Gainesville Mugshots: Recent Arrests, Alachua County Jail Inmates, Bond, Court Records & Police Reports
For Gainesville, Florida, there is an important distinction that many mugshot pages miss: Gainesville Police may make or investigate an arrest, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail handles county jail custody, and the Alachua County Clerk maintains the court case. Those are different records held by different public agencies.
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This guide shows how to search the official Alachua County jail roster, find a recently booked person, determine whether someone is still incarcerated, understand First Appearance and bond, obtain a Gainesville Police or Sheriff’s Office report, check the court disposition, arrange visitation, send money or mail, and follow Florida’s sealing or expungement process when applicable.
Start With the Record You Actually Need
Is the person in Alachua County Jail now?
Use the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office inmate search. The official page says you can search by last name, first name and/or booking number, and incomplete entries are permitted.
Want to browse the current jail population?
The ACSO search provides a specific view ALL inmates option. The Sheriff warns that loading the complete list may take a few minutes.
Was Gainesville Police the investigating agency?
GPD provides limited incident and arrest information through Police-to-Citizen and uses JustFOIA for formal public-record requests.
Need to know what happened after arrest?
Use the Alachua County Clerk’s court-record system. The jail booking is not the final source for dismissal, plea, judgment or other case disposition.
Which Gainesville? Florida vs. Georgia
Gainesville, Florida is in Alachua County. Gainesville, Georgia is in Hall County and uses a completely different jail and inmate system.
Gainesville, Florida
County: Alachua County
Jail: Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail
Address: 3333 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
Phone: 352-491-4444
Gainesville, Georgia
County: Hall County
Jail: Hall County Jail
Address: 1700 Barber Road, Gainesville, GA 30507
Phone: 770-531-6904
Hall County says its inmate population list automatically updates every 15 minutes.
Three Systems, Three Different Questions
A single arrest may therefore generate several public records:
- Incident or arrest report: created by the investigating law-enforcement agency.
- Booking record and mugshot: maintained through the Alachua County jail system.
- First Appearance information: handled through the Eighth Judicial Circuit and Alachua County Pretrial Services.
- Court docket and disposition: maintained by the Alachua County Clerk of Court.
Step-by-Step: Search Gainesville and Alachua County Jail Bookings
Open the official ACSO Inmate Search page
Start at Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search. This official Sheriff page links to the hosted jail lookup.
Open INMATE SEARCH
The Sheriff explains that the actual search application is hosted on another ACSO-associated site. Follow the INMATE SEARCH link.
Choose your search method
Use a partial name when spelling is uncertain
ACSO specifically says incomplete entries are allowed and searches are not case-sensitive. This is useful when you are uncertain about a complete first name or spelling.
Use “view ALL inmates” when you do not know the name
The lookup contains a link to show all inmates currently in the Alachua County Jail. The Sheriff notes that this may take a few minutes.
Verify the correct booking
Compare available identifying information, booking details, charges, custody information and the booking number rather than identifying a person from a name or photograph alone.
Record the booking number and MNI number when displayed or provided
Different jail services use different identifiers. ACSO’s bond instructions use the inmate’s MNI number, and inmate-account transactions may also require the full MNI number.
Move to the Clerk for the court outcome
If you need to know what happened after booking, do not stop at the inmate roster. Search the Alachua County Clerk court record.
How to Find Gainesville Mugshots From the Last 24 Hours, 3 Days or 7 Days
The current Alachua County inmate tool is fundamentally a current-inmate search. It is not the same type of dated 24-hour archive that some other Florida counties provide.
Swipe horizontally to view the full table.
| What you want | Best starting source | Practical method |
|---|---|---|
| Someone arrested today | ACSO Inmate Search | Search by name or view all current inmates and verify recent booking information. |
| Last 24 hours | Current jail search + GPD/ACSO records if needed | Use the current jail population for people still in custody; use the arresting agency if the person has already been released. |
| Last 3 days | ACSO jail + Clerk court search | Search the jail first, then use the Clerk if the person has already left custody. |
| Last 7 days | ACSO + Clerk + arresting agency | A released person’s booking may no longer be discoverable through a current-inmate search, so follow the court case or obtain the arrest report. |
| Older arrest history | ACSO Records Bureau / Alachua Clerk | Use the Sheriff’s Local Arrest History Check or court records rather than the current-inmate list. |
The ACSO Records Bureau offers a Local Arrest History Check, also described as a local background check, which provides a listing of Alachua County arrests. The current published fee is $6. ACSO specifically directs users to the Clerk for case-disposition information.
