Hialeah City public records give any person legal access to arrest logs, booking reports, inmate rosters, and police blotter entries kept by the Hialeah Police Department and Miami-Dade County. Florida’s Public Records Law (Chapter 119) makes these records open to the public without ID or a reason.
You can search by name, date, or case number from home or in person at the agency office.
This page covers how to search Hialeah arrest records, where to view recent bookings, how to get inmate information, and how to request official arrest reports. All methods listed are current as of July 2026 and reflect the latest state fee schedule and court rules in the 11th Judicial Circuit.
What Hialeah City Public Records Include
Hialeah City public records cover a wide range of documents held by city and county agencies. The City of Hialeah produces records from the City Council, code enforcement, building permits, and city contracts. The Hialeah Police Department produces arrest reports, incident logs, booking photos, and detention records. The Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts produces court filings, case indexes, and official property records.
For arrest and booking searches, the Hialeah Police Department and Miami-Dade Corrections are the two main sources. Each one holds a different part of the case. The police hold the arrest report and booking details. The jail system holds current inmate status and release dates. The Clerk holds the court case once charges are filed.
Types of Arrest-Related Records You Can Request
- Arrest reports from the Hialeah Police Department
- Booking records and booking photos (mugshots)
- Daily arrest logs published by the police department
- Inmate rosters from Miami-Dade Corrections
- Court case files from the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts
- Warrant records and active warrant lists
- Police blotter entries for non-criminal calls
- Sex offender registry data for Hialeah zip codes
How to Search Hialeah Arrest Records by Name
A name-based arrest search in Hialeah starts with the Hialeah Police Department records unit. The police department keeps a database of all arrests made by Hialeah officers. You can submit a written request for a Hialeah arrest search by name, and the agency will run the search and provide any arrest reports tied to that person.
To run a Hialeah arrest search by name, you will need the full legal name of the person. A date of birth helps narrow the results. Without a date of birth, the search may return multiple people with the same name. The police department charges for the search time if it takes more than 30 minutes of staff work. Simple name searches for one person usually take less than that.
You can send the request by email, mail, or in person. The Hialeah Police Department does not have a public online arrest search tool, so a written request is the main path for Hialeah arrest records online through the police.
Where to Find Hialeah Recent Arrests
Hialeah recent arrests appear in the daily arrest log published by the Hialeah Police Department. The log lists every person booked into the Miami-Dade jail system by Hialeah officers in the past 24 to 48 hours. Each entry shows the arrestee’s name, age, charges, and booking time.
The Hialeah arrest log is open to the public under Florida law. You can request a copy of the log from the police records desk. Many local news outlets also republish the log each day on their websites. The log is the fastest way to see Hialeah recent bookings from the past day.
For a real-time view, the Miami-Dade Corrections Department posts a current inmate roster on its website. This roster shows everyone held in the county jail, including people arrested by Hialeah police. The roster refreshes every 15 minutes and shows booking date, charges, and bond amount.
Hialeah Police Department Records Unit Contact
- Address: 501 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010
- Phone: (305) 883-5820
- Website: hialeahfl.gov
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hialeah Inmate Booking Search and Jail Records
The Hialeah jail inmate search is run by Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation, not by the city. After arrest, Hialeah police transport suspects to one of the county’s booking facilities. The main facilities are the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, the Pre-Trial Detention Center, and the Metro West Detention Center.
To run a Hialeah jail inmate search, go to the Miami-Dade Corrections online inmate lookup. Enter the person’s full name or booking number. The search returns current housing location, charges, bond, and next court date. This is the best Hialeah booking information source for someone already in custody.
For Hialeah booking records that are older than the current inmate roster, request the booking photo and arrest report directly from the Hialeah Police Department. The booking photo, also called a mugshot, is part of the arrest record and stays open under Florida law. Old mugshots are kept in the police department’s archives.
Hialeah Police Department Arrest Records Request Process
You can request Hialeah police department arrest records by phone, email, mail, or in person. No form is required under Florida law. You write a short description of the record you need. You give the person’s name and date of birth if you have it. You give the date of arrest if you know it.
The police department must respond in a reasonable time. Simple requests for one arrest report usually take 3 to 5 business days. Larger requests or requests that need record searches can take up to 30 days. Florida law sets no fixed deadline, but courts have ruled that “reasonable” means as fast as the work allows.
You do not need to say why you want the record. You do not need to show ID. You do not need to be a lawyer or a journalist. Florida law gives the same right to every person, citizen or not.
Steps to Request Hialeah Arrest Records
- Write a short request that names the person, the date of arrest if known, and the type of record you want (arrest report, booking photo, or full file).
- Send the request to the Hialeah Police Department Records Unit by email, mail, or in person.
- Wait for a response. The agency will tell you the cost, if any, and when the record will be ready.
- Pay the fee when you pick up the record or pay online if the agency allows it.
- If the agency denies the record, contact the Florida Attorney General’s open government mediation program at (850) 245-0140.
Hialeah Arrest Records Free vs Paid
Hialeah arrest records free of charge are limited. The Miami-Dade Corrections inmate roster is free to search online. The arrest log from the Hialeah Police Department is free to view if you go to the police desk in person. The Clerk of Courts case index is free to search online.
