Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention
Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention
Gilchrist County is one of the several counties that have joined together in the Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center. By combining their efforts they have access to some of the 45 beds to house juvenile offenders who are determined by the probation department to require detention. A juvenile services office is maintained within Gilchrist County to make decisions on which are to bed released to await trial, when charges will be dropped, and if they require detention until their trial. In the last instance they are transferred to the Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center where they will remain for an average of 11 days. Each day begins with time for personal hygiene and then a strict schedule will be followed. All meals are healthy and provided at set times throughout the day, with school, physical activities, arts, recreation time, and counselling or other treatments as required. The facility is intended to feel more like a school or home than a jail, and this improves the interactions between students and staff as well as between the youth themselves. Through required assessments, any mental health concerns or learning disabilities will receive a plan for treatment and any accommodations needed for school. These will be passed on to the school they attend after their release and to the family to ensure treatment continues beyond their confinement. Mail: Time to read and write letters is provided, along with postage for 2 letters each week, with additional postage being provided by the families. Mail is checked for contraband and may be censored or denied based upon its contents. All mail must be addressed to the detainee at 3440 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609 Phones: Outgoing phone calls are encouraged during free recreational time, which usually occurs in the evening after school and programming has been completed for the day. Youth are permitted to call adults in their immediate family including parents and legal guardians. Visiting: For visiting purposes, parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are the only approved visitors unless special permission is granted for others. Visiting hours are provided on Thursdays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm and again on both Saturday and Sunday 1:30pm to 2:30pm.Inmate Services
Mailing address (personal mail)
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center
3440 Northeast 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Other Jails and Prisons
Whether you need an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, or mugshot, you can find it on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention. The jail can also be reached at . In addition, you can search for active arrest warrants across Florida, including Gilchrist County, and look up criminal court cases in participating counties.
Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
Bail in Gilchrist County follows statewide rules. The Florida Constitution guarantees most defendants pretrial release on reasonable conditions, with exceptions for capital and life felonies when the proof is evident and for defendants no conditions could safely release. Many minor misdemeanor and traffic arrests result in a notice to appear. For other offenses, the Florida Supreme Court’s uniform statewide bond schedule sets a minimum bond for each charge.
If you need to know an inmate’s bail, call the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention at . For the minimum bond on a given charge, see the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026; judicial circuits can require more, and the judge at first appearance can set a different amount. Bail can be posted in cash, with a surety bond, or with a property bond, and some offenders are released on personal recognizance.
The Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention is licensed for 48 inmates, but it often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. 35-40% or more of the inmate population at most city and county jails in Florida turns over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with about 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Gilchrist County facilities much longer.
Gilchrist County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,360 offenders every year.
Want to see the facility? Browse our photos of the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe booking procedure at Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at .
How to handle bail after an arrest in Gilchrist County
If someone has been booked at Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention in Gainesville, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call .
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Gilchrist County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Gilchrist County, Florida, visit the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
3440 Northeast 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
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Gilchrist County County Jails
Gilchrist County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention" is also known as (juveniles housed at Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center, (Serves the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, Union), Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention Ctr., Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention Ctr., Florida, Gilchrist.