What the Alachua County Jail Search Can—and Cannot—Tell You
| Information | Best use | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Current inmate result | Determining whether a person is currently listed in Alachua County Jail. | That the person will remain in custody. |
| Booking number | Distinguishing a specific booking and locating jail information. | That it is the same identifier required by every service. |
| MNI number | Used by ACSO for certain bond and inmate-account transactions. | That a booking number and MNI number are interchangeable. |
| Charge information | Understanding the allegation recorded during the custody process. | That the charge will remain unchanged in court. |
| Bond | Understanding current release conditions when available. | That a displayed amount cannot change after judicial review. |
| Mugshot | Helping distinguish booking identities where a photograph is available. | That the person was convicted. |
No Gainesville Mugshot or Jail Result? Use This Troubleshooting Path
The person may have already been released
Alachua’s public inmate search is designed to determine whether someone is currently in the jail. A released person may require a Clerk or records search instead.
The arrest may be too recent
Booking, fingerprinting, medical screening and system processing can occur before a complete public result is available.
The person may qualify for release before First Appearance
Alachua County has a standing judicial procedure allowing certain qualifying ordinance and misdemeanor detainees to be released on recognizance before First Appearance.
The name may be entered differently
Use partial entries. The jail search expressly permits incomplete names.
The person may be in another county
An incident described as “near Gainesville” can occur outside Alachua County. Confirm the actual arresting jurisdiction.
The person may have entered Florida prison custody
Use the Florida Department of Corrections when a sentenced person is no longer in county jail.
The record may be restricted
Juvenile, confidential, sealed and expunged records are subject to access restrictions.
You may really need the court case
If the person has left jail, the Clerk’s court record is often more useful than the inmate roster.
ACSO current inmate search → Alachua Clerk court search → arresting-agency report → ACSO local arrest history → Florida DOC if state custody is possible.
Why Some Eligible Detainees May Be Released Before First Appearance
The Eighth Judicial Circuit maintains an Alachua County procedure for certain minor offenses that can allow an eligible detainee to be released on recognizance before waiting for First Appearance.
The standing administrative order covers qualifying municipal/county ordinance violations and misdemeanor offenses after eligibility is verified. It also contains important exclusions.
The order excludes multiple categories and circumstances. Examples include certain weapons offenses, DUI, battery, stalking, trespass, prostitution, injunction violations, domestic-violence offenses, some defendants with recent felony history, certain warrants/capiases, and people already on specified forms of bond, probation or supervision.
This local procedure is one reason a very recent arrest may not produce a long stay in the current inmate population.
Alachua County First Appearance: What Happens After Booking
Florida First Appearance is the initial judicial review following an arrest for a person who remains detained and has not otherwise obtained release.
Alachua County Pretrial Services works before the hearing
Alachua County Court Services interviews eligible detainees at the jail before First Appearance. Staff verify information with relatives, employers or other contacts when appropriate; review local, state and national criminal history information; and prepare a pretrial risk-and-needs summary for the judge.
For qualifying domestic-violence cases, Pretrial Services also attempts to contact victims to identify safety concerns that may need to be reported to the court.
Who may not receive the standard Pretrial Services interview?
The county says it does not conduct the same pretrial interview for certain categories, including:
- Department of Corrections prisoners.
- Escapees.
- Federal in-transit detainees.
- People held only on out-of-county or out-of-state charges.
- Hospitalized detainees.
- Some inmates already held on other charges.
- People too intoxicated or violent to complete the interview.
Current First Appearance location
220 S. Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Weekday timing
The Eighth Judicial Circuit’s standing First Appearance order lists 9:00 a.m. for Alachua County weekday First Appearance in Courtroom 2C. The order notes that courtroom usage and weekly court calendars can change the assignment and that First Appearance may occur by videoconference between the jail and courtroom.
Weekend and holiday timing
The Eighth Judicial Circuit’s current 2026 holiday information says weekend and holiday First Appearance, Shelter and Detention hearings for circuit counties are conducted by videoconference from Courtroom 1A beginning at 9:00 a.m.
What Alachua County Pretrial Services Can Do After First Appearance
First Appearance does not automatically mean a defendant either posts money bond or stays in jail. Alachua County operates several community-based Pretrial Services supervision levels for defendants whom the court permits to remain in the community subject to conditions.
The county states that:
- Three levels of community-based pretrial supervision are available.
- Defendants are supervised at the least restrictive level consistent with their release conditions.
- Treatment or social-service referrals can be included.
- Pretrial defendants are not charged participation fees, including qualifying electronic-monitoring fees.
Jail population review after 96 hours
Alachua County also operates a Centralized Screening Team that reviews eligible detainees who remain incarcerated 96 hours after First Appearance. The team can develop release plans for lower-risk defendants in collaboration with the jail, judiciary and treatment providers.
