If an inmate has bondable charges, he or she can bond out at anytime 24-7, 365 days. To find a bondsman check the yellow pages, we are not allowed to recommend or solicit for bondsman. For further information on bonding out an inmate, or to find out the bond amount on an inmate,call inmate information 786-263-7000.
For information on charges and to find inmate's jail number, go the Inmate Search Section on this site.
When are Fugitive Extradition hearings held?
Fugitive Extradition hearings are held daily at 1:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, a judge will hear the case and it is the defendants opportunity to either waive extradition or to request further hearings prior to extradition.
What is Pretrial Release?
PTR is a process that includes several entities: the courts perform Release Own Recognizance (ROR), jail performs Promised To Appear (PTA) releases, and police agencies perform street citation releases. Bail, by cash or a bond agency is also a form of pretrial release. Pretrial Services (PTS) is a local county agency that releases persons, free of charge before their trial. The defendant then promise to appear for court.
Once a person is released, what additional function does Pretrial Release serve?
PTS ensures that the person comes back to court as directed so the person’s case can be disposed of properly. This is done effectively.
Is there any other way for persons to be released before their trial?
Yes. It is called commercial bail.
How can I leave clothing for an inmate?
Clothing drop offs are no longer being accepted at any facility.
All inmates are issued Standardized Departmental Uniforms.
How can I write to an inmate
Letter must be addressed to the facility where the inmate is housed and inmate's jail # must be on the front of the envelope. You can find inmate's jail # and housing facility through our "Inmate Search" section.
You can find a facility's address on the Facilities section of our website.
How can I leave money for an inmate?
Members of the general public who wish to deposit funds in the account of an incarcerated individual may leave cash deposits, exact change only, at the Pre-Trial Detention Center or TGK at the following times:
PTDC: 7:00 a.m. X 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. X 10:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. X 6:00 a.m.
Turner Guilford Knight:
7:00 a.m. X 2:00 p.m. Monday-Sunday
You can also utilize Touch Pay to deposit money into an inmate’s account.
For information on how to use Touch Pay click here Touch Pay
Questions regarding the subsistence fee program should be forwarded to the Budget and Finance Bureau. The contact number is: (786) 263-4258
What is inmate commissary?
Inmates are allowed to order basic food and hygiene items while they are incarcerated via the Inmate Commissary. Orders are submitted on a weekly basis. The order limit is $125.00 per week.
Inmate’s released from custody prior to receiving their commissary will have the order refunded to their account within a week. Money in the account may be picked up from the Property Room Public Service Window at the Pretrial Detention Center 1321 NW 13 Street Miami, FL. 33125
How can I send books to an Inmate?
Inmates can receive books in accordance to Departmental Standard Operating Procedure 17-002 section Vl (B) Acceptable Items "Only newspapers, magazines, softback (paperback) covered books, etc., mailed from the Book Seller (example: Borders, Barnes and Nobles etc.) to the inmate, carrying the inmate’s name and an address of one of the department’s facilities and delivered by the U. S. postal system, will be accepted. All other items will be marked "Return to Sender" and returned via U.S. Mail at no expense to the county".
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