Find Dixie County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Dixie County are managed by the Dixie County Sheriff's Office in Cross City, Florida. The sheriff handles all bookings at the county jail and keeps the official record of each arrest. Dixie County is one of Florida's smaller rural counties, but the same public records laws apply here as in any large city. Anyone can search for arrest records in Dixie County. You do not need to be a party to the case or give a reason for your request. Florida's Sunshine Law protects your right to access these records.

Dixie County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Dixie County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all arrests in the county. The jail is at 386 NE 255 St in Cross City. When law enforcement makes an arrest in Dixie County, the person goes to this jail for booking. Staff takes a photo, records the charges, and enters the data into the booking system. This creates a public arrest record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

Dixie County does not have an online inmate search portal. This means you cannot look up current inmates on a website. Instead, you need to call the jail at 352-498-1231 to check if someone is in custody. Staff can give you basic booking info over the phone. For detailed arrest records in Dixie County, you can visit the sheriff's office in person or submit a written public records request. The sheriff must respond to your request under Florida law.

Search Dixie County Arrest Records Online

Since Dixie County does not have its own online search tool, state-level databases are the best way to find arrest records from this county online. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement runs the Public Access System, which holds criminal history data from all 67 Florida counties. Dixie County arrest records feed into this statewide system. A name-based search costs $25 total, and results come back right away.

You can also use CCIS to find court cases tied to Dixie County arrests. CCIS is the statewide court case system. It has data from every county, including case status, charges filed, and court outcomes. This is helpful when you know someone was arrested in Dixie County and you want to see what happened with their case in court.

The FDLE Public Access System is one of the best tools for finding Dixie County arrest records online.

This statewide system covers arrest records from Dixie County going back many years.

Dixie County Arrest Record Laws

Florida's public records laws are strong. They give anyone the right to see arrest records in Dixie County. Under Section 119.07, you can ask to inspect or copy any public record held by a government agency. The custodian of records at the Dixie County Sheriff's Office must provide access. You do not need to explain why you want the records or who you are.

Arrest records show that someone was taken into custody. They are not proof of guilt. A typical arrest record in Dixie County lists the arrest date, the agency that made the arrest, the charges, and booking details like the person's name and date of birth. Under Section 943.053, criminal history records in Florida are public unless a court has ordered them sealed or expunged. This covers all Dixie County arrest records in both the local and state systems. Juvenile records are the main exception. Those are not open to the public in Dixie County or anywhere else in Florida.

Note: Sealed or expunged records will not show up in any public search for Dixie County.

FDLE Criminal History for Dixie County

The FDLE criminal history check is another way to search for arrest records tied to Dixie County. This system uses personal identifiers to find matches. You need the person's full name. Date of birth and gender help narrow down the results. A Social Security Number is optional but helps with common names. The search costs $24 plus a $1 processing fee.

Results from the FDLE check may show a single matched record, no record found, or a list of possible matches. If the person has an arrest record in Dixie County, it should appear in the results. Records that were sealed or expunged under Section 943.0585 will not show up. FDLE processes certified and non-certified mail requests in 5 to 7 business days. Online searches give instant results for Dixie County arrest records.

Sealing Arrest Records in Dixie County

Florida law allows some arrest records to be sealed or expunged. If you have an arrest record in Dixie County that you want removed from public view, the process starts with FDLE. You apply for a Certificate of Eligibility and pay a $75 fee. Processing takes about 12 weeks. FDLE does not expedite these requests.

Once you get the certificate, you file a petition with the court in Dixie County. The Clerk of Court handles the filing. Under Section 943.059, sealed records stay on file but are not visible to the public. Under Section 943.0585, expunged records are destroyed by most agencies. FDLE keeps one confidential copy. The certificate is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued. Not every arrest in Dixie County qualifies. Certain offenses are excluded by law. Visit the FDLE seal and expunge page for the full list and the application form.

Dixie County State Prison Records

People arrested in Dixie County who are sentenced to state prison get moved to the Florida Department of Corrections. The FDC Offender Search tool lets you look up anyone in the state prison system. Search by name or DC number. This covers inmates who were originally arrested in Dixie County but are now in a state facility.

The CCIS statewide court records system can also help you track Dixie County cases through the court process.

CCIS pulls real-time data from the Dixie County Clerk of Court and all other Florida counties.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dixie County. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check with the booking agency. The arresting agency decides which county holds the arrest record.