Search Miami Gardens Arrest Records

Miami Gardens arrest records are processed through the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. The Miami Gardens Police Department handles law enforcement in the city and makes arrests, but the county takes over for booking and jail operations. Once someone gets arrested in Miami Gardens, they are transported to a Miami-Dade Corrections facility for processing. The booking record goes into the county system. You can search for Miami Gardens arrest records using the county's online inmate search tool or call Miami-Dade Corrections at (786) 263-7000. The Miami Gardens police non-emergency number is (305) 474-6473.

Miami-Dade Inmate Search for Miami Gardens

The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department's inmate search tool is name-based. You enter a first and last name, or at least the first three characters of each. Search results may show the person's mugshot, full name, date of birth, jail number, booking date, case information, and bond status. This covers people arrested in Miami Gardens and booked into the county system.

Below is a screenshot of the Miami-Dade County inmate search tool used for looking up Miami Gardens arrest records.

The Miami-Dade County inmate search is the primary online resource for checking arrest records from Miami Gardens.

The tool shows people currently in custody. Once someone is released, they may drop off the search. For historical records from Miami Gardens, you would need to contact Miami-Dade Corrections directly or use state-level search tools.

The booking phone line at (786) 263-5312 can help with questions about recent arrests. The inmate records office is reachable at (786) 263-4222 for copies and formal records requests.

Miami Gardens Police Department

The Miami Gardens Police Department is at 1020 NW 163rd Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33169. The city has its own police force with officers who patrol, investigate crimes, and make arrests. The non-emergency number is (305) 474-6473. For emergencies, call 911.

After a Miami Gardens officer makes an arrest, the person gets transported to a Miami-Dade Corrections facility. The Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 7000 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33166 is one of the main booking sites in the county. Jail staff take over from there. They handle fingerprinting, mugshots, charge entry, and all the paperwork that goes into the official arrest record.

Miami Gardens police keep the arrest report and case file on their end. The booking record stays with the county. So if you need the details of what happened during the arrest, that comes from the police. If you want the booking data and jail information, the county system has it.

State Resources for Miami Gardens Arrest Data

Several state-level tools can help you find Miami Gardens arrest records. The FDLE Criminal History Check costs $25 and searches statewide. It covers arrests from Miami Gardens that have been entered into the state system. Results come up quickly. You need a full name, and a date of birth helps.

The CCIS court records system has case data from all 67 Florida counties. If a Miami Gardens arrest went to court in Miami-Dade, the case information is in CCIS. The system is free to use. The FDC Offender Search covers anyone who went from a Miami Gardens arrest to the state prison system. It shows current and former inmates.

The FDLE Public Access System is another state tool for checking criminal history records from Miami Gardens and the rest of Florida.

Florida Law and Miami Gardens Arrest Records

Arrest records from Miami Gardens are public under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The Sunshine Law gives everyone access to government records. This includes booking records, mugshots, and charge data from the Miami Gardens area. You do not have to give a reason to request them.

Exemptions cover juvenile records, active investigation files, and records that have been sealed or expunged. Under Section 943.0585, a person can petition to have an arrest record expunged if they qualify. The FDLE seal and expunge process requires a Certificate of Eligibility. That costs $75 and takes about 12 weeks. Once approved, you file a petition with the Miami-Dade court. If the judge grants it, the arrest record from Miami Gardens gets sealed or destroyed.

Remember that an arrest record only means someone was taken into custody. It does not mean they were found guilty.

Nearby Cities

Miami Gardens is in northern Miami-Dade County. Several nearby cities share the same county corrections system or are in neighboring counties.

Miami-Dade County Arrest Records

Miami Gardens is in Miami-Dade County. The corrections department handles all jail operations and booking records for the area. For the full county breakdown, including jail facilities, records office contacts, and more search options, visit our Miami-Dade County arrest records page.