What information appears in the Miami-Dade inmate search?

The official search may display the person's name, date of birth, race, sex, current jail location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time and booking photograph.

Does a Miami-Dade booking prove that the person was convicted?

No. A jail booking records an arrest and the allegations entered during intake. It does not prove guilt or show the final filed charge. Search the Miami-Dade Clerk Criminal Justice Online Case Search for the complaint or information, docket entries and final disposition.

How do I search Miami-Dade criminal court cases?

Open the Miami-Dade Clerk Criminal Justice Online Case Search. Search by case number when available or use the defendant's name and date of birth. Circuit Criminal generally handles felony cases, while County Criminal generally handles misdemeanor cases.

Where do I request a Miami-Dade arrest report?

Request the report from the agency that created it. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office reports can be requested through the Sheriff Public Records Center. Reports created by the City of Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah or another municipal police department must be requested from that department.

How can I bond someone out of a Miami-Dade jail?

First confirm the person's full name, jail number, every charge, bond amount, release eligibility and outside holds. A cash bond may be paid through the approved facility process, while a licensed bail-bond agent may post a surety bond. Release can still take several hours after payment.

How do Miami-Dade inmate video visits work?

Friends and family must first be added to the inmate's approved Master Visitation List, create a GTL visitation account and wait up to 24 hours for registration processing. Visits can be scheduled up to seven days ahead, and same-day visits are not permitted.

How do I get a public defender in Miami-Dade County?

Ask for appointed counsel at first appearance or in the criminal court case. Complete the Affidavit of Criminal Indigent Status and pay the published 50 dollar application fee unless the court waives or handles it differently. The Miami-Dade Public Defender can be reached at 305-545-1600.

Can a Miami-Dade arrest record be sealed or expunged?

Some eligible Florida records can be sealed or expunged. The process normally begins with an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application, fingerprints, a certified case disposition and the 75 dollar FDLE fee. After receiving the certificate, the applicant files the petition in Miami-Dade criminal court.

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Q: How do I search Miami-Dade County arrest records?

Use Miami-Dade Corrections' official Inmate In-Custody Search. Enter the person's last name followed by the first initial or first name. Verify the date of birth, jail number, booking date, facility, charges and bond before searching the related Miami-Dade criminal court case.

Q: What is the Miami-Dade inmate mailing address?

Personal mail must include the inmate's full name and jail number, Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, P.O. Box 20527, Tampa, Florida 33622. The sender's full return address must appear on both the envelope and letter.

Record router

Which Miami-Dade office has the information?

MIAMI-DADE CORRECTIONS Is the person held now?

Find jail location, jail number, booking time, charges, bond and mugshot.

Best starting point after a recent arrest.

ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the arrest report, incident narrative, probable-cause material and releasable supplements.

Use the Sheriff or the municipal department that created the report.

MIAMI-DADE CLERK What was formally filed?

Find charges, warrants, hearings, defense attorney, bond entries, plea, judgment and sentence.

Search Circuit Criminal or County Criminal.

FDLE What appears statewide?

Run a Florida public criminal-history check or request a fingerprint-based personal review.

FDLE history is separate from the local jail and court search.

Reliable search order: Find the inmate, save the jail number, identify the arresting agency, search the Clerk case and locate the final disposition for every count.

Go directly to the Miami-Dade task

Official inmate-search workflow

How to search Miami-Dade jail bookings

Open the county Inmate In-Custody Search Confirm that the page belongs to Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation. Open the official inmate search

Enter the last name first The search requires the last name followed by the first initial or first name.

Use the legal booking name Try a former surname, hyphenated surname or alternate spelling when the result is missing.

Open every plausible match Miami-Dade has a large population and many people share similar names.

Verify the date of birth Do not rely on the photograph or name alone.

Save the jail number The jail number is needed for mail, deposits, calls and records inquiries.

Confirm the current facility A person can move between TGK, Pre-Trial Detention Center and Metro West.

Read every charge and bond entry Separate charges can have different release conditions or agency holds.

Record the booking date and time Use these details to distinguish separate arrests and court cases.

Continue to the Clerk case search The booking entry does not show whether the State Attorney filed the same charge. Open the criminal case search

The official search can display the name, date of birth, race, sex, facility, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time and booking photograph.

