Baldwin County Arrest Records

Baldwin County mugshots are maintained by Sheriff Anthony Lowery's office in Bay Minette, Alabama. This is the largest county by land area in the state and one of the fastest growing. The 28th Judicial Circuit handles all court matters here. Baldwin County stretches from Mobile Bay to the Florida border and includes popular beach towns like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The sheriff's jail processes thousands of bookings each year from across this large area.

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office keeps all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Anthony Lowery runs the office. The main address is 320 N Hoyle Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (251) 937-0210. The office is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday. The jail operates around the clock for booking and release.

The sheriff's website at sheriffofbaldwin.com has information about jail services and contact details. Check the site for updates on inmate search options. Due to the large geographic area, Baldwin County has multiple substations throughout the county.

How to Search Baldwin County Mugshots

Baldwin County's online inmate search options may vary. Check the sheriff's website for the most current access methods.

To search for mugshots in Baldwin County, you can try these methods:

• Visit the sheriff's website for any online roster
• Call the sheriff's office at (251) 937-0210
• Visit the jail in Bay Minette in person
• Submit a written public records request
• Check VINELink for victim notification info

When contacting the sheriff's office, have the person's full name ready. A date of birth helps if it's a common name. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what charges they face.

Baldwin County covers a huge area with many towns. Local police in Foley, Daphne, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach make arrests too. But all bookings go through the county jail system.

Are Baldwin County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Baldwin County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives every citizen the right to access 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 show names, charges, and booking dates. The sheriff must let anyone view this record during business hours.

Some records have restrictions. Juvenile records are not public. Sealed or expunged records are not available either. If you need a certified copy of an arrest record, the sheriff's office can provide one for a fee.

Remember that an arrest does not equal a conviction. Check court records on Alacourt Access to see how cases turned out.

Baldwin County Court Records

Baldwin County is part of the 28th Judicial Circuit. Court records are different from jail records. The jail shows who got arrested. The court shows what happened in the case.

You can search Baldwin County court records on Alacourt Access. The fee is $9.99 per name search. This shows case filings, charges, pleas, and verdicts. It does not show mugshots.

The Baldwin County Courthouse is at 312 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette, AL 36507. You can visit the court clerk in person to request records. Baldwin County also has a satellite courthouse in Fairhope and Foley for convenience.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the Baldwin County roster, check nearby counties. The person may have been arrested elsewhere.

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