Dixie County 72 Hour Booking

Dixie County 72 hour booking records are posted by the Sheriff's Office in Cross City. This rural county in north Florida has a small jail that handles all local arrests. Booking data shows up on the sheriff's website and gets updated throughout the day. You can search for people booked in the past 72 hours, check their charges, and see bond info. Even though Dixie County is one of the least populated counties in the state, the same public records laws apply here as everywhere else in Florida. The booking records are open to all, and the search tools on this page can help you find what you need.

Dixie County 72 Hour Booking Data

The Dixie County Sheriff's Office runs the only jail in the county. It sits on NE 109th Street in Cross City. All arrests in Dixie County get processed here. The jail staff log each booking with the person's name, charges, bond, and booking time. That data then goes on the sheriff's website for public viewing. The system updates multiple times per day, so the info stays fairly current.

To look up Dixie County booking records online, go to dixiesheriff.com. The inmate search tool lets you search by name. The 72 hour booking report page shows all arrests from the past three days. There is also a general booking records page that goes back further. All of these are free to use. No login or account is needed to view Dixie County arrest data.

Dixie County 72 Hour Arrest Records

The inmate search on the Dixie County Sheriff's site works by name. You type in a first name, last name, or both. The tool pulls up any matches from the jail system. Each result shows what the person was charged with, when they were booked, and the bond amount if one was set. If the person was booked in the last 72 hours, they will appear on the 72 hour booking report page too.

Since Dixie County is small, the booking report may only have a few entries at any given time. That is normal. A smaller county does not have the same volume as a place like Duval or Broward. But the same Florida laws apply. Under Statute 119.07, anyone can inspect and copy these booking records from Dixie County. The sheriff cannot ask why you want them. You can view them online or call (352) 498-1245 and ask the records department to pull them up for you.

Charges listed at the time of booking are not always the final charges. The state attorney may change them after review. Bond can also change after a court hearing. The 72 hour report shows what was on file when the person was first booked at the Dixie County jail.

Dixie County Booking Record Laws

Florida's public records law is clear. Under Statute 119.01, all records made by a public office are open for inspection. The Dixie County Sheriff is a public office. Booking records they create are public. Anyone can see them. You do not need to be a family member or have any connection to the case.

Florida Statute 901.43 protects people from having their booking photo used against them for profit. Websites that post mugshots and then charge a fee to take them down are breaking this law. The Dixie County Sheriff can post booking photos as part of public records. That is fine. But making money off those photos is not. This law was made to stop a specific type of problem that was common in Florida.

There are some records that are not public. Active investigation files may be exempt under Statute 119.071(2)(c). And records involving anyone under 18 are kept private under Statute 985.04. But standard adult booking records in Dixie County are fully open.

The Florida Jail Information System maintained by the Florida Sheriffs Association holds booking data from counties across the state.

This system has over 22 million records and grows by about 500,000 each month, covering Dixie County and many other jurisdictions.

Tips for Dixie County Searches

Use exact spelling when you search. The Dixie County system matches what you type. A small mistake can hide a result even if the person is in the jail. Try a last name only search if the full name does not work. You can also try just the first few letters.

The 72 hour booking report only covers the last three days. If you are looking for someone who was arrested more than three days ago, use the inmate search tool instead. That one shows everyone currently in custody at the Dixie County jail, no matter when they were booked. If the person bonded out or was released, they will not show up on either tool. In that case, you can request the old booking record through the records department or try the Florida Department of State county jail directory for other search options.

Note: Visitation rules at the Dixie County Jail can change, so check the sheriff's website or call before making the trip.

Dixie County Booking Questions

Here are common questions about Dixie County booking records with answers that get straight to the point.

How can I find out if someone is in the Dixie County Jail? Use the inmate search tool on the sheriff's website or call (352) 498-1245. Staff can check for you right away.

How often does the booking report update? Multiple times per day. The Dixie County 72 hour booking report reflects the latest arrest data, though there may be a short lag between an arrest and when it appears online.

Can I get a copy of a booking record? Yes. Booking records are public info in Dixie County. You can view them online for free or request a copy from the records department at the sheriff's office. Charges listed at booking are just the initial charges and may be changed as the case moves through court.

Cities in Dixie County

Cross City is the county seat and the largest town in Dixie County. Old Town is the other community of note. Both are small. There are no cities in Dixie County that meet the population threshold for a separate city page. All arrests from every part of the county process through the Dixie County Sheriff's Office jail in Cross City.

Nearby Counties

Dixie County is on the Gulf Coast of north Florida. These are the neighboring counties, each with their own booking records and jail systems.