Gainesville & Alachua County Mugshots: Last 24 Hours, 3 Days, 7 Days, Current Inmates and Arrest Records
If you are searching for Gainesville mugshots in Alachua County, the county jail search is only one part of the process. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail, but arrests reaching that jail can originate from Gainesville Police, Sheriff’s deputies, University of Florida Police, Alachua Police, High Springs Police and other agencies.
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This county-wide guide explains how to search the official jail roster, approximate last-24-hour, 3-day and 7-day booking activity without pretending the current-inmate system is a historical arrest archive, identify the agency that holds the police report, check First Appearance and bond, follow the case through the Clerk, and research an older arrest after the person has already left the jail.
How This County-Wide Page Differs From a Gainesville-Only Search
Gainesville is the county seat and largest city in Alachua County, but Alachua County includes nine incorporated municipalities as well as unincorporated areas.
This page is designed around the county-wide question: “Was this person booked into Alachua County Jail, which agency made or investigated the arrest, and what happened after that?”
For a city-focused workflow emphasizing Gainesville Police Department records, you can also use the site’s Gainesville mugshots guide. This page is broader and covers county jurisdictions beyond Gainesville.
Fastest Official Search for an Alachua County Booking
You know the person’s name
Use the ACSO Inmate Search. The Sheriff says you may enter a last name, first name and/or booking number. Incomplete entries are allowed and are not case-sensitive.
You do not know the exact name
The hosted jail search provides an option to view all inmates currently in the Alachua County Jail. The Sheriff warns that loading the full list can take a few minutes.
The person is no longer in jail
ACSO Records offers a Local Arrest History Check listing Alachua County arrests. The current published fee is $6. Court disposition information comes from the Clerk.
You need to know what happened in court
Use the Alachua County Clerk’s court-record system. Jail status does not answer whether a charge was filed, amended, dismissed, resolved by plea or decided at trial.
Alachua County Mugshots From the Last 24 Hours, 3 Days and 7 Days
The Sheriff’s official page explicitly says the search is used to determine whether a person is currently an inmate. That means a person arrested two days ago but already released may no longer be represented the same way as someone who remains in custody.
Swipe horizontally to view the full table.
| Search intent | Best official starting point | What to do | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | ACSO current inmate list | Review current inmates and check the booking date/time in the matching record where available. | Someone released quickly may no longer be represented as a current inmate. |
| Last 24 hours | ACSO current inmates | Identify current bookings falling within the 24-hour period. | Not a complete released-arrest archive. |
| Last 3 days | ACSO + Clerk | Search current jail entries, then use court records for recently released people. | Current custody and recent arrest are different questions. |
| Last 7 days | ACSO + Clerk + arresting agency | Use jail data for people still detained and court/police records for people already released. | Do not describe “view all inmates” as a guaranteed seven-day booking archive. |
| Older than 7 days | Clerk / ACSO Local Arrest History / police report | Choose the record based on whether you need the case outcome, arrest history or incident report. | The current inmate roster is increasingly less useful as time passes. |
Practical 24-hour method
- Open the official inmate search.
- Select the hosted lookup.
- Search the person or choose the all-inmates option.
- Open the correct record.
- Check the displayed booking date/time where available.
- Retain only bookings falling inside the 24-hour period you need.
- If the person is no longer shown, move to the Clerk or arresting agency.
Practical 3-day method
Use the current inmate roster first. If you know someone was arrested within three days but no longer appears as a current inmate, search the Clerk’s criminal court record using the person’s name and any known case information.
Practical 7-day method
For a complete research workflow, use three sources rather than one:
1. Jail
Who remains in county custody?
2. Court
Did a criminal case enter the court system?
3. Police Records
Which agency created the incident/arrest report?
Step-by-Step: Search the Official Alachua County Jail Roster
Select INMATE SEARCH
The Sheriff explains that its jail lookup is hosted on another ACSO-associated site. Follow the official link rather than searching for a third-party mugshot database.
Search with the information you have
You may enter:
- Last name.
- First name.
- Booking number.
- A combination of the available fields.
Use a partial name when necessary
ACSO specifically says incomplete entries are allowed and searches are not case-sensitive.
Use “view all inmates” when you are browsing recent current custody
The hosted lookup can display all current inmates. The Sheriff warns that the complete list can take a few minutes to load.
