Jefferson County Mugshots

Jefferson County mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Birmingham, Alabama. This is the most populous county in the state with over 670,000 residents. The sheriff runs two jail facilities that process around 43,000 inmates each year. The county has a full online inmate search portal where you can look up booking photos, charges, and bond information. Jefferson County mugshots are public records under Alabama law and can be viewed for free on the sheriff's website.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office keeps all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Mark Pettway runs the office. The main address is 2200 Rev Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35203.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (205) 325-5700. For jail specific questions, call (205) 325-5670. The office is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

The sheriff's website at jeffcosheriffal.com has links to the inmate search tool, warrant information, and other resources. You can also find information about visiting inmates and posting bond.

How to Search Jefferson County Mugshots

Jefferson County has a full online inmate search system. The portal is at sheriff.jccal.org/NewWorld.InmateInquiry. You can access it for free at any time.

To search for mugshots in Jefferson County, you can use several methods:

• Search by first and last name
• Search by subject number if known
• Search by booking number
• Filter by booking date range
• Filter by housing facility

The search results show the inmate's mugshot, full name, date of birth, and booking date. Click on a result to see more details. The detail page shows all charges, bond amounts, and court dates.

Jefferson County uses a NewWorld system for their inmate portal. This is different from the JailTracker system many other Alabama counties use. The NewWorld system has more search options and filtering features.

Jefferson County Jail Facilities

Jefferson County has two jail facilities. Both are run by the sheriff's office.

The Birmingham Jail is at 809 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203. This is the main facility in downtown Birmingham. It holds most of the inmates in the county system.

The Bessemer Jail is at 1822 2nd Ave. N., Bessemer, AL 35020. This smaller facility serves the western part of Jefferson County. Bessemer has its own court system in the same judicial circuit.

Between the two facilities, Jefferson County holds about 1,000 inmates on any given day. The county processes around 43,000 bookings per year. This makes it the busiest jail system in Alabama.

Are Jefferson County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Jefferson County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives every citizen the right to access public records. Arrest records and booking photos fall under this law.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a public record of all inmates. This record must include names, charges, and booking dates. The sheriff must let anyone view this record during office hours. This is why Jefferson County posts their jail roster online.

Some records may be restricted. Juvenile records are not public. Sealed or expunged records are also not available. If you need a certified copy of an arrest record, you can request one from the sheriff's office for a small fee.

Note: An arrest record does not mean someone was convicted. Check court records on Alacourt Access to see case outcomes.

Jefferson County Court Records

Jefferson County is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit. Court records are separate from jail records. The jail shows arrests. The court shows what happened after the arrest.

You can search Jefferson County court records on Alacourt Access. The fee is $9.99 per name search. This shows case filings, charges, plea information, and verdicts. It does not show mugshots.

The Jefferson County Courthouse is at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203. You can also visit the court clerk in person to request records.

Cities in Jefferson County

Several cities in Jefferson County have their own police departments. But all arrests end up at the county jail. The mugshots are on the county roster.

Major cities in Jefferson County include:

Other cities in Jefferson County include Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, and Trussville. These cities have populations below 50,000. Arrests in these cities appear on the Jefferson County jail roster.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the Jefferson County roster, check nearby counties. The person may have been arrested in a different jurisdiction.

Search Jefferson County Records

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