Miami-Dade County, FL Arrests & Jail Records

The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office (MDSO) keeps and disseminates arrests and other related records. To submit requests online, interested persons can use the Sheriff's Public Records Center, where they can also track the status of their requests and receive digital copies when available. They can also book appointments with the Sheriff online to view records in person. Additionally, interested persons can send written requests by mail to:

Central Records Bureau

9105 NW 25th Street

Doral, FL 33172

Phone: (305) 471-2085

The county Sheriff does not maintain inmate records. However, requesters can use the MDCR Inmate Search to access arrest details, charges, and custody status of inmates.

Local Police Departments in Miami-Dade County maintain arrest records for their jurisdictions. Some departments provide online portals where interested persons can request records, view recent arrests, or search for specific cases using the suspect's name, arrest date, or charge. Below is a list of some Police Departments in Miami-Dade County:

• North Miami Police Department
• Hialeah Police Department
• Coral Gables Police Department
• Miami Beach Police Department
• Miami Police Department

You can find arrest information on Florida's Computerized Criminal History (CCH) database maintained by the FDLE. The online database offers three search options: Instant Search, Certified/Non-Certified Search, and ORI Search. To access arrest records within 24 hours, click the Instant Search option and provide your billing details, email, and candidate's identifying information. For more detailed records, you can opt for the Certified/Non-Certified Search, which may take more than five business days to process. Both search options cost $24 per inquiry, plus a $1 credit card processing fee. You can use the ORI Search option if the background check is for recognized agencies or organizations with Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) numbers.

The FDLE also allows record owners to access their criminal history records (hence arrest records) free of charge. To use this option, submit a completed Criminal History Record Form and fingerprint card by mail to:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

P.O. Box 1489

Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489

Attn: Criminal History Record Maintenance Section

The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts provides access to criminal case information through its Criminal Justice Online System. Users can search for arrest records using the defendant's name, case number, or jail number. Interested persons can also request certified copies of criminal cases by mail or phone requests to:

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building

1351 NW 12th Street, Suite 9000

Miami, FL 33125

Phone: (305) 275-1155

Requesters can also get Miami-Dade County arrest records through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.