Miami-Dade County Inmate Search, Bond and Criminal Court Lookup
Searching for “Dade County” arrest records usually means Miami-Dade County. Use this guide to locate someone in custody, confirm the jail and bond, review the criminal court case, request an arrest report, arrange contact and find legal help without confusing a booking with a conviction.
Dade County and Miami-Dade County Refer to the Same County
The county’s official name changed from Dade County to Miami-Dade County. Older records, search phrases and personal documents may still use “Dade County,” but current county jail, sheriff and court systems use Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Arrest Records Quick Facts
Search by last name plus a first initial or first name.
TGK, 7000 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33166.
786-263-5312 for booking; 786-263-5550 for TGK information.
786-263-5360; county releases are processed through TGK.
Use the Clerk’s CJIS search for felony and misdemeanor cases.
Request from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, not Corrections.
Visitor must be approved and register through the official visit provider.
Confirm bond and jail number directly before sending money.
What Are You Trying to Do?
Select the urgent task. The tool runs only in your browser and does not collect a name, date of birth, case number or other personal information.
Choose the Route That Matches the Problem
Call TGK at 786-263-5550 after allowing time for intake, identity checks, fingerprints and medical screening.
Use the official in-custody search and compare full name, birth date, location, booking time and charges.
Confirm the jail number, total bond, every charge and any hold. Bond may not be available during early booking.
Use CJIS to find case status, court events, dockets and available document images.
Use separate approved systems. A phone account is not the same as an inmate trust account.
Correct the Sheriff, Corrections or Clerk source before requesting an update from a private website.
What Happens After an Arrest in Miami-Dade County?
People arrested for county charges are generally transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for intake. Booking can take several hours because staff verify identity, take fingerprints and photographs, complete health screening, inventory property, enter charges and determine housing.
How to Search Miami-Dade County Jail Records
The official search covers people currently in Miami-Dade Corrections custody. Results can display name, date of birth, sex, location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time and a mugshot.
- Remove middle names and punctuation.
- Try surname plus first initial.
- Check spelling and previous surnames.
- Allow time for booking.
- Call TGK at 786-263-5550.
- The person may have been released.
- Search the Clerk’s criminal cases.
- Request the arrest report from the Sheriff.
- Check state or federal custody when applicable.
- Do not expect the current-custody search to be a historical database.
What Each Jail Search Field Does—and Does Not—Prove
Field | What it helps confirm | What it does not prove | Next check |
|---|---|---|---|
Mugshot | Identity at booking | Guilt or conviction | Clerk case and disposition |
Location | Facility shown by Corrections | Future location or visitation availability | Call facility before travel |
Charge | Booking or custody allegation | Final filed charge or conviction | CJIS docket and charge history |
Bond amount | Amount displayed for a count | Immediate release eligibility | All counts, holds and TGK help desk |
Booking date/time | When custody processing was recorded | Arrest time or court filing time | Arrest report and Clerk case |
Jail number | Operational inmate identifier | Court case number | Use separately for deposits and mail |
How to Check Bond and Help With Release
Miami-Dade states that a person with bondable charges may bond out at any time, but the displayed amount is only one part of the release check. Confirm identity, jail number, every charge and eligibility before paying.
The full eligible bond amount is paid through the county’s accepted process. Confirm the current method with TGK before travelling.
A licensed bail bond agent posts the bond for a fee. Verify the agent through Florida’s official license search.
Release may result from a pretrial program or court order. Eligibility is not determined by this website.
How to Search Miami-Dade Criminal Court Records
Use the Clerk’s Criminal Justice Online Case Search for felony and misdemeanor cases. This is the better source for case numbers, filed charges, dockets, hearing events and available document images.
Term | Plain-English meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
Pending | The case remains open. | Next hearing and current charge status. |
Disposed | The court has recorded an outcome. | Exact disposition for each count. |
Dismissed | A charge or case was dismissed. | Whether every count was dismissed. |
Nolle prosequi | The prosecution declined to continue that charge at that time. | Docket wording and any remaining counts. |
Bond revoked | A prior release condition may have been withdrawn. | Current custody and new court order. |
Time served | Custody time may satisfy the ordered jail component. | Release processing and other holds. |
Miami-Dade Jail Locations and the Right Number to Call
Miami, FL 33166
Facility: 786-263-5341
TGK information: 786-263-5550
Use for intake, inmate location, bond, visiting questions and release-area guidance.
