Cherokee County Jail Roster

Cherokee County jail roster records are managed by the Sheriff's Office at the Detention Center in Centre. This county in northeast Alabama provides a full online roster you can search at any time. You can view current inmates and people released in the last 48 hours. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, these records are public. This guide explains how to access jail roster data in Cherokee County.

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office runs the Cherokee County Detention Center. The facility is on Cedar Bluff Road in Centre. Staff handle booking, custody, and releases around the clock.

Call the detention center for questions about inmates. They can tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond is. The main phone number works for all inquiries.

How to Search Cherokee County Jail Roster

The Sheriff provides a full online roster. It is free and works at any time. You can see current inmates and recent releases. The search is simple to use.

Go to cherokeecountyalsheriff.com/roster.php for the roster. You can also visit roster-choose to pick between current inmates and the 48-hour release list. Search by first name or last name to find a specific person.

Each inmate profile on the Cherokee County jail roster shows:

• Full name and booking photo
• Booking number assigned by jail
• Age, gender, and race
• Home address on file
• Booking date and time
• All charges filed
• Bond amount for each charge

The 48-hour release section shows who got out recently. This helps if you want to know if someone was let go on bond. The roster updates throughout the day as new bookings come in.

What Cherokee County Jail Records Include

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 sets the rules. Sheriffs must track each inmate's name, age, sex, and race. Identifying marks go in the record. Charges and dates are required too.

The online roster shows most of this data plus photos. Mugshots are taken at booking. Bond amounts tell what it costs to get out. Addresses help identify people with common names.

Some info stays private. Medical and mental health records are sealed. Juvenile records do not appear. Alabama Code Section 12-15-133 keeps minors' files confidential.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

The Open Records Act makes jail data public. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives residents the right to inspect records. Jail rosters fall under this law.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 covers jail records. Sheriffs must keep a public book of all inmates. The book lists names, ages, charges, and dates. It is open for viewing during office hours. Online rosters make this easier.

Booking info goes to the state within 24 hours. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 sets this rule. The Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center collects data from all counties.

Some records can be sealed through expungement. Alabama Code Section 15-27 allows this for certain charges. The fee is $500. Once expunged, records no longer appear on public rosters.

In Person Access to Records

You can visit the detention center to see records. It is at 110 Cedar Bluff Road in Centre. Bring a valid ID. Staff can help you during business hours.

The public jail book is available to view. Copies cost a fee, usually around $1 per page. Certified copies cost more but are needed for legal matters.

Victim Notification

VINE lets you track inmates across Alabama. It sends alerts when custody status changes. You find out about releases, transfers, or escapes right away.

Sign up at vinelink.com or call 877-846-3425. The service is free. Anyone can sign up for alerts on any inmate.

Bond and Release Info

Bond amounts show on the jail roster. A judge sets the bond at a hearing. This usually happens within 48 hours of arrest. The amount depends on charges and the person's history.

To get someone out, pay the full bond or hire a bail bondsman. Bondsmen charge about 10% as a fee. That money is not returned. After bond is posted, release takes a few hours.

Check the 48-hour release list to see who got out recently.

Related Records in Cherokee County

Court records show what happens after arrest. The Circuit Clerk keeps criminal case files. Search at the courthouse in Centre or online through Alacourt at pa.alacourt.com.

State prison records are separate. The Alabama Department of Corrections handles longer sentences. Search state inmates at doc.alabama.gov.

For background checks, contact ALEA. The fee is $25 and requires fingerprints. Visit alea.gov for details.

Search Cherokee County Records

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

Cities in Cherokee County

Cherokee County sits in the northeast corner of Alabama. Centre is the county seat. Cedar Bluff, Gaylesville, Leesburg, and Sand Rock are other towns. People arrested in these areas go to the Cherokee County Detention Center. None have populations over 50,000.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cherokee County. Check them if you are unsure where someone was booked.