Pickens County Jail Roster

The Pickens County jail roster is available online at the sheriff's website. Sheriff Todd Hall runs the facility in Carrollton. You can search by name to find inmates. The roster shows current inmates and people released in the last 48 hours. Each profile has mugshots, booking info, and charges. The website also has a mobile friendly version. This page shows how to search the Pickens County jail roster and what info you can find.

Pickens County Online Inmate Search

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has a full online jail roster. Go to pcsoal.org and click on the roster link. You can view current inmates or those released in the last 48 hours.

The search has a name field. Type in a name and press search. Results show right away. You can sort the list by name or date. Pick newest first or oldest first. The system is easy to use.

Each inmate profile on the Pickens County jail roster shows useful info. You get the name and booking photo. The system shows the booking number and date. Age, gender, race, and arresting agency are listed. All charges appear with the bond amount.

You can access the roster at Pickens County Jail Roster. There is also a mobile version at the same site. The roster updates often as bookings and releases happen.

Pickens County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Todd Hall leads the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. Chief Deputy Greg Carr assists. The office is on Cemetery Street in Carrollton, the county seat.

Pickens County is in west Alabama. It is a rural county near the Mississippi border. The jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving short sentences. Staff handle bookings and releases around the clock.

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

• Address: 188 Cemetery Street, Carrollton, AL 35447
• Mailing: PO Box 226, Carrollton, AL 35447
• Phone: (205) 367-2000
• Fax: (205) 367-8333
• Crime Tip Hotline: (205) 367-2000
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Note: Pickens County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit.

What Pickens County Jail Records Show

The Pickens County jail roster gives you detailed info on each inmate. The website shows more than the law requires.

Each inmate profile on the Pickens County jail roster includes:

• Full name and booking photo
• Booking number and date
• Age, gender, and race
• Arresting agency
• All charges filed
• Bond amount for each charge

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. Pickens County posts this info online for easy access.

The sheriff notes that while they try to keep info accurate, they cannot certify it. For official records, visit the sheriff's office in person.

How to Find Inmates in Pickens County

The online roster is the best way to search. But other methods work too.

For online searches, go to pcsoal.org. Click the roster link. Choose current inmates or recently released. Type a name if you want or browse the full list. Click a name to see all details.

You can call the jail at (205) 367-2000. Staff answer during office hours. Give them the name of the person you seek. They can tell you if that person is in custody. Have the date of birth ready if you can.

To visit in person, go to 188 Cemetery Street in Carrollton. Bring your ID. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, you can view the jail book during office hours.

VINELink is free for tracking inmates. Go to vinelink.com and select Alabama. Search by name. Sign up for alerts. When the person is released, you get notified.

Pickens County Jail Visitation

Pickens County jail has strict rules for visitors. Each inmate can have two visits per month. Each visit is 30 minutes long.

Visitation hours are:

• Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Monday through Friday: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

There is no visitation on holidays or court days. The visitor list is limited. Only three family members and one minister can be on the list. Make sure you are on the list before coming to visit.

Bring a valid photo ID. Follow all jail rules. The jail may turn away visitors who do not comply.

Alabama Jail Roster Laws

Alabama makes jail records public. Two key statutes apply to the Pickens 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. Pickens County posts it online.

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 must go to the state within 24 hours. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 sets this rule. Pickens County reports to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center.

Fees for Pickens 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 Pickens County Sheriff's Office for their fee schedule.

Nearby County Jails

Pickens County is in west Alabama near the Mississippi border. It borders several other counties. If you are not sure where someone is held, check these nearby jails too.

Find Pickens County Inmates

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