Metro West Detention Center
Miami-Dade County, Florida • County Jail
Metro West Detention Center
Metro West sits northwest of the Dolphin Expressway in Doral and is one of the largest detention centers in Miami-Dade County. The facility houses medium-security men awaiting trial, holds sentenced inmates, coordinates medical visits, and manages work-release assignments for the western side of the county.
Facility Address
13850 NW 41st St
Miami, FL 33178
Main Number
(786) 263-5101
Inmate Search (Metro West & MDCR)
Check current bookings, housing assignments, and release notifications via the online roster.
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Headquarters: 2525 NW 62nd Street, Miami, FL 33147
Phone: (786) 263-7000
Official corrections operations page for Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation
Map location: 13850 NW 41st St, Miami, FL 33178
Alligator Alcatraz? Here’s the Reality
Social media sometimes refers to "Alligator Alcatraz" near Doral. This nickname describes a novelty attraction off NW 41st Street—not Metro West Detention Center. LASD confirmed on Miami-Dade Corrections’ official Facebook page that Metro West remains a secure corrections facility operated by sworn officers. If you are driving to Metro West, use the jail’s official address and look for sheriff signage on campus.
USAJails.com is not an official government website. Verify visitation rules, release procedures, and payment requirements directly with Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation.