The county sheriff office serves residents of Gainesville and the surrounding unincorporated areas with law enforcement, civil process, and jail services. There are 3 Sheriff locations in Gainesville, Florida.
If you need to post bail, check on an inmate, request a police report, or have legal documents served within the county, the sheriff office listed here is your primary resource. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for all in-person transactions.
List of Gainesville City, Florida Sheriff
Alachua County Sheriffs Department / Alachua County Jail
Alachua County Sheriffs Office - Civil Bureau
Alachua County Sheriffs Office
Sheriff near Gainesville
Residents of Gainesville can use the sheriff office's online inmate locator, warrant check portal, or sex offender registry before making an in-person trip — many common inquiries can be resolved without visiting the office in person.
You may also find Sheriff locations in nearby cities including Gainesville.