Booking-result decoder

Understand each Miami-Dade inmate-search field

What the field means—and what it cannot prove
Field	What it identifies	What it does not prove	Best next action
Jail number	The person in the Miami-Dade detention system.	The final charge or conviction.	Use it for mail, deposits and jail inquiries.
Booking date and time	When detention intake was recorded.	The exact time of the alleged offense.	Use it to separate multiple custody events.
Location	The current Miami-Dade detention facility.	The facility where the person will remain.	Recheck before visiting or mailing legal material.
Booking charge	An allegation entered during arrest or intake.	What the State Attorney formally filed.	Read the court information or charging document.
Bond amount	A monetary release condition associated with a charge.	Payment will clear every hold or case.	Confirm all charges and detainers before paying.
No bond	Release may require judicial action or may be restricted.	The person can never receive release conditions.	Check first appearance and the newest bond order.
Mugshot	A photograph taken during detention processing.	Identity by itself, prosecution or guilt.	Match the date of birth, jail number and court case.
Release status	Whether the displayed custody episode remains active.	Dismissal, acquittal or innocence.	Search the court disposition.

Fast-changing information: Bond, housing, release and holds can change after first appearance, a new warrant, court processing or transfer.

Wrong-person protection

Verify identity before relying on the record

Full first and last name match

Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent

Date of birth matches

Booking date matches the known arrest

Facility and arrest location are consistent

Jail number matches other jail services

Court case follows the same incident

Arresting agency is consistent

Minimum standard: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an accusation, contacting an employer or treating a result as belonging to a specific person.

No-result troubleshooting

No Miami-Dade inmate result found? Check these causes

Booking is still underway Identity verification, fingerprints, medical screening and data entry can take several hours.

The name is formatted differently Try the surname with only the first initial or remove the middle name.

The person uses another surname Try a former, maiden, compound or hyphenated last name.

The person was released The in-custody search is not a complete historical booking archive.

The arrest occurred in another county Search the county where the person was physically booked.

The person is in municipal or federal processing Confirm whether another agency transferred the person to county custody.

The case began without a jail booking A notice to appear, summons or direct filing may create a court case without a normal jail result.

The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged or legally confidential information may not appear.

Recent-arrest 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]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name?

TGK Information Desk: 786-263-5550
Use for inmate location, bond, visiting and general recent-arrest questions.

What happens next

Miami-Dade arrest and court timeline

Transport to TGK New arrestees are generally taken to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for intake processing.

Identity and fingerprint processing Staff verify personal information, take fingerprints and create the booking photograph.

Medical and mental-health screening Intake includes health screening before housing and classification.

Property inventory Personal property is documented and stored while the person remains in custody.

Charges and bond entry Staff enter charges and available bond information into the detention system.

First appearance when required A judge addresses probable cause, counsel and release conditions for defendants who cannot immediately bond or must see a judge.

State Attorney review The prosecutor decides whether to file, change or decline the charge.

Circuit or County Criminal case Felony cases generally proceed in Circuit Criminal; misdemeanor cases generally proceed in County Criminal.

Final disposition The case may end through no action, dismissal, diversion, plea, acquittal, adjudication withheld or conviction.

Correction or record relief Inaccurate records may be corrected, while some eligible cases may be sealed or expunged.

Booking may take several hours depending on intake volume and individual circumstances. People being processed have access to free phone calls during the booking process.

Correct record holder

Which Miami-Dade agency maintains each record?

Send each request to the agency that created or maintains the record
Record needed	Likely custodian	What to provide	Common mistake
Current custody	Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation	Name, date of birth and jail number.	Asking the Clerk for live jail status.
County Sheriff arrest report	Miami-Dade Sheriff Public Records	Case number, date, location and involved name.	Requesting the police report from Corrections.
City of Miami report	City of Miami Police Department	Municipal report number and incident details.	Using the county Sheriff request portal.
Miami Beach report	Miami Beach Police Department	MBPD report number, location and date.	Assuming the county jail created the report.
Felony case	Miami-Dade Clerk Circuit Criminal Division	Case number or defendant name and birth date.	Treating booking charges as the formal information.
Misdemeanor case	Miami-Dade Clerk County Criminal Division	Case number or defendant identifiers.	Searching only felony records.
Detention records	MDCR Central Records	Inmate name, jail number, record type and date range.	Requesting the officer’s arrest narrative from MDCR.
Florida criminal history	Florida Department of Law Enforcement	Required name information or fingerprints.	Treating a county case search as statewide.

