Alachua County FL Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Alachua County, Florida · Jail bookings, police reports, warrants and criminal court cases

Trace an Alachua County Arrest From Booking to the Final Court Result

Start with the Sheriff’s live inmate search, save the booking number and arresting agency, then verify the filed charges through the Alachua County Clerk.

This guide also covers arrest reports, warrants, first appearance, bond, visitation, jail rules, mail, phone calls, commissary, legal help, Florida criminal histories and record sealing.

Search current jail inmates Search criminal court records Fix a missing result
ALACHUA RECORD ROUTER VERIFYING
ACSO INMATE LOOKUP LIVE
CRIMINAL COURT
DISPOSITION
BOOKING + CASE CONFIRMED
Arrest is not conviction. A jail charge records an allegation or custody reason. Prosecutors may decline or change charges, and a court may dismiss a case or find a defendant not guilty.
Live jail search

Name, partial name or booking number.

First appearance

New arrestees appear before a judge within 24 hours.

Local arrest history

ACSO currently charges $6.

Remote visit

$7.95 for 30 minutes.

FDLE public search

$24 per Florida criminal-history search.

Choose the correct record

One Alachua County arrest can create several different records

COUNTY JAIL Current custody

Booking number, current jail status and the person held by the Alachua County Jail.

Best first step after a recent booking.
ARRESTING AGENCY Police narrative

Incident report, arrest report, calls for service, in-car video or agency supplements.

Request from ACSO, GPD, UFPD or the agency that created it.
CLERK OF COURT Filed criminal case

Formal charges, docket entries, warrants, motions, pleas, judgment and sentence.

This is where the arrest outcome is verified.
ACSO RECORDS County arrest history

A $6 local history check lists Alachua County arrests.

Disposition still comes from the Clerk.
FDLE Florida history

Statewide public name search or fingerprint-based personal review.

Use when the question extends beyond Alachua County.

Go directly to the task you need

Booking decoder

Understand the arrest fields before relying on them

Booking information is not the same as a criminal disposition
Field What it means What it does not prove Next action
Booking/JBN A jail booking identifier. The final criminal charge. Save it for jail and phone questions.
MNI number A jail identity number used in several services. Guilt. Use it when bond or deposit instructions require it.
Booking date When the person entered the jail process. The exact offense date. Compare it with the arrest report.
Arresting agency The agency responsible for the arrest. The Sheriff created the incident report. Request the report from that agency.
Booking charge An allegation associated with intake. What the State Attorney later filed. Read the court docket.
Bond A release amount or condition. Posting it clears all holds. Confirm every charge before paying.
Hold/detainer Another court or jurisdiction may control release. The local bond is enough. Ask which agency owns the hold.
Release The listed custody event ended. The case was dismissed. Check the final disposition.
Identity safeguard

Confirm the correct person before using an arrest record

Full legal name matches
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency makes sense
Booking/JBN number is recorded
MNI or jail identifier matches
Court case follows the same arrest
Do not identify a person by name or mugshot alone. Confirm at least two independent identifiers before publishing an allegation, sending money or treating a record as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting

No Alachua County inmate result? Check these causes

The booking is still being processed Fingerprinting, first intake, medical screening and data entry may delay publication.
The spelling differs Search part of the surname because incomplete entries are allowed.
The person was released quickly Current inmate lookup is not a complete historical arrest archive.
The person was cited rather than jailed A criminal case can exist without current county-jail custody.
The arrest happened elsewhere Search the county where custody actually occurred.
The person entered state custody A sentenced person may later appear through Florida Corrections.
The record is historical Use the $6 local arrest history check or request older records.
The record is sealed or otherwise restricted Juvenile and legally protected records may not be publicly available.
Missing-custody call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked into the Alachua County Jail after an arrest on [date]. The arresting agency may have been [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another booking identifier?
Local case lifecycle

What happens after an Alachua County arrest?

