Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Inmate Roster

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Inmate Overview

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, commonly referred to as TGK, sits at 7000 NW 41st St, Miami, FL 33166, in the Doral/northwest Miami-Dade corridor near the Palmetto Expressway. The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR) operates TGK as a county jail, meaning it holds two categories of people: pre-trial detainees who have not yet been sentenced and people serving county sentences of 364 days or less. It is not a Florida Department of Corrections state prison. Anyone held at TGK is found through the MDCR Inmate Search, not through the FDC Offender Search or the federal BOP locator.

TGK is distinct among MDCR facilities because of its role at both ends of custody. Every person arrested in Miami-Dade County and booked into county custody comes through TGK for intake processing. Releases also route through TGK between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily. The facility's Property Room, open Monday through Friday with hours split across two windows, handles personal items collected during booking. A 2024 PREA audit documents TGK as housing both male and female inmates, ages 13 and older, ranging from minimum through maximum custody classifications. Youthful inmates who have been adjudicated as adults are also housed here in accordance with MDCR and PREA standards.

MDCR identifies itself as one of the largest jail systems in the United States, responsible for people awaiting trial and people serving sentences of 364 days or less. TGK anchors that system as the central intake and release point. Director Sherea Green leads MDCR from its headquarters at 3505 NW 107 Ave., Doral, FL 33178.

Turner Guilford Knight Capacity and Population

Capacity figures for TGK vary by official document and date, so each number here carries its source. A 2024 PREA audit lists the facility's designed capacity as 1,561 beds, with a current population of 1,010 and an average daily population of 1,101 at the time of that audit. An older 2018 county commissary RFP listed TGK's capacity as 1,377. The most recent dated count is from the MDCR Daily Jail Population PDF for May 28, 2026, which shows 1,098 people counted at TGKCC that day. Because numbers shift by document and date, always verify current population with MDCR directly.

TGK is one of four MDCR county facilities in the current daily population report. The others are Metro West Detention Center, Pre-Trial Detention Center, and the Boot Camp Program. On May 28, 2026, MDCR held 4,788 people across those facilities combined. TGK's count of 1,098 that day represented roughly one-quarter of the total county jail population on that date.

How to Look Up an Inmate at Turner Guilford Knight

The official lookup tool for TGK inmates is the MDCR Inmate Search. This free public form covers all people in Miami-Dade county jail custody, including those housed at TGK, Metro West, Pre-Trial Detention Center, and the Boot Camp Program. The form asks for Last Name and First Name, each requiring a minimum of three characters. There is no booking-number field, no date-of-birth field, and no facility dropdown on the public form. A person who was just arrested may still be processing and may not yet appear; call the TGK Information Desk at 786-263-5550 for real-time location help.

The MDCR FAQ notes that the inmate search also shows inmates released within the last 72 hours. If a search returns no result for someone believed to be in custody, do not assume the person is free. Booking at TGK can take several hours after arrest. A person who received a Florida state prison sentence will have moved out of MDCR custody and into Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) custody; use the FDC Offender Search for state inmates.

The screenshot below shows the MDCR Inmate Search form. Each search for Miami-Dade county jail records, including TGK, starts here.

The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department Inmate Search requires a minimum of three characters in both the Last Name and First Name fields.

Results display each person's name, date of birth, race, sex, facility location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date, booking time, and mugshot, according to MDCR's own service page description.

1. Open the MDCR Inmate Search at miamidade.gov.
2. Enter at least three characters in the Last Name field. Enter at least three characters in the First Name field.
3. Click Search. Review the results grid for name, DOB, race, sex, location, charges, bond amount, jail number, booking date and time, and mugshot.
4. If the person appears but the location shows TGKCC or another facility code, that confirms current housing. If the location shows NDCCC, the person is not physically in custody but is on house arrest monitored by ankle bracelet.
5. If no result appears and the arrest was recent, call the TGK Information Desk at 786-263-5550. If the person has been sentenced to state prison, switch to the FDC Offender Search.

For jail-number-based court record lookups after an arrest, the Miami-Dade Clerk's Criminal Justice Online Case Search accepts a jail number as a search mode and links court charges, hearings, and dispositions to the jail record. The Jail Inmate Records page covers the full access-channel sweep including phone, in-person, and records-request options.

