Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 786-263-4110 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants and other Wanted Persons for the entire state of Florida, as well as Criminal Court Cases and Courts for Miami-Dade and every county in the state of Florida.

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center Inmate Search

The Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center maintains an average of 1712 offenders in custody on any given day. The Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Miami-Dade County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 129,160 offenders.

The following charts of Miami-Dade County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department, the state of Florida Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Miami-Dade County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Miami-Dade County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

Paying bail for someone in Miami-Dade County

After being arrested and booked into Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center in Miami, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 786-263-4110 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

• Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 786-263-4110.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Miami-Dade County can facilitate the process.
• Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Miami-Dade County, Florida, visit the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center Remote Video Visitation (Video Visiting from Home)

• 24/7 Automated GTL Phone System and Customer Support - 800-483-8314
• GTL Inmate Phone System Customer Service - 877-650-4249

If you want to visit with an inmate remotely you must first be on an Inmate’s Approved Master Visitation List. Only the inmate can put you on this list. 
Once you are sure you on this list, you can register and create an account with Global Tel*Link (GTL).

It takes about one full day to get your application processed and approved, and then you can schedule a remote video visit.  

If you have any questions regarding this process should contact the MDCR Inmate Visitation directly at 786-263-4119.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys and Professional Visitors - Application to have Remote Video Visits

• Fill out and submit the Application via email to mdcrintroletter@miamidade.gov
• Register with GTL. Once your Professional Visitor Application is verified and approved, your status will be upgraded to Professional Visitor.

• Please allow 2-3 business days for processing. Once your registration is approved, you will be able to schedule visits.

• Attorneys and professional visitors with questions regarding this process should send an email to: mdcrintroletter@miamidade.gov.

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-4110 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center?

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center Remote Video Visitation (Video Visiting from Home)

• 24/7 Automated GTL Phone System and Customer Support - 800-483-8314
• GTL Inmate Phone System Customer Service - 877-650-4249

If you want to visit with an inmate remotely you must first be on an Inmate’s Approved Master Visitation List. Only the inmate can put you on this list. 
Once you are sure you on this list, you can register and create an account with Global Tel*Link (GTL).

It takes about one full day to get your application processed and approved, and then you can schedule a remote video visit.  

If you have any questions regarding this process should contact the MDCR Inmate Visitation directly at 786-263-4119.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys and Professional Visitors - Application to have Remote Video Visits

• Fill out and submit the Application via email to mdcrintroletter@miamidade.gov
• Register with GTL. Once your Professional Visitor Application is verified and approved, your status will be upgraded to Professional Visitor.

• Please allow 2-3 business days for processing. Once your registration is approved, you will be able to schedule visits.

• Attorneys and professional visitors with questions regarding this process should send an email to: mdcrintroletter@miamidade.gov.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-4110 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Miami-Dade County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Florida.
• Select Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 786-263-4110 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Miami-Dade County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-4110 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Miami-Dade County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Miami-Dade County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-4110 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, and what can I send them?

How do you send mail to an inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center?

All letters and postcards must be mailed through the United States Postal Service. Mail delivered through any other carrier will be rejected.

Postcards

The Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes

The Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center also allows regular letters to be mailed to inmates as long as they conform to the jail’s guidelines.

Letters cannot contain:

• Any alterations such as lipstick, stickers, glitter or perfume.
• Polaroid photos
• Any gang related drawings or anything that compromises jail security

Each letter or postcard must include the full address and inmate information (Jail # and Cell #):

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #, Cell Location
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
PO Box 20527
Tampa, FL 33622

You must also provide a complete return address including your first and last name, street address, city, state and zip code.

Newspapers

Newspaper subscriptions must be mailed directly from the publisher and must contain an invoice that shows the company letterhead.

Magazines

News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher and contains an invoice that contains the publisher’s letterhead. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books

Inmates are prohibited from having hardcover books, however, they can receive softcover books if they are mailed directly from the publisher and contain an invoice that includes the company letterhead.

• Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
• Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-4110 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Miami-Dade County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Miami-Dade County.
• 
• Choose Florida, then Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Miami-Dade County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Miami-Dade County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Miami-Dade County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-4110 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

• Send a text Message - 1 stamp
• Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
• Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
• Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
• Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
• Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

• Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
• Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
• When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account

Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Miami-Dade County inmate, do the following:

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Miami-Dade County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Miami-Dade County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Miami-Dade County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-4110 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

Free services are already available for use on the device at Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What It Costs

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center

To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.

2.  In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-4110 for further assistance.

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