Law-enforcement arrest ACSO, Gainesville Police, UFPD, Florida Highway Patrol or another agency creates the arrest and incident records.
County jail intake Booking staff enter identity, charges, warrants, property and release-related information.
First appearance ACSO states that new arrestees appear before a judge within 24 hours of intake.
Family attends at the courthouse First appearance is conducted by closed-circuit television with defendants remaining at the jail; public attendees go to the Criminal Courthouse.
Release decision The judge can address bond, release conditions and other custody issues.
State Attorney review The prosecutor decides which charges to pursue.
County or Circuit Court Misdemeanors generally proceed in County Court; felony prosecutions proceed in Circuit Court.
Disposition Every charge should be checked for dismissal, plea, acquittal, conviction, judgment or sentence.
Correction or sealing Inaccurate data may be corrected, and qualifying Florida records may later be sealed or expunged.
First Appearance location for family/public attendance
Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse
220 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Agency routing

The jail and the arresting agency are not always the same office

Request the police narrative from the agency that created it
Record needed Likely custodian Useful identifier Next step
Current jail custody Alachua County Sheriff Department of the Jail Booking/JBN or MNI Use the inmate lookup.
ACSO arrest/incident report ACSO Records Bureau Case/report number Use ACSO public records.
Gainesville Police report Gainesville Police Records GPD case number Use GPD JustFOIA/public records.
University of Florida Police report University Police Department UFPD report number Request from UFPD rather than ACSO.
High Springs/Alachua municipal report The municipal police department Agency report number Contact that city department.
Criminal disposition Alachua County Clerk Court case number Search the progress docket.
Sheriff arrest reports

Request an ACSO arrest, offense or jail record

ACSO Records Customer Service
2621 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32641
Customer window: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Offense reports / in-car video / calls for service: 352-367-4006
Jail records: 352-491-4444
Local arrest history

$6. Lists Alachua County arrests.

Fingerprinting

$10 with picture ID.

Small public request

No production fee when fewer than 20 pages and under 15 minutes of staff work.

Confirm ACSO owns the record Do not request a Gainesville Police report from the Sheriff.
Name the exact document Ask for the arrest report, offense report, identified supplement, calls-for-service record or jail record.
Provide narrow identifiers Include name, date, location, report number, booking number and court case number.
You do not have to explain why you want it ACSO states that a requester is generally not required to provide a purpose for a Florida public-record request.
Ask for electronic delivery Electronic records can reduce duplication and mailing expense.
Set a cost ceiling Ask ACSO to contact you before work exceeds a specified amount.
Understand production charges Longer requests can include staff time plus $0.15 per single-sided page or $0.20 per double-sided page.
Submit the live request Use the official Sheriff public-record portal. Submit ACSO public-record request
Copy-ready ACSO request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, offense report and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the event on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are ACSO report number [number], jail booking/JBN [number] and court case number [number]. Please advise me before processing if the estimated charge exceeds $[amount].

Was the arrest made by Gainesville Police?

Gainesville Police maintains its own incident and arrest reports. GPD public-record questions can be directed to its Records Section at 352-393-7565.
Open Gainesville Police Records
Clerk criminal records

Verify the filed charges and final court result

Open the official Clerk Court Records Search Complete the CAPTCHA and enter the live system. Search Alachua County court records
Search by case number when possible A case-number search is safer than a common-name result.
Otherwise search the legal name Compare DOB, filing date, case type and arrest date.
Identify County Court or Circuit Court County criminal divisions generally handle misdemeanors; Circuit criminal divisions handle felony prosecutions.
Open the progress docket Read entries chronologically rather than relying on a single status field.
Find the charging document Compare what prosecutors filed with the original booking allegation.
Check amended or dismissed counts Each charge can have a different final outcome.
Find the disposition Look for dismissal, plea, acquittal, adjudication, withholding of adjudication, judgment and sentence.
Open available document images A looking-glass symbol appears next to documents available electronically.
Request a certified copy when proof matters Contact the Clerk when an employer, licensing authority, lawyer or government agency needs formal proof.
Older digital-file limitation: The Clerk states that criminal case document images filed before 2006 are not available electronically. The docket may still identify the case, but older documents may require a direct Clerk request.
Some electronic images require registration, and juvenile, mental-health and other confidential records have additional access restrictions.
Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse
220 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Clerk general information: 352-374-3636
Warrant verification

Check an Alachua County warrant safely

Find the related court case Search the Clerk docket by case number or legal name.
Read warrant entries in date order Look for warrant/capias issued, served, recalled or otherwise resolved.
Call the Warrants Bureau for current information Use 352-367-4138.
Distinguish a criminal summons from a warrant ACSO states that a criminal summons is an order to appear, not an arrest warrant.
Pick up an outstanding criminal summons when directed ACSO lists the Warrants Bureau lobby at 2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Understand the risk of ignoring a summons ACSO states that an unclaimed criminal summons can be returned to the Clerk, after which an arrest capias may be issued.
Use counsel when the warrant concerns you A defense lawyer can explain surrender, first appearance and release options.
Do not confront or attempt to detain another person based on an online court entry.
ACSO Warrants Bureau
Phone: 352-367-4138
Warrants/Summons lobby: 2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville
Bail, bond and release

Confirm every charge and hold before posting bond

Bonds can be posted at the jail lobby window from 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

Cash, money order or cashier’s check payable to Clerk of the Court.

