Located in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center is a 3098-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 786-263-5110.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center at 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
Phone: 786-263-5110
Physical Address:
13850 NW 41 Street
Miami, FL 33178
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name
Jail Number (aka Booking Number)
Cell Location
Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center
13850 NW 41 Street
Miami, FL 33178
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name
Jail Number (aka Booking Number)
Cell Location
Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center
13850 NW 41 Street
Miami, FL 33178
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 786-263-5110 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants and other Wanted Persons for the entire state of Florida, as well as Criminal Court Cases and Courts for Miami-Dade and every county in the state of Florida.
Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center Inmate Search
The Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center maintains an average of 3098 offenders in custody on any given day. The Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Miami-Dade County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 129,160 offenders.
The following charts of Miami-Dade County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department, the state of Florida Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Miami-Dade County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Miami-Dade County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center divides inmates into maximum, medium and minimum security levels, with 3,098 beds for adult male and female inmates.
Miami-Dade County is one of the largest counties in America and this facility is the biggest facility in the Miami-Dade County Corrections system. According to the County's reports, more than 80,000 inmates pass through this facility in the course of one year.
Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center is located at 13850 NW 41st St, Miami, FL 33178. The phone number for the facility is 786-263-5110. Inmates can be located through the Miami-Dade Inmate Search roster. Other inmate services for this facility can be found by scrolling down or clicking these links: Visitation, Mail, Inmate Phone contact, Inmate Money, Bail, and Commissary, and other information.
Because this jail was built in 1991, it has a more modern design that allows staff members to circulate in the open areas where inmates reside. They have more immediate supervisory access and direct interaction with inmates. However, inmate fights often break out, especially when there is overcrowding, which occurs frequently due to a backlog in the court system. There is inadequate staffing and the existing staff regularly works overtime and has been stressed to a level where they sometimes use more physical force with inmates than their training stipulates.
Proposals have been made to close this downtown facility and to build a new facility next to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, which is near residential neighborhoods, and there has been extensive opposition from the surrounding residents and from criminal justice reformers who object to the idea of planning for 2,000 inmate beds. The thought is that if you provide more beds, more people will be locked up.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 786-263-5110.
Once someone is booked at Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center in Miami after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 786-263-5110 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Miami-Dade County, Florida, see the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
If you want to visit with an inmate remotely you must first be on an Inmate’s Approved Master Visitation List. Only the inmate can put you on this list.
Once you are sure you on this list, you can register and create an account with Global Tel*Link (GTL).
It takes about one full day to get your application processed and approved, and then you can schedule a remote video visit.
If you have any questions regarding this process should contact the MDCR Inmate Visitation directly at 786-263-4119.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
Please allow 2-3 business days for processing. Once your registration is approved, you will be able to schedule visits.
Attorneys and professional visitors with questions regarding this process should send an email to: mdcrintroletter@miamidade.gov.
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center?
If you want to visit with an inmate remotely you must first be on an Inmate’s Approved Master Visitation List. Only the inmate can put you on this list.
Once you are sure you on this list, you can register and create an account with Global Tel*Link (GTL).
It takes about one full day to get your application processed and approved, and then you can schedule a remote video visit.
If you have any questions regarding this process should contact the MDCR Inmate Visitation directly at 786-263-4119.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
Please allow 2-3 business days for processing. Once your registration is approved, you will be able to schedule visits.
Attorneys and professional visitors with questions regarding this process should send an email to: mdcrintroletter@miamidade.gov.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Miami-Dade County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center, and what can I send them?
The Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center also allows regular letters to be mailed to inmates as long as they conform to the jail’s guidelines.
Letters cannot contain:
Each letter or postcard must include the full address and inmate information (Jail # and Cell #):
Inmate's Full Name
Jail Number (aka Booking Number)
Cell Location
Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center
13850 NW 41 Street
Miami, FL 33178
You must also provide a complete return address including your first and last name, street address, city, state and zip code.
Newspaper subscriptions must be mailed directly from the publisher and must contain an invoice that shows the company letterhead.
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher and contains an invoice that contains the publisher’s letterhead. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Inmates are prohibited from having hardcover books, however, they can receive softcover books if they are mailed directly from the publisher and contain an invoice that includes the company letterhead.
Inmate's Full Name
Jail Number (aka Booking Number)
Cell Location
Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center
13850 NW 41 Street
Miami, FL 33178
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from icare gifts.
They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items. Check out our Commissary Page to learn more about this.
The Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center also allows regular letters to be mailed to inmates as long as they conform to the jail’s guidelines.
Letters cannot contain:
Each letter or postcard must include the full address and inmate information (Jail # and Cell #):
Inmate's Full Name
Jail Number (aka Booking Number)
Cell Location
Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center
13850 NW 41 Street
Miami, FL 33178
You must also provide a complete return address including your first and last name, street address, city, state and zip code.
Newspaper subscriptions must be mailed directly from the publisher and must contain an invoice that shows the company letterhead.
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher and contains an invoice that contains the publisher’s letterhead. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Inmates are prohibited from having hardcover books, however, they can receive softcover books if they are mailed directly from the publisher and contain an invoice that includes the company letterhead.
Inmate's Full Name
Jail Number (aka Booking Number)
Cell Location
Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center
13850 NW 41 Street
Miami, FL 33178
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from icare gifts.
They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items. Check out our Commissary Page to learn more about this.
For more complete information, including what type of mail is not allowed, photo allowance and specifications and other mail policies, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Miami-Dade County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 786-263-5110 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Miami-Dade County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Miami-Dade County?
This facility, known as "Miami-Dade Metro West Detention Center" is also known as Miami Dade County Jail, Miami-Dade County Jail, Metro West Detention Center, Miami-Dade County Jail, Metro West Detention Center, Florida, Miami-Dade.