249 West University Avenue, Rear Entrance
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-338-7347
How Bond Works at the Alachua County Jail
ACSO publishes a detailed bond and release procedure. For a family member, the important first step is to confirm the current information directly with Booking Support rather than relying on a cached mugshot page.
Where can a bond be posted?
ACSO says bonds can be posted:
- Inside the jail lobby at the bond window from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m..
- After hours through the service window located to the left of the jail’s front entrance.
Cash bond
The Sheriff’s Office states that cash bond can be posted using:
- Cash.
- Money order.
- 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.
Surety bond
For a surety bond, ACSO says the bonding agency must be certified and registered with both the Alachua County Clerk and ACSO to write bonds in the county.
Booking Support Administrative Supervisor
Use during normal business hours for bond questions.
Booking Support Supervisor
ACSO lists this number as available 24/7 for bond information.
Alachua County Court Services recently warned residents about callers pretending to be government officials who claim they can arrange an incarcerated person’s release in exchange for money. The county says the Jail will never call family members asking them to post bond by phone or online.
- Do not send money because of an unsolicited bond call.
- Do not follow a payment website supplied by an unknown caller.
- Do not provide banking or card information.
- Verify custody directly with the Jail at 352-491-4444.
- Use a known licensed bondsman or the Jail’s published bond procedure.
After the Mugshot: Search the Alachua County Criminal Court Record
The jail charge is an intake record. The Clerk’s docket is the better source for determining what happened in court.
Open Alachua County’s online court-record system
Search the correct criminal case
Use the person’s name or known case information. Confirm the record using multiple details rather than assuming the first name match is correct.
Open the progress docket
The Clerk explains that when an electronic document image is available, a looking-glass symbol appears beside the docket entry. Select that symbol to open the document.
Understand online-document limits
Not every filed document can be viewed online. Access is restricted by Florida court-access rules, and some images require registration.
Use later docket entries for disposition
Look for the progression of the case rather than relying on the original booking description.
Alachua County states that many closed criminal records from before 1990 cannot be researched online. Those records may need to be researched through the Records Department at the courthouse, 201 E. University Avenue in Gainesville.
Electronic criminal document limitation
The Clerk also states that electronic criminal-case document images filed before 2006 are not available online through its current system.
Alachua County Clerk / courthouse
201 E. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Main contact: 352-374-3636
Common Clerk copy/search charges
| Service | Published fee |
|---|---|
| Copies, standard page | $1.00 per page |
| Certified copy | $2.00 per instrument/document certification where applicable |
| Record search | $2.00 per year searched |
Need the Arrest Affidavit?
The Eighth Judicial Circuit’s First Appearance procedure requires the jail to provide the court with the arrest affidavit, warrant, capias, citation or violation-of-probation affidavit associated with the detained defendant when applicable.
Public access to a particular affidavit depends on the case, filing status and Florida access restrictions. If the document has become part of the public court record, check the Clerk docket for an electronic image. If it is not available there, identify the agency that created the underlying police report and use its public-record procedure.
Booking, First Appearance and Clerk processing are separate administrative steps.
Gainesville Police Report or Sheriff’s Report? Route the Request Correctly
For incident and arrest records created by Gainesville Police within city jurisdiction.
For reports created by Sheriff’s deputies and for local Alachua County arrest-history checks.
High Springs, Alachua, Newberry and other law-enforcement agencies maintain their own originating records.
Gainesville Police Department: three useful record tools
GPD Police-to-Citizen
GPD says P2C provides access to limited information involving some incident and arrest reports.
CityProtect
Useful when you are researching crime activity around a location rather than one specific inmate.
JustFOIA
Use this when you need to submit a formal Gainesville Police public-record request.
How to use CityProtect from GPD’s instructions
Select the magnifying-glass search
GPD instructs users to begin with the magnifier in CityProtect.
Enter the property address
This is useful for location-based crime research rather than person-based jail searching.
Select Incidents
Use the filter option to change the date range.
Confirm and select See Results
Choose an incident on the map to review the general offense type and location information available through the service.
How to request a Gainesville Police record
Open the GPD Records page
Select the public-record-request link that opens Gainesville’s JustFOIA system.
Describe the exact record
Include the approximate date/time, location, names involved, case/report number if known and the type of document requested.
Avoid an unnecessarily broad request
If you only need the incident report, say so. Asking for every video, audio file, photograph and communication may significantly expand processing.
