Cullman County Jail Roster

Cullman County jail roster information is available through the Sheriff's Office. The Detention Center in Cullman holds hundreds of inmates at any given time. This is one of the larger jails in north Alabama. The facility books people charged with crimes in the county, city offenders, and even federal detainees. You can search for inmates online or call the jail. This page explains how to find booking records in Cullman County.

Cullman County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Matt Gentry runs the jail. The Sheriff's Office is on Beech Avenue in Cullman. The Detention Center is right next door. Both are in the same area on the southeast side of town.

The Cullman County Detention Center is a big operation. It can hold 326 inmates. The jail has 3 housing units for men and 2 for women. It holds people waiting for trial on felony charges. It also holds those serving time for misdemeanor crimes. The jail houses city inmates and works with the U.S. Marshals Service to hold federal detainees.

Note: The Detention Center is open around the clock for booking, release, and emergencies.

How to Search Cullman County Jail Records

The Sheriff's site has an online roster. Go to cullmansheriff.org and find the jail roster link. You can search by name, date of birth, or booking number. This is the fastest way to check who is in the Cullman County jail.

The local paper also helps. The Cullman Tribune posts daily arrest reports. These reports list recent bookings. You can read them at cullmantribune.com under the arrest report tag. The news stories give a quick look at who was just booked.

To search Cullman County jail records, you will need:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Booking number if one was given

If the online search does not work, call the jail. Staff can look up records by name. They will tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and what the bond is. The jail phone line is open all day and night.

Alabama VINE is another option. This free service lets you check on inmates and get alerts. You can sign up at vinelink.com or call 877-846-3425. VINE will notify you when an inmate's status changes.

What Cullman County Jail Records Show

Alabama law says the sheriff must keep a public jail book. This comes from Alabama Code Section 36-22-8. The book must list each person brought to the jail. It must be open for people to see during work hours.

A Cullman County jail roster entry usually shows:

• Full legal name of the inmate
• Age, sex, and race
• Any physical marks or traits
• Charges filed
• Date and time of booking
• Bond amount if set
• Booking photo

The mugshot is part of the record. Staff take this photo during intake. It shows what the person looked like at booking. Alabama treats mugshots as public records. Some news sites and other platforms post them online.

Note: Medical and mental health facts are private. They do not appear on the public roster.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It gives residents the right to see public records. Jail logs are public. You do not need to say why you want to see them. The sheriff can only deny access if a specific law allows it.

Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the sheriff must keep a jail book. This book must have the name, age, sex, race, charges, and dates for each inmate. The law says this book must be open for inspection. Anyone can go to the jail and ask to see it.

When someone is booked in Cullman County, the data goes to the state. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 says this must happen within 24 hours. The info goes to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. This helps track crime statewide.

If charges are dropped or a person is found not guilty, they may ask to seal the record. Alabama Code Section 15-27 covers expungement. Once sealed, the record is not public. The jail roster will not show that person anymore for that case.

Cullman County Detention Center

The Detention Center is on Beech Avenue in Cullman. It is a large site that serves a growing county. The facility has room for 326 inmates at one time. It is one of the bigger jails in the northern part of the state.

The jail houses different types of inmates. Some are waiting for trial on felony charges. Others have been convicted of misdemeanors and are serving short terms. The jail also holds city inmates from local police departments. It has a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service to hold federal detainees.

Staff at the jail process new bookings around the clock. When someone is arrested in Cullman County, they are brought to the Detention Center. The booking process includes taking photos, fingerprints, and personal info. Once processed, the inmate is placed in a housing unit.

Visiting Inmates at Cullman County Jail

The jail allows visits. The inmate must schedule the visit. Visits are not first come, first served. The inmate uses the jail system to set up a time with their visitor. Once set, the visitor shows up at that time.

Visits in Cullman County are done by video. You sit at a screen and talk with the inmate. This is common in many Alabama jails now. It keeps the facility safe and lets more people visit each day.

To visit someone in the Cullman County jail, keep these points in mind:

• The inmate must schedule the visit first
• Bring a valid photo ID
• Arrive on time for your slot
• Follow the dress code and rules

Note: The jail can deny visits for rule violations or safety concerns.

Statewide Search Tools

If you cannot find someone in Cullman County, they may have moved to state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections has an inmate search at doc.alabama.gov. It shows people serving longer terms in state facilities.

Alabama VINE lets you track custody. You can get alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate moves or is released. The service is free. Go to vinelink.com or call 877-846-3425 to sign up.

For court records, use Alacourt at pa.alacourt.com. This is the state court system. You can look up criminal and civil cases in Cullman County. There are fees for some searches.

Search Cullman County Records

Use this tool to find jail records and other public records in Cullman County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cullman County. Check them if you are not sure where someone was booked.