Search Crenshaw County Jail Roster

Crenshaw County jail roster data is held by the Sheriff's Office in Luverne. This small Alabama county has a jail that can hold about 29 people. The facility books adults charged with crimes in the county. Most inmates are waiting for court or serving short terms. You can find out who is in jail by using the online search or calling the office. This guide tells you how to look up jail records in Crenshaw County.

Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff runs the jail. Sheriff Terry L. Mears leads the team. The office is in Luverne, the county seat. The jail sits on Justice Avenue. It is a small site that holds men and women.

Crenshaw County is one of the smaller counties in Alabama. The jail has beds for 29 people. Because of its size, the jail may send inmates to other counties if it gets full. Staff at the jail can help you find out if someone is in custody. They can also tell you the charges and bond amount.

Note: The jail is open 24 hours a day for booking and release.

How to Search Crenshaw County Jail Records

The Sheriff has an online search tool. It is on the official site at crenshawso.com. Look for the link that says Inmate Search or Jail Roster. This is the fastest way to find out who is in jail.

The online roster lets you search by name. You can also use a booking number or birth date. Results show the name, mugshot, booking date, charges, and bond. The list updates when new people are booked in or released.

To search the Crenshaw County jail roster, you may need:

• Full legal name of the inmate
• Date of birth or age
• Booking number if known

If you cannot find someone online, call the jail. Staff can look up records by name. They will tell you if the person is there and what charges they face. Calling works best for recent arrests that may not be in the online system yet.

For written copies of jail records, send a request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and the time frame you need. There may be a fee for copies. Alabama law lets agencies charge a reasonable amount for copying records.

What Crenshaw County Jail Records Contain

Jail records show key facts about each person booked. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a public jail book. This book must be open for viewing during work hours at the jail.

A Crenshaw County jail record will often include:

• Full name and any known aliases
• Age, sex, and race
• Physical marks like scars or tattoos
• Charges filed against the person
• Date and time of booking
• Bond amount if set
• Mugshot from booking

The booking photo is part of the public record in Alabama. The mugshot shows what the person looked like when they were brought to the jail. Staff take this photo during the intake process. It becomes part of the official file.

Alabama Jail Record Laws

Alabama has laws that say what must be in jail records and who can see them. The main rule is Alabama Code Section 36-22-8. It says the sheriff must keep a log of all prisoners. This log is a public record.

The Alabama Open Records Act is in Code Section 36-12-40. It gives residents the right to view public records. You do not need to give a reason. The sheriff cannot deny access unless a specific law allows it. For example, medical records are private under federal rules.

When someone is booked into the Crenshaw County jail, the data must go to the state. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 requires this within 24 hours. The info goes to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. This keeps a statewide database of arrests.

If a case is dropped or the person is found not guilty, they can ask to seal the record. This is called expungement. Alabama Code Section 15-27 covers this. Once a record is expunged, it no longer shows on the jail roster. The person can say they were never arrested for that charge.

Bond and Release Process

Most people in jail can post bond. Bond is the money you pay to get out while you wait for court. The judge sets the amount based on the charges. More serious crimes have higher bonds. Some charges do not allow bond at all.

You can pay bond at the Crenshaw County jail. Cash and money orders work best. Some people use a bail bond agent. The agent pays the full bond for a fee, usually around 10 percent. You do not get that fee back even if the charges are dropped.

After bond is paid, release takes time. Staff must check that no other holds exist. Another county or state agency may have a warrant. Once everything is clear, the person can leave. They must show up for all court dates. Missing court means they go back to jail and may lose the bond money.

Note: Bond amounts can change if new charges are added or the person misses a court date.

Statewide Inmate Search Tools

If you cannot find an inmate in Crenshaw County, try the state database. The Alabama Department of Corrections runs all state prisons. Their search tool is at doc.alabama.gov. It shows people serving longer terms in state facilities.

Alabama VINE lets you track custody status. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can sign up for alerts when an inmate is moved or released. The service is free. Visit vinelink.com or call 877-846-3425.

For court records, use Alacourt at pa.alacourt.com. This is the state court system. You can look up criminal and civil cases. There are fees for detailed searches. The site covers all Alabama trial courts, including those in Crenshaw County.

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