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Where to search Dixie County records

Dixie County, Florida court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Dixie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, court and public-records services. Check current custody through Dixie County official source (dixiesheriff.org).

Court casesDixie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, court and public-records services
Current custodyDixie County official source (dixiesheriff.org)
Statewide recordsUse the Florida state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Dixie County's county seat is Cross City; the Third Judicial Circuit identifies the county's borders as the Steinhatchee River to the west, the Suwannee River to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
The Third Judicial Circuit lists Dixie County at 864 square miles, including 705 square miles of land and 159 square miles of water, or 18.4% water area.
Dixie County is one of 35 Florida counties with a coastline, according to the Third Judicial Circuit's county information page.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller lists its physical address as 214 NE Highway 351, Cross City, Florida 32628, courthouse hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, and telephone number 352-498-1200.
The official sheriff site identifies Darby Butler as sheriff, lists 83 employees, gives the main office number as 352-498-1220, and states that the county jail operates 24/7 at 386 NE 255th Street, Cross City.
The Third Judicial Circuit lists Dixie County as one of seven counties in the circuit and identifies Judge Mark E. Feagle and Judge Jennifer J. Johnson as judicial assignments for Dixie County; the county page lists one courtroom.

Dixie County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Dixie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, court and public-records services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Dixie County official source (dixiesheriff.org)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	County government portal and official department directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Dixie County official source (thirdcircuitfl.org)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Dixie County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Dixie County is centered on Cross City and has 18,038 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County seat or principal locality: Cross City
County-equivalent identity: 12-029
Population: 18,038 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Dixie County's county seat is Cross City; the Third Judicial Circuit identifies the county's borders as the Steinhatchee River to the west, the Suwannee River to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
Local detail: The Third Judicial Circuit lists Dixie County at 864 square miles, including 705 square miles of land and 159 square miles of water, or 18.4% water area.
Local detail: Dixie County is one of 35 Florida counties with a coastline, according to the Third Judicial Circuit's county information page.
Local detail: The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller lists its physical address as 214 NE Highway 351, Cross City, Florida 32628, courthouse hours Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, and telephone number 352-498-1200.
Local detail: The official sheriff site identifies Darby Butler as sheriff, lists 83 employees, gives the main office number as 352-498-1220, and states that the county jail operates 24/7 at 386 NE 255th Street, Cross City.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Dixie County's county seat is Cross City; the Third Judicial Circuit identifies the county's borders as the Steinhatchee River to the west, the Suwannee River to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
Local detail: The Third Judicial Circuit lists Dixie County at 864 square miles, including 705 square miles of land and 159 square miles of water, or 18.4% water area.
Local detail: Dixie County is one of 35 Florida counties with a coastline, according to the Third Judicial Circuit's county information page.

How do I contact the Dixie County Sheriff's Office?

For Dixie County, start with County government portal and official department directory and County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Dixie County Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

What is the Dixie County Jail address, phone number, and operating schedule?

For Dixie County, start with County government portal and official department directory and County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the Dixie County Jail address, phone number, and operating schedule depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

How can I search Dixie County arrests or request sheriff records?

For Dixie County, start with County government portal and official department directory and County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Dixie County arrests or request sheriff records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

Which Florida judicial circuit serves Dixie County?

For Dixie County, start with County government portal and official department directory and County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Florida judicial circuit serves Dixie County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

Where is the Dixie County courthouse, and what are the clerk's hours?

For Dixie County, start with County government portal and official department directory and County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Dixie County courthouse, and what are the clerk's hours depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

How do I search Dixie County court and official records?

For Dixie County, start with County government portal and official department directory and County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Dixie County court and official records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

Which judges and courtroom serve Dixie County?

For Dixie County, start with County government portal and official department directory and County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which judges and courtroom serve Dixie County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

Which services are handled by Dixie County government versus the Clerk, Sheriff, municipalities, or special districts?

For Dixie County, start with County government portal and official department directory and County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which services are handled by Dixie County government versus the Clerk, Sheriff, municipalities, or special districts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Dixie County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 386 NE 255th Street, Cross City. The official sheriff site lists jail operations as 24/7 and provides an arrest-search link; custody status should be confirmed through the sheriff or jail. Municipal: County boundaries are described by the Steinhatchee River, Suwannee River, and Gulf of Mexico. Municipal and special-district responsibilities are separate from county offices; the reviewed sources did not provide a comprehensive current municipal boundary or police-agency map.

Local cities and separate court systems

Cross City is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.

Dixie County court and felony records

Start with Dixie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, court and public-records services for the official Dixie County court path. County: Dixie County government serves the county, while the county directory separately identifies municipal, constitutional-officer, and special-district services. The county seat is Cross City. Court: Dixie County is within Florida's Third Judicial Circuit, which also includes Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. The county court page lists one Dixie courtroom and a local court calendar.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The county website is a department and community portal that links constitutional officers and external agencies, so agency-specific records should be confirmed with the responsible office.

Dixie County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with County office directory, commissioners, sheriff, jail, and special-district contacts. The court administration site states that online information is provided as a public service and does not guarantee accuracy or availability; court staff cannot provide legal advice.

Florida state-level record sources

Statewide Florida sources are separate from Dixie County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Nearby county coverage in Florida

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Official Dixie County and Florida record sources

For an official starting point, use County government portal and official department directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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