Verify the person
Compare the booking photograph where available, full name, booking information, charge details and identifiers rather than relying on one matching name.
Record both the booking number and MNI number when available
Alachua County uses different identifiers for different jail functions. The Sheriff’s current bond and deposit procedures refer to the inmate’s MNI number.
Move to the court record
If you need more than current custody, open the Alachua County Clerk’s court system and follow the criminal case beyond the jail stage.
Do Not Treat “Current Inmate” as “All Recent Arrests”
This is the most important correction to the old version of this page.
Someone arrested Saturday night and released Sunday morning may not still appear as a current inmate when you search on Monday. That does not mean the arrest did not occur.
When a current-jail result disappears, switch sources:
- Need the court case? Use the Clerk.
- Need the Sheriff’s arrest history? Use ACSO Records.
- Need the police narrative? Use the arresting agency.
- Need statewide Florida criminal history? Use FDLE—not a county mugshot page.
Which Police Agency Holds the Arrest Report?
Alachua County Jail can hold people arrested by multiple law-enforcement agencies. The jail does not automatically own the incident report just because the person was booked there.
Use GPD Records when Gainesville Police created the report.
Use UFPD Records for qualifying campus incidents and police reports.
The City of Alachua operates its own Police Department and Records Unit.
Use HSPD Records for reports generated by High Springs officers.
Use ACSO Records for Sheriff’s Office incident reports.
These municipalities are included in the county’s current Sheriff-law-enforcement MSTU boundaries. Use ACSO as the primary starting point for Sheriff’s law-enforcement records.
Check the jail booking’s arresting-agency field, court record, citation or incident number. That is more reliable than guessing based solely on the city written in a news report.
Gainesville Police Records: What to Do After Opening the Site
For incidents investigated by Gainesville Police, GPD provides multiple tools rather than one universal report page.
Police-to-Citizen
Useful for limited incident and arrest information made available through GPD’s public interface.
CityProtect
Useful when the search is about crime activity around an address or location rather than one specific jail inmate.
JustFOIA
Use for a formal Gainesville Police public-record request when the desired report is not available through a simpler online route.
545 NW 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Records: 352-393-7565
Front Desk: 352-393-7500
Non-emergency dispatch: 352-955-1818
University of Florida Arrest or Police Report
University of Florida Police handles public-safety incidents within its campus jurisdiction. UFPD’s Records Division maintains incident and crime reports, citations, trespass records and public-record requests.
1555 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL 32612
Records Division: 352-392-6651
Non-emergency: 352-392-1111
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
How to request a UFPD report
- Open the UFPD Records page.
- Use the University of Florida Public Records Center when convenient.
- Identify the incident/report as precisely as possible.
- Submit the request online, in person, by phone or another lawful method.
- Use the Clerk afterward if you need the criminal court case rather than the police report.
City of Alachua Police Records
The City of Alachua Police Department operates a separate Records Unit responsible for its incident reports, arrest records and related documentation.
15000 NW 142 Terrace
Alachua, FL 32615
Department: 386-462-1396
Records Division: 386-462-6571
Records hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Current published APD record fees
| Record / service | Published information |
|---|---|
| Single-sided standard copy | $0.15 per page |
| Double-sided standard copy | $0.20 per page |
| Certified crime-report copy | $1.00 per document |
| Local APD background check | $2.00 when applicable |
| First 15 minutes of staff time | No charge under the City’s current public-record guidance |
| Extensive staff use beyond threshold | Special service charge may apply |
The City expressly says its local background check is limited to records maintained by the Alachua Police Department. For county-wide arrest history, use the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
High Springs Police Records
23718 W US Highway 27
High Springs, FL 32643
Police: 386-454-1415
Records requests: 386-454-7319
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
High Springs says police reports are usually available approximately 5–7 business days after the incident date.
Current HSPD fee examples
- Crime report: $0.15 per one-sided page.
- Local-only background check: $2.
- Certified copy available on request.
ACSO Records Bureau: County-Wide Arrest History and Sheriff’s Reports
For records created by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, use the ACSO Records Bureau.
2621 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
Customer-service window: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Local Arrest History Check
ACSO describes its Local Arrest History Check as a local background check providing a listing of Alachua County arrests.
Current fee: $6.
