Miami-Dade County Criminal Records
Search Criminal Records in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Start a name-based search through MiamiDadeRecords.org to identify possible Miami-Dade County criminal cases and compare available information before relying on a match. Use the responsible court or agency to confirm case details or request official records.
- Search using the person’s name and relevant alternate spellings.
- Compare available identifying details before selecting a match.
- Note relevant cases and use the responsible official source for confirmation.
What May Appear in Miami-Dade County Criminal Records
Available information varies by record type, source, and access rules. A Miami-Dade County criminal case record may contain information such as the following.
| Information type | What to review |
|---|---|
| Identifying details | Name and other available details that help distinguish possible matches |
| Arrest or charge information | Allegations or charges associated with a case |
| Case identifiers and dates | Case number, filing information, and recorded dates |
| Court case information | Court, case activity, and case status information |
| Recorded case disposition | A documented disposition, if shown in the record |
- A charge or arrest does not establish a conviction.
- Availability depends on the record, source, and access rules.
How to Search Criminal Records in Miami-Dade County
Use search results as a starting point, then compare records carefully and confirm important information through the appropriate official source.
- Start with the person’s name and relevant alternate spellings.
- Compare possible matches using available identifying information.
- Record case numbers, courts, dates, charges, and documented outcomes.
- Use the appropriate official portal or custodian for confirmation or documents.
Useful follow-up details include:
- Full name.
- Case number.
- Court or jurisdiction.
- Birth date only when relevant to a supported official search or distinguishing matches.
Official Miami-Dade County Criminal Record Sources
Miami-Dade County criminal court information, court administration resources, and statewide criminal-history services have different purposes. A county case search is not the same as a statewide criminal-history check.
| Official source | What it provides | Scope or limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade Criminal Justice Online Case Search | Criminal court case information searchable by name or case number | Covers criminal court cases filed in Miami-Dade County |
| Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts Criminal Records | Criminal records guidance and certified criminal-history check requests | The Clerk is the county custodian for criminal case records |
| Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida - Miami-Dade County | Court administration information for the circuit serving Miami-Dade County | Informational court resource, not identified as a case-search portal |
| FDLE Criminal History Records | Florida statewide criminal-history information and online checks | Different from a Miami-Dade County court case search |
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit serves Miami-Dade County exclusively. Criminal cases may be heard at the Gerstein Justice Building, North Dade Justice Center, and other court sites, while the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller maintains the official court record.
Free Miami-Dade County Criminal Record Searches
The Clerk’s Miami-Dade Criminal Justice Online Case Search provides free public access to Miami-Dade County criminal case information.
- Open the Criminal Justice Online Case Search portal.
- Search by name or case number.
- Review possible case matches and compare the available case information.
- Consult the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller when official court-record confirmation is needed.
This portal is for criminal court cases filed in Miami-Dade County. It is not a complete Florida criminal-history service; for statewide criminal-history information, use the FDLE Criminal History Records resource.
Obtaining Miami-Dade County Criminal Court Documents and Certified Copies
Viewing case information differs from obtaining a court document. A certified copy of a specific court document is also different from a certified criminal-history check.
| What you need | Appropriate official route |
|---|---|
| Criminal case information | Miami-Dade Criminal Justice Online Case Search |
| Information about Miami-Dade criminal case records | Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts Criminal Records |
| Certified criminal-history check | Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller; requests are available online, by mail, or in person |
| Statewide criminal-history information | FDLE Criminal History Records |
For a court-document request, follow these steps:
- Identify the court or custodian maintaining the case.
- Gather the case number, party name, and specific document requested.
- Specify whether an ordinary copy or a certified court-document copy is needed.
- Follow the documented request route for that service through the responsible custodian.
The documented online, mail, and in-person methods apply to certified criminal-history checks from the Clerk; they should not be assumed to apply to requests for particular court documents.
Miami-Dade County Criminal Record Limitations and Verification
Keep these limitations in mind when reviewing Miami-Dade County criminal-record information:
- Identity: A name match alone is not enough to establish that a record belongs to a particular person.
- Outcome: An arrest or charge is not a final disposition, judgment, or sentencing record.
- Scope: Miami-Dade County court results are not necessarily a complete Florida criminal history.
- Dates: Event, filing, disposition, and sentencing dates can reflect different stages of a case.
- Access: Some information may be restricted or unavailable online.
- Sealed or expunged records: Florida adult criminal-history records are generally public unless sealed or expunged; such records are not available through public searches.
- Verification: Use the responsible court or agency when official confirmation is needed.
Florida sealing and expungement procedures are governed by Sections 943.0585 and 943.059, Florida Statutes. Review the FDLE Seal and Expunge Process and Florida Statute 943.053 - Criminal History Public Access for official access guidance.
Related Miami-Dade County Record Guides
- Miami-Dade County Arrest Records — Arrest reports and booking-related information.
- Miami-Dade County Court Records — Case information, dockets, and court documents.
- Miami-Dade County Inmate Search — Custody information and detention-system coverage.
- Miami-Dade County Warrant Search — Relevant sources and official status verification.
Frequently Asked Questions About Miami-Dade County Criminal Records
Which official portal searches Miami-Dade County criminal court cases?
- The Miami-Dade Criminal Justice Online Case Search is the Clerk’s official portal for criminal court case information.
- It supports searches by name and case number.
- It covers criminal court cases filed in Miami-Dade County, not statewide criminal-history records.
How does a Miami-Dade County case search differ from an FDLE criminal-history check?
- Miami-Dade County’s CJIS portal focuses on criminal court cases filed in the county.
- The FDLE Criminal History Records service is Florida’s statewide criminal-history repository.
- A county case result should not be treated as a complete statewide criminal-history check.
Where can I request a certified Miami-Dade County criminal-history check?
- The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts Criminal Records page identifies the Clerk as the official custodian of county criminal case records.
- Certified criminal-history checks can be requested from the Clerk online, by mail, or in person.
- A certified criminal-history check is distinct from a certified copy of a specific court document.
Which court serves Miami-Dade County criminal cases?
- The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida - Miami-Dade County serves Miami-Dade County exclusively.
- Criminal cases may be heard at the Gerstein Justice Building, North Dade Justice Center, and other court locations.
- For the official court record or case documentation, consult the Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller.