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Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, also known as PTDC or Metro West, is a correctional facility located in Miami, Florida. It primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To find an inmate at the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, you can use the online Inmate Search tool provided by the Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Department.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation is typically conducted through video visitation. Due to potential changes in schedules, it's best to check the current visitation hours and procedures by contacting the facility directly or visiting their website.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through various methods:

  • Online: JailATM
  • Kiosk: Available in the lobby of the facility
  • Mail: Money orders can be sent to the inmate's name and booking number

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are allowed to make collect calls or use prepaid phone accounts. Video visitation is available through the facility's designated system.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs including:

  • Educational programs
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Religious services
  • Medical and mental health services

Security and Management Information

The Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center is managed by the Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Department and adheres to strict security protocols to ensure the safety of inmates, staff, and visitors.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. All visits are subject to the facility's rules and regulations.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrival, inmates go through a booking process, including fingerprinting, photographing, and health screening. Release procedures vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring during visitation?

Visitors are generally not allowed to bring any items into the visitation area. All personal belongings must be stored in lockers provided in the lobby.

How often can inmates receive visits?

Visitation frequency depends on the inmate's classification and facility rules. Typically, inmates are allowed multiple video visits per week.

Can I send packages to inmates?

Generally, personal packages are not accepted. Inmates can receive approved items through authorized vendors only.

Notable Inmates

While specific information about famous prisoners at this facility is not readily available, the Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center has housed various individuals awaiting trial for high-profile cases in the Miami area.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center. If you are have completed a Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1321 Northwest 13th Street, Miami, FL, 33125

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 786-263-4100 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center Inmate Searcher

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Miami-Dade Pre-Trial Detention Center driving directions

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General Stats for Florida

Florida Total Number of Inmates

137,077

Florida Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

179,594

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

367

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

4,280

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

15,116

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

10,810

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

93.77

75,404

Female

6.23

5,013

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

63.12

1,263

Detained

27.14

543

Diverted

4.05

81

Prisons and Jails in Florida