Gilchrist County Inmate Records Search

The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office keeps jail roster records. The main office is in Trenton. This small county lacks online inmate search tools. You must call the Office to get booking data. This guide shows how to get inmate records.

Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. They keep all inmate records. Staff serve Trenton and rural towns. The Office handles all booking records. As a small county, Gilchrist uses phone calls for data. Florida Chapter 119 governs these records. The Sheriff gives public access.

The jail holds inmates from Gilchrist County. Staff process bookings. They keep safety. The facility gives meals and medical care. Classes ensure proper housing.

Note: Call ahead to confirm visit hours.

How to Find Gilchrist County Inmate Information

Gilchrist County has no online inmate database. To find roster data, call the Sheriff's Office. Phone calls give the fastest way to check status.

When you call, have the full name ready. Add birth date if you know it. Staff can say if someone is in custody. They may share charges and bond.

For full records, submit a formal request.

You can ask for these files:

• Booking reports and logs
• Daily rosters
• Incident reports
• Release records

Some data stays private. Medical files stay secret. The Office will explain limits.

State and Regional Inmate Search Resources

When local search fails, try state tools. The Florida Department of Corrections keeps state prison records. This includes those serving more than one year.

The FDC Offender Search portal lets you search Florida prisons for free. Search by name or DC number. The tool shows facility and release dates. The data is public under Chapter 119.

Use this tool when looking for inmates who may have left Gilchrist County.

The Florida Department of State lists all county jails. This helps you search nearby counties. Gilchrist County sits near Dixie, Levy, and Alachua counties.

Visiting Gilchrist County Jail Inmates

The jail allows visits with set rules. All guests need approval first. The inmate must add your name.

Bring valid photo ID. Driver's licenses work. State IDs work too. Minors need a parent. The jail may ban some guests.

Dress codes need proper clothes. Revealing clothes are not allowed. Security checks are required. Do not bring banned items.

Visits happen at set times only. Time limits let all inmates get visits. Staff watch visits. Rule breaks can cost visit rights.

Cities in Gilchrist County

Gilchrist County has towns served by the Trenton jail. All arrests go through this center. The main towns are Trenton and Bell.

Gilchrist County is small by population. The county sits on the Suwannee River.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gilchrist County. If your search fails here, try these nearby jails.