Use the jail roster for present custody. Use the ACSO Local Arrest History Check when the goal is county arrest history. Then use the Clerk for the actual case disposition.
Current ACSO public-record charges
The Sheriff’s Records Bureau says:
- Requests taking less than 15 minutes and fewer than 20 pages generally do not receive the production charges described for larger requests.
- Longer/larger requests can include staff-production costs.
- Single-sided copies: $0.15 per page.
- Double-sided copies: $0.20 per page.
- Picture identification may be required when access is legally restricted to particular people.
Request channels
ACSO accepts public-record requests:
- In person at the Records customer-service window.
- By phone.
- Online.
Current agency numbers include:
- Department of the Jail records: 352-491-4444.
- Offense reports / in-car video: 352-367-4006.
- Calls for service / 911 reports and audio: 352-367-4006.
No Alachua County Inmate Result? Follow This Decision Path
The person was released
The ACSO public search is expressly designed around people who are currently inmates.
The arrest is brand new
Processing, fingerprints, medical screening and booking administration can occur before the public result is complete.
The name is different in the jail system
Try a partial entry. ACSO says incomplete names are permitted.
The person qualifies for an early release process
Some qualifying defendants may be released before a normal First Appearance under applicable local judicial procedures.
The person is in another county
“Gainesville area” does not guarantee Alachua County custody.
The person moved to state prison
Search the Florida Department of Corrections after county custody ends and a state sentence begins.
The record is confidential or restricted
Juvenile, sealed, expunged and other protected information is not ordinary public jail data.
You need the arrest record, not current custody
Use ACSO Records, the relevant city police department or UFPD.
Current inmate search → Clerk court search → arresting-agency report → ACSO Local Arrest History Check → Florida DOC if transfer is possible.
Alachua County Jail: Address, Capacity and Useful Contact Numbers
3333 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Main: 352-491-4444
The Sheriff’s current Department of the Jail page describes the facility as:
Additional current contact numbers include:
- Medical Services: 352-491-4448.
- Support Services Division: 352-491-4560.
- Security Operations Division: 352-491-4509.
- Booking Support Bureau: 352-491-4449 or 352-491-4459.
- Inmate Support Bureau: 352-491-4475.
- Classification Unit: 352-491-4447.
- Inmate Trust Fund Coordinator: 352-491-4461.
- Trinity Commissary: 352-491-4524.
What Happens After Booking: Alachua County First Appearance
Alachua County Court Services performs pretrial investigations for eligible detainees before First Appearance, 365 days a year.
Pretrial staff can:
- Interview the detainee.
- Attempt to verify information with relatives, employers or other contacts.
- Review local, state and national criminal-history information.
- Complete risk-and-needs assessments.
- Provide information to the court concerning release or detention.
- Identify potential treatment or supervision needs.
Weekday First Appearance
The Eighth Judicial Circuit’s current First Appearance procedure lists 9:00 a.m. on weekdays for Alachua County at:
220 S. Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Weekday First Appearance: Courtroom 2C under the standing procedure, subject to weekly courtroom assignments.
Weekend and holiday First Appearance
The Circuit’s current 2026 holiday page says weekend and holiday First Appearance, Shelter and Detention hearings are conducted by videoconference from Courtroom 1A beginning at 9:00 a.m..
An administrative-order PDF available through the Circuit contains older/different weekend-time language, while the current 2026 holiday page states 9:00 a.m. Courtrooms and schedules can change, so use the Circuit’s live weekly calendar when timing matters.
Who may not receive the standard Pretrial interview?
The county says its ordinary pretrial interview does not apply in the same way to certain detainees, including some:
- Florida Department of Corrections prisoners.
- Escapees.
- Federal in-transit detainees.
- People held only on out-of-county or out-of-state matters.
- Hospitalized detainees.
- People already held on other charges.
- People too intoxicated or violent to complete the interview.
Pretrial supervision can be an alternative to jail
Alachua County states that qualifying defendants can be supervised in the community while a case remains pending. The county currently says pretrial defendants are not charged participation fees, including qualifying electronic-monitoring, GPS or alcohol-monitoring fees.
249 West University Avenue, Rear Entrance
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-338-7347
35 North Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-548-3808
Centralized Screening after First Appearance
County budget materials describe a process for reviewing eligible detainees who remain incarcerated within approximately 96 hours after First Appearance to evaluate community-supervision or other release options.
