Search Homestead Booking Records

Homestead 24 hour booking records are handled by the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. The Homestead Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but the county runs the jail system where all bookings take place. Homestead sits in Miami-Dade County, and Miami-Dade Corrections provides a free inmate search tool that covers the entire county. Anyone can look up current and recent bookings online at no charge. The Homestead PD also takes records requests through its own channels, so you have more than one way to get the data you need.

Homestead 24 Hour Booking Records and Inmate Search

The Miami-Dade County Inmate Search is the primary tool for looking up booking records from Homestead. This online portal covers every person booked into the Miami-Dade county jail system, regardless of which agency made the arrest. You can search by name and view charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and facility assignments.

Homestead is one of many cities in Miami-Dade County, and the county correction system handles bookings for all of them. When you search the portal, you will see entries from Homestead PD alongside those from Miami PD, the sheriff, and dozens of other agencies. Each record notes which agency made the arrest, so you can tell if a booking came from a Homestead case.

The tool runs around the clock. No account is needed. Results show up fast and include basic booking info. For more detailed records, you can file a formal public records request with either the county or the Homestead PD.

How Homestead Arrest Records Are Filed

When someone is arrested in Homestead, officers from the Homestead Police Department handle the initial stop and transport. The person is then taken to a Miami-Dade County detention facility for booking. The booking process includes fingerprints, a photo, and documentation of charges. All of this becomes part of the public record.

The Homestead PD operates out of 45 NW 1st Ave, Homestead, FL 33030. You can reach them at 305-247-1535. For records requests, the department accepts inquiries by email at RecordsRequest@homesteadpolice.com. This is a good option if you want a copy of an arrest report or need to confirm details about a specific case.

Florida law makes booking records public. Section 119.07 gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. That includes booking data. Both the county correction department and the Homestead PD must provide records when asked. You can view the data for free online, and you only pay if you need formal copies.

Homestead PD Records and Public Access

The Homestead Police Department website has information about the agency and its services. For records, the PD takes requests through email and in person. The Records Unit can provide arrest reports, incident reports, and other documents tied to cases worked by Homestead officers.

The Homestead PD website provides contact details and access to records request channels.

Under Section 119.011, public records in Florida cover any material made or received by an agency during official business. Arrest reports, booking sheets, and incident logs all fall under this definition. The Homestead PD must release them unless a specific exemption applies.

Some records are exempt. Section 119.071 lists situations where records can be withheld. Active criminal investigations, sealed cases, and expunged records are among the most common exemptions. But for standard booking data from a completed arrest, the information is almost always available to the public.

Homestead Booking Rights Under Florida Law

Anyone booked in Homestead has the right to make phone calls within a reasonable time. This is protected by Section 901.243 of Florida law. It applies to all arrests, whether made by the Homestead PD or any other agency.

For statewide searches that go beyond Miami-Dade County, the FDLE offers a criminal history check through the FDLE Criminal History portal. This service costs $24 per search as set by Section 943.053. For most people checking on a recent Homestead booking, the free county inmate search is the way to go.

Remember that an arrest does not equal a conviction. Booking records show that someone was taken into custody and charged. The court process determines the outcome. Charges may be dropped, reduced, or lead to a not guilty finding. The booking record remains on file either way, but it should be read for what it is, not as proof of wrongdoing.

Miami-Dade County Handles Homestead Bookings

All arrests in Homestead are processed through the Miami-Dade County jail system. The county correction department runs the detention facilities and the booking process. This means the Miami-Dade inmate search tool covers every Homestead booking automatically. You do not need to check a separate city system.

The jail phone number is 786-263-7000. Staff can help with questions about bond, inmate status, and release dates. For questions about the arrest itself, contact the Homestead PD at 305-247-1535 or email RecordsRequest@homesteadpolice.com.

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