Fayette County Arrest Records

Fayette County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office in northwest Alabama. The county seat is Fayette city. Sheriff Byron Yerby runs the department and jail. Fayette County is a small rural county with about 16,000 residents. It is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit along with Lamar and Pickens counties. All booking photos are public records under Alabama law that you can request from the sheriff.

Fayette County Sheriff's Office

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Byron Yerby leads the department. Contact them for mugshot requests and inmate information.

Reach the sheriff's office by phone at (205) 932-3205. Call during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Staff can help you find booking information and arrest records.

Fayette County is a smaller county so they may not have an online roster. Contact the sheriff's office directly to check on current inmates and get mugshot information.

How to Find Fayette County Mugshots

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

Methods to search for Fayette County mugshots:

• Call the sheriff's office at (205) 932-3205
• Visit the jail in person during business hours
• Submit a written records request
• Use Alabama VINELink for inmate notifications
• Search Alacourt Access for court records

When you call, have the full name of the person ready. An approximate arrest date helps too. Staff can search the system and give you basic information.

Even without an online roster, you have the right to view jail records. Alabama law requires sheriffs to maintain public records of all inmates.

Fayette County Jail

The Fayette County Jail is operated by the sheriff's office. It holds people awaiting trial and those serving sentences of two years or less. Longer sentences go to state prison.

The jail processes arrests from sheriff's deputies and the Fayette Police Department. Being a smaller county, the jail typically has fewer inmates than larger counties.

Visitation follows a schedule set by the jail. Contact them for current hours and rules. You may need to be on an approved visitor list before you can visit.

Bond can be posted at the jail. The amount depends on the charges and what the judge set. A bail bondsman can help if you don't have the full cash amount.

Are Fayette County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Fayette 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 the sheriff to keep a public record of all inmates. This must include names, charges, and booking dates. Anyone can view it during office hours.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged records are not available. 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 how cases turned out.

Fayette County Court Records

Fayette County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit with Lamar and Pickens counties. Court records are separate from jail records. The jail shows arrests. Courts show outcomes.

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

The Fayette County Courthouse is in downtown Fayette. You can visit the court clerk in person to request records. Bring ID and be ready for copy fees.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone in Fayette County, check nearby counties. They may have been arrested somewhere else.

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