Miami Gardens Warrant Records

Miami Gardens warrant records are processed through the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and the county court system. Miami Gardens is the third-largest city in Miami-Dade County with about 116,000 residents. The city has its own police department, but all warrant records flow through the county sheriff's Warrants Bureau for tracking and execution. You can search for active warrants in Miami Gardens using the FDLE statewide database or by contacting the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Warrants Bureau directly. The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts also keeps criminal case records that show warrant and capias activity for Miami Gardens cases.

Miami Gardens Warrants at MDSO

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office handles warrant records for Miami Gardens and the entire county. The MDSO Warrants Bureau is a large operation. It includes Felony Apprehension Squads that track down people with outstanding felony warrants, an Administration and Extraditions Unit that coordinates arrests from worldwide locations, and a Career Criminal Section that enforces the Florida Career Offender Registration Act. The Warrants Bureau also runs a Desk Operations Unit that provides warrant verification to law enforcement agencies across the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The MDSO Warrants Bureau phone number is (305) 471-1700. Call this number if you need to verify a warrant or ask about an active case involving a Miami Gardens resident. The bureau works closely with federal partners, including the U.S. Marshals Service Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force and the FDLE Florida Fugitive Task Force.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office homepage provides access to records request and warrant information for Miami Gardens residents.

The MDSO website includes online records requests, background checks, and links to warrant-related services covering Miami Gardens.

The Miami Gardens Police Department handles local law enforcement. Their office is at 1020 NW 163rd Drive in Miami Gardens. You can reach them at (305) 474-6473. Officers patrol the city and can make arrests on active warrants, but the warrant itself is filed and tracked through Miami-Dade County. If you call Miami Gardens Police about a warrant, they will direct you to the MDSO Warrants Bureau or the FDLE database.

How to Search Miami Gardens Warrants

The FDLE Wanted Persons search is the best starting point. It is free. No account needed. Enter a name and see if there are active warrants from any of Florida's 67 counties, including Miami-Dade which covers Miami Gardens. Results show the warrant type, charge, and issuing agency. The FDLE database updates every 24 hours, so very new warrants from Miami Gardens may not appear right away.

The Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts has an online criminal case search. You can look up cases by defendant name, case number, citation number, or jail number. Warrant and capias information appears in the case records. This is the best tool for getting details on a specific Miami Gardens case, including bond amounts, hearing dates, and the full docket. You can also request official copies of court records by mail or email at cocpubreq@miamidadeclerk.gov.

For in-person records requests at the MDSO, you need an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can also email recordsrequest@mdso.com for records.

Note: Miami Gardens warrant records may show up on the clerk or MDSO system before they appear on the FDLE statewide database.

Types of Warrants in Miami Gardens

Arrest warrants are the most common type affecting Miami Gardens residents. A judge signs one after reviewing evidence and finding probable cause under Florida Statute 901.02. The warrant tells all Florida sheriffs to arrest the named person. It can be served at any hour, on any day. These warrants do not expire. They stay active until the person is found or a judge recalls the order. An arrest warrant from years ago can still lead to a pickup during a traffic stop in Miami Gardens.

Bench warrants come from the court when someone fails to appear for a hearing. Capias warrants are similar. Violation of probation warrants go out when someone breaks probation conditions. Fugitive warrants cover people wanted in other states who are located in Miami-Dade County. The MDSO Warrants Bureau handles all of these types for Miami Gardens and the rest of the county.

Search warrants have a time limit. Under Florida Statute 933.07, a search warrant must be executed within 14 days. These allow officers to search a specific location in Miami Gardens for evidence connected to a crime.

Public Access to Miami Gardens Warrants

Miami Gardens warrant records are public under Florida's Sunshine Law. Florida Statute 119.07 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public records from state and local agencies. You do not have to be the person named on the warrant. You do not need to explain why you are searching. The MDSO and the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts both maintain records that are available to the public.

Some records are kept private. Active criminal intelligence and investigative information is exempt under Florida Statute 119.071. Search warrants and their supporting affidavits stay sealed until served. Officers may hold "pocket warrants" not yet in any public system. If you cannot find a warrant for someone in Miami Gardens but think one exists, a defense attorney can contact the investigating agency on your behalf.

What to Do About a Miami Gardens Warrant

If you find a warrant in your name in Miami Gardens, contact a lawyer before doing anything else. Do not walk into a police station or jail on your own. Under Florida law, surrendering on a warrant means going into custody first, then posting bond. A bail bondsman in Miami Gardens or Miami can help you understand the steps and move through the process faster.

Under Florida Statute 901.07, if you are arrested on a warrant in a county other than Miami-Dade, the arresting officer must inform you of your right to bail. You can post bail in that county if you have the funds ready. If not, the officer takes you before the judge who issued the warrant. Under Florida Statute 901.16, the officer must tell you the reason for the arrest and confirm that a warrant has been issued. You can ask to see the warrant.

Note: Miami Gardens warrants do not expire and can lead to arrest at any time, anywhere in Florida.

Miami-Dade County Warrant Records

Miami Gardens is in Miami-Dade County. All warrants go through the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and the 11th Judicial Circuit. The county has about 2.7 million residents across Miami, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Doral, Homestead, and many other cities. For more on the county court system, MDSO contacts, and warrant search tools, visit the Miami-Dade County page.

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Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Miami Gardens and also have warrant records pages. All are in Miami-Dade County and served by the MDSO for warrant processing.