Arrest and detention records

Request the correct Miami-Dade report

Request a Sheriff arrest or incident report

Confirm the arresting agency Use the booking or Clerk case to determine whether the Miami-Dade Sheriff created the report.

Name the exact documents Request the arrest report, incident report, probable-cause affidavit and identified supplements.

Provide narrow identifiers Include the defendant name, incident date, location, report number, jail number and court case number.

Request electronic delivery Electronic delivery may reduce copying and mailing charges.

Set a cost limit Ask for an estimate before the request exceeds a stated amount.

Submit through the Sheriff Public Records Center Create or log into the official request system and select the Sheriff record category. Open the Sheriff records page

Copy-ready Sheriff records request

Under Florida public-records law, I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, probable-cause affidavit and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are agency case number [number], jail number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide an estimate before processing if the total cost will exceed $[amount].

Request Miami-Dade Corrections records

Use this process for detention records Examples include booking, inmate, release, classification or facility-maintained documents.

Describe the record clearly State the inmate name, jail number, date range and document type.

Submit the online Corrections request Create an account to submit and track the request. Request Miami-Dade Corrections records

Published Miami-Dade Corrections copy charges
Record service	Published charge	Important detail
Single-sided page	$0.15 per page	Standard paper copy.
Double-sided page	$0.20 per page	Standard double-sided copy.
Certified copy	$1 per page	Confirm whether certification is actually required.
Color copy	$1 per page	Use only when color is necessary.
Video or CD	$1 per disk	Delivery and processing costs may also apply.
Research over 20 minutes	Labor-based service charge	An advance partial payment can be required.

MDCR Central Records: 786-263-5892
2525 NW 62nd Street, Suite 4200, Miami, FL 33147

Court verification

Search Miami-Dade felony and misdemeanor cases

Circuit Criminal

Generally handles felony criminal cases.
Review the information or indictment.
Check bond, motions, plea, judgment and sentence.

County Criminal

Generally handles misdemeanor cases.
Includes many criminal traffic cases.
Review each charge and its final disposition.

Open the Criminal Justice Online Case Search Use the Clerk’s criminal system—not the County Recorder’s property-record system. Open the official criminal case search

Select the preferred search method Search by case number when available or use the party-name fields.

Enter required fields Follow the marked required fields and use the defendant’s legal name.

Open every plausible case card A person may have multiple felony, misdemeanor or traffic cases.

Verify date of birth and arrest date Match the case to the inmate booking.

Confirm the arresting agency The case record can help route the report request.

Read the formal charges Compare the filed information or indictment with the booking allegations.

Check the warrant and bond fields Review later docket entries before treating an older warrant or bond as current.

Read the docket in date order Locate hearings, motions, plea documents, dismissal entries and sentencing records.

Find the disposition for every charge Do not stop after finding the status “closed.”

Register when repeated searches are needed Registration can reduce captcha and search limitations.

Order a certified copy when formal proof is needed Expand the relevant docket entry and select the document-image or copy option.

Common Miami-Dade docket terms

Terms that change the meaning of an arrest record
Term	Practical meaning	What to verify
No action	The State Attorney did not file a charge from the arrest at that time.	Whether every arrest count received no action.
Nolle prosequi	The prosecutor ended prosecution of the identified charge.	Whether another count remained.
Dismissed	The court ended the identified count or case.	Whether all counts were dismissed.
Not guilty	The defendant was not convicted of the resolved count.	Whether another count was resolved differently.
Adjudication withheld	The court withheld a formal adjudication of guilt after the case resolution.	The plea, conditions and eligibility consequences.
Adjudicated guilty	A formal judgment of guilt was entered.	The final offense and sentence.
Closed	The case is no longer active in the ordinary docket.	The specific event that closed it.
Sealed or expunged	Ordinary public access has been legally restricted.	Some authorized agencies may retain lawful access.