545 NW 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Records questions: 352-393-7565
GPD Front Desk: 352-393-7500
Non-emergency dispatch: 352-955-1818
Current front-desk hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
City Clerk public-record contact
P.O. Box 490, Station 19
Gainesville, FL 32627-0490
Phone: 352-334-5015
Fax: 352-334-2036
Email: clerks@gainesvillefl.gov
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau
The ACSO Records Bureau maintains incident and traffic crash reports generated by the Sheriff’s Office and handles public-record requests.
2621 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
Customer-service window: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Useful current services
| Service | Current published fee / rule |
|---|---|
| Local Arrest History Check | $6.00 |
| Fingerprinting | $10.00 |
| Single-sided public-record copy | $0.15 per page when applicable |
| Double-sided public-record copy | $0.20 per page when applicable |
| Large/time-consuming public-record request | Employee-production cost may apply when the request exceeds published thresholds |
The Records Bureau notes that picture identification is required for some services because certain information can be restricted.
ACSO public-record request channels
ACSO currently accepts public-record requests:
- In person at 2621 SE Hawthorne Road.
- By phone using the department-specific contact.
- Through the online records-request system.
For Department of the Jail records, ACSO lists 352-491-4444. For offense reports, calls-for-service records and certain recordings, the agency lists 352-367-4006.
About the Alachua County Jail
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail is located at:
3333 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Main: 352-491-4444
The Sheriff’s Office describes the facility as a 1,148-bed, 314,000-square-foot adult detention facility designed for male and female offenders who may be held for up to one year. ACSO lists an optimum housed population of 975.
How to Visit Someone in the Alachua County Jail
ACSO currently requires inmate visits to be pre-scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Open Video Visit Anywhere
Start through the jail’s current inmate-services page so you are following the provider ACSO currently lists.
Choose Onsite Session or Remote Session
For a jail-based visit, ACSO instructs users to choose Schedule Session under Onsite Session. For an internet visit, choose the Remote Session option.
Schedule at least one day ahead
All visits require advance scheduling. Remote visits may be scheduled as far as three weeks ahead.
Check the inmate’s housing-based schedule
On-site availability depends on where the inmate is housed, so the jail does not publish one universal visitation time for every inmate.
Bring acceptable photo identification
ACSO lists a driver license/state ID, military photo ID or valid passport as acceptable forms.
On-site visitation allowance
For inmates who are not on disciplinary confinement, ACSO says the inmate is provided an opportunity for two hours of non-contact visitation each week, Sunday through Saturday.
Those sessions can be used as two one-hour sessions. The published rule permits a total of two visitors per session. Children under 24 months do not count toward the visitor limit but must remain supervised.
Remote internet visitation
Current availability
Remote visits are offered seven days a week from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., subject to housing and facility scheduling.
Current published price
Eligible inmates may receive two paid internet visits per week in addition to on-site visitation. ACSO currently lists a 30-minute remote visit at $7.95.
Remote visit refund rules
| When visitor cancels | Published refund |
|---|---|
| 48+ hours before visit | 100% |
| 24–48 hours before visit | 50% |
| Under 24 hours | No refund |
Common reasons a jail visit can be denied
- Violation of the posted dress code.
- Failure to clear the metal detector or required search.
- Attempting to transfer property to the inmate.
- Disruptive or abusive behavior.
- Attempting to visit a different inmate than the scheduled person.
Visitation assistance: 352-491-4511.
Remote visitation assistance: Securus at 800-844-6591.
Alachua County Jail Phone Calls: Important 2026 Change
ACSO says inmate telephone calls are now automatically limited to 10 minutes. The system provides notification before the time expires.
- Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls.
- Inmates are permitted to make outgoing calls.
- Telephone privileges are provided daily between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m..
- Calls are subject to facility rules and restrictions.
How to Send Mail to an Alachua County Jail Inmate
The current ACSO rule is much more restrictive than normal household mail: except for privileged/legal mail, incoming personal correspondence must be in postcard form only.
Inmate’s Full Name
Alachua County Jail
3333 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Postcard size
The postcard must be at least 3½ × 5 inches and no larger than 4¼ × 6 inches.
Required information
- The inmate’s full name.
- A complete return address.
- A pre-stamped postcard.
Mail the jail says it will reject
- Defaced or altered postcards.
- Plastic wrapping.
- Paint, marker or crayon.
- Tape, stickers or labels.
- Watermarks or stains.
- Lipstick, perfume or other biohazard-type contamination.
- Suspicious or foul odors.
- Depictions of nudity, weapons or gang references.
- Photos or pictures, including computer-generated photos.
- Drawings.
- Oversized postcards.
- Photocopied material.
ACSO’s current published rule specifically rejects postcards containing photos or pictures, including computer-generated images.
