Hialeah Arrest Records Lookup

Hialeah arrest records are processed through the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. The Hialeah Police Department handles law enforcement within the city, but the county runs the jail system and keeps the booking data. After someone is arrested in Hialeah, they go to a Miami-Dade jail facility for booking. You can search for arrest records through the county inmate search tool or call Miami-Dade Corrections at (786) 263-7000. Hialeah is the second largest city in Miami-Dade County and its arrest records flow into the same countywide system that serves all of the Miami metro area.

Hialeah Arrest Record Search

The Miami-Dade inmate search covers people arrested in Hialeah along with the rest of the county. The search is name-based. Enter at least the first three characters of the first and last name. Results can show mugshots, booking dates, charges, case numbers, and bond status. This tool only shows people currently in custody. Once someone is released, they no longer appear in the search results.

For Hialeah arrest records beyond what the online search shows, you need to contact Miami-Dade Corrections directly. The inmate records office is at (786) 263-4222. The booking phone line is (786) 263-5312 for questions about recent arrests. Central Records handles physical copies and is located at 2525 NW 62nd Street, Suite 4200, Miami, FL 33147. You can also fax a request to (786) 263-5002.

Hialeah Police Department

The Hialeah Police Department is headquartered at 5555 E 8th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013. The non-emergency number is (305) 883-6900.

Hialeah PD officers make arrests within the city. After the arrest, the person is taken to one of the Miami-Dade Corrections facilities for processing. The Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 7000 NW 41st Street in Miami is one of the main booking locations. The Pre-Trial Detention Center at 1321 NW 13th Street and the Metro-West Detention Center at 13850 NW 41st Street are other sites where people from Hialeah might be processed. Which facility they go to depends on capacity and logistics at the time of the arrest.

Hialeah is a densely populated city. Its police department stays busy with calls and arrests. But once a Hialeah arrest reaches the booking stage, it enters the countywide Miami-Dade system. The Hialeah arrest record then sits alongside records from Miami, Homestead, Doral, and every other city in the county. The search tools do not separate by city. You search the whole county at once.

Hialeah Records Under Florida Law

Arrest records from Hialeah are public. That is the default in Florida. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes government records open to anyone. You do not need to give a reason when you ask for arrest records from the Hialeah area. The law applies to booking data, mugshots, and arrest reports held by Miami-Dade Corrections and the Hialeah Police Department.

Some Hialeah arrest records are not publicly available. Juvenile records have restrictions. Active investigation records may be limited. And records that have been sealed or expunged by a court are off limits to the public. Under Section 943.0585, a person can apply to have a Hialeah arrest record expunged if they qualify. Section 943.059 covers sealing. Both processes start with a Certificate of Eligibility from FDLE that costs $75 and takes about 12 weeks.

An arrest record only shows that someone was taken into custody in Hialeah. It does not prove guilt. Court records track what happens after the arrest, including charges filed, plea deals, and trial outcomes. Under Section 903, bail is set at first appearance for most offenses.

Note: The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (formerly MDPD) can also handle records requests for Hialeah arrests at recordsrequest@mdso.com or 305-471-2085.

Statewide Search for Hialeah Records

The FDLE Criminal History Record Check is the statewide tool for searching arrest records, including those from Hialeah.

A statewide search costs $25 and returns results instantly. You need a full name to search. The CCIS system has court case data from Miami-Dade County and all other Florida counties. It covers over 150 million cases total. The FDC Offender Search covers state prison inmates, which includes people originally arrested in Hialeah who were later sentenced to prison. The FDLE Wanted Persons database lists people with active warrants from across Florida, including the Hialeah area.

Nearby Cities with Arrest Records

Hialeah shares the Miami-Dade County jail system with these nearby cities. Their arrest records all go through the same county corrections department.

Miami-Dade County Arrest Records

Hialeah is in Miami-Dade County. The county corrections department runs the jail and keeps all booking data for the area. For a full look at the county system, jail facilities, and more contacts, visit our Miami-Dade County arrest records page.