Search Lawrence County Mugshots

Lawrence County mugshots and booking records are kept by the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office in Moulton, Alabama. This rural north Alabama county has about 33,000 residents. The sheriff runs the county jail and handles all arrest processing. Moulton serves as the county seat. Lawrence County jail records are public information under Alabama law. You can access booking photos and inmate data through the sheriff's office.

Lawrence County Sheriff's Office

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office maintains all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Max Sanders runs the office. The main address is located in Moulton, the county seat.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (256) 974-2405. The office handles questions about inmates, bonds, and visitation schedules. Normal business hours apply Monday through Friday.

Lawrence County is a smaller county so the jail has limited capacity. Inmates awaiting trial and those with shorter sentences are housed locally. Some inmates may be transferred to other facilities if needed.

How to Find Lawrence County Arrest Records

Lawrence County provides inmate information through their sheriff's office. Contact them directly for current roster details or specific inquiries about someone in custody.

To find mugshots in Lawrence County, use these methods:

• Call the sheriff's office at (256) 974-2405
• Visit the sheriff's office in Moulton during business hours
• Submit an open records request in writing
• Use VINELink to check if someone is in custody
• Check local news sources for recent arrests

When looking for someone, have their full name ready. A date of birth helps narrow down results if the name is common. The jail staff can tell you about current inmates and bond amounts.

Lawrence County is part of the 39th Judicial Circuit along with Lauderdale and Limestone counties. This means court cases may involve judges and prosecutors who work across all three counties.

Lawrence County Jail Information

The Lawrence County Jail is in Moulton near the courthouse complex. This smaller facility holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences under one year. The jail processes all arrests made within county limits.

The jail offers basic services for inmates including meals, medical attention when needed, and phone access for calls. Visitation happens on set days each week. Call ahead to confirm the current schedule.

Bond information is available from the jail. Misdemeanor charges usually have preset bond amounts. Felony bonds get set by a judge during the initial court appearance. Local bail bondsmen can help if you need assistance posting bond.

Since Lawrence County is rural, the jail typically has a smaller population than urban counties. However, all standard procedures apply for booking, processing, and releasing inmates.

Lawrence County Mugshots - Public Access

Yes, mugshots in Lawrence 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 sheriffs to maintain a public record of inmates. This record includes names, charges, and booking dates. You can view this during normal office hours.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records stay private. Sealed or expunged records are also unavailable. For a certified copy of an arrest record, contact the sheriff's office about fees.

Remember that an arrest does not equal a conviction. The court system determines guilt. Check Alacourt Access for case outcomes after an arrest.

Lawrence County Court Records

Lawrence County belongs to the 39th Judicial Circuit. Court records and jail records are different things. Jail records show arrests while court records show the legal process that follows.

Search Lawrence County court records on Alacourt Access. Each name search costs $9.99. You can see case filings, charges, plea deals, and verdicts there.

The Lawrence County Courthouse in Moulton handles all local court matters. Visit the court clerk to request case files or certified copies of documents. The clerk's office keeps records of all cases filed in the county.

Criminal cases start with arrest, then an initial appearance in district court. Serious charges go to circuit court for trial. Minor charges may be resolved in district court.

Cities in Lawrence County

Lawrence County has several small towns and cities. All arrests from local police end up at the county jail. Mugshots appear on the county roster regardless of which city made the arrest.

Moulton is the county seat and largest town. Other communities include Town Creek, Courtland, and Hillsboro. None of these cities meet the population threshold for separate pages, but their arrest records are all available through the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office.

Most law enforcement in Lawrence County is handled by the sheriff's office since the towns are small. City police may handle some calls but serious crimes and bookings go through the county system.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone on the Lawrence County roster, check nearby counties. The person may have been arrested elsewhere.

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