Search Arrest, Mugshot & Inmate Records by Name
Search by name and state for arrest, booking, mugshot, inmate, jail roster, prison, criminal and court-record search categories.
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Miami Mugshots, Jail Bookings and Current Arrest Information
If you are trying to find a recent Miami mugshot, start with the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate search. The county’s current in-custody results can show the person’s booking photo, name, date of birth, jail location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date and booking time.
That jail result is only one part of the record. Use the Clerk of the Court’s criminal case system for court filings and case status, and use the appropriate records office when you need an arrest report, older booking material or a document that is not available through the live custody search.
Looking for someone booked in Miami-Dade right now?
Search the official Miami-Dade inmate system first. Enter the last name and a first name or initial. If several people have similar names, compare the date of birth and jail number before relying on the record.
Use the booking record to identify the person, then verify court status or request additional official records if needed.
How to Search Miami Mugshots Through the Official Jail System
The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department provides the main public search for people currently in its custody. The search form accepts a last name and a first name or first initial, and the direct search interface requires at least three characters in the applicable name field.
What a Miami-Dade Inmate Search Result Can Show
Miami-Dade states that its current inmate results can display the person’s name, date of birth, race, sex, current location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time and mugshot. These fields help answer different questions, so do not treat every item as interchangeable.
| Field | What it helps confirm | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Mugshot | Booking-photo appearance associated with the jail entry | Identity by itself, guilt or case outcome |
| Booking date/time | When the jail processed the booking | When the alleged incident occurred |
| Charges | Charges associated with the custody entry | Conviction or final disposition |
| Bond amount | Bond information associated with the current custody record | That release has occurred |
| Jail number | A useful corrections identifier for follow-up | Court case status |
| Location | Where the person is housed in the county jail system | That the location will remain unchanged |
What to Do When a Miami Mugshot or Booking Does Not Appear
A missing result does not automatically mean there was no arrest. The county tool is specifically an in-custody search, while an arrest report, historical booking record and court case are separate records maintained for different purposes.
Try the inmate search again after checking the spelling. Very recent processing may require time before a public result can be matched confidently.
Use the Clerk’s criminal case search or request records from the appropriate corrections or law-enforcement agency instead of relying only on an in-custody result.
Miami-Dade includes many municipalities. The arresting police department and the county jail are not always the same agency, so a police report may need to come from the agency that made the arrest.
If the person was transferred outside the county system, search the responsible state or federal correctional authority rather than continuing to search Miami-Dade custody records.
Use the Miami-Dade Court Search to Check What Happened After Booking
The jail record answers custody and booking questions. The Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller is the better source for felony and misdemeanor case information, court activity and certified criminal-case records.
Custody and booking details
- Current jail location
- Booking date and time
- Jail number
- Listed charges
- Bond amount
- Current booking photo
Case status and disposition
- Felony or misdemeanor case lookup
- Court case activity
- Hearing information
- Certified criminal records
- Disposition follow-up
The Clerk also provides certified criminal history disposition letters connected with local felony and misdemeanor case searches. If you need an official document rather than a screen result, follow the Clerk’s current certified-record instructions.
How to Request Miami Arrest or Booking Records
If the current inmate tool does not contain the record you need, identify the type of document first. Corrections records, police arrest reports and court records are maintained through different offices.
Booking or jail records
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation accepts public-record requests for records held by the department.
Police and arrest records
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Central Records Bureau maintains public records including arrest forms and police reports for records under its custody.
City police records
If the record belongs to a City of Miami department rather than the county, use the City’s public-record process and identify the department in the request.
Miami-Dade Corrections record-copy fees
The county currently lists 15 cents per single-sided page, 20 cents per double-sided page, $1 per certified-copy page and $1 per color page. Requests requiring more than 20 minutes of research or processing can also incur a labor-based service charge, and delivery charges may apply.
Miami-Dade Jail Facilities and Contact Numbers
The official corrections contact page lists multiple detention facilities. Check the live inmate result before traveling because housing assignments can change.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center | 7000 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33166 | 786-263-5341 |
| Metro-West Detention Center | 13850 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178 | 786-263-5110 |
| Pre-Trial Detention Center | 1321 NW 13th Street, Miami, FL 33125 | 786-263-4110 |
- General inmate information: 786-263-7000
- Booking: 786-263-5312
- Inmate records: 786-263-4222
- Release: 786-263-5360
- Property: 786-263-5311
Bond, Release and Property After a Miami Booking
Miami-Dade states that people with bondable charges may be able to bond out, and that release can also occur through pretrial release or a court order. The county advises calling inmate information at 786-263-7000 for bond information when clarification is needed.
Turner Guilford Knight
Miami-Dade identifies Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as the designated release center. The county currently lists inmate releases there between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Property pickup rules matter
Property taken during booking is generally handled through the Turner Guilford Knight Property Room. An in-custody person may authorize a representative to collect property, subject to current department procedures.
Visitation, Inmate Money and Commissary
After confirming where the person is held, use the current Miami-Dade Corrections service pages for visitation and money. Do not rely on old jail-directory schedules because visitor procedures and service providers can change.
Remote video visits
Miami-Dade currently describes remote video visitation as a standard option for friends, family and professional visitors. Visitors must follow the department’s current registration and visitation rules.
Send money through approved routes
Miami-Dade provides official instructions for inmate trust-account deposits. Confirm the person’s identity and jail information before sending funds.
Pre-packaged items
The county directs users to its approved iCare process for eligible pre-packaged commissary gifts.
How to Avoid Matching the Wrong Person
Mugshot searches are especially vulnerable to mistaken identity because names repeat and old images can circulate without current context. Use several independent fields before deciding that a record belongs to the person you are researching.
- Match the complete booked name, not only a surname.
- Compare the date of birth.
- Record and compare the jail number.
- Check the booking date against the event you are researching.
- Confirm the facility and current custody status.
- Use the Clerk’s criminal case search to verify the related court matter.
- Do not describe an arrest charge as a conviction unless the court record supports that conclusion.
Official Miami Record Routes
miamidade.gov inmate search
Miami-Dade Corrections contacts
Miami-Dade criminal court search
Miami-Dade Sheriff records
City of Miami public records