVideo visits, approved visitor list, mail address, prohibited mail, calls, deposits and iCare gifts.
Legal and victim helpPublic Defender appointment, indigent application, victim advocates and custody alerts.
Record accuracy and reliefFDLE Personal Review, identity misuse, corrections, Certificate of Eligibility and court filing.
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Miami-Dade arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Miami-Dade arrest records?Use the official MDCR inmate search for current custody. For an older arrest, use the Clerk criminal case system, request the police report or search FDLE history.
Does the inmate search show previous bookings?No. It is an in-custody search, not a full historical Miami-Dade arrest archive.
What appears in the inmate result?The result may show the name, date of birth, race, sex, facility, charges, bond, jail number, booking date, booking time and mugshot.
How do I confirm current custody?Search online and call MDCR at 786-263-7000 or the TGK Information Desk at 786-263-5550.
Where do I request the arrest report?Request it from MDSO Central Records or the city police department that made the arrest.
How do I find the final case result?Search the Clerk Criminal Justice Online System and review the filed charge, amendments, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentence.
How much do certified criminal records cost?Criminal copies are generally listed at $1 per page plus $2 per certified document. A certified local disposition letter is listed at $7.
How do video visits work?The visitor must be on the Approved Master Visitation List, create the provider account, wait up to 24 hours for processing and schedule an available remote visit.
How much is an FDLE Florida history search?The public search costs $24. An instant online search also adds a $1 card-processing fee.
Can a Miami-Dade arrest be sealed or expunged?Some records qualify. Begin with FDLE eligibility, obtain certified dispositions and then petition the proper Miami-Dade court.
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not Miami-Dade Corrections, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Clerk of Court, State Attorney, Public Defender, FDLE or a law firm. Custody, facility, charges, bond, warrants, release and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision. Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official Miami-Dade County and Florida procedures reviewed July 20, 2026.

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