Turner Guilford Knight Inmate Records and Contact

TGK has several direct contact lines depending on the inquiry. The main facility line handles general questions. The Information Desk is the fastest path for inmate location, bond amounts, and visiting questions. Property Room arrangements require a separate number when the inmate has been released more than 30 days or when property needs to be picked up after the standard window closes. The facility fax is available for written correspondence that requires confirmation of receipt.

ADA accommodation requests should go to Chief Edith Wright at 786-263-6139 or edith.wright@miamidade.gov. MDCR asks for five days advance notice when possible. TTY users may call 711.

For corrections records not available through the online search, submit a public records request through the Miami-Dade County GovQA portal at miamidadecounty.govqa.us. Anonymous submissions are accepted but do not receive email updates; use the reference number to track status. MDCR Central Records is also reachable by mail at 2525 NW 62nd St., Suite 4200, Miami, FL 33147. Records fees include $0.15 per single-sided page and $1.00 per certified page, among others.

Turner Guilford Knight Inmate Visitation Setup

MDCR has moved to remote video visitation as the standard service for all county jail facilities, including TGK. In-person social visits are not the current default. Visits are conducted through the GTL platform at miamidade.gtlvisitme.com. Before scheduling, a friend or family member must be placed on the inmate's Approved Master Visitation List by the inmate. It is the inmate's responsibility to add approved visitors. After confirmation of approval, the visitor registers an account with GTL. MDCR asks visitors to allow up to 24 hours for processing. For questions, call the visitation line at 786-263-4119.

Attorneys and professional visitors follow a separate path. Attorneys complete the Attorney Application for Remote Video Visitation and register with GTL. Professional visitors complete the Professional Visitor Application and then register. Both categories follow MDCR instructions specific to their visitor type rather than the friends-and-family path.

Note: Confirm current visitation availability and any scheduling rules with the TGK Information Desk at 786-263-5550 before traveling to the facility.

Turner Guilford Knight Mail, Phone, and Inmate Deposits

All personal mail to TGK inmates routes through a centralized digital mail center in Tampa, not to the facility's street address. This is important because mail sent to 7000 NW 41st St will not reach the inmate. All personal mail must be sent through the United States Postal Service. Other couriers are not accepted. The letter itself must be written on plain white, originally lined paper. Many common items are prohibited, including hardcover and paperback books, magazines, greeting cards, postcards, stamps, envelopes, and padded mailers. The correct mailing format is:

• Inmate full name and jail number (example: Jose Lopez #140054061)
• Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
• PO Box 20527
• Tampa, FL 33622

Phone service for inmates is handled by Securus. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. Families set up prepaid collect calling through Securus AdvancePay, AdvanceConnect, or Debit accounts. Deposits can be made through the Securus website, mobile app, or by phone. The 24/7 automated phone system is 972-734-1111 and Inmate Phone System Customer Service is 1-800-844-6591. eMessaging through Securus allows written messages and photos; content is subject to monitoring and items can be rejected without refund.

Money deposits for the inmate's trust account go through TouchPay. Use MDCR facility number 233101 along with the inmate's name and jail number when making any deposit. Cash deposits must be made at a lobby kiosk inside the facility. Credit and debit cards are accepted online at TouchPay or by calling 1-866-232-1899.

The screenshot below links to the MDCR inmate release page, which also covers property pickup and release timing from TGK.

The MDCR inmate release and property page explains bond, release timing, property pickup hours, and the 30-day property hold rule.

Property collected during booking at TGK is available from the Property Room for up to 30 days. After 30 days, property moves offsite and must be arranged by calling 786-263-5355.

TGK lobby kiosk hours for TouchPay deposits are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday is not listed as a kiosk operating day at TGK. Confirm hours before traveling specifically for a kiosk deposit.

Commissary gift orders are handled by iCare. To order, go to iCare's website, click Find an Inmate or Start Shopping, select Florida, search by last name or inmate number, add items to the cart, and submit payment. For questions call 888-439-5020.

Booking and Intake at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center

Every arrest processed into Miami-Dade county custody routes to TGK first. MDCR's "What Happens After an Arrest" page describes the steps in detail. Booking can take several hours. Bond information may not appear in the online roster until the process is complete. If a person was just arrested and does not show up in the search, call the TGK Information Desk at 786-263-5550 before assuming no custody exists.

