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Dixie County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Dixie, FL. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Dixie County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Dixie County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

386 Northeast 255 Street PO Box 470
Cross City, Florida 32628

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Dixie County Jail?

Dixie County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Dixie County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Cross City police department at 352-498-1462 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Dixie County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Florida inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Florida.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Dixie County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 352-498-1462.

Dixie County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Booking Process

Upon arrival at the Dixie County jail, each inmate completes property intake (monies deposited, clothing and miscellaneous items inventoried), medical screening, and the booking process. Individuals that have been arrested and do not bond out of jail appear before a judge within the first twenty-four (24) hours of arrest. The judge informs each detained person of his/her charge (s) and the bond amount. This first appearance can take place in the physical presence of the judge or by telephone. Inmates that have completed the intake process will be assigned to the general population. The housing of each inmate is set by their particular charge classification (felony or misdemeanor).

Visitation

Visiting hours are from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for male inmates and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays for female inmates. The inmate being visited can only receive visitors for one day, either Saturday or Sunday. The Juvenile visitation is on Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The length of the visit will be limited to one (1) hour. The maximum number of visitors per inmate is four (4). Children under the age of 18 will be permitted with parents or legal guardians. Each visitor must be on the inmate's visitation list, or they will not be allowed. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for visitation purposes.

Money for inmates

Only Money Orders are accepted through the mail. Cash will be accepted, however, it must be delivered in person to the Dixie County Jail at 386 NE 255 Street, Cross City, Florida. Any funds intended to be used as Canteen Funds must be deposited no later than noon on Wednesday, the week prior to the canteen order.

Phone calls

Inmates cannot receive phone calls. Collect calls can be made from the housing units between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. with no exceptions.

Mail

Inmates may send and receive letters as desired subject to limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Mail is delivered Monday thru Friday except on legal holidays. All mail except legal mail or other privileged mail is opened and inspected for contraband and money orders in the mail room. Legal and privileged mail will be opened in the presence of the inmate. Inmates may not receive packages except legal materials. Express mail requiring receipt will not be accepted.

Jail Administrator: Major David Ridgeway 352/498-1462 Office

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