Lowndes County Jail Roster Search

Lowndes County jail roster records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Hayneville. This small, rural county is in south-central Alabama between Montgomery and Selma. The John Hulett Detention Facility can hold 109 inmates. Sheriff Christopher S. West runs the office. There is a mobile app for checking on inmates. You can also call the jail directly. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, jail records are public. This guide shows how to find jail roster records in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Lowndes County Sheriff's Office

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is at 205 A East Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. Sheriff Christopher S. West leads the office. The staff handles law enforcement for the entire county. They also run the John Hulett Detention Facility.

The office has a mobile app for inmates and other services. This is available for iOS and Android devices. Staff can also help by phone during business hours.

How to Find Lowndes County Inmates

Lowndes County has a mobile app with an inmate roster. Download it from the iOS App Store or Google Play. The app lets you search for current inmates and view details.

You can search by name or booking date. The app shows who is currently in custody. It provides basic facts about each inmate. This is the easiest way to check on someone remotely.

If you prefer not to use the app, call the jail. Dial (334) 548-2222 or (334) 548-2151. Staff can search by phone. Tell them the person's name. They can confirm if the person is in custody. They can share charges and bond amounts.

To search Lowndes County jail records, you may need:

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

For in-person searches, visit the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can look up inmates and let you view the jail book.

What Lowndes County Jail Records Show

Jail roster records contain facts about each booking. Alabama law requires the sheriff to keep this data. The records are public under state code.

Lowndes County jail roster records generally contain the following:

• Full name of the inmate
• Age, sex, and race
• 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 John Hulett Detention Facility is a medium-sized jail. It can hold 109 inmates. The facility opened in 1991. It houses pretrial detainees. It also holds people serving short sentences.

Jail Visitation in Lowndes County

Lowndes County Jail allows visits on specific days. Visiting hours are on Thursday and Sunday. Each visit lasts one hour total. You get three 20-minute sessions per day.

There are rules for visiting. Only one visitor per inmate is allowed at a time. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Bring a valid state or federal photo ID. The jail may check for warrants and restraining orders.

If you have a warrant, you cannot visit. If you have a restraining order involving the inmate, you cannot visit. Contact the jail at (334) 548-2222 to get on the visitor list and learn about current rules.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

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

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It gives residents the right to inspect public records. Jail rosters are public records. You do not need to explain why you want them. The sheriff can charge fair fees for copies.

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

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

How to Request Jail Records

Getting Lowndes County jail records requires contact with the Sheriff's Office. The mobile app handles basic searches. For copies, other methods work better.

Use the mobile app for quick checks. Download it free for iOS or Android. You can see current inmates. This answers basic questions fast.

For copies, visit the Sheriff's Office at 205 A East Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. Bring a photo ID. Tell staff what records you need. They can print copies. Fees apply. 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.

Court Records in Lowndes County

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

Lowndes County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony cases. The district court handles misdemeanors and traffic matters.

Search Alabama court records 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 Lowndes County, contact the Circuit Clerk. The office is at the courthouse in Hayneville.

Search Lowndes County Records

Use this tool to find jail records and other public records in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Cities in Lowndes County

Lowndes County has a small population spread across several towns. People arrested in these areas may be booked at the John Hulett Detention Facility.

Hayneville is the county seat. Other towns include Fort Deposit, Mosses, Letohatchee, and Gordonville. None have populations over 50,000. For jail roster information about anyone arrested in Lowndes County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (334) 548-6151.

Nearby Counties

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