Find Miami Beach Busted Mugshots

Miami Beach busted mugshots are public records under Florida law. The Miami Beach Police Department is one of the more active law enforcement agencies in Miami-Dade County, handling arrests on the barrier island city that draws millions of visitors each year. About 83,250 residents call Miami Beach home. When the Miami Beach Police Department arrests someone, booking happens at the Miami-Dade County jail. You can search for mugshots and arrest records from Miami Beach online through the county system or by contacting the Central Records Bureau at 305-471-3220 in nearby Doral.

Miami Beach Police Arrest Records

The Miami Beach Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. It handles patrol, investigations, and arrests across Miami Beach, including the busy South Beach entertainment district, the Art Deco Historic District, and the quieter northern neighborhoods. The department deals with a high volume of arrests, especially during peak tourist season and major events. Spring break alone generates a large spike in bookings tied to Miami Beach.

When Miami Beach PD makes an arrest, the person gets transported to the Miami-Dade County jail at 2525 NW 62nd Street in Miami for processing. The booking photo and charge information enter the county database at that point. So while the Miami Beach Police Department handles the street-level work, the actual mugshot and booking record lives in the Miami-Dade system. Searching for Miami Beach busted mugshots means going through county resources.

The Miami Beach Police Department has its own website with information on divisions, community programs, and crime statistics. But you will not find an independent arrest search tool hosted by the city. That function belongs to Miami-Dade County.

Miami Beach Mugshot Search Tools

The screenshot below shows the Miami Beach Police Department website where you can learn about the agency handling local law enforcement and arrests.

For the actual arrest search, you need the Miami-Dade County system. The county's Central Records Bureau in Doral at 305-471-3220 can help you track down specific Miami Beach booking records. The Florida Jail Information System also captures booking data from across the state, including Miami-Dade entries from Miami Beach arrests. You can search for people booked in the last 24, 48, or 72 hours or look up a specific person by name.

Note: Miami Beach has its own police force but all bookings process through the Miami-Dade County jail system.

Miami Beach Arrest Records Under Florida Law

Florida's public records law makes Miami Beach arrest data open to anyone. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes requires every government agency to let people inspect and copy public records. Mugshots, booking details, charges, and bond amounts from Miami Beach arrests are all covered. You can ask for these records without giving your name. No ID required. No reason needed.

Section 119.071 does have some exemptions worth knowing about. Law enforcement officer booking photos can stay hidden if the officer files a written request for confidentiality. Information that identifies victims of sexual offenses is also protected. Outside of these limited exceptions, Miami Beach busted mugshots are fair game for public access. The standard fee for copies is 15 cents per page if you want paper records.

Removing Miami Beach Mugshots

Getting a Miami Beach mugshot removed from official records takes a court order. Florida provides two options. Sealing under Section 943.059 keeps the record in existence but blocks public access. Expungement under Section 943.0585 destroys the record entirely. Both paths require an application through FDLE's seal and expunge section.

The process costs $75 by money order to FDLE and takes about 12 weeks. Call 850-410-7870 for more details. If approved, the Miami-Dade County system removes your Miami Beach arrest from public search results. Keep in mind that private mugshot websites may still display your photo. Those sites are not covered by the court order. This is a common frustration, especially given how many Miami Beach arrests get picked up by online mugshot aggregators because of the city's high profile.

State Databases for Miami Beach Records

Several statewide tools can help you find Miami Beach busted mugshots. The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of county jails and inmate searches. For people sentenced to prison after a Miami Beach arrest, the Florida DOC offender search shows their current status and facility location. FDLE offers statewide criminal history checks for $24 by calling 850-410-8109.

The Florida Sheriffs Association runs the Florida Jail Information System, which aggregates booking records from agencies across the state. It is one of the fastest ways to find recently booked individuals from Miami Beach or anywhere else in Florida.

Note: State databases may not update as quickly as the county system, so check both for the most current Miami Beach arrest records.

Miami-Dade County Records

Miami Beach is part of Miami-Dade County, the largest county in Florida by population. All Miami Beach arrests process through the county jail at 2525 NW 62nd Street in Miami. The county phone number is 786-263-7000. Public records requests can go to the Central Records Bureau in Doral at 9105 NW 25th Street. Oliver S. Spicer Jr. is the records custodian. You can email requests to recordsrequest@mdso.com.

Nearby Cities

Miami Beach shares the Miami-Dade County records system with several other cities. Arrest records from all of these go through the same county jail and database.