Search Jackson County Jail Roster

Jackson County jail roster records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Scottsboro. The county is in northeast Alabama near the Tennessee border. The jail can hold 212 inmates. You can search for current inmates online through the sheriff's website. The roster shows booking photos, charges, bond amounts, and more. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, jail rosters are public records open for inspection. This guide explains how to access jail roster records in Jackson County, Alabama.

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is at 102 East Laurel Street in Scottsboro. The office handles law enforcement for the entire county. It runs the county jail and keeps all inmate records.

You can contact the office during business hours. For jail questions, there is a separate phone line. Staff can help with inmate searches by phone if the online system does not work for you.

Note: The jail operates 24 hours a day. The main office is only open on weekdays.

How to Search Jackson County Inmates

Jackson County has a full online inmate roster. Visit the sheriff's website at jacksoncountysheriffal.org to search. The roster is updated regularly.

You can search by name or booking date. The system shows current inmates first. There is also a section for 48-hour releases. This shows people who left the jail in the past two days.

Each inmate profile shows detailed information. You see the name and booking photo. The booking number is listed. You can see the booking date and age. All charges appear. Bond amounts are shown. Race, gender, and address are included. The arresting agency is noted.

To search Jackson County jail records, you may use:

• The inmate's first or last name
• Booking date if known
• The 48-hour release section for recent releases

If you have trouble with the online search, call the jail. Dial (256) 574-1884. Staff can look up inmates by phone. They confirm custody status, charges, and bond.

What Jackson County Jail Records Show

Jail roster records in Jackson County contain complete booking details. Alabama law requires the sheriff to keep these records. They are public under state code.

Jackson County jail roster records generally contain the following:

• Full name and booking photograph
• Booking number from intake
• Date and time of booking
• Age, race, and gender of the inmate
• All criminal charges filed
• Bond amount set by the court
• Home address on file
• Arresting agency and officer

The Jackson County Jail is a medium-security detention center. It sits at 545 Parks Avenue in Scottsboro. The facility can hold 212 inmates. It houses people waiting for trial. It also holds those serving short sentences.

Jackson County Jail Facility

The Jackson County Jail is on Parks Avenue in Scottsboro. It is a medium-security facility. The jail has space for 212 inmates at a time.

The jail holds adults arrested in Jackson County. Most inmates are pretrial detainees. They are waiting for their court dates. Some are serving sentences of less than two years. Those with longer sentences transfer to state prison after sentencing.

Booking happens at the jail. Arrested people go through intake here. Staff record personal details and take mugshots. Fingerprints are taken. This data goes to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center within 24 hours as required by state rules.

The jail uses an in-house records system. There is no third-party vendor for the inmate search. The sheriff's website handles all roster display.

Alabama Jail Record Laws

Alabama law makes jail records public. Two main statutes apply. These give you the right to view and copy inmate information.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a jail book. The book must list every prisoner. It shows name, age, sex, race, and charges. It shows booking and release dates. This book is public. You can view it during office hours.

The Open Records Act is in Alabama Code Section 36-12-40. It says residents can inspect and copy public records. Jail rosters are public records. You do not need a reason to see them. The sheriff can charge fair fees for copies.

Some records are not public. Juvenile records are sealed under Alabama Code Section 12-15-133. Medical records are private under federal law. Data that could harm jail security may be withheld. But basic booking facts are always public.

If charges are dropped, a person may seek expungement. Alabama Code Section 15-27 covers this. Once expunged, the record is sealed. It will not show up in public searches.

How to Request Jail Records

Getting Jackson County jail records is simple. The online roster covers most needs. For official copies, you have other options.

Use the online roster for quick checks. It is free. You can see current inmates. You can view the 48-hour release list. This answers basic questions fast.

For copies of records, visit the Sheriff's Office. Go to 102 East Laurel Street in Scottsboro. Bring a photo ID. Ask for the records you need. Staff can print copies. There are fees for this service. Most agencies charge about one dollar per page.

Written requests work too. Mail your request to the Sheriff's Office at the address above. Include the inmate's name and date of birth. List what records you want. Send payment by money order if you know the fee.

Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-41, agencies can charge reasonable fees for copies. Call first to confirm the current fees.

Court Records in Jackson County

Jail records and court records are different. Jail records show who is in custody. Court records show what happens with the case.

Jackson County is part of the 38th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony criminal cases. The district court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases.

You can search Alabama court records online. Go to pa.alacourt.com. This is the state's AlacourtAccess system. You can look up cases by name or case number. There are fees for detailed searches.

For court questions in Jackson County, contact the Circuit Clerk. The office is at the courthouse in Scottsboro. They handle case files, judgments, and court documents.

Search Jackson County Records

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

Cities in Jackson County

Jackson County has several towns. People arrested in these areas may be booked at the Jackson County Jail.

Towns in Jackson County include Scottsboro, Stevenson, Bridgeport, Hollywood, Section, Pisgah, and Paint Rock. None have populations over 50,000. For jail roster information on anyone arrested in Jackson County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (256) 574-2610 or check the online roster.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Jackson County. Search them if you are not sure where an arrest happened.

Jackson County also borders Tennessee. If the arrest was near the state line, the person might be in Tennessee custody.