Randolph County Jail Roster

The Randolph County jail roster shows who is in custody at the county jail in Wedowee. The Sheriff's Office keeps this list up to date. You can view it on their website for free. The roster has names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. Randolph County sits in east Alabama near the Georgia line. It has about 22,000 residents. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short terms. To look up an inmate, you can use the online search tool or call the jail. This page tells you how to find jail records in Randolph County.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff David Cofield runs the Randolph County jail. The jail is in Wedowee. It holds people who have been booked on local charges. The staff keeps records on each person who comes in. These records are public under Alabama law.

You can reach the jail by phone or mail. The office can tell you if someone is in custody. They can also share bond amounts and court dates. If you need copies of jail records, ask the Sheriff's Office. There may be a small fee for copies.

Note: Call the jail to check hours before you visit in person.

How to Search the Jail Roster Online

The Randolph County Sheriff posts an inmate roster on their site. This is the fastest way to look up who is in jail. The roster is free to view. It gets updated often, so check back if you do not see who you are looking for.

Go to the Sheriff's website at randolphcountyso.org/inmate_roster.php to see the list. You can also visit the current inmates page at randolphcountyso.org/cur_inmates.html. The page shows all people now in custody.

The Randolph County jail roster includes the following details:

• Full name of the inmate
• Height and weight
• Sex and race
• Booking date
• Criminal charges
• Bond amount set by the court

The roster does not have mugshots in all cases. If you need a booking photo, contact the jail. They may provide it on request. The roster is for current inmates only. Released people are not shown.

Are Jail Records Public in Alabama?

Yes. Jail records are public in Alabama. The law says sheriffs must keep a book on all prisoners. This rule comes from Alabama Code Section 36-22-8. The book must have the name, age, sex, race, charges, and dates for each person. Anyone can view this book during office hours.

The Alabama Open Records Act also applies. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, state residents can inspect public records. Jail rosters fall under this law. Agencies can charge for copies, but viewing is free. Most sheriffs now post rosters online to save time.

Some info stays private. Medical records are not public. Juvenile records are sealed under Alabama Code Section 12-15-133. If a case gets dismissed and expunged, those records come off the roster. The sheriff removes them per Alabama Code Section 15-27.

Search Jail Records In Person

You can visit the Sheriff's Office in Wedowee. Bring a valid ID. Ask to see the jail roster or booking records. Staff will help you find what you need. This is a good option if you cannot find someone online.

The office is open on weekdays. It may close for lunch. Call ahead to check the hours. When you get there, go to the records desk. Tell them the name of the person you want to look up. They can search by name or booking number.

If you want copies, ask the clerk. Fees apply for printed pages. The cost is usually around one dollar per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk can tell you the exact fees when you visit.

Randolph County Jail Visitation

The jail allows visits for inmates. Only people on the approved list can visit. The inmate must add you to the list first. Visits happen at set times.

Visitation hours are as follows:

• Monday through Sunday
• Morning: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Afternoon: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Bring a photo ID when you come. Follow all jail rules. The staff can turn away visitors who do not follow the rules. Call the jail at (256) 357-4545 to ask about the visit process.

How Bond Works in Randolph County

When someone gets booked, a judge sets a bond. The bond amount shows on the jail roster. Paying the bond gets the person out while they wait for court. Not everyone can bond out. Some charges do not allow bond.

You can pay bond at the jail. Cash bonds need the full amount. Surety bonds go through a bail bondsman. The bondsman charges a fee, usually ten percent of the bond. That fee is not refunded.

If bond is too high, the inmate can ask for a bond hearing. A judge may lower the bond. This happens in court. The jail staff cannot change bond amounts. Only a judge can do that.

What if the Inmate is Not in the County Jail?

The county roster shows local inmates. If someone gets sent to state prison, they leave the county jail. You will not find them on the Randolph County roster anymore.

Use the Alabama Department of Corrections inmate search for state prisoners. Go to doc.alabama.gov/inmatesearch. Search by name or inmate number. The ADOC site shows current state inmates and their location.

For victim updates, use the Alabama VINE system. VINE sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. Register at vinelink.com or call 877-846-3425. This service is free.

Search Randolph County Inmates

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

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randolph County. If you need jail records from a different area, check these pages.