Alachua County Bond and Release: Exact Practical Steps
ACSO permits bonds to be posted at the Alachua County Jail.
Bond window hours
The Sheriff’s current procedure says:
- Inside jail lobby bond window: 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m..
- After hours: use the service window to the left of the jail’s front entrance.
Cash bond
Current ACSO instructions permit:
- Cash.
- Money order.
- Cashier’s check.
Money orders and cashier’s checks must be made payable to the Clerk of the Court and include the inmate’s correct full name and MNI number.
Surety bond
The bonding agency must be properly registered/certified to write bonds in Alachua County under the Sheriff’s published procedure.
August 2026 bond scam warning
On August 11, 2026, County Court Services warned that scammers were impersonating government officials and claiming they could arrange an inmate’s release for a fee, sometimes before First Appearance.
- Do not provide banking or payment information to an unsolicited caller.
- Do not use a payment site supplied by an unexpected caller.
- Hang up and independently call the Alachua County Jail at 352-491-4444.
- If using a bail bond company, independently verify that it is licensed and authorized.
After the Mugshot: Follow the Alachua County Court Case
The Clerk’s court record is usually the most important source once the immediate custody question is resolved.
Search the defendant
Use the person’s name and known case information. If a case number becomes available, use it to reduce wrong-person matching.
Review the progress docket
Follow later entries to see what happened after the jail’s initial booking stage.
Open document images where permitted
Alachua County’s system uses a looking-glass indicator beside docket entries when an electronic image is available to the public.
Use the Clerk for official copies
When documentation is required, request the appropriate copy or certified copy rather than relying on a mugshot screenshot.
How far back do online Alachua court records go?
The Clerk currently states:
- The oldest case represented in the court-record system was filed July 23, 1928.
- Online criminal document availability begins in December 2005.
- Confidential records are not released merely because other docket information is online.
An old case may appear in an index even when the actual image is unavailable online. Use the Clerk’s records-request process when the document you need is not imaged.
Current Clerk copy and search fees
| Service | Current published fee |
|---|---|
| Court-record copy | $1.00 per page |
| Certified copy | $2.00 per certification/document where applicable |
| Clerk record search | $2.00 per year, per name |
| Administrative record copy | $0.15 per page |
Clerk public-record request
If you cannot locate the record online, the Clerk currently accepts requests through:
- Email: osr@alachuaclerk.org
- Mail or in-person contact through the Clerk’s public-record office.
201 E. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-374-3636
Current published office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Public Defender and State Attorney
Eighth Judicial Circuit Public Defender
151 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Main: 352-338-7370
The office represents qualifying indigent adults and juveniles facing criminal prosecution and other specified proceedings.
State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit
120 W. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Main: 352-374-3670
The State Attorney handles criminal prosecution for Alachua and the other counties in Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit.
The Eighth Circuit State Attorney’s own public material explains that law enforcement investigates; the State Attorney decides whether/how to prosecute matters presented to the office; and the court is the separate judicial entity where filed charges proceed.
Alachua County Jail Visitation
The current ACSO inmate-services page says visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Use the current visitation provider
ACSO currently directs visitors to Video Visit Anywhere / Securus for scheduling.
Schedule at least one day ahead
Do not arrive at the jail expecting a walk-in visit.
Check housing-specific availability
Visitation times depend on where the inmate is housed.
Current general allowance
For inmates not on disciplinary confinement, ACSO says the person generally receives an opportunity for two hours of non-contact visitation per week.
Remote-visit cancellation policy
| Cancellation timing | Published refund |
|---|---|
| 48+ hours before session | 100% |
| 24–48 hours before session | 50% |
| Less than 24 hours | No refund |
Visitation assistance: 352-491-4511.
Securus internet-visitation support: 800-844-6591.
Alachua County Jail Phone Calls: Current 2026 Rule
ACSO says inmate telephone calls are automatically limited to 10 minutes, with notification before the time expires.
- Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls.
- They may make outgoing calls.
- Telephone privileges are generally available daily between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m..
Alachua County Jail Mail Rules
Except for privileged/legal mail, ACSO currently requires ordinary incoming personal correspondence to be in postcard form.
