Visiting Metro West Detention Center

Why FDOC Visiting Rules Don’t Apply Here

FDOC statewide visiting rules, like the standard schedule used at many Florida state prisons, apply only to facilities operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. Metro West Detention Center is a Miami-Dade County jail. Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation sets its own visiting policy, offering both in-person and remote video visitation options.

Getting on the Approved Visitor List

Before you can visit Metro West, in person or through remote video visitation, you need to be added to the inmate’s approved visitation list. Ask the inmate to add you, or call 786-263-5110 to ask how the approval process works and what information you need to provide.

How to Confirm the Current Visiting Schedule

Because the exact current visiting days, hours, and registration steps for Metro West specifically were not confirmed from a live official source during this research, the most reliable path is:

1. Call Metro West Detention Center directly at 786-263-5110.
2. Ask whether you want an in-person visit or a remote video visit, since the registration steps can differ.
3. Ask about ID requirements and any dress code rules specific to this facility.
4. Check miamidade.gov/global/corrections for any current visitation portal links.

In-Person Visitation

Miami-Dade Corrections maintains posted visiting schedules for in-person visits at its facilities. The exact days and hours specific to Metro West were not independently confirmed during this research. Call 786-263-5110 to confirm the current schedule before planning a trip, especially if you’re traveling a long distance.

Remote Video Visitation

Miami-Dade Corrections also offers remote video visitation, which lets approved visitors, including family, friends, attorneys, and other approved professionals, connect from their own computer or device without traveling to the facility. Ask about setup steps, required software, and session scheduling when you call 786-263-5110.

What to Bring

Regardless of visiting format, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport. If visiting in person, arrive with enough time for security screening. If using remote video visitation, confirm software or account requirements ahead of time by calling 786-263-5110.

Security Screening

For any in-person visit, expect to pass through security screening, which commonly includes a metal detector or magnetometer and may include a pat search. Do not bring prohibited items, including weapons, drugs, or unauthorized electronics, into the facility.

Children and Minor Visitors

Age requirements and consent rules for minor visitors vary by facility. Ask about minimum age, whether a minor needs to be accompanied by an approved adult, and whether proof of relationship, like a birth certificate, is required when you call 786-263-5110.

Medical Accommodations and Accessibility

If you need a disability accommodation for an in-person visit, call ahead so staff can plan for accessible entry, seating, or other needs. Bring documentation if the accommodation involves an exception to a standard rule.

What’s Not Allowed

Across nearly all Florida jail and prison visiting policies, visitors cannot bring in weapons, drugs, alcohol, most electronics, cameras, or large bags. Clothing that resembles inmate uniforms is commonly prohibited. Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol are typically turned away. Confirm Metro West’s specific prohibited items list by calling 786-263-5110, since exact rules can vary by facility.

What Happens If a Visit Is Denied on Arrival

County jails can restrict visits for reasons including lockdowns, disciplinary action against the inmate, medical holds, or the inmate no longer being held at that facility. If a scheduled visit is denied on arrival, ask facility staff about rescheduling and whether your registration status remains active.

Holiday Schedule Changes

Visiting schedules commonly change around major holidays at county jails. Call 786-263-5110 close to your planned visit date, especially around holidays, to confirm the schedule has not changed.