Surety bond

Must use a certified bonding agency registered with the Clerk and ACSO.

Child-support purge

Total purge amount or qualifying release order must be received.

Time served

Release follows the judgment, sentence and any amended court order.

Confirm the correct inmate Have the legal name, booking/JBN and MNI number.
List every active charge Ask whether each case has a separate bond.
Check all holds and detainers Another jurisdiction may prevent release.
Confirm the current bond amount Court orders can change after first appearance.
Prepare cash-bond payment correctly Cash, money order or cashier’s check is accepted under ACSO instructions.
Make the instrument payable to Clerk of the Court Money orders and cashier’s checks must contain the inmate’s correct full name and MNI number.
Use a registered bondsman for surety The bonding agency must be registered to write Alachua County bonds.
Keep the bond receipt Booking staff provide proof for a cash-bond deposit.
Bond-verification script
I am calling regarding [full legal name], booking/JBN [number], MNI [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond amount and type for each case, any outside hold or detainer, and whether anything besides bond must be completed before release.
Booking Support Administrative Supervisor: 352-491-4479
Booking Support Supervisor 24/7: 352-491-4459

Why release can still take time

Error or inconsistency in court documents
Active warrant or open process
Outside hold or detainer
Electronic-monitoring requirement
Required Nebbia or other hearing
Court requires acceptable living arrangements
Heavy docket delays transmission of documents
Medical, lockdown or security issue
Jail visitation

Schedule an Alachua County Jail visit correctly

Confirm the person is still in jail Run the inmate search immediately before scheduling.
Open the approved scheduling service Use Securus Video Visit Anywhere. Open visit scheduling
Create the visitor account Enter accurate identity and contact information.
Choose Onsite Session for a free facility visit Click “Schedule Session” under the onsite option.
Schedule at least 24 hours in advance Same-day scheduling is not permitted.
Check the inmate’s housing schedule Visitation windows depend on housing assignment.
Bring approved photo identification Driver license/state ID, military photo ID or valid passport.
Arrive early enough for screening Every visitor must clear the metal detector or search.

Free onsite visit allowance

Eligible inmates not on disciplinary confinement receive up to two hours of non-contact visitation per week. Those hours may be used as two one-hour sessions. Up to two visitors may participate in each session. Children under 24 months do not count toward the visitor total but must remain supervised.

Remote internet visits

Current published remote-visitation terms
Item Current rule Action
Price $7.95 for 30 minutes Pay during online scheduling.
Allowance Two paid internet visits per week In addition to normal free onsite hours.
Hours 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Actual available slots depend on housing schedule.
Advance window At least 1 day; up to 3 weeks ahead Book early for limited slots.
Cancel 48+ hours ahead 100% refund Cancel inside provider account.
Cancel 24–48 hours ahead 50% refund Cancel through provider.
Cancel under 24 hours No refund Facility-caused cancellations are treated separately.
Visitation assistance: 352-491-4511
Jail: 352-491-4444
Securus: 800-844-6591
Visitor rules

Avoid being turned away from Alachua County Jail

Clothing
  • No shorts above mid-thigh.
  • No bathing suits.
  • Skirts/dresses must reach at least the knee.
  • Shirts must have sleeves and cover the torso.
  • No sheer, see-through or form-fitting clothing.
  • No clothing with holes or cut-outs.
  • No coats, jackets, hoodies or sweaters.
  • No hats, caps or scarves used as head covering.
Property/security
  • No phones or cameras in visitation areas.
  • No food or drinks.
  • No property may be transferred to an inmate.
  • Visitors must pass a metal detector or search.
  • Only limited necessary medication such as nitroglycerin/inhalers is allowed under the published rules.
Behavior/eligibility
  • Only visit the inmate you scheduled.
  • One inmate visit per visitor per day.
  • No abusive or vulgar behavior.
  • People under a no-contact order may not visit.
  • Visitors are subject to warrant checks.
  • Facility staff may terminate a visit for rule violations.
Normal visitation privileges begin 24 hours after first appearance, or 24 hours after booking for inmates who will not have first appearance. Attorney and clergy visits are exceptions.
Housing schedules can change. For special-classification units or uncertainty about whether an inmate is eligible to visit, call the jail lobby at 352-491-4511 before traveling.
Inmate mail

