Geneva County Jail Roster

Geneva County jail roster records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at the county seat in Geneva. This southeast Alabama county has a jail with 160 beds. The Sheriff's Office handles all booking records and inmate information. You can check on inmates by calling the jail or visiting the office in person. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the sheriff must keep a public book with names, charges, and booking dates for all inmates. This guide shows you how to find jail roster records in Geneva County, Alabama.

Geneva County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Tony Helms runs the Geneva County Sheriff's Office. The office handles law enforcement and jail operations for the county. Chief Deputy Danny Staley assists with daily tasks. Jail Commander James Kelly runs the detention facility.

The Sheriff's Office sits at 200 N. Commerce Street in Geneva. You can reach them by phone during normal business hours. For jail questions, call the jail line directly. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what charges they face.

Note: The jail operates around the clock, but the main office is only open on weekdays.

How to Search the Jail Roster

Geneva County does not have a public online jail roster. You need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly for inmate information. This is common in smaller Alabama counties. There are a few ways to check on someone in custody.

The fastest way is to call. Dial the jail at (334) 684-5670. Tell staff the name of the person you want to find. They can check if that person is in jail. They can also tell you the charges and bond amount. Have the person's full name ready. A date of birth helps if it is a common name.

You can also visit in person. Go to the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can look up inmate records for you. You can view the jail book that the sheriff must keep under state law. This book lists all current inmates.

To search Geneva County jail records, you may need to provide:

• Full legal name of the inmate
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate date of arrest

For state inmates, use the Alabama Department of Corrections search at doc.alabama.gov. This only shows people in state prison. It does not include county jail inmates. The VINE system at vinelink.com can help you track inmates and get alerts when they are released.

What Geneva County Jail Records Show

Jail roster records in Geneva County contain basic facts about each inmate. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 lists what must be kept. The sheriff's jail book is a public record. Anyone can view it during office hours.

Geneva County jail roster records generally contain the following:

• Full name and any known aliases
• Age, sex, and race
• Date and time of booking
• Charges filed against the inmate
• Bond amount set by the court
• Arresting agency and officer
• Release date when applicable

Mugshots are also public in Alabama. You can ask for a copy of a booking photo. The sheriff may charge a small fee for copies. Medical records and other private details are not included in public records. Juvenile records are also sealed under Alabama law.

Geneva County Jail Facility

The Geneva County Jail sits at 100 North Commerce Street in Geneva. Some records list the address as 101 Commerce Street. This is the same location. The jail has 160 beds for inmates.

The facility houses people waiting for trial. It also holds those serving short sentences. Inmates with longer sentences go to state prison. The jail keeps people charged with crimes in Geneva County. It may also hold inmates for nearby courts.

Booking happens at the jail. When someone is arrested, they are brought here for processing. Staff record the person's information in the jail roster. This includes taking a mugshot and fingerprints. The data goes to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center within 24 hours as required by state rules.

Jail Visitation in Geneva County

Geneva County Jail allows visits on Sundays. Visiting hours run from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Each inmate can have one visit every other week. Each visit lasts 15 minutes.

You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Bring a valid photo ID when you arrive. The jail may check for warrants. Anyone with an open warrant cannot visit. Contact the jail at (334) 684-5670 to learn more about the rules.

Video visitation may be an option. Many Alabama jails now offer this. Call the jail to ask about remote visits. This lets you see the inmate on a screen from home or another site.

Alabama Jail Roster Laws

Alabama law makes jail rosters public records. The main law is Alabama Code Section 36-22-8. It says the sheriff must keep a book with facts about each prisoner. This book must be open for public view during office hours.

The Open Records Act in Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives residents the right to see public records. Jail rosters fall under this law. You do not need to give a reason to view them. The agency can charge a fair fee for copies.

Some records are not public. Alabama Code Section 12-15-133 protects juvenile records. Medical records are private under federal law. Information that could harm jail safety may also be withheld. But basic booking facts like name, charges, and bond are always public.

If someone's case is dismissed or they are found not guilty, they may ask to have their record expunged. Alabama Code Section 15-27 covers this. Once expunged, the record is sealed. It will not show up in a jail roster search.

How to Request Jail Records

You can request copies of Geneva County jail records in a few ways. The method depends on what you need and how fast you need it.

For a quick check, call the jail. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody. They can tell you charges and bond. This costs nothing. It is the fastest option for basic facts.

For written records, send a request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the inmate's name and date of birth. State what records you want. Mail your request to P.O. Box 115, Geneva, Alabama 36340-0115. You can also drop it off in person.

Fees for copies vary. Most Alabama agencies charge around one dollar per page. Certified copies cost more. Payment is usually by money order or cashier's check. Call ahead to confirm the current fees. Allow one to two weeks for mail requests.

Court Records in Geneva County

Jail records show who is in custody. Court records show what happens with the case. These are kept by different offices. For court records, contact the Circuit Clerk.

The 33rd Judicial Circuit serves Geneva County. You can search court cases through AlacourtAccess at pa.alacourt.com. This is the state's online court records system. It covers criminal cases, traffic cases, and more. Searches cost money, but you can look up cases by name or case number.

The Geneva County Circuit Clerk is at the courthouse on Commerce Street. Call (334) 684-5640 for questions about court records. They can help you find case files, judgments, and other court documents related to jail inmates.

Search Geneva County Records

Use the search tool below to find jail records and other public records in Geneva County, Alabama.

Cities in Geneva County

Geneva County has several cities and towns. Residents of all these areas are booked at the Geneva County Jail when arrested by county deputies. City police may also use the county jail for holding.

Major cities and towns in Geneva County include Geneva, Hartford, Slocomb, Samson, and Coffee Springs. None of these cities have populations over 50,000, so they do not have dedicated pages on this site. For jail roster information in any Geneva County city, contact the Geneva County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Geneva County. If you are not sure where someone was arrested, check these as well.