Miami-Dade County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR)
Miami-Dade County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
Miami-Dade County Jail is the county jail system in Miami, Florida, operated by the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR). The system includes Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, Metro West Detention Center, the Pre-Trial Detention Center, and the Women's Detention Center. Metro West is the system's largest jail.
Communication at Miami-Dade County Jail runs through Securus. Effective October 1, 2026, Securus Video Connect became the sole video visitation system, replacing ViaPath/GTL. Securus also handles phone accounts and eMessaging.
Visitation follows MDCR rules. Visitors must be approved and bring valid photo identification. All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Miami-Dade County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: Securus
Electronic messaging through Securus eMessaging.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: Securus
Video visits through Securus Video Connect. Schedule in advance.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Photo sharing options are not confirmed. Confirm with the facility.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Phone calls through Securus. Set up a Securus account to fund calls.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposit options are not confirmed. Confirm the current method with the facility before sending money.
Communication Providers at Miami-Dade County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Securus provides phone service, eMessaging, and video visitation. Securus Video Connect became the sole video system on October 1, 2026, replacing ViaPath/GTL.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Miami-Dade County Jail
- Confirm the current phone and video vendor with the facility before creating any paid account.
- Visitors must be approved and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Follow the MDCR dress code. Inappropriate clothing will get your visit denied.
- All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.
- Confirm visiting hours and which facility holds the inmate before traveling.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Miami-Dade County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which company handles phone calls at Miami-Dade County Jail?
- Phone calls run through Securus. Securus Video Connect became the sole video system on October 1, 2026.
- How do I visit someone at Miami-Dade County Jail?
- Visitors must be approved. Bring valid photo ID and follow MDCR visiting rules. Confirm which facility holds the inmate and its visiting hours before traveling.
- Which facilities are in the Miami-Dade County Jail system?
- The system includes Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, Metro West Detention Center, the Pre-Trial Detention Center, and the Women's Detention Center. Metro West is the system's largest jail.
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