Find Homestead Busted Mugshots
Homestead busted mugshots and arrest records are managed through the Miami-Dade Police Department and the Miami-Dade County jail system. With about 85,800 residents, Homestead is in southern Miami-Dade County near the entrance to the Florida Keys. All jail bookings from Homestead go through the county system, where mugshots are taken and charges are logged into the public record. You can search for Homestead arrest records by contacting the Central Records Bureau or by filing a public records request with Miami-Dade Police. Florida law makes these records open to anyone who asks.
Homestead Quick Facts
Homestead Arrest Records at Miami-Dade
The Miami-Dade Police Department handles booking records for Homestead through its Central Records Bureau. The bureau is located at 9105 NW 25th St in Doral. Homestead has its own police department that patrols the city and makes arrests, but booking and mugshot processing runs through the Miami-Dade County jail system. The main jail sits at 2525 NW 62nd St in Miami.
When someone is arrested in Homestead, they are transported to the county facility for booking. A mugshot gets taken, charges are entered, and bond amounts are set. This data goes into the Miami-Dade system. The Central Records Bureau is where you go to request copies of these records. They handle arrest forms, police reports, and other public records from across Miami-Dade County.
| Records Bureau | Miami-Dade Police Central Records Bureau |
|---|---|
| Address | 9105 NW 25th St, Doral, FL 33172 |
| Phone | 305-471-3220 |
| Fax | 305-471-2072 |
| recordsrequest@mdso.com | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (by appointment) |
The public records custodian for Miami-Dade Police is Oliver S. Spicer, Jr. In-person visits are by appointment only. You can also reach the bureau by fax at 305-471-2072 or email at recordsrequest@mdso.com.
Note: In-person visits to the Central Records Bureau in Doral are by appointment only.
Search Homestead Busted Mugshots
Finding Homestead mugshots means going through the Miami-Dade county system. Call the Central Records Bureau at 305-471-3220 to ask about specific booking records. You can also email your request to recordsrequest@mdso.com. If you want to go in person, make an appointment first. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Under Florida Statute Chapter 119, all county records are open for inspection and copying. You do not need to give your name or explain why you want a Homestead arrest record. Being specific helps speed things up though. A full name, date of birth, or case number will make it easier for the records team to pull the right files. Below is a screenshot of the Miami-Dade Police Central Records Bureau page where you can learn more about requesting Homestead booking records.
The bureau handles records requests from all over Miami-Dade County. Homestead arrests are part of the same system as arrests in Miami, Hialeah, and every other city in the county.
Homestead Mugshots Under Florida Law
Booking photos from Homestead arrests are public records under Florida law. Chapter 119 says anyone can request them. There are limited exceptions. Section 119.071(4)(d) protects photos of current or former law enforcement officers who file a written confidentiality request. Section 119.071(4)(h) makes victim photos from sexual offenses confidential. Beyond these specific situations, Homestead mugshots are available to anyone.
The Florida Jail Information System from the Florida Sheriffs Association is another search option. This statewide database pulls booking records from agencies across Florida. You can search for people currently in custody, recently booked within 24 to 72 hours, or flagged as persons of interest. It includes records from Miami-Dade County, which covers all Homestead arrests.
Removing Homestead Arrest Records
If you were arrested in Homestead and the case was dropped or dismissed, you may be able to get the record sealed or expunged through the FDLE Seal and Expunge Section. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record from public view while courts and law enforcement retain access. Expunging under Section 943.0585 physically destroys the record.
The fee is $75 by money order to FDLE. Processing takes about 12 weeks from a completed application. Contact the section at 850-410-7870 or email SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. Removing a Homestead arrest record from official databases does not remove copies from private mugshot websites. Those sites operate outside the court system and are not obligated to take down photos after an expungement order.
Homestead Booking Records Statewide
State databases extend your search beyond Miami-Dade County. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of all 67 county jails with contact info and search links. The Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search covers anyone in the state prison system, including people originally arrested in Homestead.
FDLE runs a Wanted Persons Database with warrant information from agencies statewide. A full FDLE background check costs $24. Call 850.410.8109 for details. Standard copy fees for Homestead arrest records follow state standards: 15 cents per single-sided page, 20 cents for double-sided, and up to $1.00 for certified copies.
Note: The Miami-Dade jail system at 2525 NW 62nd St in Miami processes all Homestead bookings.
Nearby Florida Cities
Homestead sits in southern Miami-Dade County. These nearby cities also have arrest records and mugshots available through the Miami-Dade County system and their local police departments.