Certified court proof

Order Miami-Dade criminal dispositions and documents

Identify the case number and case year Missing information can create extra search fees.

Choose the exact document Examples include the arrest affidavit, information, indictment, dismissal, judgment and sentence.

Decide whether you need a disposition letter A certified criminal-history disposition letter summarizes the result of a local felony and misdemeanor search.

Use the online docket for individual documents Open the case, expand the docket entry and select the image or certified-copy option. Search and order online

Use the correct email or mailing division Felony and misdemeanor copies are handled by separate Criminal Division units.

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail Include payment in an accepted form and do not send a personal check.

Published Miami-Dade criminal-record copy charges
Request	Published charge	Important detail
Certified disposition letter	$7	Covers the requested local criminal-history disposition search.
Unknown year or case number	$2 per year, per name	Added for every year searched.
Individual document copy	$1 per page	Applies to ordinary criminal-case document copies.
Document certification	$2 per document	Added when certification is requested.
Scanned felony case file on CD	$42	Additional research fees may apply.

Felony Criminal Copies

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th Street, Suite 9000
Miami, FL 33125

coccriminal@miamidade.gov

Misdemeanor Criminal Copies

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th Street, Suite 8100
Miami, FL 33125

cocmisdemeanor@miamidade.gov

Copy-ready Clerk request

I request a [regular or certified] copy of [exact document] in criminal case number [number], State of Florida v. [defendant]. The defendant’s date of birth is [date]. Please confirm the total page, certification, search and delivery charges before processing.

Warrant verification

Confirm a possible Miami-Dade warrant safely

Search the related criminal case Review the warrant type, docket and newest court entries.

Check for a later resolution A warrant can later be served, recalled, quashed or otherwise resolved.

Check every relevant case One person can have separate felony, misdemeanor or out-of-county warrants.

Confirm current status directly Contact the Miami-Dade Sheriff Warrants Bureau. Call 305-471-1700

Use a defense lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain surrender, first appearance, bond and court options.

Miami-Dade Sheriff Warrants Bureau
9105 NW 25th Street, Doral, FL 33172
Phone: 305-471-1700

Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed court updates can cause dangerous mistakes.

Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand using gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or text-message links. Independently call the court or Warrants Bureau.

Miami-Dade detention locations

Confirm the current jail before visiting or calling

Turner Guilford Knight

7000 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33166

786-263-5341

Primary new-arrest intake and release location.

Pre-Trial Detention Center

1321 NW 13th Street
Miami, FL 33125

786-263-4110

Located near the criminal courthouse complex.

Metro West Detention Center

13850 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33178

786-263-5110

Confirm housing before arranging services.

An inmate can be transferred after classification, court movement or operational decisions. Recheck the in-custody search before traveling.

Bond and first appearance

How Miami-Dade release decisions work

Standard bond

An eligible defendant may post the listed bond after booking is completed.

Cash bond

The full bond is paid through the approved facility process.

Surety bond

A licensed bail-bond agent posts the bond for an agreed fee and possible collateral.

Judicial release

A judge can set, modify or deny release and impose nonfinancial conditions.

Confirm the full name and jail number Do not arrange payment using a name alone.

List every active charge Record the bond condition associated with each charge.

Ask about warrants and holds Another jurisdiction or probation matter can prevent release.

Confirm release eligibility Bond information may not be available immediately while booking is underway.

Use the approved cash-bond method Miami-Dade states that cash bond may be paid in person through TouchPay at the facility.

Verify a surety agent Use a Florida-licensed bail-bond agent and obtain the fee, collateral and refund terms in writing.

Keep all receipts and agreements Save proof of payment and the court appearance information.

Allow release processing time Release can take several hours after payment or court action.

TGK Information Desk: 786-263-5550
Use for current location, bond information and general release questions.

When a person must see a judge

The person cannot post the required bond

The arrest involves domestic violence

The arrest involves violation of probation

The charge is treated as nonbondable

The arrest is based on an alias capias or bench warrant

A judge must determine probable cause or release conditions

Published first-appearance schedule

Schedules can change—confirm through the Clerk or Public Defender before attending
Case type	Weekday schedule	Weekend or holiday
Felony	9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Gerstein Justice Building	After the 9:00 a.m. misdemeanor jail arraignments
Misdemeanor and criminal traffic	9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Gerstein Justice Building	9:00 a.m., generally once daily
Domestic violence	11:00 a.m., Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center	8:30 a.m., Gerstein Justice Building

Bond-verification script

I am calling about [full legal name], jail number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond or release condition for each charge, all agency holds, the accepted payment method and whether a judge must approve release.