Miami, FL 33125
Phone: 786-263-4110
Confirm the inmate’s current location before sending mail, arranging professional contact or travelling.
Miami, FL 33178
Phone: 786-263-5110
Use the facility number for location-specific questions after the official search shows Metro West.
Doral, FL 33178
Main: 786-263-7000
Administrative headquarters is not the normal release pickup or inmate intake location.
Confirm the person is still there, the purpose of the visit and whether the service is handled remotely or at another office.
Released inmates exit near the TGK “Inmate Release Area” signage. County guidance lists release processing between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
The TGK Property Room publishes Monday–Friday hours of 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 3–5 p.m. Call 786-263-5355 for property stored offsite.
Miami-Dade Jail Visitation Rules and Setup
Miami-Dade Corrections currently uses remote video visitation as the standard service. Friends and family must be listed on the inmate’s Approved Master Visitation List before registering and scheduling.
Inmate Phone Calls, Mail and Trust Account Deposits
Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Friends and family can establish a prepaid calling account through the provider linked on the county’s official contact page.
Support: 1-800-844-6591
24/7 automated support: 972-734-1111
Personal mail must use USPS and the county’s digital mail center address. Include the full name, jail number, agency and complete sender return address.
Deposits can be made through TouchPay online, by phone or at approved lobby kiosks. Facility number: 233101.
TouchPay: 1-866-232-1899
Correct inmate mailing format
Full Inmate Name #Jail Number
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
PO BOX 20527
Tampa, FL 33622
Include your full return name and address on both the envelope and letter.
Task | Correct route | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
Fund calls | Prepaid phone account linked by MDCR | Depositing into commissary and expecting it to fund your phone account |
Fund commissary | TouchPay with facility 233101, name and jail number | Unverified payment links or wrong inmate ID |
Send personal mail | USPS to the digital mail center | Courier delivery, greeting cards, postcards, colored paper or prohibited enclosures |
Call the inmate | Wait for the inmate to place an outgoing call | Calling the facility and asking staff to transfer a personal call |
How to Find a Public Defender or Private Criminal Lawyer
Only a judge can appoint the Public Defender after determining eligibility. Applicants must complete an Affidavit of Indigent Status. The office currently lists a $50 application fee, but inability to pay that fee does not by itself prevent representation when the person qualifies.
1320 NW 14th StreetMiami, FL 33125
Phone: 305-545-1600
Hours: weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service can connect a caller with a participating lawyer. The statewide service lists 800-342-8011, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with online referrals available 24/7.
Which Office Holds the Arrest, Booking and Court Record?
Record needed | Responsible office | What to prepare | Official action |
|---|---|---|---|
Arrest form or police report | Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Central Records | Name, incident date, location, report or case number | |
Booking or Corrections record | MDCR Central Records | Inmate name, jail number, record type and detailed request | |
Felony or misdemeanor court case | Miami-Dade Clerk of Court | Legal name or case number | |
Certified court disposition | Clerk Criminal Division | Case number and identification/payment requirements | Open the case docket and use the certified-copy route. |
Doral, FL 33172
Phone: 305-471-2070
Public counter: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., by appointment only.
Miami, FL 33147
Phone: 786-263-5892
Fax: 786-263-5002
Corrections notes that arrest records should be requested from the Sheriff’s Office.
Custody Notifications and Victim Support
Florida participates in VINE, which allows victims, survivors and other concerned people to check custody information and register for available release or status notifications by phone, text or email.
How to Review Sealing or Expungement of a Miami-Dade Arrest
Removing a private webpage is not the same as sealing or expunging the government record. Florida eligibility is fact-specific, and the Clerk cannot provide legal advice.
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 305-547-0100
Published hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
The Public Defender’s sealing and expungement page lists 305-545-1616 for its Redemption Hotline.
Why You Cannot Find the Person or Case
- Use surname plus first initial.
- Rotate to landscape for large dockets.
- Allow a new tab for document images.
- Save the case number before leaving the page.
- Use desktop mode if table columns collapse.
- Full legal name and spelling.
- Date of birth or approximate age.
- Arrest date and arresting agency.
- Jail number or case number.
- Exact question: location, bond, release, records or court.
What to Do in Common Miami-Dade Arrest Situations
Search the official jail database, wait for intake, then call TGK with the full name and arrest time.
Confirm all counts, holds, payment processing and release status. Call 786-263-5360.
Search again, note the new facility and call that facility before arranging contact or travelling.
Search CJIS using the legal name or case number and review upcoming docket events.
Complete the indigency process and ask the court about Public Defender appointment.
Obtain the certified disposition, review seal/expunge eligibility and use a verified correction request.
Verified Miami-Dade Arrest, Jail and Court Resources
Current Miami-Dade custody After an arrest
Booking, bond and release basics Corrections contacts
Booking, release, records and facilities Criminal case search
Felony and misdemeanor dockets Criminal records
Search and certified copies Sheriff records
Arrest forms and police reports Corrections records
Booking and department records Contact and visitation
Video visits, calls and mail Trust account deposits
TouchPay instructions Public Defender
Indigency and appointment steps Florida VINELink
Custody notifications Seal or expunge
Miami-Dade State Attorney steps
Dade County Florida Arrest Records FAQs
Is Dade County the same as Miami-Dade County?
Yes. Dade County was renamed Miami-Dade County. Older searches and records may still use Dade County, while current official jail, sheriff and court systems use Miami-Dade County.
How do I find someone arrested in Miami-Dade County today?
Search the official Miami-Dade inmate database using the last name and first initial. If a recent arrest is not listed, allow time for intake and call the TGK Information Desk at 786-263-5550 with the full legal name and approximate arrest time.
What information appears in the Miami-Dade inmate search?
A result can show the person’s name, date of birth, sex, location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time and mugshot. It is a custody record, not proof of conviction.
How can I check a Miami-Dade bond amount?
Review the official inmate result and call TGK at 786-263-5550 or inmate information at 786-263-7000. Confirm every charge, the jail number, release eligibility and any hold before paying.
Where are Miami-Dade inmates processed and released?
Miami-Dade identifies Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, 7000 NW 41st Street, as the intake location for newly arrested people and the designated release center. The county lists release processing between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
How do I search Miami-Dade criminal court records?
Use the Clerk’s Criminal Justice Online Case Search. Search by legal name or case information, open the matching record card and review charges, dockets, hearings, case status and available document details.
How do I arrange a Miami-Dade jail visit?
Miami-Dade currently uses remote video visitation as its standard service. The inmate must place the visitor on the Approved Master Visitation List. The visitor then registers through the provider linked by the county and allows up to 24 hours for processing.
How do I send money or mail to a Miami-Dade inmate?
Use TouchPay for the inmate trust account with facility number 233101, the inmate’s name and jail number. Personal mail must be sent by USPS to the county’s digital mail center at PO Box 20527, Tampa, FL 33622, using the required inmate and return-address format.
Where can I request a Miami-Dade arrest report?
Request arrest forms and police reports from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Use Corrections Central Records for booking or Corrections department records and the Clerk for criminal court files.
Can a Miami-Dade arrest record be sealed or expunged?
Some records may qualify under Florida law, but eligibility depends on the complete criminal history and case outcome. Start with a certified disposition, review the Miami-Dade State Attorney and FDLE instructions, and remember that an eligibility certificate is not the final court order.
Official-resource review completed August 2, 2026
This independent guide is not affiliated with Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Clerk of Court, the Public Defender, the State Attorney or another government agency. Custody, bond, vendor, visitation, fee, address and office-hour details can change. Confirm urgent information through the linked official source.
Responsible-use notice: An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use a booking page to harass someone or to make employment, housing, credit, insurance or other decisions that require a legally compliant consumer report.