How to Send Money or Care Packages to an Alachua County Inmate
ACSO currently provides several different deposit methods.
Lobby kiosk
The jail lobby financial kiosk accepts bills other than $1 bills and accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards.
Money order
A money order can be placed in the lobby drop box according to current jail instructions.
Access Corrections
ACSO links to Access Corrections for online inmate deposits.
Access Securepak
The jail links to Access Securepak for approved care packages.
Cash Pay Today
After creating the required account, the service can generate a barcode for an eligible retail cash-deposit location.
Lock Box
ACSO describes a lock-box option for sending a money order up to $300 to the vendor for deposit without a fee, using the required form.
The Sheriff currently lists the following internal contacts:
- Inmate Trust Fund Coordinator: 352-491-4461.
- Trinity Commissary: 352-491-4524.
- Inmate Support Bureau: 352-491-4475.
Jail contractors can change. Starting from the Sheriff’s current page reduces the risk of using an outdated or fraudulent payment site.
Medical and Mental-Health Contact Information
ACSO states that the Department of the Jail provides contracted medical and mental-health services, including medication management, treatment planning and crisis intervention.
Medical Services
Classification Unit
For an emergency involving immediate danger, use emergency services rather than relying on an informational webpage.
How to Find an Older Gainesville Arrest
A current inmate roster is a poor tool for researching an arrest that happened months or years ago. Use the record that matches your purpose.
Need Alachua County arrest history?
Request the ACSO Local Arrest History Check. Current published fee: $6.
Need the court outcome?
Use the Clerk court system or Central Files.
Need an old police report?
Request it from the agency that created the report.
Need pre-1990 criminal court records?
Alachua County says many closed criminal records from before 1990 require research through the courthouse Records Department.
201 E. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Need a Florida State Prison Search?
If the person has been sentenced to state prison and is no longer in the Alachua County Jail, use the Florida Department of Corrections rather than repeatedly checking the county roster.
Can a Gainesville or Alachua County Arrest Be Sealed or Expunged?
Florida sealing and expungement is not automatic merely because a case was dismissed. The legal process generally starts with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and, if the applicant receives a Certificate of Eligibility, continues through the court where the case originated.
Step 1: Apply to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility
Complete the FDLE application
The application asks for identifying information, arresting agency, date of arrest and charge information.
Sign before a notary or deputy clerk
FDLE requires the application signature to be properly witnessed.
For expunction, obtain the required prosecutor certification
The appropriate State Attorney or statewide prosecutor must complete the certified-statement section when required for an expunction application.
Obtain a certified disposition
FDLE requires a certified disposition for each case or charge included in the application.
Complete the fingerprint card
The fingerprint form must be completed by an authorized law-enforcement or criminal-justice agency and contain the required identification and agency certification.
Include the FDLE fee
The current FDLE Certificate of Eligibility processing fee is $75 and non-refundable.
Open FDLE eligibility instructions →
FDLE currently says eligibility review typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete application packet is received. Applications are handled in order, and FDLE does not expedite them.
Step 2: File in Alachua County after FDLE eligibility
The Alachua County Clerk publishes a local instruction sheet explaining what happens after the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility has been issued.
Complete the petition and affidavit
The affidavit must be signed before a notary.
Check Alachua Official Records
The Clerk instructs applicants to determine whether documents related to the case were separately recorded and therefore need to be addressed.
Get case and disposition copies if needed
The Clerk directs applicants to Central Files at 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville for case-number, charge and disposition documents.
Prepare the required copies
The current Clerk instructions require multiple sets for FDLE, the State Attorney, ACSO and the arresting agency when it is different from ACSO.
File the original with the Criminal Division
The Alachua Clerk currently lists an initial filing payment of $42 for the seal/expunge petition.
Pay the certified-copy cost when notified
The Clerk’s instruction sheet says additional certified-copy costs depend on the size of the order and are commonly around $50.
Submit the proposed order to the judge as instructed
The Clerk states that the applicant is responsible for providing the order to the judge using the procedure specified by the assigned judge.
Open Alachua County sealing/expungement instructions →
FDLE expressly says a record does not receive sealing or expungement relief until the proper court issues an order and the certified order is received and processed by the relevant agencies.
Record Disappeared? Do Not Guess Why
An online arrest or court record may become unavailable for several reasons, including data-retention practices, release from current custody, confidentiality restrictions, sealing or expungement. Absence from one public website does not by itself prove which explanation applies.
For an important determination:
- Check the court disposition.
- Determine whether a seal/expunge order exists.
- Use the originating agency for its record.
- Use FDLE’s official processes when Florida criminal-history accuracy is the issue.