Ordinary incoming mail is postcard-only

Mailing address
Inmate Full Name
Alachua County Jail
3333 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Use a postcard for ordinary personal mail Privileged/legal mail follows a separate process.
Use the correct size Minimum 3½ × 5 inches; maximum 4¼ × 6 inches.
Use a pre-stamped postcard The inmate’s full name must appear on it.
Add a complete return address Missing return information can prevent delivery.
Do not add photographs or printed pictures Computer-generated photos are also prohibited.
Keep the card plain Do not use tape, stickers, labels, marker, crayon, perfume, lipstick or drawings.

Common reasons postcards are rejected

Altered or defaced postcard
Plastic or wrapping
Tape, sticker or address label
Watermark or stain
Perfume, lipstick or biohazard
Suspicious or foul odor
Nudity, weapons or gang references
Photo or computer-generated image
Drawing
Oversize postcard
Photocopied material
Threat, escape or contraband information
Inmate telephone

Know the new 2026 jail-call rules

Inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming calls. Outgoing telephone privileges are generally available daily from 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Call length

Beginning August 3, 2026, calls are automatically limited to 10 minutes.

Current inmate calls

The jail handbook states inmate telephone calls are free.

Monitoring

Calls may be monitored and recorded.

No ordinary incoming inmate calls
No three-way calling
No call forwarding
No call waiting or placing calls on hold
Telephone PIN is personal and must not be shared
Attorney and bond-agent access is protected from ordinary phone discipline
Family members experiencing Securus connection problems should call 800-844-6591.
Do not discuss confidential defense strategy on a normal recorded inmate telephone line.
Money and care packages

Deposit money using an approved Alachua County Jail method

Published inmate-account options
Method Micro step Important detail
Jail lobby kiosk Select the correct inmate before paying. Accepts bills except $1 bills plus Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
Lobby drop box Deposit a properly completed money order. Verify the inmate identifiers first.
Access Corrections Create an account and locate Alachua County Jail. Use for electronic inmate-account deposits.
Access Securepak Locate the inmate and approved package catalog. Use for jail-approved care packages.
Cash Pay Today Create Access Corrections account and obtain retail barcode. Deposit at a participating retailer.
Lock Box Complete the vendor form and mail a money order. Published limit is up to $300 with no lockbox fee.
The full inmate MNI number may be required for transactions. Confirm the correct person before submitting any nonrefundable payment.
Deposit inmate funds Order approved care package Review current inmate services
Jail safety and inmate rights

Know the reporting and safety channels

PREA / sexual abuse

ACSO states sexual activity between inmates or between staff and inmates is prohibited and investigated.

Report immediately

An inmate may tell staff or call the jail’s toll-free internal reporting number at 491-4539 from a cell area.

Medical care

After sexual assault, the handbook directs inmates to report before showering, washing, changing clothing or using the bathroom when practical.

The jail handbook also describes inmate request forms, disciplinary procedures, grievances, legal mail, mental-health services, medical services and release-preparation resources.
Open official inmate handbook
Defense lawyer

Contact the Eighth Circuit Public Defender

Office of the Public Defender – Alachua County
151 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-338-7370
Have the defendant’s legal name ready Include DOB and booking number when known.
Find the court case number Use the Clerk search before calling.
Confirm whether counsel is already appointed Appointment may occur during early court proceedings.
Call the Alachua office Ask which division is handling the case. Call 352-338-7370
Tell the lawyer about every case and hold Multiple criminal matters can affect release and strategy.
Use confidential attorney communication Do not discuss case details through ordinary monitored calls.
The Public Defender represents qualifying indigent adults and juveniles facing criminal prosecution and possible loss of liberty. When that office has a conflict of interest, the court can appoint conflict counsel.
Open official Public Defender
Victim assistance