You pay for copies. Under Florida law, regular copies cost $0.15 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. If the agency spends more than 30 minutes on your request, it can charge for the extra staff time at the hourly rate of the lowest paid staff member who can do the work.
Third-party websites that sell Hialeah arrest records online often charge a fee. These sites pull data from public sources. The data is the same as what you would get from the agency. The fee is for the search and report. Some of these sites offer a Hialeah arrest search tool with a monthly subscription. The official sources are free or low-cost for most requests.
Hialeah Mugshots and Booking Photos
Hialeah mugshots are booking photos taken at the time of arrest. They are part of the Hialeah arrest records held by the police department. Under Florida law, booking photos are public records once the person is no longer in custody and the case is no longer under active investigation.
Active investigations keep mugshots sealed until the case is closed or the suspect is arraigned. After that, the photo is open. You can request a copy of the mugshot by writing to the Hialeah Police Department Records Unit. The fee is the standard $0.15 per page or $1.00 per page for certified copies.
Some mugshot websites post Hialeah booking photos without any limit. These sites get the photos from public sources. Florida passed a law in 2024 that limits the commercial use of booking photos. Sites that post the photos for pay-per-view or to charge for removal can face fines. The state law is at Section 901.43, Florida Statutes.
Hialeah Police Blotter and Daily Activity Reports
The Hialeah police blotter lists calls for service, traffic stops, and minor incidents. The blotter is different from the arrest log. The arrest log lists people taken into custody. The blotter lists the activity of officers during their shift. Both are public records.
You can request the blotter from the police department. Many police departments in Florida post the blotter on their website. The Hialeah Police Department posts select blotter items on its social media pages. For the full blotter, submit a written request.
The blotter gives the time, location, and type of call. It does not give names of suspects in open cases. It may give names of people arrested for misdemeanors or traffic offenses. The blotter helps residents track police activity in their neighborhood.
Hialeah Miami-Dade County Arrests Court Case Lookup
Once the Hialeah Police Department files charges with the State Attorney, the case moves to the Miami-Dade County court system. The court case is filed with the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts. The Clerk keeps the case file, court orders, and final judgment.
You can search Hialeah Miami-Dade County arrests court cases at miamidadeclerk.gov. The Clerk’s online search lets you look by name, case number, citation number, or filing date. The search is free. You pay only if you want a copy of a court document.
For older Hialeah arrest cases that went to court, the Clerk is the only place that has the full court record. Police records close after the case ends. Court records stay open for the life of the case and for any appeals. The Clerk archives closed cases after 7 years.
Hialeah Florida Arrest Lookup Through Third-Party Databases
Several third-party sites offer a Hialeah Florida arrest lookup service. These sites collect data from police departments, county jails, and court systems. They let you search by name across many counties at once. The data covers Hialeah booking records, mugshots, and arrest history.
Third-party Hialeah arrest records database services charge a fee. The fee ranges from $1 to $50 per record. Some sites charge a monthly fee for unlimited searches. The data is the same as the official sources. The fee pays for the search and the report format.
Use third-party sites only when you need a quick search across many areas. For official records that hold up in court, use the Hialeah Police Department or the Miami-Dade Clerk. Official records carry a court seal. Third-party reports do not.
Hialeah Arrest History and Background Checks
A Hialeah arrest history report shows every arrest in Hialeah and Miami-Dade County tied to one person. The report covers arrests, charges, dispositions, and time served. Employers, landlords, and licensing agencies often ask for this report.
You can get your own Hialeah arrest history from the Hialeah Police Department and the Miami-Dade Clerk. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) also runs a statewide check. The FDLE check covers all counties, not just Hialeah. The fee for an FDLE check is $24 for a state check and $48 for a national check.
For a Hialeah arrest search by name through FDLE, you need the person’s written consent. The check is open only to the person named in the record, employers, and licensed agencies. You cannot run a check on someone else without their written approval.
Florida Public Records Law and Hialeah
Florida Public Records Law, Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, makes nearly all government records open to the public. The law covers paper records, emails, text messages, photos, and database files. The format does not matter. What matters is whether the agency made or received the record in the course of official work.
Some records are closed under state law. Active criminal investigation files are closed. Medical records, Social Security numbers, and juvenile records are closed. Home addresses of certain public officials are closed. Personal phone numbers are closed. Even with these closed items, the rest of the record is open.
If the Hialeah Police Department denies a record, the denial must say the exact Florida Statute that allows the denial. You can challenge the denial in three ways. You can ask the agency to reconsider. You can file a complaint with the Attorney General. You can file a lawsuit in court. Most denials get fixed at the agency level after a second request.
Cost and Fees for Hialeah Public Records
Florida law sets a flat fee schedule that all agencies must follow. Hialeah public records fees are the same as every other city in the state.
| Record Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular copy (paper or digital) | $0.15 per page |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page + $5.00 per seal |
| Staff time over 30 minutes | Hourly rate of lowest paid staff who can do the work |
| DVD or USB drive | Actual cost of the media |
| FDLE state background check | $24.00 |
| FDLE national background check | $48.00 |
The first 30 minutes of staff time are always free. Most Hialeah arrest records requests for one person take less than 30 minutes. The fee is often less than $1.00 for a single arrest report.
