Find Alachua County Released Inmates

Alachua County maintains records of released inmates at the county jail run by the Sheriff's Office. The jail is at 3333 NE 39th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida 32609. You can search for inmates who have been let go from custody or who are currently held at the facility. The Sheriff's Office provides an online search tool that shows current bookings and some release data. The main phone number is 352.491.4444 if you need to ask about a specific person. Records show when someone was booked, what charges they face, and their release status.

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all inmate records. The office is at 3333 NE 39th Avenue in Gainesville. You can call them at 352.491.4444 for general questions about inmates or jail operations. The facility books in all arrests made by local law enforcement in Alachua County.

The jail operates around the clock and processes releases at any time, day or night. When people post bond or finish their sentence, they get released from this location. The Sheriff's Office website at alachuasheriff.org has tools for looking up current inmates. Some release data is available through the online system, though you may need to call for specific details about past releases.

Booking records include the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount if one has been set. The jail staff enters new bookings into the system throughout the day. After someone is released, that information also gets added to the database. The system updates regularly so you can check current custody status at any time.

Search for Released Inmates Online

The inmate search tool is available on the Sheriff's Office website at alachuasheriff.org. You can use it to find people currently in jail and check on recent releases. The search works by entering a name or booking number. Results show the person's booking information, charges, and custody status.

If someone was recently let go from jail, they may still appear in the system with a release date listed. For releases that happened more than a few weeks ago, you might need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly at 352.491.4444. Records staff can help you find information about past inmates who are no longer in the online database. The Florida Department of Corrections also maintains records for people who went to state prison after being sentenced in Alachua County.

State Prison Releases and Supervision

People convicted of felonies in Alachua County may serve time in state prison instead of the county jail. The Florida Department of Corrections tracks all state prisoners through its offender search system. You can look up state inmates and see their release dates at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com. This database includes release information that gets updated nightly.

When state prisoners finish their sentence, they may be placed on supervision or parole. The FDC supervised population search shows people who are out of prison but still under state monitoring. Some inmates are released early on conditional release programs. Others finish their full sentence and have no supervision requirements. The state database lets you search by name to see if someone is in custody, on supervision, or has completed their sentence.

For questions about state releases, contact the FDC Bureau of Admission and Release at 850.488.9167 or email dc.release@fdc.myflorida.com. The main FDC office is in Tallahassee at 501 South Calhoun Street, Florida 32399-2500. You can also call the general line at 850.488.7052 for help finding the right department.

Public Records Requests

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes governs access to public records. Jail records are generally public unless they fall under a specific exemption. Medical records, mental health files, and certain victim information cannot be released without consent. Section 945.10 of Florida Statutes lists what information the Department of Corrections must keep confidential.

If you need records not available online, contact the Alachua County Sheriff's Office with a written request. You can call 352.491.4444 to ask about the public records process. Some requests may involve fees for copies or staff time to search for documents. Section 119.07 allows agencies to charge for extensive searches or use of special technology resources.

Florida law requires agencies to provide records in the format they are kept, but they do not have to create new records or perform research for you. Be as specific as possible in your request to help keep costs down. Include names, dates, and case numbers if you have them. The Sheriff's Office will review your request and provide a cost estimate before producing the records.

Cities in Alachua County

Alachua County includes several cities where arrests may occur. All arrestees are taken to the county jail in Gainesville.

Nearby Counties

Other counties near Alachua also maintain their own jail systems and inmate records.