Search Miami Busted Mugshots

Miami busted mugshots and arrest records come from two main sources: the Miami Police Department and the Miami-Dade County corrections system. Miami is the second largest city in Florida with nearly 487,000 residents, and it sits within Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in the state. The Miami Police Department handles arrests within city limits, while the county manages jail bookings and mugshot storage. You can search Miami arrest records online, request them by phone or mail, or visit the Miami PD headquarters at 400 NW 2nd Ave for in-person help.

Miami Police Mugshot Records

The Miami Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within city limits. When someone is arrested in Miami by a city officer, the booking and mugshot go into the department's records system. The MPD headquarters is at 400 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33128. You can call the non-emergency line at 305-579-6111 for general questions or reach the Public Information Office at 305-603-6420.

For public records requests related to Miami mugshots and arrest reports, the department's public information page has details on how to submit a request. You can ask for arrest forms, police reports, and booking photos. Miami PD follows Florida Statute Chapter 119, which makes all government records open to the public. You do not have to say who you are or why you want the records. That is the law.

The Miami Police Department public information page is shown below, where you can find details on requesting arrest records and mugshots from the department.

This page lists the types of records available and how to get them from the Miami Police Department.

Note: The Miami PD Public Information Office handles media and public records inquiries during business hours.

Miami-Dade County Arrest Records

Miami sits inside Miami-Dade County, and the county plays a big role in the arrest and booking process. When someone is arrested in Miami, they are typically booked into the Miami-Dade County jail system. The main jail is at 2525 NW 62nd St, Miami, FL 33147. 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., and you can call 305-471-3220 or fax 305-471-2072 to make a request.

The Central Records Bureau is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment only. They handle arrest forms, police reports, crash reports, and police clearance letters. If you need Miami mugshots from the county level, this is the office to contact. You can also email recordsrequest@mdso.com for records from the Miami-Dade system.

The Miami Police Department website is shown below with details on department services and how to access booking information.

The department page provides an overview of services and links to records request forms for the city of Miami.

Miami Mugshots Under Florida Law

Booking photos taken in Miami are public records. That is the default under Florida's public records law. Chapter 119 says all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection. There are a few exceptions though.

Section 119.071(4)(d) exempts photographs of current and former law enforcement officers from public disclosure. If a Miami police officer or county deputy was arrested and filed a written request for confidentiality, the agency can withhold the booking photo. This came up in a case involving the Duval County Sheriff, but the same rule applies across Florida, including Miami-Dade. Photographs of sexual offense victims are confidential under Section 119.071(4)(h). And police reports are generally public, but exempt details in those reports cannot be used for commercial solicitation of victims under Section 119.105.

If you were arrested in Miami and want your mugshot removed from public view, you can apply to have your record sealed or expunged through FDLE. The fee is $75. Processing takes around 12 weeks. Keep in mind that even after sealing or expunging, private websites that already published your Miami mugshot are not required to take it down.

Note: Florida law allows anonymous public records requests, so you never have to explain why you want a Miami mugshot.

Find Miami Booking Records Online

Several statewide databases can help you find Miami arrest records and mugshots beyond what the city police department provides. The Florida Jail Information System pulls booking data from agencies across the state, including Miami-Dade. You can search for currently incarcerated individuals, recently booked people, or persons of interest. The system updates regularly and covers all 67 Florida counties.

The Florida Department of State keeps a directory of every county jail with contact information and links to inmate search tools. For people sentenced to state prison after a Miami arrest, the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search shows location, status, and identifying details. FDLE also runs a Wanted Persons Database with warrant information from agencies statewide.

Miami Record Request Costs

Copy fees for Miami mugshots follow the standard set by state law. Single-sided copies cost 15 cents per page. Double-sided pages are 20 cents each. Certified copies can cost up to $1.00. If your request is complex and takes significant staff time, the agency may charge a special service fee after the first 30 minutes of free labor. A deposit may be required for estimates that go over $100.

For a statewide criminal history check through FDLE, the fee is $24. Contact FDLE at 850.410.8109 for that service. If you need to seal or expunge a Miami arrest record, the FDLE application fee is $75 by money order. Keep your request specific to save time and money. A name, date, or case number will help the records team in Miami pull what you need faster.

Miami-Dade County Mugshots

Miami is the largest city in Miami-Dade County. All jail bookings in the county go through the Miami-Dade corrections system. For county-wide arrest records, booking details, and related information, visit the Miami-Dade County page.

View Miami-Dade County Busted Mugshots

Nearby Florida Cities

Several other cities in the Miami metro area and South Florida also have mugshot and arrest records available through their local agencies.

• Hialeah
• Fort Lauderdale
• St. Petersburg
• Tampa
• Orlando