Inmate’s Full Name
3333 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Current postcard requirements
- At least 3½ × 5 inches.
- No larger than 4¼ × 6 inches.
- Pre-stamped.
- Inmate’s full name.
- Complete return address.
Examples of rejected postcards
- Defaced or altered cards.
- Plastic wrapping.
- Paint, marker or crayon.
- Tape, stickers or labels.
- Watermarks or stains.
- Lipstick, perfume or suspicious contamination.
- Nudity, weapons or gang references.
- Photographs or other pictures, including computer-generated images.
- Drawings.
The current ACSO rules specifically reject postcards containing photos or pictures.
Sending Money or Care Packages to an Alachua County Inmate
ACSO currently provides several inmate-fund routes.
Lobby kiosk
Available through the jail’s current inmate-account system.
Access Corrections
Current Sheriff’s materials direct users to Access Corrections for electronic deposit options.
Access Securepak
Current care-package option linked by ACSO.
Cash Pay Today
Allows qualifying retail cash deposits after the required account/barcode process.
Money-order drop box
Another option described in the Sheriff’s inmate-services instructions.
Lock Box
ACSO describes a vendor lock-box process accepting a money order up to $300 under the current form/instructions.
Correctional payment contractors can change. Opening the current inmate-services page first reduces the risk of using an outdated or fraudulent payment page.
How to Research an Alachua County Arrest From Months or Years Ago
Once a person is no longer in jail, the research strategy should change.
Need a list of Alachua County arrests?
Use ACSO’s $6 Local Arrest History Check.
Need the case result?
Use the Alachua County Clerk.
Need the incident narrative?
Use the law-enforcement agency that created the report.
Need a certified disposition?
Request it from the Clerk.
Older court document workflow
- Search the Clerk’s online index.
- Identify the correct case.
- Check whether the desired document image is available.
- If not, submit a Clerk record request.
- Request certification if your intended use requires an official certified copy.
The Clerk says online criminal document images begin in December 2005. Older indexed cases can therefore require a records request or in-person research even when basic case information is discoverable.
Need a Florida State Prison Search?
A person who has moved from county detention into Florida state-prison custody should be searched through the Florida Department of Corrections.
Need a Statewide Florida Criminal History?
Neither the current Alachua County inmate roster nor a $6 ACSO local arrest-history check is a complete statewide Florida criminal-history product.
When the intent is statewide history, use the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s criminal-history services.
A jail page, county arrest-history check and statewide criminal-history search answer different questions. For employment, housing, credit or another regulated decision, additional federal and state compliance requirements may apply.
Can an Alachua County Arrest Be Sealed or Expunged?
A case being dismissed does not automatically remove the Florida criminal-history record. Florida provides several sealing and expungement processes, and eligibility depends on the specific record and statute.
Step 1: FDLE Certificate of Eligibility
For ordinary court-ordered sealing or expungement under Florida law, FDLE says applying for a Certificate of Eligibility is the first required step.
Complete the FDLE application
Provide the required identity, arresting-agency, arrest-date and charge information.
Sign before a notary or deputy clerk
FDLE requires the application signature to be properly witnessed.
For an expunction, obtain the required prosecutor certification
The written certified-statement page must be completed by the appropriate State Attorney or statewide prosecutor where required.
Obtain a certified disposition
FDLE requires a certified disposition for each case/charge included in the application.
Complete fingerprinting
An authorized law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency must complete the fingerprint card with the required certification.
Include the processing fee
FDLE currently requires a $75 non-refundable processing fee.
FDLE currently says eligibility determinations typically take approximately 12 weeks after a complete application packet is received. Packets are researched in order and FDLE does not expedite them.
Open FDLE Certificate instructions →
Step 2: File in Alachua County
After receiving an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, follow the Alachua County Clerk’s local filing process.
The Clerk currently lists:
| Seal / expunge service | Current amount |
|---|---|
| Petition filing fee | $42 |
| Ordinary copy | $1 per page |
| Certified-copy fee | Additional certification/copy costs apply |
FDLE states that the criminal-history record does not receive court-ordered relief until a certified court order has been issued and processed by the appropriate agencies.
Keep Important Records Before Sealing or Expunging
FDLE strongly recommends retaining copies of relevant records before relief is completed.
Consider keeping:
- Arrest/incident report.
- Booking information.
