The Gilchrist County Jail houses approximately 150 prisoners. The facility books 2110 inmates per year on average and is supervised by 24 staff members. Prisoners in the jail have either been convicted of a crime or are awaiting trial or sentencing. To conduct a Gilchrist County Jail inmate lookup, click here.

Jail Address

9239 South US Highway 129
Trenton, Florida 32693

Gilchrist County Jail Inmate Lookup

To conduct a Gilchrist County Jail inmate lookup, click here.

Jail Visitation Hours / Gilchrist County Jail Inmate Lookup

The Gilchrist County Jail visitation hours are as follows:

Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Before scheduling a visit at the jail, it is advisable to first confirm the inmate’s presence by conducting a Gilchrist County Jail inmate lookup. To conduct a Gilchrist County Jail inmate lookup, click here.

Sheriff’s Office

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office provides protection and service to residents of the county and is committed to the the preservation of peace, order, and safety; the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.

With community service as its foundation, the office seeks to enhance the quality of life, investigate problems, seek solutions, and foster a sense of security through programs reflecting the needs of the community. The office nurtures public trust by holding itself to the highest standards of ethics and performance.

Sheriff’s Office Address

s 32693, 9239 US-129
Trenton, FL 32693

Sheriff

Bobby Schultz is the sheriff of Gilchrist County, Florida. Prior to obtaining the position, Sheriff Schultz held multiple ranks and positions with the Lancaster Correctional Institution, Chiefland Police Department, Levy County Sheriff’s Office, Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, Dyn-Corp International, and Eighth Judicial Circuit Public Defenders Office.

About the County

The county was founded in 1925. It was named for Albert W. Gilchrist, who was the Governor of Florida from 1909 to 1913. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 355 square miles, of which 350 square miles is land and 5.6 square miles is water. It is the fourth smallest county in Florida by total area and the fifth smallest by land area.

To date, the county remains one of the smallest in the state. Agriculture remains the county’s largest economic stimuli, and the areas is known for its freshwater springs and rivers. The county is home to only a single red light, which is located at the intersection of US Highway 129 and State Route 26 in Trenton.

Demographics / Gilchrist County Jail Inmate Lookup

As of the 2000 census, there were 14,437 people, 5,021 households, and 3,715 families residing in Gilchrist County, Florida. The population density was 41 residents per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 90.52% White, 7.00% Black or African American, 2.80% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 0.37% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. In terms of ancestry, 16.9% of county residents were English, 13.9% were Irish, 13.7% were American, and 11.4% were German.

A portion of the county’s population resides at the local jail facility. To conduct a Gilchrist County Jail inmate search, click here.