Elmore County Jail Roster Lookup

Elmore County jail roster information is kept by the Sheriff's Office in Wetumpka. The county jail is on U.S. Highway 231 and can hold about 300 inmates. Elmore County sits just north of Montgomery in central Alabama. The jail books local arrests and holds inmates for court. You can search for inmates online or call the jail directly. This page shows you how to find booking records in Elmore County.

Elmore County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff runs the county jail. The main office is on U.S. Highway 231 in Wetumpka. This is the county seat. The jail is part of the same complex. Staff handle bookings, releases, and inmate care around the clock.

Elmore County is a growing area near Montgomery. The jail serves Wetumpka, Prattville (which is partly in Autauga County), Millbrook, and other towns. The facility is a medium-security site. It holds people waiting for trial, those convicted of misdemeanors, and inmates awaiting transfer to state prison.

Note: For tips on crimes, call the Dispatch line at (334) 567-5227.

How to Search Elmore County Jail Records

The Sheriff has a full online roster. Go to elmoreso.com and find the inmate roster link. You can search by name to see who is in jail. The roster also shows people released in the past 48 hours.

The online roster shows key details. You will see the inmate's name, booking number, age, booking date, charges, bond amount, and mugshot. You can sort the list by name or date. This makes it easy to find recent bookings.

To search Elmore County jail records, you may need:

• Full name of the person
• Last name is usually enough to start
• Booking number if known

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

For written copies of records, send a request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the full name, birth date, and time frame. There may be a fee for copies.

What Elmore County Jail Records Contain

Jail records in Elmore County follow state rules. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 says the sheriff must keep a public jail book. This book must be open for people to see during work hours.

An Elmore County jail record will usually show:

• Full name of the inmate
• Booking number
• Age at time of booking
• 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. Alabama treats mugshots as public records. You can often see them on the online roster.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

The Open Records Act is in Alabama Code Section 36-12-40. It gives residents the right to see public records. Jail logs are public records. You do not need to say why you want to see them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 says the sheriff must keep a jail book. It must list the name, age, sex, race, charges, and dates for each inmate. The law says this book must be open for public viewing.

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

If charges are dropped, the person can ask to seal the record. Alabama Code Section 15-27 covers expungement. Once sealed, the record is no longer public.

Visiting Inmates in Elmore County

The jail allows visits through video. This is the main way to see an inmate. You can visit at machines on site at the jail. You can also visit from home using a computer or phone.

Video visits from home use the NCIC system. You must set up an account first. Call 1-800-943-2189 or go to ncic.com to register. There are fees for remote visits. On-site visits at the jail may have different rules.

To visit someone in the Elmore County jail:

• Set up an account with NCIC
• Schedule a visit time
• Have a working camera and internet
• Follow all rules during the visit

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

Adding Money to Inmate Accounts

Inmates in the Elmore County jail can buy items from the commissary. This includes snacks, hygiene products, and other goods. Family and friends can add money to an inmate's account to help with these costs.

The jail uses Stacy Williams Company for commissary. To add money, you can use CorrectPay online at correctpay.com. This lets you send funds from home. You may also be able to add money in person at the jail. There may be fees for online transfers.

Statewide Search Tools

If you cannot find someone in Elmore County, they may be in state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections has a search tool at doc.alabama.gov. It shows people serving longer terms.

Alabama VINE lets you track custody status. You can sign up for alerts when an inmate moves or is released. The service is free. Go to 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 in Elmore County. There are fees for detailed searches.

Search Elmore County Records

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

Cities in Elmore County

Elmore County has several cities. People arrested in these places go to the county jail in Wetumpka. The city of Montgomery is next door but has its own jail in Montgomery County.

Other cities in or near Elmore County include Wetumpka, Millbrook, Prattville (partly in Autauga County), Tallassee, and Eclectic. Arrests in Elmore County go to the Elmore County jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Elmore County. Check them if you are not sure where someone was arrested.