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Where to search Gilchrist County records

Gilchrist County, Florida court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Gilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller records and county-government functions. Use Florida Courts statewide circuit structure identifying the Eighth Circuit for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesGilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller records and county-government functions
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsFlorida Courts statewide circuit structure identifying the Eighth Circuit
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.

The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office lists its headquarters and jail at 9239 South U.S. Highway 129, Trenton, Florida 32693.
The Sheriff's Office lists 352-440-7361 for the Sheriff and 352-463-3490 for the Gilchrist County Jail.
The Gilchrist County Clerk's office is at 112 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693, and lists 352-463-3170 as its phone number.

Gilchrist County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Gilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller records and county-government functions	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Police and incident records	Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, corrections, jail, and agency contacts	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Statewide records	Florida Courts statewide circuit structure identifying the Eighth Circuit	State	Open source	August 24, 2026
Court cases	Gilchrist County Clerk circuit and county court divisions	County or local	Open source	August 24, 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 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Gilchrist County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Gilchrist County has 20,488 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 12-041
Population: 20,488 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office lists its headquarters and jail at 9239 South U.S. Highway 129, Trenton, Florida 32693.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office lists 352-440-7361 for the Sheriff and 352-463-3490 for the Gilchrist County Jail.
Local detail: The Gilchrist County Clerk's office is at 112 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida 32693, and lists 352-463-3170 as its phone number.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office lists its headquarters and jail at 9239 South U.S. Highway 129, Trenton, Florida 32693.

How can someone request a Gilchrist County public record?

The reviewed official sources for Gilchrist County do not identify one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, corrections, jail, and agency contacts for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

How can someone request a Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office incident or arrest record?

The reviewed official sources for Gilchrist County do not identify record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, corrections, jail, and agency contacts to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How can someone contact the Gilchrist County Jail or verify county custody?

The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office lists and provides contact information for the Gilchrist County Jail at 9239 South U.S. Highway 129 in Trenton. Florida Department of Corrections records are separate from county-jail custody. Use Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, corrections, jail, and agency contacts for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

How can someone search a Gilchrist County Circuit or County Court case?

Gilchrist County is part of Florida's Eighth Judicial Circuit, which also includes Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Levy, and Union Counties. The local Clerk supports Circuit and County Court divisions. Open Gilchrist County Clerk circuit and county court divisions for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How can someone obtain official records or certified court copies from the Clerk?

Current approved sources for Gilchrist County do not substantiate a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Gilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller records and county-government functions for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which matters belong to Florida's Eighth Judicial Circuit?

The reviewed official sources for Gilchrist County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Florida Courts statewide circuit structure identifying the Eighth Circuit to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

Which agency handles an incident in Trenton, Bell, or Fanning Springs?

Gilchrist County government and the Sheriff's Office serve the county area. The county website identifies Fanning Springs, Trenton, and Bell as local municipalities and links their separate municipal websites. Use Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, corrections, jail, and agency contacts to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

How can someone request redaction of sensitive information from a Gilchrist County official record?

Current approved sources for Gilchrist County do not substantiate one current directory covering every relevant official. Use Gilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller records and county-government functions to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The County Administrator's public-records custody applies to Board of County Commissioners records; Sheriff records must be requested from the Sheriff's Office.

Criminal cases in Gilchrist County

Start with Gilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller records and county-government functions for the official Gilchrist County court path. County: Gilchrist County government and the Sheriff's Office serve the county area. The county website identifies Fanning Springs, Trenton, and Bell as local municipalities and links their separate municipal websites. Court: Gilchrist County is part of Florida's Eighth Judicial Circuit, which also includes Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Levy, and Union Counties. The local Clerk supports Circuit and County Court divisions.

Jail and custody information for Gilchrist County

For current custody information, start with Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, corrections, jail, and agency contacts. The reviewed official pages provide jail contact information but do not establish a guaranteed real-time public booking roster.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office lists and provides contact information for the Gilchrist County Jail at 9239 South U.S. Highway 129 in Trenton. Florida Department of Corrections records are separate from county-jail custody. Municipal: Municipal police and city services may be separate from county agencies. The county and Sheriff's websites separately identify Trenton Public Safety and the municipalities of Fanning Springs, Trenton, and Bell.

Statewide sources for Florida records

Use Florida Courts statewide circuit structure identifying the Eighth Circuit as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Official Gilchrist County and Florida record sources

For an official starting point, use Gilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller records and county-government functions. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Gilchrist County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller records and county-government functions. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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