Hale County Jail Roster

Hale County jail roster records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Greensboro. The county jail has about 91 beds for inmates. Sheriff Eric Blankenship runs the office. He took office in 2023. You can search for inmates online through the county website. You can also call the jail directly. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, jail rosters are public records that anyone can view. This guide shows you how to find jail roster records in Hale County, Alabama.

Hale County Sheriff's Office

The Hale County Sheriff's Office is located at 1001 Main Street in Greensboro. Sheriff Eric Blankenship leads the office. He is a Republican who took office in 2023. The sheriff serves as the county jailer under Alabama law.

The office handles law enforcement across the county. It also runs the county jail. Staff book inmates, maintain records, and oversee detention. You can reach the office by phone during business hours. The jail has its own phone line for inmate questions.

How to Search Hale County Inmates

Hale County offers an online jail roster. You can find it on the county website. The roster page is at halecounty.org/county_offices/jail/jail_roster.php. This lets you search from home.

The search tool is simple. You can enter an inmate's name. You can also use an ID number if you have one. The system will show matching records. You see who is currently in the jail.

For state inmates who have been transferred, use the Alabama DOC search. Go to doc.alabama.gov. This only shows people in state prison. It does not include county jail inmates.

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

• The inmate's full name
• Inmate ID number if known
• Date of birth for exact matches

If the online search does not work, call the jail. The number is (334) 624-1517. Staff can look up inmates by phone. They can tell you if someone is in custody. They can share charges and bond amounts.

What Hale County Jail Records Show

Jail roster records contain facts about each inmate. Alabama law sets what must be kept. The sheriff maintains this data as a public record.

Hale County jail roster records generally contain the following:

• Full legal name and any aliases
• Age, sex, and race of the inmate
• Booking number from intake
• Date the person was booked
• Criminal charges filed
• Bond amount if the court set one
• Mugshot taken at booking

The Hale County Jail is a minimum-security facility. It serves as a pretrial holding center. Adults arrested for crimes in Hale County come here. Most inmates are waiting for court dates. Some serve short sentences. Those with longer sentences transfer to state prison.

The jail can hold about 91 to 92 people. It is not a large facility. The small size means staff can help you find information quickly.

Jail Visitation in Hale County

Hale County Jail allows visits on most days. The hours are longer than many Alabama jails. This helps families stay in touch with inmates.

Visitation hours in Hale County are as follows:

• Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Contact the jail at (334) 624-1517 before visiting. Ask about current rules. You will need a valid photo ID. The jail may check for warrants. Follow all dress code rules when you arrive.

Some jails now use video visits. Call ahead to ask if Hale County offers this option. Video visits let you see the inmate on a screen from home or a kiosk.

Alabama Laws on Jail Rosters

Alabama has clear laws about jail records. These laws make rosters public. Knowing the law helps you understand your rights.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 is the main jail records law. It requires every sheriff to keep a bound book with prisoner data. The book must list each inmate's name, age, sex, race, and charges. It must show booking and release dates. This book must be open for public inspection during office hours.

The Alabama Open Records Act is in Section 36-12-40. It gives residents the right to inspect public records. Jail rosters are public records. You can ask to see them. The sheriff cannot refuse without a legal reason. You do not have to explain why you want the records.

Some data is protected. Juvenile records are sealed under Alabama Code Section 12-15-133. Medical records are private. Details that could harm jail security may be withheld. But basic booking facts are always public.

Note: Expunged records will not appear in searches. Alabama Code Section 15-27 allows some records to be sealed if charges were dropped or the person was found not guilty.

How to Request Jail Records

Getting copies of Hale County jail records is straightforward. You have several options. Pick the one that works best for your needs.

For a quick check, use the online roster. It is free. You can see current inmates. This answers basic questions fast.

For copies of records, visit the Sheriff's Office. Go to 1001 Main Street, Room 18, in Greensboro. Bring a photo ID. Tell staff what records you need. They can print copies for you. Most agencies charge about one dollar per page.

You can also request records by mail. Write to PO Box 160, Greensboro, AL 36744-0160. Include the inmate's name and date of birth. List what records you need. Send a money order for the copy fees. Call first to confirm the amount.

Requests are handled during normal business hours. Allow a week or two for mail requests. In-person requests are usually faster.

Court Records in Hale County

Jail records and court records are different. Jail records show who is in custody. Court records show what happens with the case. The Circuit Clerk keeps court files.

Hale County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. This circuit includes Bibb, Dallas, Perry, and Wilcox Counties. The circuit court handles felony cases. The district court handles misdemeanors.

You can search Alabama court records online at pa.alacourt.com. The AlacourtAccess system covers all state courts. You can look up criminal cases by name or case number. There are fees for detailed searches.

For questions about court cases in Hale County, contact the Circuit Clerk. The office is at the courthouse in Greensboro. They can help you find judgments, case files, and other documents.

Search Hale County Records

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

Cities in Hale County

Hale County has a small population spread across several towns. Anyone arrested in these areas by county deputies goes to the Hale County Jail.

Towns in Hale County include Greensboro, Moundville, Akron, and Newbern. None have populations over 50,000. For jail roster questions about anyone arrested in Hale County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (334) 624-3081 or the jail at (334) 624-1517.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Hale County. Check them if you are unsure where someone was arrested.