Get court updates and local victim support

The Eighth Circuit State Attorney explains that after an arrest, first appearance generally occurs within 24 hours. Victims may provide information relevant to release conditions and may receive notification rights under Florida law.
Save the police report and criminal case number Advocates use these to identify the correct prosecution.
Contact the State Attorney Ask for Victim/Witness Services and the assigned prosecutor or advocate. Call 352-374-3670
Ask about first appearance and release Discuss safety concerns and any requested no-contact conditions.
Keep contact information current The State Attorney maintains a Victim Notification System for eligible cases.
Contact ACSO Victim Services when the Sheriff handled the case ACSO Victim Services: 352-367-4155.
Use Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center when appropriate Local victim advocacy: 352-264-6760.
State Attorney – Eighth Judicial Circuit
120 West University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-374-3670
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Open Eighth Circuit victim rights
Florida state custody

Switch to Florida Corrections after a state-prison transfer

Use Florida Corrections for

  • Florida state-prison custody
  • DC offender number
  • Current institution
  • Probation or community supervision
  • State-prison visitation and contact rules

Do not use it for

  • A newly booked Alachua County Jail inmate
  • Every prior county arrest
  • ACSO or GPD police reports
  • The certified criminal judgment
  • A complete Florida criminal history
Confirm the person left county custody Recheck the ACSO inmate lookup first.
Open Florida Department of Corrections Select Offender Search from the official state site. Open Florida Corrections
Search by DC number when known A state correctional number reduces same-name mistakes.
Record the institution Mail, visits, phone and deposits depend on the current state facility.
Return to the Alachua court case for legal proof Corrections information is not the certified judgment.
Florida criminal history

Choose the right FDLE record check

Public Florida name search

  • Available through FDLE.
  • Current public fee: $24 per search.
  • Name-based rather than fingerprint-confirmed.
  • Useful when the question goes beyond Alachua County.
Open Florida criminal-history search

Personal Review

  • For your own Florida criminal history.
  • Fingerprint based.
  • No FDLE processing charge.
  • May be used to challenge inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Not intended as a certified employment/licensing report.
Start FDLE Personal Review
A $6 ACSO local arrest history is different from a $24 statewide FDLE search. Use the local check for Alachua County arrests and FDLE when broader Florida history is required.
Record correction

Fix inaccurate arrest or disposition information

Identify which source is wrong Compare jail booking, arrest report, Clerk docket and FDLE history.
Save the disputed entry Record the booking number, agency report number, court case number and incorrect field.
Obtain the controlling record Examples include an amended report or certified court disposition.
Correct the originating agency first Police data should be corrected by the agency that created it.
Correct court data through the Clerk/court Obtain an amended or certified document when required.
Use FDLE Personal Review for the state record The free fingerprint-supported process provides a route to challenge inaccurate Florida criminal-history information.
Recheck every database A correction by one agency may not automatically update all other systems.
Correction is not expungement. Correction fixes wrong information. Sealing or expungement restricts an accurate record that qualifies under Florida law.
Florida sealing and expungement

Follow the Alachua County record-clearing process in the correct order

Florida eligibility is case-specific. A dismissed charge does not automatically disappear from a criminal history. FDLE must issue the required Certificate of Eligibility before the normal court-ordered sealing or expungement petition is filed.
FDLE certificate fee

$75 nonrefundable payment with the eligibility application.

FDLE processing

Current typical eligibility-review time is about 12 weeks after a complete packet is received.

Lifetime rule

FDLE states the standard court-ordered process generally permits one sealing or expungement in a lifetime under the cited statutes.

Obtain the arrest date and charges Use the ACSO/GPD record and Clerk case.
Get a certified disposition Obtain the final Alachua County court result before assembling the FDLE packet.
Download the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility application Complete Section A. Open FDLE eligibility instructions
Sign the application under oath before a notary The Eighth Circuit State Attorney states its offices provide notary service without charge for this application.
Send the application to the State Attorney For an Alachua County case, deliver or mail it to the Gainesville office at 120 W. University Avenue.
Do not email the application to the State Attorney The local published process states electronic copies are not accepted for this step.
Wait for Section B to be completed The State Attorney returns the completed application by mail or arranged pickup.
Complete the FDLE packet Include certified disposition, fingerprint card, completed application and the $75 FDLE payment.
Wait for the Certificate of Eligibility The certificate means FDLE found statutory eligibility; it does not itself seal the record.
Complete the Petition and Affidavit Use the Alachua/Florida sealing or expungement forms.
File with the Alachua County Clerk Include the FDLE Certificate of Eligibility and required supporting documents.
Provide copies to required agencies The local process identifies the State Attorney, charging agency and FDLE.
Respond to any objection or hearing notice The State Attorney may agree, oppose or take no position.
Keep the signed court order FDLE does not complete the relief until it receives the certified court order.
Verify all public systems afterward Recheck the Clerk, arresting agency and FDLE record after processing.
FDLE recommends keeping copies of the arrest report, certified disposition and eventual order before the public record becomes inaccessible through normal searches.
Open Alachua seal/expunge steps Open FDLE seal/expunge portal
Older criminal records