Common Gainesville Mugshot Search Mistakes
Assuming GPD operates the jail
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail handles county detention.
Using a current inmate list for historical arrests
Use ACSO Records or the Clerk for an older event.
Using only a person’s name
Use additional booking and case identifiers whenever possible.
Confusing booking number and MNI
Different ACSO processes can require different identifiers.
Assuming every misdemeanor waits for First Appearance
Some eligible minor offenses are covered by Alachua’s pre-First Appearance recognizance procedure.
Sending money after a bond scam call
The County says the Jail will not call family members asking them to post bond online or by phone.
Mailing a normal envelope to an inmate
Current ordinary incoming correspondence must generally be postcard-only.
Sending photographs in inmate postcards
Current ACSO rules prohibit photos or pictures on incoming postcards.
Assuming a booking charge equals the final charge
Follow the Clerk docket for later proceedings.
Requesting every police report from ACSO
If Gainesville Police or another city agency created the report, use that agency.
Searching Gainesville, Georgia by mistake
Florida uses Alachua County; Georgia uses Hall County.
Assuming dismissal automatically erases Florida history
Sealing or expungement generally requires a separate statutory process.
Gainesville Jail, Police, Sheriff, Court and Records Contacts
Swipe horizontally to view all columns.
| Office | Best use | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Alachua County Jail | Current custody, inmate services | 3333 NE 39th Avenue 352-491-4444 |
| Booking Support | Booking/bond questions | 352-491-4449 / 352-491-4459 |
| Inmate Support Bureau | General inmate support | 352-491-4475 |
| Classification | Classification questions | 352-491-4447 |
| Medical Services | Medical-services contact | 352-491-4448 |
| Inmate Trust Fund | Inmate account questions | 352-491-4461 |
| Jail Visitation Assistance | Visit scheduling support | 352-491-4511 |
| ACSO Records Bureau | Sheriff reports, arrest histories, public records | 2621 SE Hawthorne Road 352-367-4006 for specified records |
| Gainesville Police Records | GPD incident/arrest reports | 545 NW 8th Avenue 352-393-7565 |
| GPD Front Desk | General GPD assistance | 352-393-7500 |
| Non-Emergency Dispatch | Police assistance | 352-955-1818 |
| Alachua County Clerk | Court records and dispositions | 201 E. University Avenue 352-374-3636 |
| Alachua Pretrial Services | Pretrial supervision | 249 W. University Avenue 352-338-7347 |
| First Appearance / CST | First Appearance and centralized screening | 35 N. Main Street 352-548-3808 |
Which Source Should You Use?
| Your question | Best starting source |
|---|---|
| Is someone in Alachua County Jail now? | ACSO Inmate Search |
| Can I browse everyone currently in jail? | ACSO “view ALL inmates” option |
| Need a Gainesville Police incident or arrest report? | GPD Records / JustFOIA |
| Need an ACSO incident report? | ACSO Records Bureau |
| Need all local Alachua County arrests for a person? | ACSO Local Arrest History Check |
| Need the final case outcome? | Alachua County Clerk court records |
| Need criminal records from before 1990? | Clerk Records Department at 201 E. University Avenue |
| Need current bond information? | ACSO Booking Support |
| Need First Appearance information? | Eighth Judicial Circuit / Alachua Court Services |
| Need visitation? | ACSO Inmate Services / Video Visit Anywhere |
| Need to send money? | ACSO current inmate-services page |
| Need to send personal mail? | ACSO postcard-mail rules |
| Person transferred to Florida state prison? | Florida Department of Corrections |
| Possible sealing or expungement? | FDLE first, then Alachua County Clerk |
| Actually searching Gainesville, Georgia? | Hall County Inmate Population List |
Responsible Use of Gainesville Arrest Information
- A mugshot is evidence of booking, not proof of guilt.
- Confirm identity before associating an arrest with someone who has a common name.
- Check later court records before repeating an old booking allegation as current fact.
- Do not use arrest information for harassment, stalking, intimidation, impersonation or extortion.
- Do not assume a record remains public after sealing or expungement.
- Use an appropriate legally compliant consumer-report process for employment, housing, credit, insurance or other regulated screening decisions.
How to Correct an Error
Jail booking problem
Contact the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail.
ACSO report problem
Contact the ACSO Records Bureau.
Gainesville Police report problem
Use GPD Records.
Court-record problem
Contact the Alachua County Clerk.
Florida criminal-history issue
Use FDLE’s official criminal-history review or seal/expunge process as appropriate.
Error on this guide
Use the site’s contact page to report a changed official link, phone number, fee or procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gainesville Mugshots
Where can I find official Gainesville, Florida mugshots?
