Find Dixie County 24 Hour Booking Records

Dixie County 24 hour booking records are kept by the Dixie County Sheriff's Office in Cross City, Florida. The sheriff provides an inmate search tool on its website that lets you look up who is currently in the county jail. Booking data is public under Florida law, so you can access it without charge or restriction. For direct help with inmate questions, call the sheriff's office at 352-498-1231. The office sits at 386 NE 255th St in Cross City.

Dixie County Inmate Search Tool

The Dixie County Sheriff's Office has an inmate search page on its website. You can use it to look up people who are currently held at the Dixie County jail. The tool shows basic booking information, including the person's name, charges, and booking date. It is free and does not need a login.

Dixie County is one of the smaller counties in Florida. The jail is not large, so the inmate list tends to be short. That actually makes it easier to check 24 hour booking activity. You can scan the full roster quickly and see if someone was recently booked. New entries appear as bookings are processed, so the data stays current throughout the day.

The search page works on phones and computers. The layout is simple. Just go to the site and you will see the inmate data. If you need something more detailed than what the online tool shows, you can contact the sheriff's office directly. A public records request under Florida Statute 119.07 will get you full booking reports, arrest affidavits, and other documents.

Dixie County Jail and Booking Process

All arrests in Dixie County are processed at the county jail in Cross City. The sheriff's office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. There is no separate city police force, so nearly all arrests come from the sheriff's deputies. When someone is brought in, the standard booking steps apply. Name, date of birth, and physical details are recorded. Photos are taken. Fingerprints go into the state system. Charges are logged and a bond amount is set.

Because Dixie County is rural and small, the booking volume is lower than in urban counties. That does not change the process or the public's right to see the records. Every booking creates a public record under Florida's Sunshine Law. The same rules apply whether a county processes ten bookings a day or a hundred.

Section 901.243 of the Florida Statutes gives people who are booked the right to make phone calls within a reasonable time. The Dixie County Jail must honor this. It is a statewide rule.

You can view the Dixie County Sheriff's Office website for general information about the agency and its services.

A screenshot of the Dixie County Sheriff's website is below.

The sheriff's site provides access to the inmate search and other public services.

Public Records Access in Dixie County

Florida law under Section 119.011 defines public records in broad terms. Any document made or received by a government agency in the course of official business qualifies. Booking records, arrest reports, and jail logs all fit that description. You can ask for them and the agency has to provide them.

There are some exceptions. Section 119.071 lists specific exemptions. Records that have been sealed or expunged by a court will not be available. Juvenile cases are separate. Certain personal information for victims of specific crimes may be withheld. Outside of those carve-outs, the standard adult booking record in Dixie County is open to the public.

A booking record does not mean someone is guilty. It means they were arrested and charged. The court system determines what happens next. Charges can be dropped, reduced, or go to trial. A not guilty verdict is always possible. Read the records with that understanding.

Statewide Resources for Dixie County Searches

The FDLE offers a statewide criminal history check through its Criminal History portal. Each search costs $24 as set by Section 943.053. This pulls records from across Florida, not just Dixie County. It is the right choice when you need a broader search or a full criminal history report.

The Florida Department of State jail directory is another useful tool. It lists inmate search links for all 67 counties, including Dixie. If the sheriff's website ever changes its URL, this directory will help you find the updated link. The FDLE main website has additional law enforcement resources and statewide data.

For quick 24 hour booking checks in Dixie County, the local inmate search is the best starting point. It is free, current, and specific to the county.

Below is a screenshot of the Dixie County inmate search results.

The search results list current inmates with their charges and booking information.

Cities in Dixie County

Cross City is the county seat of Dixie County. Old Town and Horseshoe Beach are other small communities in the area. None of these towns have their own jail or a separate page on this site. All arrests in Dixie County go through the county jail in Cross City, and the same inmate search tool covers every booking.

Nearby Counties

Dixie County is along the Gulf coast in north-central Florida. If you need to check booking records in a nearby area, these counties each have their own system.