Etowah County Mugshots Online

Etowah County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Etowah County Sheriff's Office in northeast Alabama. The county seat is Gadsden, the fifth-largest city in the state. Sheriff Jonathon Horton runs the department and jail. Etowah County has a full online jail roster powered by JailTracker showing current inmates, most wanted, and sex offenders. The county is part of the 16th Judicial Circuit. All mugshots are public records under Alabama law.

Etowah County Sheriff's Office

The Etowah County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Jonathon Horton leads the department. The main office is at 327 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (256) 546-2825. Call during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Staff can help with records requests and inmate questions.

The sheriff's website at etowahcountysheriff.com has the online roster, most wanted list, sex offender registry, and more. The site is very comprehensive.

How to Search Etowah County Mugshots

Etowah County has a full online inmate roster. Go to etowahcountysheriff.com/roster.php to search current inmates. The JailTracker system is free to use anytime.

Ways to search for mugshots in Etowah County:

• Search by first and last name
• Browse the full current inmate list
• Check the released inmates section
• View the most wanted list
• Search the sex offender registry

The roster shows mugshots, names, and booking dates on the main list. Click any name to see full details including charges, bond amounts, and court dates. The system updates as people are booked and released.

Etowah County has one of the more complete online systems in Alabama. You can find current inmates, recent releases, and wanted persons all in one place.

Etowah County Detention Center

The Etowah County Detention Center is run by the sheriff's office. It holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences of two years or less. The facility is in Gadsden.

The jail books arrests from the sheriff's office, Gadsden Police, Attalla Police, Rainbow City Police, and other local agencies. All arrests in the county end up on the county roster.

Visitation has set hours. Check the sheriff's website or call for the current schedule. You may need to be on an approved list to visit. Video visitation is likely available.

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

Are Etowah County Mugshots Public

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

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to maintain a public record of all inmates. This must include names, charges, and booking dates. Anyone can view this during office hours. That is why Etowah County posts it online.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records are not public. Sealed or expunged records cannot be viewed. Certified copies may have a fee.

Keep in mind that an arrest does not mean conviction. Check court records on Alacourt Access to see how cases ended.

Etowah County Court Records

Etowah County is part of the 16th Judicial Circuit. Court records are separate from jail records. The jail shows arrests. Courts show case results.

Search Etowah 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 Etowah County Courthouse is in downtown Gadsden. You can visit the court clerk in person to request records. Bring ID and expect to pay copy fees.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the Etowah County roster, check nearby counties. They might have been arrested elsewhere.

Search Etowah County Records

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