Miami-Dade County Jail
Looking for someone who was arrested in Miami or elsewhere in Miami-Dade County? The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department operates several county detention facilities, including Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, Pre-Trial Detention Center and Metro-West Detention Center. Use this guide to search for an inmate, check charges and bond information, determine where the person is housed, arrange visitation, send money or mail, find court information, and understand the release process.
Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Someone Was Arrested in Miami-Dade County. What Should You Do?
Start by searching the official Miami-Dade Corrections inmate database. Miami-Dade currently processes people entering county custody through Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, commonly called TGK.
After booking, a person may remain at TGK or be housed at another Miami-Dade detention facility depending on classification, available housing and other factors.
The county inmate search can show the person's current location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking information and mugshot.
Search for the inmate
Confirm that the person is currently in Miami-Dade custody.
Check the booking
Review the jail number, booking date, charges and current location.
Check bond
Determine whether bond has been set and the listed amount.
Find the housing facility
Confirm where the person is currently being held.
Plan the next step
Find visitation, phone, money, mail, court and release information below.
Miami-Dade County Jail Inmate Search
Use the official Miami-Dade Corrections In-Custody Search to find someone who is currently being held in the county jail system.
The online search allows you to locate an inmate using the person's last name and first initial or first name.
Search results may display the inmate's name, date of birth, sex, current facility, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time and booking photograph.
SEARCH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY INMATES →Opens the official Miami-Dade Corrections inmate search.
What Happens After Someone Is Arrested in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade currently identifies Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as its intake and processing location for people entering county custody.
Identity & Booking
Staff verify identity and personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and enter the charges into the jail system.
Medical Screening
The booking process includes medical and mental-health screening.
Property
Personal property is inventoried and stored during the intake process.
Classification
Corrections determines classification and an appropriate housing assignment.
Bond
Bond information is entered when applicable. It may not be available immediately after arrest.
Booking Can Take Hours
Miami-Dade states that booking may take several hours depending on intake volume and individual circumstances.
Which Miami-Dade County Jail Is the Inmate In?
Miami-Dade Corrections operates multiple facilities. Check the current facility shown in the inmate-search result before traveling.
Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK)
7000 NW 41st Street
Miami, FL 33166
TGK currently serves as Miami-Dade's intake and processing location after an arrest. It also houses people in county custody.
Facility phone: (786) 263-5341
GET DIRECTIONS →A person may be moved to another Miami-Dade facility after intake depending on classification and housing needs.
Always check the inmate search for the current location.
How to Bond Someone Out of Miami-Dade County Jail
If an inmate is eligible for release on bond, Miami-Dade currently lists cash bond and surety bond as two ways bond may be posted.
Cash Bond
Miami-Dade states that the full bond amount may be paid directly through TouchPay at the facility.
Before attempting to post bond, confirm:
- The inmate's full legal name
- The inmate's jail number
- The correct bond amount
- Whether the inmate is currently eligible for release
Surety Bond
A licensed bail bond agent may post a surety bond for a fee. Miami-Dade directs the public to Florida's Department of Financial Services to verify licensed bail bond agents.
OFFICIAL BOND & AFTER-ARREST INFORMATION →Miami-Dade Pretrial Release
Commercial bail is not the only possible way a person can be released before trial.
Miami-Dade's Pretrial Services program may release eligible people before trial without charging them for the release service, subject to court and program requirements.
Other forms of pretrial release may include Release on Recognizance, Promised to Appear releases, and certain citation-based releases.
Miami-Dade County Jail Visitation
Miami-Dade Corrections currently provides remote video visitation as a standard visitation service for friends, family members and professional visitors.
Find the Inmate
Confirm the person's current facility and jail number using the Miami-Dade inmate search.
Register
Complete the registration process required by Miami-Dade's current video-visitation provider.
Follow Facility Rules
Visitors must acknowledge and comply with current visitation rules while using the service.
How to Receive Calls From a Miami-Dade County Jail Inmate
Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls.
Family and friends may establish a prepaid calling account that allows an inmate to call an approved outside phone number using deposited funds.
Miami-Dade's current inmate-contact page provides the account setup process and current telephone-service instructions.
OFFICIAL PHONE INFORMATION →How to Send Money to a Miami-Dade Jail Inmate
Miami-Dade uses inmate trust accounts for commissary purchases, recurring expenses and certain other approved transactions.
Online
Miami-Dade currently uses TouchPay for online inmate-account deposits.
Lobby Kiosk
Lobby kiosks accept cash, credit cards and debit cards at designated Miami-Dade detention facilities.
Sending Commissary Items to a Miami-Dade Inmate
Miami-Dade currently allows friends and family to purchase approved pre-packaged commissary gifts through iCare.
To place an order, select Florida, locate the inmate by last name or inmate number, choose the approved products and complete payment.
OFFICIAL COMMISSARY INFORMATION →How to Send Mail to a Miami-Dade County Jail Inmate
Miami-Dade currently processes ordinary inmate correspondence through a digital mail center.
