Miami Beach Released Inmate Records

Released inmates from Miami Beach can be found through the Miami-Dade County jail system. Miami Beach is a barrier island city with about 83,000 residents. The city does not operate its own jail facility. When Miami Beach Police make an arrest, the person goes to one of three county jails run by the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. You can search for released inmates online using the county inmate search portal at miamidade.gov. The database shows who is in custody and provides some release data for people booked after an arrest in Miami Beach or anywhere else in Miami-Dade County.

Where Miami Beach Inmates Are Held

People arrested in Miami Beach go to Miami-Dade County facilities. The county operates three main jails with different functions. Most arrestees first go to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for booking. TGK is the designated booking and release center at 7000 Northwest 41st Street in Miami, Florida 33166. Call (786) 263-5341 for TGK. This facility has 1,000 beds and also has a Juvenile Unit.

After booking, inmates may be moved to other facilities. The Pretrial Detention Center holds people waiting for trial. It has 1,400 beds and sits at 1321 Northwest 13th Street in Miami, Florida 33125. The phone is (786) 263-4110. This facility is near Central Court. Many pretrial inmates get released after posting bond or when their cases end. Metro-West Detention Center houses convicted inmates serving sentences. This facility has 2,200 beds for both men and women at 13850 Northwest 41st Street in Miami, Florida 33178. Call (786) 263-5110 for Metro-West information.

Searching for Released Inmates

Go to miamidade.gov/Apps/mdcr/inmateSearch to search for Miami Beach inmates. You must type at least three letters of the person's first name and last name. The portal shows current inmates and some release data.

When you find a match, you see the mugshot, full name, date of birth, jail number, and booking date. Physical descriptors include race, weight, sex, eye color, and hair color. Case information shows charges and the case number. Bond status tells you if the person can post bond and how much it costs. If someone does not show up in the search, they may have been released already.

The database updates at intervals during the day. Some details may not be current. Some information may be unavailable online because of the Public Records Law. For detailed release information not shown online, contact Central Records at (786) 263-4222. The Central Records office is at 2525 Northwest 62nd Street, Suite 4200, Miami, FL 33147. You can also call (786) 263-5892 or (786) 263-6071.

Miami-Dade Corrections Department

The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department runs all county jail facilities. MDCR headquarters is at 3505 Northwest 107 Avenue in Doral, Florida 33178. The main phone is (786) 263-7000. You can email mdcrinfo@miamidade.gov for general questions.

MDCR handles all bookings, releases, and transfers in the county system. The department also manages video visitation, inmate accounts, and public records requests. For questions about an inmate's status, call the facility where they are housed. For general release information, contact Central Records during business hours. Central Records maintains the database and handles all inmate record requests for the entire county system.

Sending Money to Inmates

Inmates use money in their accounts for commissary, phone calls, and bonding out. You need three things to deposit money: the inmate's booking name, jail number, and facility number 233101. In-person deposits can be made at kiosks in any detention center lobby. The kiosks take cash.

For online deposits, use the Touchpay provider with a credit or debit card. You can also call Touchpay to deposit money by phone using a credit or debit card. Inmates use these funds for self-bonding, commissary purchases, and other jail expenses while in custody.

Video Visitation Rules

Miami-Dade County uses remote video visits for all inmate visitation. Only approved visitors on the inmate's master visitation list can schedule visits. Personal visitors must register, create an account, and wait 24 hours before scheduling their first visit. Attorneys and professionals must apply and register, which takes two to three business days for approval.

Schedule visits at least one day ahead, but not more than seven days in advance. Unregistered visitors cannot appear on video calls. Dress appropriately. Visits cannot be extended. Do not photograph or record during visits. Do not display inappropriate items. Violations may result in losing visiting privileges or facing disciplinary actions.

Public Records Law in Florida

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is the Public Records Act. It requires government agencies to provide access to most records. Jail records in Miami-Dade County fall under this law. Section 945.10 lists exemptions for confidential information. Medical records, mental health files, and substance abuse treatment records cannot be released without consent. Victim statements and witness protection information stay confidential.

To request records not available online, contact Central Records in writing or by phone. The department reviews requests and provides cost estimates before producing records. You may need to pay fees for extensive searches or large volumes of documents. Section 119.07 allows agencies to charge for supervision services and special technology use when fulfilling public records requests.

County Jail vs State Prison

Miami-Dade County jails are separate from the Florida Department of Corrections. County jails hold people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. State prisons hold people convicted of felonies and sentenced to longer terms. If someone from Miami Beach gets sent to state prison, they leave the county system.

Use the FDC offender search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com for state prisoners. The state database has inmate population records, release information, escape data, supervised offenders, and absconder lists. The Inmate Release Information Search updates every night. Miami-Dade County has six state prison institutions that report to the Florida Department of Corrections.

Other Cities in Miami-Dade County

These nearby cities also use the Miami-Dade County jail system.