Nonfinancial release

Pretrial Services and monitored release

Pretrial Services

A judge may release an eligible defendant before trial without requiring commercial bail. The defendant must report and return for court as directed.

Monitored Release

A judge can order house arrest with GPS monitoring, curfew, employment, counseling or other special conditions.

Court approval is required

GPS ankle monitoring may apply

Curfew or residence restrictions may apply

Employment and counseling conditions may apply

Random case-manager visits may occur

Violations can result in return to custody

Pretrial Services Bureau: 786-263-4100
Reporting and check-in: 786-263-6700
Monitored Release: 786-263-4899

Remote video visitation

Schedule a Miami-Dade inmate video visit

Miami-Dade Corrections currently provides remote video visitation as its standard public visitation service. Friends and family must be approved before scheduling.

Confirm the inmate’s current facility Recheck the official in-custody search before starting registration.

Ask the inmate to add you to the Master Visitation List The inmate is responsible for adding approved friends and family.

Create a GTL visitation account Use your legal identity and accurate contact details. Create the official visitation account

Allow up to 24 hours for processing You cannot schedule until the registration is approved.

Select the correct inmate Match the full name, jail number and facility.

Choose an available appointment Visits can be scheduled up to seven days in advance.

Do not expect same-day scheduling The published rules do not permit same-day visits.

Test the device before the appointment Confirm the camera, microphone, speakers and internet connection.

Log in before the scheduled start Visits begin and end automatically and are not extended for visitor login problems.

Follow all visitor rules Violations can end the visit and remove privileges for the visitor and inmate.

Inmate Visitation: 786-263-4119

Video-visit conduct

Rules that can cancel a Miami-Dade visit

No recording

No screenshots.
No photographs.
No audio or video recording.
Recording can immediately end the visit.

Proper clothing

No full or partial nudity.
No underwear-only appearance.
No bathing suits.
No transparent clothing.

Prohibited displays

No drugs or drug use.
No weapons.
No pornography.
No security-threatening content.

Approved participants only

Only registered visitors may appear.
Do not add another person to the call.
Do not hide visitor identity.
The inmate cannot include another inmate.

Scheduled time

Log in on time.
The session starts automatically.
The session ends automatically.
Technical delay does not guarantee rescheduling.

Behavior

No loud or disruptive behavior.
No suggestive conduct.
No coded security-threatening communication.
Follow all facility instructions.

A rule violation can result in immediate cancellation, loss of privileges and disciplinary action affecting the inmate.

Attorney and professional visits

Complete the correct professional application Attorneys and other professional visitors use separate Miami-Dade applications.

Create the GTL account Registration is also required for professional remote visits.

Bring professional identification for in-person access Attorneys need government identification and bar identification.

Expect security screening People and permitted equipment are subject to inspection.

Do not exchange papers directly during the visit Legal material must follow the approved legal-mail or legal drop-box process.

Digital personal mail

Send Miami-Dade inmate mail correctly

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

Confirm the full booking name and jail number Use the in-custody search immediately before mailing.

Use the U.S. Postal Service Mail sent through other couriers is not accepted.

Write on plain white lined paper Use white loose-leaf, tablet or legal-tablet lined paper.

Include the complete return address twice Put the sender’s full name and address on both the envelope and letter.

Do not send extra stationery Stamps, blank paper, envelopes, pens and pencils are prohibited.

Do not send publications through personal mail Books, magazines, newspapers and religious materials are not accepted through this channel.

Keep irreplaceable originals Send copies of personal material when possible.

Mail items that are not accepted

Hardcover or paperback books

Magazines, newspapers or clippings

Greeting cards or postcards

Colored paper or colored envelopes

Nudity or sexual material

Polaroids or inappropriate photographs

Phone cards, plastic cards or stickers

Lipstick marks, glue or padded mailers

Recheck current mail rules

Calls and electronic messages

Set up Miami-Dade inmate communication

Telephone calls

Inmates cannot receive incoming calls

The inmate must initiate the call

Friends and family can create a prepaid account

AdvancePay or approved Securus services are used

Balance alerts and auto-reload may be available

Ordinary calls may be monitored and recorded

Confirm the inmate and jail number Avoid funding the wrong account.

Create the prepaid calling account Use the provider linked from Miami-Dade Corrections. Open the approved calling provider

Add the telephone number the inmate will call Confirm that your carrier accepts the service.

Review the price before depositing funds Rates and available account types can vary.

Do not discuss confidential case strategy Use attorney communication for privileged legal discussions.

Automated support: 972-734-1111
Inmate phone customer service: 800-844-6591

Electronic messaging

Messages and replies

Send and receive electronic messages after creating a Securus account.

Photo and video options

Available features can include up to five photos, five eCards and a 30-second VideoGram.

Facility review

Messages, photographs and VideoGrams are reviewed and can be rejected.

Messaging uses digital stamps. The price appears after selecting the inmate. Stamps are not refunded when content or a reply is rejected.

Trust account and commissary

Deposit funds or purchase an approved package

TouchPay trust-account deposits

Information required
Miami-Dade Corrections facility number: 233101
Inmate’s full name
Inmate’s jail number

Verify the inmate’s jail number Use the official search immediately before sending money.

Choose kiosk, internet or telephone Miami-Dade permits deposits seven days a week through TouchPay options.

Use a lobby kiosk for cash Cash must be deposited directly at a facility kiosk.

Use a card online or by telephone Mastercard, Visa and debit cards are accepted through the published service.

Enter facility number 233101 Confirm the inmate information before final submission.

Review all fees Provider charges can be added to the deposit.

Save the receipt Provide an email address during an online deposit to receive confirmation.

Open official deposit methods

TouchPay: 866-232-1899

Send a pre-packaged iCare gift

Open the county commissary page Follow the Miami-Dade link to the approved iCare store. Open the approved commissary process

Select Florida Confirm that the facility belongs to Miami-Dade Corrections.

Search by last name or inmate number Verify the person before adding products.

Choose an eligible package Product availability can depend on facility and inmate status.

Review the cart and total Confirm delivery and transaction charges before paying.

iCare assistance: 888-439-5020

Property and release

Pick up inmate property and confirm release

Property while in custody

An inmate may authorize a representative to pick up stored property through the TGK Property Room.

Property after release

Property is generally available at TGK for up to 30 days before it is moved to offsite storage.

Confirm that the property is releasable The inmate may need to authorize the person collecting it.

Contact the Property Room before traveling Confirm the identification and authorization required.

Pick up recent property at TGK The Property Room is open Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Call for offsite property Property moved after 30 days requires a separate arrangement. Call 786-263-5355

Do not delay after release Unclaimed property held 30 days or more after release can be scheduled for destruction.

Property Questions

786-263-5311

Release Questions

786-263-5360

After release processing is completed, people released from county custody are normally released near the marked Inmate Release Area at TGK.

Court-appointed representation

Get a Miami-Dade public defender

Law Offices of the Public Defender, Eleventh Judicial Circuit
1320 NW 14th Street
Miami, FL 33125
Phone: 305-545-1600
Email: info@pdmiami.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Ask for a lawyer at first appearance The judge addresses whether the defendant qualifies for appointed counsel.

Complete the Affidavit of Criminal Indigent Status Provide truthful income, assets, expenses and household information.

Pay the published application fee The Public Defender lists a $50 application fee, subject to court handling and applicable law.

Provide the jail and court identifiers Have the jail number, case number, next hearing and charging information.

Keep contact details updated Notify the office after an address, phone or release-status change.

Do not discuss facts on an ordinary jail call Save confidential case discussions for counsel.

Miami-Dade Corrections maintains a Public Defender intake unit at TGK to provide early representation to people in county custody.

Private defense counsel

Find and verify a Florida criminal-defense lawyer

Search by criminal-trial practice Use a Florida Bar directory or lawyer-referral service.

Verify active Florida Bar status Check the lawyer’s name, bar number, eligibility and disciplinary history. Verify a Florida lawyer

Ask who will handle the hearings Confirm whether the lawyer you meet will personally attend first appearance, arraignment and trial.

