Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention

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Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention Information

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

Phone:

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 Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention?

To search for an inmate in the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention, 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 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Gilchrist County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Gilchrist County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention 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 Gilchrist County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,360 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at .

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Directions / Map to the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Gilchrist County

Once booked at Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention in Gainesville, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call .

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Gilchrist County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Gilchrist County, Florida, visit the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How 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.

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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 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.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How 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.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
3440 Northeast 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
3440 Northeast 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609


Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Gilchrist County Juvenile Detention standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
3440 Northeast 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609

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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can 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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How 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.

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Inmate Tablets

Do 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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Other Jails in Gilchrist County

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

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

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

Gilchrist Levy Dixie Alachua Suwannee Lafayette Columbia
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Search for an Inmate in Gilchrist County

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.