Include the inmate's full name and booking or jail number.
Inmate Full Name + Jail Number
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
P.O. Box 20527
Tampa, FL 33622
Picking Up Property From a Miami-Dade Jail Inmate
Property collected during booking is generally available through the property room at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
While an inmate remains in custody, the inmate may authorize another person to pick up the property.
Miami-Dade states that booking property is generally available at TGK for up to 30 days before being moved to off-site storage.
Find a Miami-Dade County Criminal Court Case
Jail records and criminal court records are different. After finding someone in county custody, you may also need to locate the criminal case.
The Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller provides an online criminal case search for felony and misdemeanor cases.
SEARCH MIAMI-DADE CRIMINAL CASES →When Will Someone Be Released From Miami-Dade County Jail?
There is no single release time that applies to every Miami-Dade inmate. Even after bond is posted or a charge is resolved in court, the release process can take several hours.
What Can Delay Release?
Miami-Dade identifies several factors that affect release time, including:
- Completion of booking
- Court processing requirements
- Time needed to process payment
- Release scheduling
- Other legal or administrative requirements
Continue checking the inmate search or contact Corrections if current custody information is important.
Can't Find Someone in the Miami-Dade Jail Search?
A missing result immediately after arrest does not necessarily mean that the person is not in custody.
Miami-Dade says intake and booking can take several hours depending on volume and individual circumstances.
The person may be held temporarily by another agency or may not yet have entered Miami-Dade Corrections custody.
The person may already have posted bond, received another form of pretrial release, or otherwise left custody.
The person may have been transferred to another county, state, federal or other correctional agency.
For Miami-Dade inmate information, call (786) 263-7000 or the TGK Information Desk at (786) 263-5550.
Miami-Dade County Jail FAQ
How do I find someone who was arrested in Miami?
Use the official Miami-Dade Corrections In-Custody Search. Search using the person's last name and first name or initial.
What information does the Miami-Dade inmate search show?
Search results may show name, date of birth, current facility, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time and mugshot.
Where are people booked after an arrest in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade currently identifies Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, commonly called TGK, as the intake and processing location for people entering county Corrections custody.
Where is TGK jail?
Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center is located at 7000 NW 41st Street, Miami, Florida 33166.
What is the Miami-Dade County Jail phone number?
Miami-Dade Corrections currently lists its general inmate-information number as (786) 263-7000. The TGK Information Desk is (786) 263-5550.
Why isn't someone who was just arrested showing up?
Booking may take several hours. Identity verification, fingerprints, photographs, medical screening, property inventory, charges and classification must be processed before the jail record is complete.
How do I check bond for a Miami-Dade inmate?
Search the inmate in the official Miami-Dade database. Search results may display the current bond amount. Bond information may not be available immediately while booking is still underway.
Can I pay a cash bond in Miami-Dade?
Miami-Dade currently states that eligible cash bonds may be paid in the full bond amount using TouchPay at the facility. Confirm the bond amount and eligibility before attempting payment.
Does Miami-Dade have pretrial release?
Yes. Miami-Dade operates Pretrial Services for eligible defendants. Release on Recognizance and other forms of pretrial release may also apply depending on the case.
Can I visit a Miami-Dade jail inmate?
Miami-Dade currently provides remote video visitation as a standard service for friends and family visitors. Registration and current visitation rules apply.
Can a Miami-Dade inmate receive incoming phone calls?
No. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Friends and family can establish an approved prepaid telephone account that allows the inmate to call them.
How do I send money to a Miami-Dade jail inmate?
Miami-Dade currently uses TouchPay for online and telephone deposits. Deposits may also be made at facility lobby kiosks.
What is the Miami-Dade TouchPay facility number?
Miami-Dade Corrections currently lists facility number 233101. You will also need the inmate's name and jail number.
Can I send a care package to a Miami-Dade inmate?
Miami-Dade currently allows approved pre-packaged commissary gifts to be purchased through iCare.
Where do I send mail to a Miami-Dade inmate?
General inmate mail is currently processed through the county's digital mail center at P.O. Box 20527, Tampa, Florida 33622. Include the inmate's full name and jail number.
How long does Miami-Dade release take after bond?
Miami-Dade says release may take several hours even after bond is posted or a charge is satisfied in court. Timing depends on booking completion, court processing, payment processing and release scheduling.
Where are Miami-Dade inmates released?
Miami-Dade currently says completed releases occur in front of Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center near the designated Inmate Release Area.
How do I find a Miami-Dade criminal court case?
Use the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller's online Criminal Court search for felony and misdemeanor case information.
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Miami-Dade Corrections & Court Resources
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Search the Miami-Dade County Jail
Use the official Miami-Dade inmate search to check current custody, jail location, charges, booking information and bond amount.
Last verified: September 2026. Jail policies, schedules, addresses, phone numbers, vendors, bond procedures and visitation rules can change. Confirm important information with Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation before traveling, sending money, posting bond or making other decisions.
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