Request a written fee agreement Identify whether bond hearings, motions, trial and appeal are included.

Provide the complete case information Share the jail number, case number, charges, court dates and bond status.

Request a Florida lawyer referral Find a board-certified lawyer

Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service: 800-342-8011
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Victim advocacy and notification

Get custody alerts, court help and safety services

Custody notification

Florida VINE provides free and confidential custody-status notifications by phone, text or email.

Sheriff victim advocate

Victim advocates provide crisis support, compensation assistance, counseling and shelter referrals.

State Attorney support

Prosecution-based services explain court events, victim rights and case status.

Save the jail number and court case number These identifiers help connect the custody and court records.

Register for VINE notifications Choose Florida, search the inmate and select phone, text or email alerts. Open Miami-Dade victim notification help

Contact a Sheriff victim advocate Ask for crisis intervention, compensation help, counseling or emergency referrals.

Contact the State Attorney after charges are filed Provide the police report and court case number. Open State Attorney victim services

Request immediate domestic-violence help when needed Use 911 for immediate danger and the local 24-hour advocate hotline for safety planning.

Coordinated Victims Assistance Center

305-285-5900

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Miami-Dade Advocates for Victims

305-679-0303

Call or text 24 hours a day.

State Attorney

305-547-0100

1350 NW 12th Avenue, Miami.

Florida VINE Assistance

877-846-3435

Includes assistance in English, Spanish and Creole.

Call 911 when there is an immediate threat. Do not rely on an online custody page as a substitute for a safety plan.

Florida statewide history

Choose the correct FDLE criminal-history service

Public Florida check

Name-based public search.
Current public-request fee is $24.
Results depend on submitted Florida arrest and disposition data.
Same-name mistakes remain possible.

Personal Review

Fingerprint-based review of your own Florida history.
FDLE does not charge for the review.
Fingerprinting agency fees may apply.
Cannot be used for employment, immigration or licensing.

Choose the purpose Use the public search for a name-based Florida check or Personal Review to inspect your own fingerprint-supported record.

Run the public Florida search Enter the requested identifying information and review the $24 charge before payment. Open Florida criminal-history options

Use Personal Review for accuracy disputes Download the form and obtain fingerprints from a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency. Start a free FDLE Personal Review

Compare each arrest with the Miami-Dade court disposition A missing outcome may require a certified Clerk document.

Florida’s fingerprint-based repository may not contain a notice to appear, direct file or sworn complaint when no fingerprints were taken during the criminal process.

Record correction

Correct a wrong arrest, identity or court outcome

Identify the system containing the error Compare the inmate search, police report, Clerk docket and FDLE history.

Save the incorrect result Record the URL, search date, jail number, agency report number and court case number.

Obtain the controlling document Use a certified disposition, corrected court order or written law-enforcement correction.

Send detention-data errors to MDCR Corrections controls its booking and custody information.

Send arrest-report errors to the arresting agency A municipal police department must correct its own report.

Send docket or disposition errors to the Clerk or court Ask which division must correct or retransmit the information.

Use FDLE Personal Review for the statewide file Submit fingerprints and supporting proof to challenge inaccurate or incomplete information.

Recheck every connected system A correction in one system may not immediately update another or a private background report.

Correction is not expungement. Correction fixes factually wrong information. Sealing or expungement restricts an accurate record that qualifies under Florida law.

Florida record relief

Seal or expunge an eligible Miami-Dade arrest

The FDLE Certificate of Eligibility is only the first stage. The record is not sealed or expunged until the court grants the petition and FDLE receives the certified order.

Sealing

The record is removed from ordinary public access, but specified government and licensing entities may retain authorized access.

Expungement

Most agencies physically destroy or remove the record while FDLE retains limited information required by law.

Confirm the Miami-Dade case outcome Obtain the complete docket and disposition before applying.

Download the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application Complete all identifying, arresting-agency, arrest-date and charge fields. Open FDLE eligibility instructions

Sign and notarize the application Do not leave required sections incomplete.

Obtain a certified Miami-Dade disposition Order it from the felony, misdemeanor or criminal-traffic division handling the case.

Obtain fingerprints Use a law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency and ensure the card contains the required signatures and agency identification.

Obtain State Attorney certification when expungement requires it Submit the application and certified disposition through the Miami-Dade State Attorney process. Follow the Miami-Dade application steps

Send the complete packet and $75 fee to FDLE Use an accepted check or money-order type and keep a complete copy.

Allow approximately 12 weeks FDLE processes complete applications in received order and does not expedite them.

Review the FDLE decision FDLE may issue a sealing certificate, expungement certificate or denial explanation.

File the petition at the Gerstein Justice Building Take the certificate to 1351 NW 12th Street, eighth floor, and complete the Clerk’s petition, affidavit and proposed order.

Pay the local filing fee The Miami-Dade State Attorney currently publishes a $42 Clerk filing fee.

File before the certificate expires The Certificate of Eligibility is valid for 12 months.

Attend the hearing when scheduled The judge has discretion to grant or deny an eligible petition.

Keep certified copies before records disappear Save the arrest report, disposition, certificate and final court order.

Published Miami-Dade and FDLE record-relief costs
Stage	Published amount	Important detail
FDLE Certificate of Eligibility	$75	Nonrefundable; fingerprint and notary charges may be additional.
Certified Miami-Dade disposition	Clerk copy and certification fees	Cost depends on the document and request method.
Miami-Dade court petition	$42	Current filing amount published by the State Attorney program.
State Attorney application assistance	No office service charge	FDLE, Clerk, fingerprint and notary charges still apply.

The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Second Chance Program assists people with eligible state-level Miami-Dade cases that did not result in conviction.

Check Miami-Dade Second Chance help Check FDLE application status and rules

Miami-Dade Second Chance Program: 305-547-0724
FDLE Seal and Expunge: 850-410-7870

Contacts and maps

Miami-Dade jail, court and records contacts

Corrections General Inquiries

Booking

Inmate Records

Release

Miami-Dade Clerk

Sheriff Public Records

305-471-2085

Public Defender

305-545-1600

State Attorney

305-547-0100

Map to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center

Map to Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building

Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, facility, office hours, bond conditions, visitor approval and the exact court division handling the case.

Official-source extraction

What this Miami-Dade guide brings into the page

Jail and release procedures

Inmate-search fields, TGK booking, bond, first appearance, pretrial release, house arrest, facilities, property and release contacts.

Inmate services

Video visitation, visitor rules, digital mail, phone accounts, eMessaging, TouchPay deposits and iCare commissary packages.

Records and legal help

Police reports, detention records, Clerk cases, certified copies, warrants, Public Defender, victim advocacy, FDLE checks and record relief.

Title-focused questions

Miami-Dade arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Miami-Dade County arrest records?

Use the official Inmate In-Custody Search. Enter the last name and first initial or first name, then verify the date of birth, jail number, facility, charges and bond.

Does the inmate search include mugshots?

The search can display a booking photograph along with identifying, facility, charge, bond and booking information.

Does a Miami-Dade booking show the final outcome?

No. Search the Miami-Dade Clerk criminal case to find the formal charges and disposition.

Where are new Miami-Dade arrestees processed?

New arrestees are generally transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for booking and intake.

How do I request a Miami-Dade Sheriff arrest report?

Use the Sheriff Public Records Center and provide the report number, incident date, location, involved name, jail number and court case number when known.

How do I confirm a Miami-Dade warrant?

Review the newest Clerk docket entries and contact the Miami-Dade Sheriff Warrants Bureau at 305-471-1700.

How do I post bond?

Confirm every charge, bond amount and hold. Cash bonds use the approved facility process, while surety bonds use a licensed bail-bond agent.

How do I schedule a video visit?

Be added to the inmate’s approved visitation list, create a GTL account, allow up to 24 hours for approval and schedule up to seven days ahead.

How do I get a Miami-Dade public defender?

Ask the judge for appointed counsel, complete the indigent-status affidavit and contact the Public Defender at 305-545-1600.

How do I seal or expunge a Miami-Dade arrest?

Obtain the disposition, fingerprints and FDLE application, pay the $75 FDLE fee, receive the Certificate of Eligibility and then file the court petition in Miami-Dade.

Trace a Miami-Dade Arrest From TGK Intake to the Final Court Disposition