Marshall County Jail Roster Search

The Marshall County jail roster is available online through the sheriff's website. You can search for inmates by name any time. The jail is in Guntersville and holds up to 250 people. Sheriff Phil Sims runs the facility. Each inmate listing shows their mugshot, charges, and bond amount. You can see who is currently in custody or view recently released inmates. The online roster updates often throughout the day.

Marshall County Online Inmate Search

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office has a full online jail roster. Go to marshallso.org and click on the inmate roster link. You must agree to a disclaimer before viewing.

The search is simple. Type a name and press search. Results show right away. You can view current inmates or people who were released recently. The system uses tabs to switch between the two lists.

Each inmate profile on the Marshall County jail roster shows a lot of detail. You get the name and booking photo. Age, race, gender, and physical details are listed. The system shows eye color, hair color, weight, and height. It also displays the admission date and time, confining agency, charges, and bond amount.

You can access the roster at Marshall County Jail Roster. The roster updates often. New bookings appear after processing is complete.

Marshall County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Phil Sims leads the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. The office and jail share the same address on Blount Avenue in Guntersville. Staff are there during business hours for questions.

Marshall County is in north Alabama on Lake Guntersville. The county jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving short sentences. It is a medium security facility. The jail processes bookings around the clock.

Contact the Marshall County Sheriff's Office using this info:

• Address: 423 Blount Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976
• Phone (24 hours): 256-582-2034
• Crime Tip Hotline: 256-571-7851
• Email: marshallso@marshallco.org
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The sheriff's office has a mobile app. You can download it to get alerts and check the roster on your phone. They also have a Facebook page for news and updates.

Note: Marshall County is part of the 27th Judicial Circuit.

What Marshall County Jail Records Show

The Marshall County jail roster gives you detailed info on each inmate. The data goes beyond what state law requires. You get a complete picture of who is in custody.

Each inmate listing on the Marshall County jail roster includes:

• Full name and booking photo
• Age, race, and gender
• Eye color and hair color
• Weight and height
• Admission date and time
• Confining agency
• All charges filed
• Total bond amount

The physical details help you confirm you found the right person. Two people may share a name. Eye color and height can tell them apart. This makes the Marshall County jail roster more useful than basic rosters.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book open to the public. Marshall County puts its book online. You can search it free any time of day.

How to Find Inmates in Marshall County

The online roster is the best way to search. But other options exist if you need them.

For online searches, go to marshallso.org. Click inmate roster. Agree to the disclaimer. Type the name you want. Press search. Click a result to see the full profile. You can check current inmates or recently released.

You can also call the jail. The number is 256-582-2034. Staff answer day and night. Give them the name and they can check custody status. Have the date of birth ready if you can. That helps narrow results.

To visit in person, go to 423 Blount Avenue in Guntersville. Bring your ID. You can ask staff about an inmate. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, you can view the jail book during office hours.

VINELink is another option. Go to vinelink.com and pick Alabama. Search by name. Sign up for alerts. When the person gets out, you get a call, text, or email. This service is free.

Alabama Jail Roster Laws

Alabama law makes jail records public. Two main statutes apply to the Marshall County jail roster.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book. The book must show each inmate's name, age, sex, race, charges, booking date, and release date. The sheriff must let the public view this during office hours. Marshall County posts its book online for easy access.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the open records law. Any Alabama resident can view public records. Jail rosters are public. You do not need a reason to look. Copies may cost a fee but viewing is free.

Arrest data goes to the state within 24 hours. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 sets this rule. Marshall County reports to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. This keeps state crime data up to date.

Fees for Marshall County Jail Records

Viewing the online roster is free. You can search as many times as you want at no cost. Phone calls to ask about inmates are free too.

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

Background checks through ALEA cost 25 dollars. The Alabama Department of Corrections charges 25 dollars for state inmate records. Payment must be by money order or cashier's check.

Nearby County Jails

Marshall County sits in north Alabama. It borders several other counties. If you are not sure which county holds someone, check these nearby jails too.

The city of Huntsville extends into Marshall County. An arrest in that area may go to Madison County instead. Check both rosters if needed.

Find Marshall County Inmates

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