Search Baldwin County Jail Roster

Baldwin County jail roster data is managed by the Sheriff's Office at the Corrections Center in Bay Minette. This is Alabama's fourth largest county by population and the biggest by land area. The jail can hold up to 649 inmates. The Sheriff provides a free online arrest search tool. You can look up current bookings and see photos, charges, and bond info. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep these records open to the public. This page explains how to access jail roster records in Baldwin County.

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office runs the Baldwin County Corrections Center. This is a large facility near Bay Minette. It holds people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences. The jail operates around the clock.

You can reach the jail by phone at any time. For office matters, call during business hours. Staff can give you info on inmates and help with records requests. The facility handles a high volume of bookings due to the county's size and tourist areas along the Gulf Coast.

How to Search Baldwin County Arrest Records

Baldwin County has an arrest search tool on its website. This is different from some other counties that just list current inmates. You can search for recent arrests and 24-hour bookings. The tool is free to use.

Go to sheriff.baldwincountyal.gov/home/arrest-search to start. You can search by name or set a date range. This helps if you want to see all bookings from a certain time period. The search works well for finding someone who was recently arrested.

The Baldwin County jail roster and arrest search shows these facts for each person:

• Full name and booking photo
• Current status in custody
• Booking number and date
• Age and address
• Bond amount set by the court
• All charges filed

The system updates often. New arrests show up within hours of booking. If you do not find someone, they may have been released or could be in a different county. You can also call the jail to ask about a specific person.

What Baldwin County Jail Records Include

Jail roster records in Baldwin County follow state law. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 tells sheriffs what info to keep. The data must include the person's name, age, sex, and race. Any marks that help identify them go in the record too. Charges and dates round out the required info.

The online arrest search adds more details. You get booking photos, which some call mugshots. You see bond amounts that the court has set. The arresting agency is listed so you know who made the arrest. This could be the Sheriff, a city police department, or state troopers.

Private info stays out of public view. Medical records are not shared. Mental health notes stay sealed. If someone is a juvenile, their records are confidential under Alabama Code Section 12-15-133. You will not find minors on the public jail roster.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Several Alabama laws govern jail roster records. The Open Records Act, Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, gives residents the right to inspect public records. Jail rosters fall under this law. Anyone can ask to see them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 is specific to jails. It requires sheriffs to keep a public book of all inmates. The book must be open for viewing during office hours. The same data appears on online rosters where available.

When someone is booked, the jail reports it to the state. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 sets a 24-hour deadline for this report. The Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center collects this data. It helps build the state's criminal records database.

People can seek to have records removed through expungement. Alabama Code Section 15-27 covers this process. If charges were dropped or a person was found not guilty, they may qualify. The filing fee is $500. Expunged records no longer appear on public rosters.

In Person Access to Jail Records

You can visit the Corrections Center to look at records. The address is 200 Hand Ave. in Bay Minette. Bring a valid ID with you. Staff can help you find what you need.

The public has a right to view the jail book. This is the official record under state law. You can ask to see entries for specific people. If you want copies, there may be a fee. Most agencies charge about $1 per page for copies.

For legal matters, you may need certified copies. These have an official seal and cost more. Ask the clerk about pricing when you visit. Certified copies work as proof in court proceedings.

Victim Notification Services

Alabama's VINE system lets you track inmates. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It alerts you when an inmate's status changes. You can find out if someone gets released, moves, or escapes.

The service is free. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 877-846-3425. You pick how to get alerts. Options include phone calls, text messages, and emails. The system works 24 hours a day.

VINE helps crime victims stay informed. It also helps family members who need to know when someone gets out. You do not have to be a direct victim to use the service.

Bond and Release Process

Bond amounts appear on the jail roster. A judge sets the bond based on the charges and other factors. Minor offenses may have low bonds. Serious crimes can have bonds over $100,000. Some charges do not allow bond.

To get someone out, you pay the full bond amount or hire a bail bondsman. Bondsmen charge a fee, often 10% of the total bond. That fee is not returned even if charges are dropped. Once bond is posted, release takes a few hours as the jail processes paperwork.

The 24-hour booking section shows recent arrests. If you are looking for someone who may have been released, check the roster first. If their name is gone, they may be out. Call the jail to confirm if needed.

Related Records in Baldwin County

Court records tell you what happens after an arrest. The Circuit Clerk keeps files on criminal cases in Baldwin County. You can search these at the courthouse or through Alacourt online at pa.alacourt.com. There is a fee for online searches.

State prison records are separate from county jail data. The Alabama Department of Corrections holds people with longer sentences. Search state inmates at doc.alabama.gov. This is useful if someone was transferred from county jail to state prison.

For a full criminal history, contact ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency does background checks. The fee is $25 and you must submit fingerprints. Visit alea.gov for more details.

Search Baldwin County Records

Use our search tool to find jail roster records and other public records in Baldwin County, Alabama.

Cities in Baldwin County

Baldwin County covers a large area along the Gulf Coast. Major cities include Bay Minette, which is the county seat. Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fairhope, Daphne, and Foley are also in the county. Spanish Fort and Robertsdale round out the larger towns. People arrested in any of these cities may be booked at the Baldwin County Corrections Center. None of these cities have populations over 50,000, so all jail records go through the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Baldwin County. Check them if you are unsure where someone was arrested.