Wilcox County Jail Records Search

Wilcox County jail roster information is kept by the Sheriff's Office in Camden. The jail is called the Prince Arnold Detention Center. It has room for 64 inmates. Wilcox County has about 10,500 residents, making it one of the smaller counties in Alabama. There is no online inmate roster for this county. You need to call the jail to check on inmates. This guide explains how to find jail records in Wilcox County, Alabama.

Wilcox County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office is in downtown Camden. It handles law enforcement for the whole county. The office runs patrol, investigations, and the county jail.

The jail is separate from the main office. The Prince Arnold Detention Center is at 240 Highway 265 South. This is a short drive from the courthouse. Staff book all arrests and keep records on inmates.

How to Find Inmates in Wilcox County

Wilcox County does not have an online jail roster. The Sheriff's website does not show current inmates. To find out if someone is in jail, you must contact them directly.

Call the jail at (334) 682-9394. This is the best way to check. Give them the full name of the person you seek. A date of birth helps narrow the search. Staff can tell you if the person is in custody.

You can also visit the Sheriff's Office in person. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff will look up the inmate for you. They can answer questions and provide printed records. This works well if you need documents for court or other uses.

Prince Arnold Detention Center

The Wilcox County Jail is called the Prince Arnold Detention Center. It is at 240 Highway 265 South in Camden. The facility has 64 beds.

The jail houses pretrial detainees. These are people who have been arrested and are waiting for court. It also holds people convicted of misdemeanors. Misdemeanor sentences are up to one year. People with longer sentences go to state prison after processing.

When someone gets arrested, they go through booking. Staff take photos and fingerprints. They record all charges in the system. Per Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03, this data must go to the state within 24 hours.

Are Jail Records Public in Alabama?

Yes. Alabama law makes jail records public. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, each sheriff must keep a book on all prisoners. The book must show names, ages, charges, and dates. Anyone can view it during office hours.

The Open Records Act in Section 36-12-40 also applies. State residents can inspect and copy public records. Jail rosters are public records. Viewing is free. Copies have a small fee.

Some info stays private. Medical records are protected. Juvenile records are sealed under Section 12-15-133. Expunged records are removed per Section 15-27.

Get Records In Person

Visit the Sheriff's Office at 12 Water Street in Camden. Bring a valid ID. Staff can search for inmates by name or date of birth. They can print records if you need them.

For copies of booking records, ask the clerk. There may be a fee for printed pages. Most agencies charge around one dollar per page. Certified copies cost more. The clerk will tell you the price.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. It is closed on holidays. Call ahead at (334) 682-4715 if you have questions.

Jail Visitation

The Prince Arnold Detention Center allows visits. Visitation is on Sundays only. Check with the jail for current times and rules.

Call (334) 682-9394 to ask about visits. Bring a photo ID when you come. Follow all jail rules. Staff can deny visits if rules are broken.

State Prison and VINE

The county jail holds local inmates. If someone gets sent to state prison, they leave Wilcox County. You will not find them through the Sheriff's Office.

For state inmates, use the ADOC inmate search. Go to doc.alabama.gov/inmatesearch. Enter a name or ADOC number. The site shows where the inmate is housed. This database is separate from county records.

Victims can use Alabama VINE. This system sends alerts when an inmate moves or gets released. Sign up at vinelink.com. You can also call 877-846-3425. The service is free.

Wilcox County Court Records

Jail records show who is in custody. Court records show what happens with the case. Wilcox County is in the 4th Judicial Circuit along with Dallas and Perry counties.

You can search court records on Alacourt. Visit pa.alacourt.com and search by name or case number. There is a fee for detailed results. The site covers all Alabama courts.

Find Wilcox County Inmates

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Nearby Counties

These counties border Wilcox County. Each has its own jail and records system.