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Who operates Metro West Detention Center?
It is operated by the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, not the Florida Department of Corrections.
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Updated July 5, 2026
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Metro West Detention Center, FL
Physical Address
13850 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178
Metro West Detention Center is a Miami-Dade County jail at 13850 NW 41st Street in the Doral area of Miami, FL, operated by the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. It is not an FDOC state prison, so Florida DOC statewide rules do not automatically apply. Miami-Dade Corrections uses TouchPay for money deposits and Securus Technologies for inmate phone calls. Visitation includes both in-person and remote video options, but visitors must be on the inmate's approved list first. Call 786-263-5110 for current visiting hours and registration steps.
Metro West Detention Center
City
Doral
County
Miami-Dade County
State
FL
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male
Operator
Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
Address
13850 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178
Phone
786-263-5110
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- ✓ Metro West Detention Center is a county jail operated by Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- ✓ County jails are NOT listed in the FDOC Offender Search.
- ✓ Miami-Dade Corrections publishes an online inmate locator, but the exact live search URL could not be confirmed during research.
- ✓ Call 786-263-5110 to confirm someone's custody status directly.
Visitation
- ✓ FDOC statewide visiting rules do NOT apply because this is a county jail.
- ✓ Miami-Dade Corrections offers both in-person visitation and remote video visitation. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved list first.
- ✓ Exact current visiting days and hours for Metro West specifically were not confirmed. Call 786-263-5110 for current schedule and registration requirements.
Send Money
- ✓ FDOC's statewide vendor (Correct Pay) does NOT apply because this is a county jail.
- ✓ Miami-Dade Corrections uses TouchPay for inmate trust account deposits.
- ✓ Deposit online, by phone at 1-866-232-1899, or with cash at a lobby kiosk.
Phone & Video
- ✓ FDOC's statewide phone provider (ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay) does NOT apply because this is a county jail.
- ✓ Miami-Dade Corrections uses Securus Technologies for inmate phone calls.
- ✓ Set up prepaid or collect calling through Securus AdvancePay at securustech.net or the Securus app. Customer service: 1-800-844-6591.
- ✓ FDOC's centralized Tampa mail address does NOT apply because this is a county jail.
- ✓ This facility's exact mailing address format and mail screening policy were not confirmed through a live official source.
- ✓ Call 786-263-5110 or check miamidade.gov/global/corrections for the current mailing address.
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Find Someone at Metro West Detention Center
County jails are not in the FDOC Offender Search. Call 786-263-5110 to confirm custody status.
View Article Visitation
Visiting at Metro West Detention Center
In-person and remote video visitation, both requiring the approved visitor list. Call 786-263-5110 for current hours.
View Article Send Money
Send Money to Metro West Detention Center
TouchPay handles deposits: online, by phone at 1-866-232-1899, or at a lobby kiosk.
View Article Phone Calls
Phone Calls at Metro West Detention Center
Securus Technologies handles inmate phone calls via AdvancePay.
View Article Mail
Mail Rules for Metro West Detention Center
County jail mail rules are set by Miami-Dade Corrections, not FDOC centralized mail.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know
This is a county jail, so it is NOT listed in the FDOC Offender Search. Miami-Dade Corrections manages its own inmate information system. Call 786-263-5110 to confirm custody status.
See the full breakdownMiami-Dade Corrections offers both in-person and remote video visitation. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved list first. Call 786-263-5110 for current hours and registration steps.
See the full breakdownMiami-Dade Corrections uses TouchPay for inmate deposits, not FDOC's Correct Pay system. Deposit online, by phone at 1-866-232-1899, or at a lobby kiosk.
See the full breakdownMiami-Dade Corrections uses Securus Technologies for inmate phone calls. Set up AdvancePay at securustech.net or call 1-800-844-6591.
See the full breakdownCounty jail mail is not processed through FDOC's centralized Tampa facility. Call 786-263-5110 for the current mailing address and mail rules.
See the full breakdownFamilies Also Ask
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Is Metro West Detention Center an FDOC facility?
No. It is a county jail. FDOC statewide rules for visitation, phone, mail, and funds do not apply here.
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Where is Metro West Detention Center located?
13850 NW 41st Street, Miami, FL 33178, in the Doral area. The main phone line is 786-263-5110.
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How do I find someone at Metro West Detention Center?
County jail inmates are not in the FDOC Offender Search. Miami-Dade Corrections has referenced an online inmate locator, but the exact current tool was not confirmed during research. Call 786-263-5110 to confirm custody status directly.
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What are the visiting rules?
County jail visiting rules are set by Miami-Dade Corrections, not FDOC. Miami-Dade Corrections offers both in-person and remote video visitation, but you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list first. This facility's specific hours were not confirmed through a live official source. Call 786-263-5110 for current details.
Visitation
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How do I send money?
Because this is a county jail, FDOC's Correct Pay system does not apply. Miami-Dade Corrections uses TouchPay for inmate deposits. Deposit online, by phone at 1-866-232-1899, or with cash at a lobby kiosk.
Send Money
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How do phone calls work?
County jails contract their own telephone vendor separately from FDOC. Miami-Dade Corrections uses Securus Technologies. Set up prepaid or collect calling through Securus AdvancePay at securustech.net, or call customer service at 1-800-844-6591.
Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address?
County jail mail is not routed through the FDOC centralized Tampa address. This facility's exact mailing address was not confirmed through a live official source. Call 786-263-5110 or check miamidade.gov/global/corrections for the current address.
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Why are so many details on this page marked unconfirmed?
Miami-Dade Corrections operates several facilities, and vendor contracts for money, phone, and video visitation can change or vary by location. This guide does not guess or copy a vendor from a different county. Instead, it marks facility-specific details as unconfirmed and directs you to call the facility or check the official Miami-Dade Corrections website.
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Is this a state prison or a county jail?
Metro West Detention Center is a county jail. It generally holds people awaiting trial or serving shorter county sentences, not people sentenced to Florida state prison.
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What happens if someone is transferred to a state prison?
If someone is sentenced and moved to a Florida state prison, search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. They will no longer appear in Miami-Dade County's jail system.
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Does Metro West house both men and women?
Metro West Detention Center is generally referenced as housing male inmates. Miami-Dade Corrections operates separate facilities for different populations, so confirm the exact housing assignment by calling 786-263-5110.
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