Dale County Mugshot Search

Dale County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Dale County Sheriff's Office in southeast Alabama. The county seat is Ozark, a city of about 14,000 people. Sheriff Mason Bynum runs the department and jail operations. Dale County has an online jail roster powered by JailTracker where you can search for current inmates. The county is part of the 33rd Judicial Circuit and all booking photos are public records that anyone can view for free.

Dale County Sheriff's Office

The Dale County Sheriff's Office keeps all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Mason Bynum leads the office. The main address is 113 West Reynolds Street, Ozark, AL 36360.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (334) 774-2335. The office handles calls during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Staff can help with records requests and inmate information.

The sheriff's website at daleso.com has links to the inmate roster, warrant information, and contact details. The site uses JailTracker for the online inmate search.

How to Search Dale County Mugshots

Dale County has an online inmate roster. The JailTracker system at daleso.com/roster.php shows current inmates with mugshots. You can access it anytime for free.

To search for mugshots in Dale County, you can use these methods:

• Search by first and last name on the roster
• Browse the full inmate list
• Sort by booking date to see recent arrests
• Call the sheriff's office for more details
• Visit the jail in person for certified copies

The search results show the inmate's mugshot, full name, and booking information. Click on a result to see all charges and bond amounts. The detail page has more info about each case.

JailTracker is a common system used by many Alabama counties. If you have searched other county rosters in Alabama, the Dale County system will look familiar and work the same way.

Dale County Jail

The Dale County Jail is run by the sheriff's office in Ozark. The facility holds people awaiting trial and those serving sentences of two years or less. Longer sentences go to state prison.

The jail processes arrests from the sheriff's deputies and local police departments in Ozark, Enterprise, Daleville, and other towns. Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker) is partly in Dale County, so some military-related arrests may also be processed here.

Visitation hours are set by the jail. Contact the sheriff's office for the current schedule. Most visits need to be scheduled ahead of time. Video visitation may be available as well.

Bond can be posted at the jail 24 hours a day. The amount depends on the charges. A bail bondsman can help if you don't have the full amount. Cash bonds require the entire amount upfront.

Are Dale County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Dale County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives every citizen the right to access public records. This includes arrest records and booking photos.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a public record of all inmates. The record must include names, charges, and booking dates. Anyone can view this during office hours. This is why Dale County posts their roster online.

Some records have restrictions. Juvenile records are not public. Sealed or expunged records cannot be viewed. If you need a certified copy of an arrest record, request one from the sheriff's office. There may be a fee for copies.

Remember that an arrest record does not mean someone was convicted. Check court records on Alacourt Access to see how a case ended.

Dale County Court Records

Dale County is part of the 33rd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Geneva County. Court records are separate from jail records. The jail shows arrests. The court shows case outcomes.

You can search Dale County court records on Alacourt Access. The search costs $9.99 per name. This shows case filings, charges, pleas, and verdicts. Court records do not include mugshots.

The Dale County Courthouse is in Ozark. You can also visit the court clerk in person to request records. Bring identification and be prepared to pay copy fees.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the Dale County roster, check nearby counties. The person may have been arrested in a different jurisdiction.

Search Dale County Records

Use the search tool below to find mugshots and arrest records in Dale County, Alabama.