Franklin County Inmate Lookup

Franklin County mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in northwest Alabama. The county seat is Russellville. Sheriff Shannon Oliver runs the department and oversees the jail. Franklin County has about 32,000 residents and is part of the 34th Judicial Circuit. All booking photos and arrest logs are public records under Alabama law that citizens can request from the sheriff's office.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

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

Reach the sheriff's office by phone at (256) 332-8811. Call during regular business hours Monday through Friday for records requests. The staff can help with booking information.

The sheriff's office is located in Russellville. Check their website or call to see if an online roster is available. Even without an online option, you can get records by calling or visiting.

How to Find Franklin County Mugshots

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

Methods to search for Franklin County mugshots:

• Call the sheriff's office at (256) 332-8811
• Visit the jail in person during office hours
• Submit a written records request
• Use Alabama VINELink for inmate alerts
• Search Alacourt Access for court records

Have the person's full name ready when you call. An approximate arrest date helps staff find records faster. Basic information can usually be given over the phone.

Alabama law requires all sheriffs to maintain public jail records. Even without a website roster, you can access this information during business hours.

Franklin County Jail

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

The jail books arrests from sheriff's deputies, Russellville Police, Phil Campbell Police, Red Bay Police, and other local agencies. All county arrests go through this facility.

Visitation has set hours. Call the jail for the current schedule. You may need to be on an approved visitor list. Some jails also offer video visitation.

Bond can be posted at the jail. The amount depends on the charges. Bail bondsmen can help if you don't have the full cash amount available.

Are Franklin County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Franklin County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives citizens the right to access public records. Arrest records and booking photos are included.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a public record of all inmates. This must have names, charges, and booking dates. Anyone can view this during office hours.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records are not public. Sealed or expunged records are also not available. Certified copies may have a fee.

An arrest does not equal a conviction. Check court records on Alacourt Access to see how cases were resolved.

Franklin County Court Records

Franklin County is part of the 34th Judicial Circuit. Court records are different from jail records. The jail shows who was arrested. Courts show what happened after.

Search Franklin County court records on Alacourt Access. The cost is $9.99 per name. Results include case filings, charges, pleas, and verdicts. Court records don't have mugshots.

The Franklin County Courthouse is in Russellville. 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 Franklin County, try nearby counties. They may have been arrested in a different jurisdiction.

Search Franklin County Records

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