Miami-dade Arrest Records
Start with the county jail inmate lookup or booking log for current custody and recent arrests.
Find Miami-Dade arrest information for a person or see recent arrests.
Inside This Page:
Official Miami-Dade arrest and jail access
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| County jail inmate lookup | Checking if someone is in custody and viewing arrest-related booking info. | Open the county jail inmate search and look up the person. | Custody status, booking date, basic booking details, listed charges. |
| Booking log (recent intakes) | Scanning today’s and recent arrests and bookings. | View the county booking log and browse recent entries. | Recent arrestees, booking times, basic charge information. |
| Police arrest report request | Obtaining the official arrest report when details are not in the jail roster. | Request the arrest report from the arresting agency’s records unit. | Arrest report, incident details, report number. |
| Clerk follow-up for filed case details | Viewing charges filed in court, case number, and hearing status. | Use the clerk’s criminal case search or contact the clerk with the defendant’s name. | Case docket, filings, court dates. |
Quick search steps
Start with custody
Open the county jail inmate lookup and search for the person.
If not found
Check the county booking log for recent intakes and same-day arrests.
Get the arrest report
Submit an arrest report request with the arresting police agency’s records unit.
Common questions
Why can’t I find someone in the inmate lookup?
They may have been released, booked under a different name, or processed by a city police agency; check the booking log and request the arrest report if needed.
How do I get official paperwork for an arrest?
Request the arrest report from the arresting agency’s records unit; if charges were filed, follow up with the clerk for case documents.
Can I search by date only?
Use the booking log to browse recent entries by date when a name search is uncertain.