Search Alachua County cases that predate modern digital documents

The Clerk maintains an online historical Criminal Record collection covering approximately 1887–1956. The index is partial and continues to be transcribed.
Search the historical index by surname Partial names and even single letters can be used, though broad searches produce many results.
Add the given name when known Narrow the historical index before opening record images.
Remember the index is incomplete A no-result historical search does not prove no case existed.
For newer pre-2006 criminal documents, contact the Clerk Modern electronic document images generally do not cover criminal filings before 2006.
Search historical criminal records
Contacts and maps

Alachua County jail, records and court contact board

Alachua County Jail
3333 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

352-491-4444

ACSO Main / Records
2621 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32641

352-367-4000

Warrants Bureau

352-367-4138

Confirm current warrant or criminal-summons status.

Booking Support 24/7

352-491-4459

Bond and release-process questions.

Criminal Courthouse
220 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601

352-374-3636

Public Defender
151 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601

352-338-7370

State Attorney
120 W. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601

352-374-3670

Gainesville Police Records
545 NW 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32601

352-393-7565

Alachua County Jail map

Criminal Courthouse map

ACSO Records map

Important details included in-page

This guide gives readers the operating rules—not just links

Jail search

Partial-name search, booking-number workflow, current custody and identity checks.

Police records

ACSO report routing, $6 local history, record-production fees and Gainesville Police routing.

Court verification

Progress docket, document-image limits, pre-2006 records and disposition workflow.

Bond and release

Lobby hours, cash/surety requirements, MNI rules and common release delays.

Family jail rules

Visit pricing, scheduling, dress code, postcard mail, 10-minute phone rule and deposit methods.

Record relief

FDLE Personal Review, $75 eligibility certificate, local State Attorney step and court filing.

Title-related questions

Alachua County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Alachua County arrest records?

Start with the official ACSO Inmate Lookup for current custody. Search by name or booking number and then verify the criminal case through the Clerk.

Can I use a partial name in the jail search?

Yes. ACSO states that incomplete name entries are allowed and are not case sensitive.

How much is an Alachua County arrest history?

The ACSO Records Bureau currently charges $6 for a local arrest history check.

Where do I request the police report?

Request it from the arresting agency. Use ACSO Records for Sheriff reports and Gainesville Police Records when GPD investigated the incident.

How do I find the court outcome?

Search the official Alachua County Clerk court system, open the progress docket and locate the disposition for every criminal count.

How do I check a warrant?

Review the newest court docket entries and call the ACSO Warrants Bureau at 352-367-4138 to confirm current status.

How do I post a cash bond?

Cash bonds may be paid using cash, money order or cashier’s check payable to Clerk of the Court. Money orders and cashier’s checks must contain the inmate’s full name and MNI number.

How much is a remote jail visit?

The current published rate is $7.95 for a 30-minute internet visit. Eligible inmates may receive two paid remote visits per week.

Can I obtain my own Florida criminal history for free?

FDLE does not charge for its fingerprint-based Personal Review process, although a fingerprinting agency may charge for taking the prints.

How do I seal or expunge an Alachua County arrest?

Obtain the disposition and fingerprints, complete the FDLE eligibility application and State Attorney section, submit the $75 FDLE packet, receive the Certificate of Eligibility and then file the petition and affidavit with the Clerk.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Alachua County Clerk, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Gainesville Police Department, Public Defender, State Attorney or Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Arrest, warrant, booking, bond, housing and court information can change. Verify the individual through multiple identifiers and obtain the current official court record before relying on an allegation.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. A booking record or mugshot is not proof of guilt.

Official procedures reviewed August 15, 2026.

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