Macon County Jail Roster

The Macon County jail roster shows inmates held at the county jail in Tuskegee. The sheriff keeps records on all people booked into the jail. This includes names, charges, and booking dates. Macon County does not have a public online jail roster. You must call the jail or visit in person to check if someone is in custody. The jail can hold up to 80 inmates. Staff process around 1,600 arrests each year. VINELink offers a way to track inmates and get alerts when they are released.

Macon County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Andre Brunson runs the Macon County jail. The jail is on County Road 10 in Tuskegee. Call to ask about inmates or visitation.

The Macon County jail holds both men and women. It has a 55 percent weekly turnover rate. This means the jail population changes often. Inmate data can take up to 19 hours to process after booking. Be patient when asking about recent arrests in Macon County.

Contact the Macon County Sheriff's Office using the info below:

• Jail Address: 246 County Road 10, Tuskegee, AL 36083
• Phone: 334-727-2503 or 334-724-0669
• Fax: 334-724-2506
• Sheriff: Andre Brunson

Note: Macon County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit along with Randolph and Tallapoosa counties.

How to Find Inmates in Macon County

Macon County does not post its jail roster online. There is no search tool on the sheriff's website. You have a few ways to find out if someone is in the Macon County jail.

The first way is to call the jail. Dial 334-727-2503 any time. Give staff the full name of the person you seek. They can tell you if that person is in custody. You may also need the date of birth or booking number if you have it.

The second way is to visit in person. Go to 246 County Road 10 in Tuskegee. Bring your ID. Ask to see the jail book. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, sheriffs must keep a jail book open to the public during office hours. You can view who is in the Macon County jail at no cost.

The third way is to use VINELink. Go to vinelink.com and select Alabama. Search by name. VINELink can tell you if someone is in state custody. You can sign up for alerts. When the person gets out, you get a call, text, or email. This is free to use.

For state prison inmates, use the Alabama Department of Corrections search. The ADOC tool shows people serving time in state prison. County jail inmates are not in that system. Use the jail phone number for Macon County detainees.

What Macon County Jail Records Show

Jail records in Macon County contain key facts about each inmate. State law sets what must be kept. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to log specific data for every person booked into jail.

Macon County jail records include the following details:

• Full name of the inmate
• Age and date of birth
• Gender and race
• Charges filed against them
• Booking date and time
• Release date when applicable

Mugshots are taken during booking. Bond amounts show what it costs to get out. The jail may also note which agency made the arrest. All of this is public record in Alabama. You do not need a reason to ask for it.

Some facts stay private. Medical records are not public. Mental health details are protected by HIPAA. Juvenile records are sealed under Alabama law. You will not find these on any Macon County jail roster.

Macon County Jail Visitation

The Macon County jail allows visits on set days. Hours change by day of the week. Plan your visit using the times below.

Visitation hours for Macon County jail are:

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

Bring a valid photo ID. You may need to be on the inmate's approved list. Call the jail first to check rules. Phone calls to inmates are also allowed but follow jail rules on times and length.

To send mail to an inmate in Macon County, use this address format:

[Inmate Name and ID Number]
Macon County Jail c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083

Do not send cash. Money orders are the safe way to add funds. Ask the jail about rules for packages and what items are banned.

Alabama Jail Record Laws

Alabama law makes jail records public. Two main statutes apply to Macon County and all counties in the state.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the state open records act. It says any resident can view and copy public records. Jail rosters are public records. You can ask to see them without giving a reason. The agency can charge for copies but viewing is free.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book. The book must list each inmate by name, age, sex, race, charges, and dates. The sheriff must let you view this book during office hours. This law makes the Macon County jail roster a public document.

Arrest data goes to the state within 24 hours. This rule comes from Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03. Local jails report to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. This keeps state crime data up to date.

Fees for Macon County Jail Records

Viewing the jail roster is free. You can visit the sheriff's office and look at the jail book at no charge. Phone calls to ask if someone is in jail cost nothing too.

Fees apply when you want copies. Alabama Code Section 36-12-41 lets agencies charge for copies. Rates vary but most charge 50 cents to one dollar per page. Certified copies cost more. Ask the Macon County Sheriff's Office for their current fee schedule.

For a full background check, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency charges 25 dollars. This takes fingerprints and several weeks to process. The ADOC charges 25 dollars for copies of state inmate records. Payment must be by money order or cashier's check.

Macon County Court Information

Macon County is in the 5th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also includes Randolph and Tallapoosa counties. Court cases from the Macon County jail go to the Macon County Courthouse in Tuskegee.

The courthouse handles criminal cases, bond hearings, and arraignments. Inmates appear before a judge within 48 hours of arrest in most cases. The clerk of court keeps case files and can provide docket information.

For court records, you can use Alacourt ACCESS. This is the state court records system. It is fee based. You can search by name or case number. Go to pa.alacourt.com to start a search. This covers civil, criminal, and traffic cases across Alabama.

Nearby County Jails

Macon County borders several other Alabama counties. Each has its own jail and sheriff. If you are not sure which county holds someone, check these nearby jails too.

Search Macon County Inmates

Use our search tool to look up jail records in Macon County. Enter a name to find booking information, mugshots, and charges.