Search Dallas County Mugshots

Dallas County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office in central Alabama. The county seat is Selma, known for its role in civil rights history. Sheriff Michael Granthum oversees the jail and all arrest records. Dallas County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Bibb, Hale, Perry, and Wilcox counties. All booking photos and arrest logs are public records that you can request from the sheriff's office.

Dallas County Sheriff's Office

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Michael Granthum leads the department. You can contact them for mugshot requests and inmate information.

Reach the sheriff's office by phone at (334) 874-2530. Call during normal business hours Monday through Friday. The staff can help you find booking photos and arrest details.

The sheriff's office is located in Selma. For jail-specific questions, call the detention center directly. They can provide information about current inmates, visitation, and bond amounts.

How to Find Dallas County Mugshots

Dallas County may not have a public online roster. Contact the sheriff's office to check for current inmates. There are several ways to get mugshot information.

Methods to search for mugshots in Dallas County:

• Call the sheriff's office at (334) 874-2530
• Visit the jail in person during business hours
• Submit a written records request
• Use Alabama VINELink for inmate notifications
• Check Alacourt Access for court records

When you call or visit, have the person's full name ready. An approximate arrest date helps too. Staff can search their system and tell you if someone is in custody.

Alabama law requires sheriffs to maintain public jail records. Even without an online roster, you have the right to view this information during office hours.

Dallas County Jail

The Dallas County Jail is operated by the sheriff's office. It holds people awaiting trial and those serving sentences of two years or less. The facility is in Selma.

The jail processes arrests from the sheriff's deputies and Selma Police Department. Other small towns in the county also bring their arrests here. All bookings create a record that becomes part of the public jail roster.

Visitation schedules vary. Contact the jail for current visiting hours and rules. You may need to be on an approved visitor list. Some facilities offer video visits as well.

Bond can be posted at the jail. The amount is set by the court based on the charges. You can use a bail bondsman if you don't have the full cash amount. The jail staff can explain the process.

Are Dallas County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Dallas County are public records under Alabama law. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 guarantees citizens the right to access public records, including arrest records and booking photos.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to maintain a public record of all inmates. This must include names, charges, and booking dates. The sheriff must allow inspection during business hours.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records are not available to the public. Sealed or expunged records are also off limits. If you need certified copies, there may be a small fee.

An arrest record does not mean the person was found guilty. Check court records through Alacourt Access to see the outcome of any case.

Dallas County Court Records

Dallas County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. Court records are different from jail records. The jail shows who was arrested. Court records show what happened in the case.

Search Dallas County court records on Alacourt Access. The cost is $9.99 per name search. Results include case filings, charges, pleas, and verdicts. Mugshots are not in court records.

The Dallas County Courthouse is in downtown Selma. You can request records from the court clerk in person. Bring ID and expect to pay copy fees for documents.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the Dallas County roster, try nearby counties. The person may have been arrested somewhere else.

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