- Certified court disposition.
- FDLE Certificate of Eligibility.
- Petition and affidavit.
- Final signed sealing or expungement order.
Once public access is restricted, obtaining historical documents for your own legitimate later use can become more difficult.
Which Source Answers Which Question?
Swipe horizontally to view all columns.
| Question | Best official source |
|---|---|
| Is the person in Alachua County Jail now? | ACSO Inmate Search |
| Can I browse current inmates? | ACSO hosted “view all inmates” option |
| Need an arrest from the last 24 hours? | Current inmate search + booking time; Clerk/agency if released |
| Need arrests from the last 3 days? | ACSO current inmates + Clerk |
| Need arrests from the last 7 days? | ACSO + Clerk + arresting agency |
| Need an older Alachua County arrest listing? | ACSO Local Arrest History Check |
| Need a Gainesville Police report? | GPD Records |
| Need a UF campus police report? | UFPD Records |
| Need a City of Alachua report? | Alachua Police Records |
| Need a High Springs Police report? | High Springs Police Records |
| Need a Sheriff’s report? | ACSO Records Bureau |
| Need the criminal case outcome? | Alachua County Clerk |
| Need a certified disposition? | Alachua County Clerk |
| Need First Appearance information? | Eighth Judicial Circuit / Alachua Court Services |
| Need current bond guidance? | ACSO Booking Support |
| Need inmate visitation? | ACSO Inmate Services |
| Need to send money? | ACSO current inmate-services page |
| Need Florida state-prison custody? | Florida DOC |
| Need sealing or expungement? | FDLE first, then Alachua Clerk |
Common Alachua County Mugshot Search Mistakes
Calling the current inmate list a seven-day arrest archive
It is a current-custody search.
Assuming Gainesville Police runs the county jail
The jail is operated by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Assuming every Alachua County arrest is a Sheriff’s arrest
GPD, UFPD, APD, HSPD and other agencies can make arrests booked into the county jail.
Using only a mugshot to identify a person
Compare booking and case identifiers.
Confusing booking number and MNI
Different jail procedures can require different identifiers.
Assuming “not in jail” means “case dismissed”
Release and case disposition are separate.
Paying bond after an unsolicited call
The County issued an active 2026 warning about this scam.
Sending ordinary envelope mail
Current non-privileged personal mail is postcard-only.
Sending photographs on jail postcards
Current rules reject pictures/photos.
Searching City of Alachua records at GPD
The City of Alachua has its own Police Department.
Searching UF campus reports at GPD
UFPD maintains qualifying campus incident records.
Assuming dismissal automatically erases the Florida history
Sealing/expungement is a separate process.
Alachua County Jail, Police, Court and Records Contacts
| Office | Best use | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alachua County Jail | Current custody / inmate services | 3333 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville 352-491-4444 |
| ACSO Booking Support | Bond / release questions | 352-491-4449 / 352-491-4459 |
| ACSO Records Bureau | Sheriff reports / local arrest history | 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd 352-367-4006 for specified records |
| Gainesville Police Records | GPD incident / arrest reports | 545 NW 8th Ave 352-393-7565 |
| UFPD Records | UF campus police reports | 1555 Museum Rd 352-392-6651 |
| Alachua Police Records | City of Alachua reports | 386-462-6571 |
| High Springs Police Records | High Springs reports | 386-454-7319 |
| Alachua County Clerk | Court records / dispositions | 201 E University Ave 352-374-3636 |
| Criminal Courthouse | Criminal court / First Appearance | 220 S Main St, Gainesville |
| Alachua Pretrial Services | Pretrial supervision | 352-338-7347 |
| First Appearance / CST | Pretrial First Appearance screening | 352-548-3808 |
| Eighth Circuit Public Defender | Indigent criminal defense | 151 SW 2nd Ave 352-338-7370 |
| Eighth Circuit State Attorney | Criminal prosecution / victim services | 120 W University Ave 352-374-3670 |
Responsible Use of Alachua County Arrest Information
- A mugshot documents booking, not guilt.
- Verify identity before associating an arrest with someone who has a common name.
- Use later court records before describing an old booking allegation as the current legal status.
- Do not use arrest records for harassment, stalking, intimidation, impersonation or extortion.
- Do not assume a record remains publicly accessible after a legal sealing or expungement order.
