Houston County Mugshots

Houston County mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Houston County Sheriff's Office in Alabama. This county is home to Dothan, the largest city in the Wiregrass region. Sheriff Donald Valenza runs the Houston County Jail which has capacity for 188 inmates. The sheriff's office has an online inmate listing and a Citizen Connect portal where you can search for booking photos, charges, and arrest information for people in Houston County.

Houston County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Donald Valenza heads the Houston County Sheriff's Office. The admin office is at 144 North Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36302. Call (334) 677-4882 or (334) 677-4808 for general questions.

For jail info, call (334) 712-0762. The jail staff can help with inmate questions and bond information.

Visit the sheriff's website at houstoncosoal.gov for the inmate listing and other resources.

How to Search Houston County Mugshots

Houston County has an inmate listing at houstoncosoal.gov/inmate-listing. You can also use the Citizen Connect portal at Southern Software Citizen Connect.

The inmate listing shows current inmates with mugshots. You can search by name or browse the full list. The Citizen Connect portal offers more search options.

Houston County mugshots are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 and Section 36-22-8 require jail records to be available for public inspection.

The local Dothan Eagle newspaper also publishes jail booking information. This is another way to find recent arrests in Houston County.

Houston County Jail

The Houston County Jail is at 901 East Main Street, Dothan, AL 36303. This medium security facility has capacity for 188 inmates.

The jail handles all county arrests including those from the city of Dothan. Dothan Police make arrests that are booked at this facility.

Sheriff Valenza was first appointed by the Governor and has since been elected twice. The office serves all of Houston County.

Are Houston County Mugshots Public

Yes. Houston County mugshots and arrest records are public under Alabama law. Anyone can view the jail roster.

You do not need to give a reason to search. The records are open to all members of the public.

Juvenile records are confidential under Alabama Code Section 12-15-133. Sealed and expunged records are also not available. But adult arrest records are generally public.

Cities in Houston County

Houston County includes the city of Dothan. Arrests in Dothan are booked at the county jail.

Other communities in Houston County include Ashford, Cowarts, and Columbia. All county arrests appear on the sheriff's roster.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone in Houston County, try these nearby counties.

Search Houston County Records

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