Use the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search. Gainesville, Florida is in Alachua County, and the county jail is operated by the Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail.
How do I search the Alachua County Jail inmate list?
Open the ACSO Inmate Search page and follow its INMATE SEARCH link. You can search using last name, first name and/or booking number. The Sheriff says incomplete entries are allowed and are not case-sensitive.
Can I see all current inmates instead of searching a name?
Yes. The Alachua inmate lookup contains an option to view all inmates currently in the jail. The site warns that loading the complete list may take a few minutes.
How do I find Gainesville mugshots from the last 24 hours?
Start with the ACSO current inmate list for people who remain in custody. If someone was already released, use the Alachua Clerk court search or the arresting agency’s records process.
How do I find Gainesville mugshots from the last 7 days?
There is not a dedicated official seven-day mugshot archive on the current ACSO inmate page. Search the jail first, then use Clerk court records or the arresting agency for people who have already been released.
Does Gainesville Police operate the Alachua County Jail?
No. Gainesville Police handles city law-enforcement functions, while the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail operates the county jail.
Where is the Alachua County Jail?
The Alachua County Jail is located at 3333 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609. The main telephone number is 352-491-4444.
How large is the Alachua County Jail?
The Sheriff’s Office describes it as a 1,148-bed, 314,000-square-foot facility with a published optimum housed population of 975.
Can a person be released before First Appearance?
Yes, in certain circumstances. An Eighth Judicial Circuit standing procedure allows qualifying people arrested for certain ordinance violations and misdemeanors to be released on recognizance before First Appearance, subject to numerous exclusions and eligibility requirements.
When is Alachua County First Appearance?
The standing Eighth Judicial Circuit procedure lists 9:00 a.m. for Alachua County weekday First Appearance. Current 2026 circuit information states that weekend and holiday First Appearance hearings are conducted by videoconference from Courtroom 1A beginning at 9:00 a.m. Court assignments remain subject to change.
Where is Alachua County First Appearance held?
The Eighth Judicial Circuit identifies the Alachua County Criminal Justice Center, also known as the Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse, at 220 S. Main Street in Gainesville.
Can someone arrested shortly before First Appearance make the same day’s docket?
The standing First Appearance procedure says a person processed at least three hours before First Appearance should ordinarily be placed on that day’s docket unless bond has already been posted, subject to exceptions such as hospitalization or circumstances preventing a meaningful hearing.
What does Alachua County Pretrial Services do?
Pretrial Services interviews eligible detainees before First Appearance, verifies information, reviews criminal-history and risk information, prepares a summary for the court and supervises eligible defendants released to community-based pretrial programs.
Does Alachua County charge defendants for pretrial supervision?
Alachua County states that pretrial defendants are not charged participation fees, including qualifying fees associated with electronic monitoring.
How do I post bond at the Alachua County Jail?
ACSO states that bonds can be posted at the jail lobby window between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. and after hours using the service window located to the left of the front entrance.
What payment methods are accepted for a cash bond?
ACSO currently lists cash, money order or 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 bond information?
ACSO lists the Booking Support Administrative Supervisor at 352-491-4479 during normal business hours and a Booking Support Supervisor at 352-491-4459 twenty-four hours a day.
Will the Alachua County Jail call me and ask me to pay bond online?
Alachua County specifically warns that the Jail will not call family members asking them to post bond by phone or online. Verify any unexpected request by calling the Jail directly.
How do I check what happened to a Gainesville criminal case?
Use the Alachua County Clerk’s online court-record system. The court docket is the better source for later filings and disposition after a jail booking.
Can I view every criminal court document online?
No. Alachua County states that electronic access is limited by Florida court-access rules, some images require registration, and criminal case document images filed before 2006 are not available electronically through the current system.
How do I research an Alachua criminal case from before 1990?
The county states that many closed criminal records from before 1990 require research through the Records Department at the courthouse, 201 E. University Avenue in Gainesville.
How do I get a Gainesville Police arrest or incident report?
Use the Gainesville Police Records Section. GPD offers limited incident and arrest information through Police-to-Citizen and processes formal public-record requests through JustFOIA.
How do I get an Alachua County Sheriff’s report?
Use the ACSO Records Bureau or its online public-record request process. The Records customer-service window is at 2621 SE Hawthorne Road in Gainesville.
How much is an ACSO local arrest-history check?
The Sheriff’s Office currently lists a six-dollar fee for a Local Arrest History Check, which provides a listing of Alachua County arrests.
Does an ACSO arrest-history check show the final court disposition?
ACSO states that case-disposition information should be obtained from the Alachua County Clerk of Court.
