Hialeah Arrest Records Search
Hialeah busted mugshots and arrest records come from the Hialeah Police Department for city arrests and the Miami-Dade County corrections system for jail bookings. Hialeah is the seventh largest city in Florida with about 235,388 residents. It sits in Miami-Dade County, making it part of the greater Miami metro area. When someone is arrested in Hialeah, the booking and mugshot go through the county jail system. You can search for Hialeah arrest records through the county, statewide databases, or by reaching out to the Hialeah PD directly.
Hialeah Quick Facts
Hialeah Police Department Records
The Hialeah Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. When Hialeah PD makes an arrest, the incident report and arrest record stay with the department. The booking itself goes through the Miami-Dade County jail system, which stores the mugshot and charge details. To get arrest records from the Hialeah Police Department, you can contact the city directly through their website.
Hialeah is a large city with its own police force, but it shares the county jail and booking system with all other cities in Miami-Dade County. This means finding Hialeah mugshots usually requires going through the county level. The Miami-Dade Police Department runs the Central Records Bureau out of 9105 NW 25th St in Doral. The public records custodian is Oliver S. Spicer Jr. You can call 305-471-3220 or email recordsrequest@mdso.com. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment only.
Below is the Hialeah Police Department page on the city website where you can find department information and contact details for records requests.
The Hialeah PD page provides an overview of the department and how to reach them for records and other inquiries.
Note: Hialeah PD handles incident reports, but booking photos are stored in the Miami-Dade County system.
Miami-Dade Mugshots for Hialeah
The Miami-Dade County jail at 2525 NW 62nd St, Miami, FL 33147 processes all bookings from Hialeah and the rest of the county. The phone number is 786.263.7000. When someone is arrested in Hialeah, the mugshot and booking details go into the county system. You can search the county's inmate database to find current inmates, including people arrested in Hialeah.
The Central Records Bureau handles formal public records requests for police reports, arrest forms, and booking data across all of Miami-Dade County. They can provide arrest records from the Hialeah Police Department and any other agency in the county. Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, all arrest records are public. You do not need to give your name or reason for the request. The law makes access a duty of each agency.
The bureau also issues police clearance letters used for citizenship, immigration, adoption, and education purposes. If you need something beyond a basic mugshot or arrest report from Hialeah, the Central Records Bureau can help.
Hialeah Mugshots Under Florida Law
Booking photos from Hialeah are public records by default. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes says all government records are open for inspection and copying. A few exemptions apply. Photos of law enforcement officers are exempt under Section 119.071(4)(d) if a written confidentiality request is filed. Victim photographs in sexual offense cases are confidential under Section 119.071(4)(h).
Police reports from Hialeah are public under Section 119.105. But exempt information in those reports cannot be used to commercially solicit crime victims. This protects people who reported crimes to the Hialeah Police Department. The Attorney General Opinion 2012-06-07 clarified that booking photos of law enforcement officers fall under the exemption when proper paperwork has been filed.
If you want to seal or expunge a Hialeah arrest record, apply through FDLE. The fee is $75. Processing takes about 12 weeks. Section 943.0585 covers expungement. Section 943.059 covers sealing. Contact FDLE at 850-410-7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. Remember that private mugshot websites are not required to remove photos even after a court order in Hialeah or anywhere in Florida.
Find Hialeah Booking Records Online
Statewide databases make it easier to search for Hialeah arrest records. The Florida Jail Information System pulls booking data from agencies across the state, including Miami-Dade County. You can search for recently booked individuals within 24, 48, or 72 hours. The Florida Department of State has a directory of all 67 county jails with links to inmate search tools.
For people sentenced to state prison after an arrest in Hialeah, use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search. This tool shows inmate location, status, and identifying information. FDLE offers statewide background checks for $24. Call 850.410.8109. The FDLE Wanted Persons Database has warrant information from agencies statewide.
Standard copy fees apply. Single-sided copies cost 15 cents per page. Double-sided are 20 cents. Certified copies up to $1.00 each. For complex requests, a special service charge may apply after the first 30 minutes. Keep your Hialeah records request specific to reduce cost and wait time.
Note: Miami-Dade County Central Records Bureau is open by appointment only, Monday through Friday.
Miami-Dade County Busted Mugshots
Hialeah is one of the largest cities in Miami-Dade County. All jail bookings go through the county corrections system. For a complete look at Miami-Dade arrest records, booking procedures, and related resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Florida Cities
South Florida has several other cities with mugshot and arrest record access through local and county agencies.