DeKalb County Jail Roster

DeKalb County mugshots and arrest records are kept by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in northeast Alabama. The county seat is Fort Payne. Sheriff Nicholas Welden runs the department and jail. DeKalb County has a full online jail roster powered by JailTracker that shows current inmates with mugshots. The county is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit along with Cherokee County. All booking photos are public records under Alabama law.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Nicholas Welden leads the office. The address is 2801 Jordan Road SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (256) 845-8561. Call during regular business hours for records requests. The staff can answer questions about inmates and booking information.

The sheriff's website at dekalbcountysheriff.org has the online inmate roster, warrant information, and contact details for all divisions.

How to Search DeKalb County Mugshots

DeKalb County has an online jail roster. Visit dekalbcountysheriff.org/roster.php to search current inmates. The JailTracker system is free to use anytime.

To search for mugshots in DeKalb County:

• Search by first and last name
• Browse the full inmate list
• Sort by booking date for recent arrests
• View released inmates as well
• Click any name to see charges and bond info

The roster shows mugshots, names, and booking dates on the main page. Click on an inmate to see all charges, bond amounts, and case numbers. The system updates regularly as people are booked and released.

DeKalb County uses JailTracker, which is a common system in Alabama. If you have used other county rosters, this one works the same way.

DeKalb County Jail

The DeKalb County Jail is operated by the sheriff's office near Fort Payne. It holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. Inmates with sentences over two years go to state prison.

The jail processes arrests from sheriff's deputies, Fort Payne Police, and other local agencies. All arrests in DeKalb County end up on the county jail roster. This includes city police arrests.

Visitation at the jail follows a set schedule. Check with the jail for current hours. You may need to be on an approved list to visit. Video visitation might be available too.

Bond can be posted 24 hours a day at the jail. Amounts depend on the charges and what the judge set. Bail bondsmen can help if you don't have the full amount in cash.

Are DeKalb County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in DeKalb County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives citizens the right to view public records. This includes arrest records and booking photos.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a public record of all inmates. This must have names, charges, and booking dates. The public can view these records during office hours. That is why DeKalb County puts their roster online.

Some records are not public. Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged records are also not available. Certified copies may have a fee. Ask the sheriff's office about costs.

An arrest does not mean someone is guilty. Court records on Alacourt Access show case outcomes. The roster just shows who was arrested.

DeKalb County Court Records

DeKalb County is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit with Cherokee County. Court records and jail records are different things. The jail shows arrests. Courts show case outcomes.

You can search DeKalb County court records on Alacourt Access. The fee is $9.99 per name search. You can see case filings, charges, pleas, and verdicts. Court records don't have mugshots.

The DeKalb County Courthouse is in Fort Payne. Visit the court clerk to request records in person. Bring ID and be ready to pay any fees for copies.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the DeKalb County roster, check nearby counties. They may have been arrested in another jurisdiction.

Search DeKalb County Records

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