The booking sequence at TGK follows a defined order designed to verify identity, document the arrest, assess health, secure property, and route the person to appropriate housing. Classification is a key step: MDCR staff assess the person's charges, history, and health to assign a housing unit and security level. TGK holds people at minimum, medium, and maximum custody levels under the same roof.

1. Arrest by a law-enforcement agency anywhere in Miami-Dade County.
2. Transport to TGK for processing.
3. Identity and personal-information verification by MDCR staff.
4. Fingerprints and photographs, including the booking photo that later appears on the MDCR roster.
5. Medical and mental-health screening, an explicit intake step required under Florida Model Jail Standards and MDCR policy.
6. Personal property inventory and storage; items go to the TGK Property Room.
7. Charge entry and jail-number assignment; this number is used for all future lookup, mail, and deposits.
8. Classification and housing assignment based on charges, history, and medical status.
9. Bond information entered when the charge is bondable; a bondable charge still does not guarantee release if a detainer, warrant, or immigration hold exists.

After booking, the case moves to the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office for charge review. The arrest charges shown on the MDCR roster may differ from formal charges later filed by the State Attorney. Once formal charges are filed, the Miami-Dade Clerk's Criminal Justice Online Case Search becomes the record source for court dates, filings, hearings, and case dispositions.

Pre-trial detention

Custody before a court verdict; the majority of TGK inmates are in this status.

Classification

The jail assessment that assigns housing, supervision level, and security based on charges, history, and health.

Detainer

A hold placed by another agency, such as another jurisdiction or ICE, that can prevent release even when local bond is posted.

Bond

Money or a surety arrangement set by the court that permits release while the case proceeds; not all charges carry a bond option.

Turner Guilford Knight Inmate Release and Property

TGK is the designated release center for MDCR. When a person's custody ends, whether through bond, court order, or completion of a sentence, release processing happens at TGK regardless of where the person was housed. Releases occur between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily. MDCR does not guarantee transportation, so families planning to pick up a released person should account for processing time and the release window.

Property is available at the TGK Property Room for up to 30 days after booking, whether or not the person is still in custody. Property Room hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Note the mid-day gap. While a person is in custody, they may authorize a representative to pick up their property. After 30 days, property moves offsite and arrangements must be made by calling 786-263-5355. Under MDCR Implementing Order 7-20, unclaimed property may be scheduled for disposal after remaining unclaimed 30 or more days after release.

If bond has been posted but the person has not yet been released, processing can take several hours. A bond amount on the roster does not mean release is immediate, particularly if any holds, detainers, immigration issues, or warrants exist on the case. Call the TGK Information Desk at 786-263-5550 for release status, not the bond company.

State prison transfer is separate. If a person is sentenced to more than local jail time, MDCR transfers custody to the Florida Department of Corrections. Once that happens, the FDC Offender Search, not MDCR, becomes the correct lookup. Male prisoners may go through South Florida Reception Center in Doral for classification before permanent FDC assignment. The FDC Offender Search is available at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com.

Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Custody Programs

TGK is the operational center of gravity for Miami-Dade's county jail system. MDCR's public materials describe the department as one of the largest correctional systems in the United States, holding between 4,000 and 4,200 people daily across its facilities. TGK anchors this system by handling every intake and release. The facility's PREA audit for 2024 confirmed its role serving a wide range of custody levels, from minimum to maximum, including youthful inmates beginning at age 13. The same audit reported an average daily population of 1,101 and a designed capacity of 1,561.

MDCR reports zero tolerance for inmate sexual assault and abuse. Third-party reports of sexual battery, abuse, or harassment can be directed to MDCR Security and Internal Affairs at 786-263-6500 or through the See Something, Say Something line at 786-263-6599. PREA annual reports and audit reports are published by MDCR on its corrections reports page. The department also lists a grievance and complaint process separate from the public records channel; records requests go through GovQA, while staff complaints use the complaint form.

MDCR programs available to people in county custody include Reentry Services, Pretrial Services, Monitored Release, and the Boot Camp Program for young convicted offenders. Medical and mental-health services at TGK follow professional standards of care per MDCR's stated policy. Hospital Services Unit Administration is reachable at 305-585-5200 for administrative questions. The facility also supports VINELink victim notification; the VINE phone line is 1-877-846-3435, available 24 hours a day through MDCR Victim Support Services.