How do I visit an Alachua County Jail inmate?
All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through the current jail visitation system. On-site availability depends on the inmate’s housing assignment.
How much remote visitation is allowed?
ACSO currently states that eligible inmates may receive two paid internet visits per week in addition to two hours of free on-site non-contact visitation.
How much is an online video visit?
The Sheriff’s current inmate-services page lists a 30-minute internet visit at $7.95.
How long are Alachua County Jail inmate phone calls?
Beginning August 3, 2026, ACSO states that inmate calls are automatically limited to ten minutes. Telephone privileges are generally provided daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Can I call an Alachua County Jail inmate?
No. Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls. They may make outgoing calls under the jail’s current telephone rules.
Can I send a normal letter to an Alachua County inmate?
For ordinary personal correspondence, ACSO currently requires incoming mail to be postcard-only, except for privileged or legal mail.
Can I send a photograph on an inmate postcard?
No. The jail’s current rules reject postcards containing photos or pictures of any type, including computer-generated images.
How do I send money to an Alachua County inmate?
Current options include the jail lobby financial kiosk, money-order drop box, Access Corrections, Cash Pay Today and the vendor lock-box process. ACSO says the inmate’s full MNI number may be required for transactions.
How do I send a care package?
ACSO currently links to Access Securepak for approved inmate care packages. Start from the Sheriff’s current inmate-services page before ordering.
Where do I search if someone was transferred to Florida state prison?
Use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search for people who have moved from county jail into state prison custody.
Can a dismissed Gainesville arrest still appear on a Florida criminal history?
Yes. A dismissal does not automatically erase the Florida criminal-history record. Eligible people may need to complete Florida’s sealing or expungement process.
What is the first step to seal or expunge an Alachua County arrest?
For ordinary court-ordered sealing or expungement, the first step is applying to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility.
How much is the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility fee?
FDLE currently lists a non-refundable processing fee of $75.
How long is FDLE seal/expunge eligibility processing taking?
FDLE currently says eligibility review typically takes about 12 weeks after a complete application packet is received and that applications are not expedited.
How much is the Alachua County seal or expunge filing fee?
The Alachua County Clerk’s current instructions list an initial filing payment of $42 after the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility has been obtained. Additional certified-copy costs also apply.
Does an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility mean my record is already sealed?
No. FDLE states that the certificate only establishes eligibility to petition the court. The record is not sealed or expunged until the court grants the relief and the resulting order is processed.
What if I meant Gainesville, Georgia?
Use the Hall County, Georgia Inmate Population List. Hall County states that its list updates automatically every 15 minutes. The Hall County Jail is at 1700 Barber Road, Gainesville, Georgia.
Primary Official Sources Used for This Guide
Key instructions are summarized above so a visitor can understand the process without opening every agency website. Use the government page itself whenever you perform a live search, pay money, submit a request, schedule a visit or file legal paperwork.
- ACSO Inmate Search
- Alachua County Inmate Lookup
- ACSO Department of the Jail
- ACSO Inmate Services
- ACSO Bail, Bonding & Release Information
- ACSO Records Bureau
- ACSO Public Record Requests
- Gainesville Police Records
- Gainesville Police Online Reporting
- Alachua Clerk Online Court Records
- Alachua County Court Records Information
- Eighth Circuit First Appearance Procedures
- Eighth Circuit 2026 Court / Holiday Information
- Alachua County Pretrial Services
- 2026 Alachua County Bond Scam Warning
- FDLE Seal & Expunge Process
- FDLE Certificate of Eligibility Instructions
- Alachua County Seal/Expunge Instructions
- Florida DOC Offender Search
- Hall County GA Inmate Population List
Government portals, contractors, court schedules, prices and operating procedures can change. Time-sensitive information on this page was reviewed against the linked official sources on August 30, 2026. Confirm current instructions immediately before making a payment, scheduling a jail visit, requesting records or filing legal documents.
Bottom Line
For Gainesville mugshots in Florida, begin with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search. Use a name or booking number when known, or select the option to view all current inmates. If the person is no longer in custody, move to the Alachua County Clerk court record or the arresting agency rather than assuming the arrest disappeared.
For a Gainesville Police incident, use GPD Records. For an Alachua Sheriff’s report or a broader local arrest-history check, use the ACSO Records Bureau. For current bond, jail visits, money, phone calls and mail, use the Sheriff’s current inmate-service rules. For the final legal outcome, use the Clerk. For qualifying old Florida records, begin the sealing or expungement process with FDLE.
The useful distinction is: police records explain the incident, jail records explain custody, First Appearance determines early release conditions, and court records explain what ultimately happened to the case.