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Union County Detention Center Information

A regional juvenile facility is located within Gainesville, Florida, and it houses juvenile offenders from surrounding counties. There are 45 beds within the facility, and they are shared amongst the participating counties for both male and female juveniles. Several housing units are used to keep each unit safe with students who are of similar age and gender, with similar levels of charges they are facing, being grouped together into separate units. The cells or rooms for each juvenile is separate or they may have one person to share with. They are provided with clothing and bedding that is washed regularly, classrooms are in place to accommodate continuing their education with the local school board, and therapy and counseling are provided for all those who need it or will benefit from it, and assessments are provided to ensure that all needed treatments that are suitable for that individual are provided. Parenting classes, anger management, financial management, and substance use treatments are all available in the facility. Mail: Letters are permitted through the postal service, but families must provide additional supplies for anything more than the two letters that are supplied each week. All mail is checked for contraband. 3440 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609 Phones: Incoming and outgoing phone calls can be made and accepted, but only during approved hours and for phone numbers that are permitted, most often the parents or guardians. Visiting: Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are approved for visits each week, and to ensure every family can visit there are three days with visiting hours. Thu 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sat 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sun 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Inmate Services

Phone: 352-955-2105

Physical Address:
 3440 Northeast 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Juvenile's first and last name
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center
3440 Northeast 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

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How Do You Find Someone in the Union County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Union County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 352-955-2105 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Union County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Union County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Union County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Union County Detention Center maintains an average of 72 offenders in custody on any given day. The Union County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,060 offenders.

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About the Union County Detention Center
A regional juvenile facility is located within Gainesville, Florida, and it houses juvenile offenders from surrounding counties. There are 45 beds within the facility, and they are shared amongst the participating counties for both male and female juveniles. Several housing units are used to keep each unit safe with students who are of similar age and gender, with similar levels of charges they are facing, being grouped together into separate units. The cells or rooms for each juvenile is separate or they may have one person to share with. They are provided with clothing and bedding that is washed regularly, classrooms are in place to accommodate continuing their education with the local school board, and therapy and counseling are provided for all those who need it or will benefit from it, and assessments are provided to ensure that all needed treatments that are suitable for that individual are provided. Parenting classes, anger management, financial management, and substance use treatments are all available in the facility. Mail: Letters are permitted through the postal service, but families must provide additional supplies for anything more than the two letters that are supplied each week. All mail is checked for contraband. 3440 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609 Phones: Incoming and outgoing phone calls can be made and accepted, but only during approved hours and for phone numbers that are permitted, most often the parents or guardians. Visiting: Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are approved for visits each week, and to ensure every family can visit there are three days with visiting hours. Thu 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sat 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sun 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Union County Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Union County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 352-955-2105.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Union County Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Union County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Union County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Union County Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Union County and other Florida and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Union County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Union County Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Union County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-955-2105 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Union County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-955-2105 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Union County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-955-2105 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Union County Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Union County Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Union County Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Union County Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-955-2105 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Union County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-955-2105 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Union County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-955-2105 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Union County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-955-2105 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Union County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-955-2105 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Union County

What are the other City and County Jails in Union County?

Union County County Jails
Union County Jail
Union County Juvenile Facilities
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center Union County Detention Center
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Union County?

Union Alachua Bradford Columbia Baker
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Search for an Inmate in Union County

This facility, known as "Union County Detention Center" is also known as Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center, (Serves the following counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, Union), Union County Detention Center, Florida, Union.