Lamar County Jail Roster

Lamar County jail roster records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Vernon. This is a small, rural county in northwest Alabama near the Mississippi border. The jail has 50 beds for inmates. Sheriff Hal Allred runs the office. There is no online inmate search tool. You need to call the jail or visit in person to check on inmates. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, jail records are public. This guide explains how to access jail roster records in Lamar County, Alabama.

Lamar County Sheriff's Office

The Lamar County Sheriff's Office is at 330 1st Street NE in Vernon. Sheriff Hal Allred leads the office. The staff handles law enforcement for the entire county. They also run the county jail.

The office has a website but it does not have an online jail roster. To find out if someone is in custody, you need to call or visit. Staff can look up inmates and share basic details by phone.

Note: The jail operates around the clock. The main office has daytime hours only.

How to Find Lamar County Inmates

Lamar County does not have an online jail roster. This is common in smaller Alabama counties. You need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to find inmate information.

The fastest way is to call. Dial (205) 695-7470. Tell staff the name of the person you want to find. They can check if that person is in the jail. They can tell you charges and bond amounts. Have the 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. That is 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can look up inmate records for you. You can view the jail book under Alabama law.

To check on a Lamar County inmate, you may need to provide:

• The inmate's full legal name
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate date of arrest

For state inmates who were transferred to prison, use the Alabama DOC search at doc.alabama.gov. This only shows people in state prison. The VINE system at vinelink.com can help track inmates and send alerts.

What Lamar County Jail Records Show

Jail roster records in Lamar County contain standard booking facts. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep this data. The records are public.

Lamar County jail roster records generally contain the following:

• Full name and any known aliases
• Age, sex, and race of the inmate
• Date and time of booking
• All criminal charges filed
• Bond amount set by the court
• Release date when the person leaves
• Mugshot taken at booking

The Lamar County Jail is a small facility. It has 50 beds. It houses pretrial detainees and people serving short sentences. Those with misdemeanor convictions may serve time here. Longer sentences mean transfer to state prison.

Lamar County Jail Facility

The Lamar County Jail sits at 1118 County Road 9 in Vernon. It is a small detention center. The facility has 50 beds for inmates.

The jail holds adults arrested in Lamar County. Most inmates are waiting for court dates. Some serve short sentences. The jail also holds municipal inmates from local police departments.

Booking happens at the jail. When someone is arrested, they are brought here. Staff record personal details. They take a mugshot and fingerprints. This data goes to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center within 24 hours as required by state rules.

The small size means the staff know the inmates well. Call ahead with questions. They can usually give you answers quickly.

Alabama Jail Record Laws

Alabama law makes jail rosters public. Two main statutes apply. These give you the right to access inmate information.

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

The Open Records Act in Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 says residents can inspect public records. Jail rosters are public records. You do not need to give 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 open to the public.

Note: If charges are dropped, a person may seek expungement under Alabama Code Section 15-27. Once expunged, the record is sealed and will not appear in public searches.

How to Request Jail Records

Getting Lamar County jail records requires contacting the Sheriff's Office. Since there is no online roster, phone and in-person are your main options.

For a quick check, call (205) 695-7470. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They can share charges and bond amounts. This is free and fast.

For copies of records, visit the Sheriff's Office at 330 1st Street NE in Vernon. Bring a photo ID. Ask for what you need. Staff can print copies. There are fees for this. Most agencies charge about one dollar per page.

Written requests work too. Mail your request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the inmate's name and date of birth. List what records you want. Send payment by money order. Call first to confirm the amount.

Response time varies. In-person and phone requests are faster. Mail requests may take a week or two.

Court Records in Lamar County

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

Lamar County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony cases. The district court handles misdemeanors and traffic matters.

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

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

Search Lamar County Records

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

Cities in Lamar County

Lamar County has a small population spread across several towns. People arrested in these areas may be booked at the Lamar County Jail.

Towns in Lamar County include Vernon, Millport, Kennedy, and Sulligent. None have populations over 50,000. For jail roster information on anyone arrested in Lamar County, call the Sheriff's Office at (205) 695-7470.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Lamar County. Check them if you are unsure where an arrest happened.

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