Miami Gardens Busted Mugshots
Miami Gardens busted mugshots come through both the Miami Gardens Police Department and the Miami-Dade County system. With over 116,000 residents, Miami Gardens is the third-largest city in Miami-Dade County. The city has its own police department that handles local arrests. All bookings from Miami Gardens flow into the Miami-Dade County jail system where mugshots, charges, and bond details become public records. You can search for Miami Gardens arrest records through the county's online tools and also contact the police department directly for records requests.
Miami Gardens Quick Facts
Miami Gardens Police Arrest Records
The Miami Gardens Police Department is the city's main law enforcement agency. Officers patrol the streets, investigate crimes, and make arrests throughout Miami Gardens. When someone gets arrested, the booking goes through the Miami-Dade County jail system. The mugshot, charges, and bond status are all recorded at the county level.
Miami Gardens is one of the largest cities in Miami-Dade County by population. The police department processes a steady volume of arrests each year. The city sits in the northern part of the county, bordered by other communities in the Miami metropolitan area. All Miami Gardens arrest data feeds into the centralized Miami-Dade system, which means searching for Miami Gardens mugshots involves using the county's tools.
The Miami Gardens Police Department website is shown below. This is the local law enforcement agency that handles arrests within the city before bookings go to the Miami-Dade County jail.
For records requests, you can contact the Miami Gardens Police Department directly through their website or call the city offices. The Miami-Dade Central Records Bureau also handles requests at 305-471-3220.
| Local Agency | Miami Gardens Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | miamigardens-fl.gov/149/Police-Department |
| County Jail | 2525 NW 62nd St, Miami, FL 33147 |
| County Records | Miami-Dade Central Records Bureau |
Miami Gardens Mugshots in Miami-Dade
The Miami-Dade Central Records Bureau is the main hub for formal records requests in the county. The bureau sits at 9105 NW 25th St in Doral. Public Records Custodian Oliver S. Spicer Jr. oversees the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment only. You can call 305-471-3220, fax 305-471-2072, or email recordsrequest@mdso.com.
The bureau provides arrest forms, police reports, and Florida Traffic Crash Reports for Miami Gardens and all other Miami-Dade locations. Arrest records from the Miami Gardens Police Department are filed here along with records from every other municipal agency in the county. When you submit a request, include a name, date of arrest, or case number if you have one. The more details you give, the quicker they can pull the Miami Gardens records.
Note: The Miami-Dade Central Records Bureau operates by appointment only, Monday through Friday.
Statewide Search for Miami Gardens Records
Statewide databases extend your search beyond Miami-Dade County. The Florida Jail Information System pulls recent booking data from sheriff's offices across the state. Search for people booked in the last 24, 48, or 72 hours from any county in Florida. The Florida Department of State publishes a jail directory with links to all 67 county jail search tools.
The Department of Corrections offender search covers people sentenced to state prison. If someone arrested in Miami Gardens went on to serve time in a state facility, that record shows up there. FDLE background checks cost $24 and cover all Florida jurisdictions. Call 850.410.8109 for that service.
Miami Gardens Mugshots and Florida Law
Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes Miami Gardens arrest records public. The law says all state, county, and municipal records are open for inspection and copying. You do not need to state your name or explain why you want a Miami Gardens booking record. Section 119.01 places the duty on the agency to provide access.
A few exemptions apply. Law enforcement officers can request confidentiality for their booking photos under Section 119.071(4)(d). Victim information from sexual offense cases is protected under Section 119.071(4)(h). Outside of those specific cases, Miami Gardens mugshots and arrest details are available to anyone.
Standard copy fees apply when requesting records. Single-sided copies cost 15 cents per page and double-sided copies are 20 cents. Certified copies may cost up to $1.00 each. Large requests that need significant staff time can come with extra charges after the first half hour of free labor.
Expunging Miami Gardens Arrests
Florida offers sealing and expungement for eligible Miami Gardens arrests. Sealing under Section 943.059 hides the record. Expungement under Section 943.0585 destroys it. Both require a court order processed through FDLE's seal and expunge section. The fee is $75 by money order. Processing takes about 12 weeks.
Contact the section at 850-410-7870 or SEinfo@fdle.state.fl.us. After the court order, Miami-Dade County removes the Miami Gardens record from their system. Third-party mugshot sites may still display the booking photo since they are not bound by the court order.
Note: Private mugshot websites are not required to remove Miami Gardens booking photos after sealing or expungement.
Miami-Dade County Busted Mugshots
Miami Gardens is part of Miami-Dade County, and all arrest records route through the county system. For full details on the Miami-Dade booking process, records bureau, and search tools, see the county page.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities near Miami Gardens also have arrest records and booking photos available through their agencies.