- Use an appropriate legally compliant consumer-reporting process for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another regulated decision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gainesville and Alachua County Mugshots
Where can I find official Alachua County mugshots?
Use the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search. It allows searches using a last name, first name and/or booking number and provides a route to view all current inmates.
Are Gainesville mugshots and Alachua County mugshots the same thing?
Gainesville is within Alachua County, and people arrested by Gainesville Police may be booked into Alachua County Jail. However, the police report and jail booking are different records held by different agencies.
How do I find Alachua County mugshots from the last 24 hours?
Start with the ACSO current inmate search and check the booking date/time for current detainees. If a person was already released, use the Clerk or arresting agency because the current-inmate list is not a complete released-arrest archive.
How do I find Alachua County mugshots from the last 3 days?
Search the current jail population first. Then use the Alachua County Clerk for people who were recently arrested but have already left custody.
How do I find Alachua County mugshots from the last 7 days?
Use a combination of the ACSO current inmate list, Clerk court records and the arresting agency’s records. The ACSO current-inmate tool should not be described as a complete seven-day historical arrest archive.
Can I search all current Alachua County inmates?
Yes. The hosted ACSO inmate lookup provides an option to view all current inmates. The Sheriff’s page warns that loading the complete list can take a few minutes.
Can I search with only part of a name?
Yes. ACSO states that incomplete entries are allowed and are not case-sensitive.
Where is the Alachua County Jail?
The Alachua County Jail is at 3333 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609. The main number is 352-491-4444.
How large is the Alachua County Jail?
The Sheriff’s current Department of the Jail page describes it as a 1,148-bed, 314,000-square-foot facility with a published optimum housed population of 975.
Does Gainesville Police operate the Alachua County Jail?
No. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail operates the county jail.
Who holds the report for a Gainesville Police arrest?
Use Gainesville Police Records when GPD created the underlying incident or arrest report.
Who holds a University of Florida campus police report?
Use the University of Florida Police Department Records Division for incidents handled by UFPD.
Who holds a City of Alachua Police report?
The Alachua Police Department Records Unit maintains its own incident reports and arrest records.
Who holds a High Springs Police report?
Use High Springs Police Records. The department says reports are usually available approximately five to seven business days after the incident date.
How much is an ACSO local arrest-history check?
The Sheriff’s current Records Bureau page lists a six-dollar fee for a Local Arrest History Check covering Alachua County arrests.
Does the ACSO local arrest-history check show how the case ended?
No. ACSO directs users to the Alachua County Clerk for case-disposition information.
When is Alachua County First Appearance?
The Eighth Judicial Circuit’s standing procedure lists 9 a.m. on weekdays. The current 2026 holiday information also lists 9 a.m. for weekend and holiday First Appearance proceedings, subject to current court scheduling.
Where is Alachua County First Appearance?
The current judicial procedure identifies the Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse at 220 S. Main Street in Gainesville.
What does Alachua County Pretrial Services do?
Pretrial Services interviews eligible detainees, verifies information, reviews criminal histories and risk factors, prepares information for the court and supervises qualifying defendants released into community-based programs.
Does Alachua County charge a fee for pretrial supervision?
The county currently states that pretrial defendants are not charged participation fees, including qualifying electronic-monitoring fees.
How do I post bond at the Alachua County Jail?
Bonds may be posted inside the jail lobby between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. and through the after-hours service window under ACSO’s current procedure.
What payment methods can be used for an Alachua County cash bond?
The Sheriff’s current procedure lists cash, money order and cashier’s check. Money orders and cashier’s checks must be payable to the Clerk of the Court and include the inmate’s correct full name and MNI number.
Who can I call for Alachua County bond information?
ACSO lists 352-491-4479 during normal business hours and 352-491-4459 for a Booking Support Supervisor available 24/7.
Will the Alachua County Jail call my family asking for online bond payment?
No. Alachua County issued an August 2026 warning stating that the Jail will never call family members asking them to post bond by phone or online.
How do I check what happened after an Alachua County arrest?
Search the Alachua County Clerk’s court-record system and review later docket activity and disposition rather than relying only on the original jail charge.
How far back do Alachua County court records go?
The Clerk says the oldest case represented in its court system was filed in 1928, while online criminal document-image availability begins in December 2005.
