Autauga County Mugshot Search
Autauga County mugshots are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Prattville, Alabama. The county shares the 19th Judicial Circuit with Elmore and Chilton counties. Sheriff Mark Harrell runs the office and jail. Arrests in Autauga County become public record under Alabama law. You can get booking photos, charges, and bond info by contacting the sheriff directly. The jail processes inmates from across the county including Prattville, Autaugaville, and Billingsley.
Autauga County Quick Facts
Autauga County Sheriff's Office
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Mark Harrell is in charge. The main address is 162 West 4th Street, Prattville, AL 36067.
You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (334) 361-2500. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. For jail specific questions, call the same number and ask for the jail division.
Autauga County does not have a public online jail roster at this time. You will need to contact the sheriff's office directly to get current inmate information. Some third party sites may have older booking data, but the sheriff's office has the most up to date records.
How to Search Autauga County Mugshots
Since Autauga County does not have an online inmate portal, you have a few options to find mugshot records.
The main ways to search for mugshots in Autauga County include:
- Call the sheriff's office at (334) 361-2500
- Visit the jail in person during business hours
- Submit a written public records request
- Check the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency database
- Search Alabama court records on Alacourt
When you call or visit, have the person's full name ready. A date of birth helps narrow down results if it's a common name. The staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody and what charges they face.
For older records, you may need to file a formal records request. Alabama's open records law gives you the right to access this information, though the county can charge a small fee for copies.
Are Autauga County Mugshots Public
Yes. Mugshots in Autauga County are public records under Alabama law. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives every person the right to view public records. Arrest records and booking photos fall under this law.
Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a public record of all inmates. This record must include names, charges, and booking dates. The sheriff must let anyone view this record during office hours.
Some records may be restricted. Juvenile records are not public. Sealed or expunged records are also not available. If you need a certified copy of an arrest record, you can request one from the sheriff's office for a small fee.
Note that an arrest record does not mean someone was convicted. Check court records on Alacourt Access to see case outcomes and final dispositions.
Autauga County Court Records
Autauga County is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit along with Elmore and Chilton counties. Court records are separate from jail records. The jail shows arrests while the court shows what happened after.
You can search Autauga County court records on Alacourt Access. The fee is $9.99 per name search. This shows case filings, charges, plea information, and verdicts. It does not show mugshots.
The Autauga County Courthouse is at 176 West 5th Street, Prattville, AL 36067. You can also visit the court clerk in person to request records. The clerk's office handles civil cases, criminal cases, and traffic matters.
Nearby Counties
If you cannot find someone on the Autauga County roster, check nearby counties. The person may have been arrested in a different jurisdiction.
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Use the search tool below to find mugshots and arrest records in Autauga County, Alabama.