Visiting Someone at Alachua County Jail: What to Know Before You Go
Visiting someone in jail goes smoother when you arrive prepared. Use this checklist to confirm the location, then double-check the jail's visitation rules and schedule before you head out.
Alachua County Jail is at 3333 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609. Plug the address into GPS exactly as written, and give yourself extra time for traffic and parking. Rushing at check-in isn't fun.
Want the jail's official guidance in one place? Start with the Alachua County Jail inmate handbook. Visitation information lives under the
When scanning the handbook, jump to
Before You Go
- ✓ Confirm the current visitation schedule (and whether it varies by housing area or day).
- ✓ Ask whether you need to schedule/register in advance, and what the process is.
- ✓ Verify what kind of identification is required for visitors.
- ✓ Check the dress code so you don’t get turned away at the door.
- ✓ Ask what personal items are prohibited and what you can leave in a locker or your car.
- ✓ Confirm any limits on visit length, how many visitors are allowed, and how often visits can happen.
Note: This guide points you to where visitation details live in the inmate handbook - specifically
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