Hialeah Current Arrests and Real-Time Inmate Search
Hialeah current arrests show up in the Miami-Dade Corrections inmate database within 2 to 4 hours of booking. The database refreshes every 15 minutes. You can search by name or booking number. The search shows the charges, bond amount, and the next court date.
For people arrested but released on bond or own recognizance, the inmate search shows their release date and time. Once released, the person no longer shows in the current inmate search. To find release information, search the Clerk of Courts case index for the court case tied to the arrest.
The Hialeah Police Department does not run its own inmate database. All Hialeah arrest records and inmate data go through Miami-Dade Corrections because the city does not have its own jail. Hialeah contracts with the county for all detention services.
Common Reasons for Denied Hialeah Arrest Records Requests
Three reasons lead to most Hialeah arrest records denials. First, the case is still under active investigation. Second, the record includes a sealed or expunged case. Third, the request is too broad and the agency cannot find the record without more details.
Active investigation denials lift when the case closes. You can re-submit the request after the case is over. The police department will not tell you when the case closes. You must check back. Sealed or expunged cases stay closed forever. Even the person named in the record cannot see a sealed case without a court order.
Too-broad requests can be fixed by giving the agency more details. Add a date of birth, a date of arrest, or a case number. With one of these, the search takes minutes. Without them, the search can take hours and the agency can charge for the time.
Hialeah Records Contact Information
The main agencies for Hialeah arrest and booking records are listed below. Each one holds a different piece of the record. Call the right one for your request to save time.
Hialeah City Hall
- Address: 501 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010
- Phone: (305) 883-5820
- Website: hialeahfl.gov
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hialeah Police Department Records Unit
- Address: 5959 NW 11th Place, Hialeah, FL 33012
- Phone: (305) 687-2511
- Non-Emergency Line: (305) 687-2511
- Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency services; records desk open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts
- Address: 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
- Phone: (305) 275-1155
- Website: miamidadeclerk.gov
- Online Search: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation (Inmate Search)
- Address: 2755 NW 87th Avenue, Doral, FL 33172
- Phone: (305) 523-5100
- Online Inmate Lookup: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Florida Attorney General Open Government Mediation
- Phone: (850) 245-0140
- Website: myfloridalegal.com
FAQ: Hialeah City Public Records and Arrest Searches
Below are answers to common questions about Hialeah arrest records, booking searches, and public records access. These answers reflect the current Florida Public Records Law and Miami-Dade County rules as of July 2026.
How do I find out if someone was arrested in Hialeah today?
Check the Miami-Dade Corrections inmate database. The database shows every person booked into the county jail, including people arrested by Hialeah police. The data refreshes every 15 minutes. Search by full legal name. Add a date of birth if you know it to narrow the results. You can also call the Hialeah Police Department non-emergency line at (305) 687-2511 and ask about a recent arrest. The police will confirm the arrest only if the case is no longer active.
Are Hialeah arrest records free to view?
Yes. The inmate database search is free. The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts case index search is free. The Hialeah arrest log is free to view in person at the police department. You pay only for printed copies or for staff time over 30 minutes. Most single-record requests cost $0.15 per page or no fee at all. Third-party sites charge a fee but the data comes from the same public sources.
Can I get a Hialeah mugshot online?
Yes, after the case is no longer under active investigation. You can request the mugshot from the Hialeah Police Department Records Unit. Many local news outlets post recent Hialeah mugshots on their websites. Third-party mugshot sites also post them, but Florida law limits the commercial use of these images under Section 901.43, F.S. The official source is the safest path for a usable copy.
How long does Hialeah keep arrest records?
Hialeah Police Department keeps adult arrest records forever in physical or digital form. Misdemeanor arrest records stay on file for at least 5 years. Felony arrest records stay on file forever. The Miami-Dade Clerk keeps court case files for 7 years after the case closes, then archives them. Old case files can still be requested from the Clerk’s archive unit for a fee.
Can I request Hialeah arrest records on behalf of someone else?
Yes. Florida law lets any person request public records. You do not need the consent of the person named in the record. You do not need to be a lawyer. You do not need a reason. Some records, like sealed or expunged cases, are closed to everyone. Active criminal investigation records are closed until the case closes. Other than those, any person can request the record.
What is the difference between Hialeah arrest records and Hialeah court records?
Arrest records come from the Hialeah Police Department and show the arrest event, charges at the time of arrest, booking details, and mugshot. Court records come from the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts and show the formal charges filed by the State Attorney, court hearings, plea deals, and final sentence. The arrest happens first. The court case follows if the State Attorney files charges. Both are public under Florida law.
Can Hialeah arrest records be sealed or expunged?
Yes, under Florida law. A person can apply to seal or expunge an arrest record if they were not convicted, the charges were dropped, or they completed a diversion program. The application goes to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The court must approve the seal or expungement. After approval, the record is no longer open to the public. Even the person named in the record cannot see a sealed record without a court order.