Homestead Released Inmate Records
Homestead released inmate records are maintained by the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department since the city does not operate its own jail. When arrests happen in Homestead, inmates are transported to Miami-Dade County jail facilities. The county runs three main detention centers. The Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center is the designated booking and release center at 7000 Northwest 41st Street in Miami. You can search for current and released inmates using the inmate search portal at the county website. This database lists everyone in custody and shows their charges, bond status, and booking information for Homestead and all of Miami-Dade County.
Homestead Quick Facts
Miami-Dade Jail for Homestead Inmates
Homestead inmates go to Miami-Dade County jail facilities. The county runs three main detention centers. Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center is at 7000 Northwest 41st Street in Miami with 1,000 beds. It is the designated booking and release center. Metro-West Detention Center is at 13850 Northwest 41st Street in Miami with 2,200 beds. It houses male and female inmates with minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. Pretrial Detention Center is at 1321 Northwest 13th Street in Miami with 1,400 beds. It houses persons awaiting trial or with ongoing cases.
The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department runs the inmate search at miamidade.gov/Apps/mdcr/inmateSearch. You must enter at least three characters for both first name and last name. The search returns all matches in the system. This portal only provides information on inmates in custody. Some details may not be current. Some information may be unavailable online per Florida Public Records Law.
Inmate records from the search include mugshot or photograph, full name or booking name, date of birth, jail number and booking date, physical descriptors like race, weight, sex, eye color, and hair color, case information with charges and case number, and bond status. This gives you basic info on Homestead inmates. For more details, you may need to contact the department directly.
| Headquarters | 3505 Northwest 107 Avenue, Doral, FL 33178 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (786) 263-7000 |
| Inmate Records | (786) 263-4222 |
| Central Records | 2525 Northwest 62nd Street, Suite 4200, Miami, FL 33147 |
| Inmate Search | miamidade.gov/Apps/mdcr/inmateSearch |
Note: Miami-Dade County operates three main detention centers to handle the large inmate population across all county cities including Homestead.
Searching for Homestead Inmates
The inmate search portal is the main tool for finding Homestead inmates. Go to the Miami-Dade Corrections website. Look for the inmate search link. You see a simple form with fields for last name and first name. You must enter at least three characters in each field. Type in the first three letters of the last name and first name. Click search to see results.
The search returns a list of inmates who match your criteria. Each result shows the inmate's name, jail number, and basic info. Click on a name to see full details. You get the mugshot, date of birth, physical descriptors, case information with charges, and bond status. This gives you a picture of what happened to the Homestead inmate. The portal only shows inmates currently in custody. If someone was released, they drop off the list.
For people who went to state prison instead of county jail, you need the Florida Department of Corrections database. That system is at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. It tracks felony offenders sent to state custody. It does not include county jail inmates from Homestead. Use it only if you know the person was sentenced to state prison.
You can also check court records to see what happened after the arrest. The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Court has case files online. Search by the person's name or the case number from the inmate record. Court files show plea deals, trial results, and final outcomes for Homestead cases.
Understanding Release Information
When a Homestead inmate is released, they drop off the inmate search portal. The portal only shows people currently in custody. For release info, you need to call Miami-Dade Corrections. The inmate records phone number is (786) 263-4222. You can also call central records at (786) 263-5892 or (786) 263-6071. Staff can look up release dates and reasons for specific inmates.
Most releases happen for one of a few reasons. Bond posted means they paid money to get out while awaiting trial. Time served means their sentence matched the days they already spent in jail. Case dismissed means charges were dropped. Released on recognizance means they promised to return to court without paying bond. Transfer to state custody means they were sent to prison to serve a longer sentence.
Public records law in Florida makes most inmate info available to the public. Chapter 119, Florida Statutes says government agencies must provide records unless the law exempts them. Inmate names, charges, and release dates are not exempt. You can request them. Medical records, juvenile records, and victim statements are protected. But regular inmate data for Homestead adults is public.
If an inmate was transferred to state prison, the county record stops when they leave. The state takes over. Check the Florida Department of Corrections database to see where they went and when they got out. That system updates nightly for release dates and locations.
State Inmate Release Database
The Florida Department of Corrections runs a statewide database for all state prison inmates. This includes people from Homestead who were convicted of felonies and sent to state custody. The portal is at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/InmateInfoMenu.aspx. It has several search options including inmate population, release information, escapes, supervised offenders, and absconders.
The Inmate Release Information Search updates every night. It shows people who have been released and those scheduled for release soon. You search by name or DC number. The DC number is a six-character ID the state assigns to each offender. If you have it, you get an exact match. If not, use the person's name. Results include current status, release date, supervision details, and special conditions.
For questions about state releases, contact the Bureau of Admission and Release at (850) 488-9167 or email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com. They handle all state inmate releases in Florida. County jails like Miami-Dade do not manage state inmates once they transfer to prison.
Public Access to Inmate Records
Inmate records are public in Florida under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Anyone can request arrest records, booking records, and release records for Homestead inmates. The county must provide these unless the law says they are exempt. Most inmate info is not exempt. Names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts are all public.
Some information is protected. Medical records are confidential under Section 945.10, Florida Statutes. Mental health records and substance abuse records are private. Juvenile records have extra protections. Victim information is also protected in many cases.
If you have trouble getting records online, you can file a public records request. Send it to Miami-Dade Corrections Central Records at 2525 Northwest 62nd Street, Suite 4200, Miami, FL 33147. Call (786) 263-5892 to ask about the process. For basic inmate searches online, there is no fee.
Contact Miami-Dade Corrections
If you cannot find what you need online, call Miami-Dade Corrections. The main number is (786) 263-7000. For inmate records, call (786) 263-4222. For central records, call (786) 263-5892 or (786) 263-6071. Staff can look up inmates by name or jail number. They can tell you if someone is in custody or when they were released.
The headquarters is at 3505 Northwest 107 Avenue, Doral, FL 33178. Central Records is at 2525 Northwest 62nd Street, Suite 4200, Miami, FL 33147. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The jail booking areas are open all day and night.
Miami-Dade County Released Inmates
Homestead is in Miami-Dade County. All local arrests and jail records go through the county system. For more on how the county handles inmates, release procedures, and other resources, visit the Miami-Dade County released inmates page.
Nearby Cities
Other Florida cities near Homestead also use Miami-Dade County jail facilities. Check these city pages: