Birmingham Mugshots

Birmingham mugshots and arrest records are available from two sources in Alabama. The Birmingham Police Department operates its own city jail, and Jefferson County runs the main county jail. Both facilities book people arrested in Birmingham. You can search the Jefferson County jail roster online or use the Birmingham city jail search tool. Birmingham is the largest city by area in Alabama with about 196,000 residents. This guide shows you how to find mugshots for people arrested in Birmingham.

Which Jail Has Birmingham Mugshots

Birmingham arrests may be booked at two different facilities. Where someone ends up depends on who made the arrest and the charges.

The Jefferson County Jail handles most arrests. This includes felony charges and arrests by the Jefferson County Sheriff. The county jail is at 809 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203.

The Birmingham City Jail handles some arrests by Birmingham Police. The city jail is at 425 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35203. This smaller facility holds about 350 inmates and has been open since 1973.

If you cannot find someone at one facility, check the other. Both have online search tools.

How to Search Birmingham Mugshots Online

There are two ways to search for mugshots in Birmingham.

For Jefferson County Jail, go to sheriff.jccal.org/NewWorld.InmateInquiry. You can search by name, subject number, or booking number. This is the larger facility that holds most county inmates.

For Birmingham City Jail, go to the Birmingham jail search portal. This shows people booked at the city facility.

To search Birmingham mugshots, you need the following:

• First and last name of the person
• Approximate date of arrest if known

Results show the mugshot, charges, booking date, and bond amount. Birmingham mugshots are public records under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40.

Birmingham Police Department

The Birmingham Police Department makes arrests within city limits. The main office is at 1710 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Call (205) 254-1765 for general questions.

For records requests, contact the City Clerk Lee Frazier. Open records requests have a 14 day response time. You can also visit the police headquarters in person.

Birmingham PD website: police.birminghamal.gov

Are Birmingham Arrest Records Public

Yes. Arrest records and mugshots in Birmingham are public. Alabama law requires jail records to be available for public inspection.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It gives citizens the right to access public records. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a public log of inmates.

Both the city and county jails post their rosters online. Anyone can search without giving a reason.

Juvenile records are confidential. Sealed and expunged records are also not public. Contact the court for information about sealed records in Birmingham.

Birmingham Legal Resources

If you need legal help in Birmingham, several resources are available.

Legal Services Alabama provides free legal help to low income residents. Call (866) 456-4995 or visit legalservicesalabama.org.

The Alabama State Bar has a lawyer referral service. Call 1-800-392-5660 to get connected with an attorney in the Birmingham area.

For court records, use Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com. This shows case filings, charges, and outcomes for Birmingham cases.

Nearby Cities

Birmingham is in Jefferson County. Nearby cities may book arrests at the Jefferson County Jail or their own facilities.

For all Jefferson County mugshots, visit the county page.

Search Birmingham Records

Use the tool below to search mugshots and arrest records in Birmingham, Alabama.