What Happens After an Arrest

The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing safe, secure, and humane detention of individuals in our custody. If your family member or loved one has recently been arrested and is being processed through Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation (MDCR), you likely have questions about what happens next. This page provides basic information about the booking process, release timelines, and how you can assist your loved one.

Intake and Processing Location

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK)
7000 NW 41 Street
Miami, FL 33166

Information Line:
786-263-5550

The TGK Information Desk can assist with:

Inmate location
Bond information
Visiting information
General questions

The Booking Process

After an arrest, individuals are transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK) for processing. During the booking process, staff will:

Verify identity and personal information
Take fingerprints and photographs
Complete medical and mental health screening
Inventory and store personal property
Enter charges into the system
Determine housing and classification
Bond information will be set when applicable

The booking process may take several hours, depending on intake volume and individual circumstances.

How to Bond Your Family Member Out

If your loved one is eligible for release on bond, you may post bond in one of the following ways:

Cash Bond

Full bond amount is paid directly in person via Touch-Pay at the facility.

Surety Bond

A licensed bail bond agent posts the bond for a fee.

For a list of State Certified Bail Bondsman, use the following link: Licensee Search – Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS)

Before posting bond, you should confirm:

The individual’s identification, including Full Name and Jail number
The bond amount
Eligibility for release

Bond information may not be available immediately after arrest, while booking is still in progress.

How Long Until They Are Released?

Release times vary depending on several factors, including:

Completion of the booking process
Court processing requirements
Time required to process payment
Release scheduling

Even after bond is posted or the charge(s) is satisfied in court, release may take several hours to complete depending on several factors.

Additional Information

It is normal to feel worried or uncertain when a loved one is arrested. MDCR staff work to ensure individuals are processed safely and efficiently. Additionally, loved ones have access to free phone calls throughout the booking process. Once the release process is completed, inmates will be released in front of TGK near the “Inmate Release Area” signage. For additional assistance, please contact the TGK Information Desk at 786-263-5550.