How much does an Alachua County court-record copy cost?
The Clerk currently lists one dollar per page for court-record copies and additional certification charges when a certified document is requested.
How much does a Clerk-performed record search cost?
The current published fee is two dollars per year, per name searched.
How do I visit an Alachua County inmate?
Use the current ACSO visitation system. All inmate visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
How much visitation does an Alachua County inmate receive?
For inmates not on disciplinary confinement, ACSO currently states that the inmate is generally provided an opportunity for two hours of non-contact visitation each week, subject to the housing schedule.
How long are Alachua County Jail phone calls?
Beginning August 3, 2026, ACSO states that inmate telephone calls are automatically limited to ten minutes.
Can I call an Alachua County inmate directly?
No. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls but may make outgoing calls under current jail rules.
Can I mail a normal letter to an Alachua County inmate?
Ordinary personal correspondence must currently be sent in postcard form, except for privileged or legal mail.
Can I send an inmate a photo postcard?
No. Current ACSO rules reject postcards containing photographs, pictures or computer-generated images.
How do I send money to an Alachua County inmate?
Current options include the jail financial kiosk, Access Corrections, Cash Pay Today, a money-order process and the vendor lock-box system. Confirm the inmate’s MNI number before paying.
What if someone was arrested in Alachua County months ago?
Use the Alachua County Clerk for the court case and the ACSO Local Arrest History Check or the arresting agency for historical arrest/report information.
Where do I search after someone enters Florida state prison?
Use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search rather than the Alachua County current-inmate system.
Can a dismissed Alachua County case still appear on a Florida criminal history?
Yes. A dismissal does not automatically erase the criminal-history record. Eligible people may need to use Florida’s sealing or expungement process.
What is the first step to seal or expunge an Alachua County record?
For ordinary court-ordered sealing or expungement, apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility.
How much is the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application?
FDLE currently charges a non-refundable processing fee of $75.
How long is FDLE seal or expunge eligibility processing taking?
FDLE currently says eligibility processing typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete packet is received and applications are not expedited.
How much is the Alachua County seal or expunge petition filing fee?
The Alachua County Clerk currently lists a $42 filing fee, with additional copy and certification expenses where applicable.
Does an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility mean the record is already sealed?
No. FDLE states that the certificate is only the first step. Relief is not complete until the proper court order is issued and processed by the appropriate agencies.
Primary Official Sources Used for This Guide
- ACSO Inmate Search
- Hosted Alachua Inmate Lookup
- ACSO Department of the Jail
- ACSO Bail, Bonding & Release
- ACSO Inmate Services
- ACSO Records Bureau
- ACSO Public Record Requests
- Gainesville Police Records
- University of Florida Police Records
- City of Alachua Police Records
- High Springs Police Records
- Alachua Clerk Online Court Records
- Alachua Court Records Information
- Clerk Public Records Requests
- Clerk Record Fees
- Clerk Court Filing Fees
- Alachua Pretrial Services
- Eighth Circuit First Appearance Procedures
- 2026 Eighth Circuit Holiday / Hearing Information
- August 2026 Bond Scam Warning
- Eighth Circuit Public Defender
- Eighth Circuit State Attorney
- FDLE Seal & Expunge Process
- FDLE Certificate of Eligibility Instructions
- Alachua Seal/Expunge Instructions
Government systems, court schedules, fees, jail contractors and operating procedures can change. Time-sensitive information above was reviewed against current official sources on August 30, 2026. Confirm current instructions before making a payment, traveling to an office, scheduling a visit, requesting a report or filing legal paperwork.
Bottom Line
For Gainesville and Alachua County mugshots from the last 24 hours, 3 days or 7 days, begin with the Alachua County Sheriff’s current inmate system—but understand its limitation: it is designed to tell you who is currently in the jail, not to guarantee a complete historical list of everyone arrested during a chosen period.
If the person has already left custody, move to the Alachua County Clerk, ACSO Local Arrest History Check or the agency that made the arrest. Gainesville Police, UFPD, Alachua Police, High Springs Police and ACSO each maintain their own originating law-enforcement records.
The practical distinction is: the jail tells you about custody; the arresting agency tells you about the incident; First Appearance addresses early release conditions; and the Clerk’s court record tells you what ultimately happened to the criminal case.