Lauderdale County Arrest Records

Lauderdale County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office in Florence, Alabama. This northwest Alabama county has a population of around 93,000 residents. The sheriff's office runs the county jail and processes all bookings for the area. Florence serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the Shoals region. You can find booking photos and inmate information through the sheriff's office. Lauderdale County arrest records are public under Alabama law.

Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Joe Hamilton runs the office. The main address is 200 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35630.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (256) 760-5757. The office handles questions about inmates, bonds, and visitation. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday.

The sheriff's website at lauderdalecountysheriff.com has information about jail services and how to look up inmates. You can also find details about posting bond and visitation rules.

How to Search Lauderdale County Mugshots

Lauderdale County provides access to inmate information through their sheriff's office. You can check their website for current roster details or contact them directly for specific inquiries.

To find mugshots in Lauderdale County, you have several options:

• Check the sheriff's office website for online roster
• Call the jail directly at (256) 760-5757
• Visit the sheriff's office in person during business hours
• Request records through Alabama's open records process
• Use VINELink to track inmates in custody

When searching for someone, have as much information as possible. Full name and date of birth help narrow results. The jail staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody and their bond amount.

Lauderdale County is part of the 39th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Colbert County. Court cases may be handled in either county depending on the charges and circumstances.

Lauderdale County Jail

The Lauderdale County Jail is located in Florence near the courthouse. This facility holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. The jail processes bookings for all arrests made in the county.

The jail provides basic services for inmates including meals, medical care, and phone access. Visitation is available on scheduled days. Contact the jail for the current visitation schedule since it can change.

Bond information is available through the jail. Most misdemeanor charges have set bond amounts. Felony bonds are typically set by a judge at the initial hearing. Bail bondsmen operate in the area if you need help posting bond.

The jail also accepts inmates from local city police departments. Florence, Muscle Shoals, and other cities in Lauderdale County bring their arrests to the county jail for booking and housing.

Are Lauderdale County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Lauderdale 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. Anyone can view this record during office hours.

Some records have restrictions. 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.

Keep in mind that an arrest record does not mean someone was convicted. Check court records on Alacourt Access to see case outcomes and final dispositions.

Lauderdale County Court Records

Lauderdale County is part of the 39th Judicial Circuit. Court records are separate from jail records. The jail shows arrests while the court shows what happened after.

You can search Lauderdale County court records on Alacourt Access. The fee is $9.99 per name search. This shows case filings, charges, plea information, and verdicts.

The Lauderdale County Courthouse is located in downtown Florence. You can also visit the court clerk in person to request records. The clerk's office handles requests for case files and certified documents.

Criminal cases in Lauderdale County start with the arrest, then move to the district court for initial appearances. Felony cases go to the circuit court for trial. The 39th Circuit also covers Colbert County.

Cities in Lauderdale County

Several cities in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County include Florence (county seat), Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. These cities make up the Shoals area. None currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages, but all arrests appear on the Lauderdale County jail roster.

Florence has the largest police department in the county. Muscle Shoals and Sheffield also have active police forces. When someone is arrested by city police, they are transported to the county jail for booking.

Nearby Counties

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

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