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Marengo County mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Marengo County Sheriff's Office in Linden, Alabama. This western Alabama county has about 18,500 residents. The sheriff runs the county jail and handles booking for all arrests in the area. Linden is the county seat. Marengo County jail records are public information under Alabama state law and available upon request.

Marengo County Sheriff's Office

The Marengo County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Robert Alston runs the office. The main office is located in Linden.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (334) 295-4208. The office handles questions about inmates, bonds, and visitation. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday.

Marengo County is a rural area where the sheriff's office provides most law enforcement services. Deputies patrol the roads, respond to calls, serve warrants, and operate the jail facility.

How to Find Marengo County Arrest Records

Marengo County provides inmate information through their sheriff's office. Contact them directly for current roster details or questions about someone who might be in custody.

To find mugshots in Marengo County, use these methods:

• Call the sheriff's office at (334) 295-4208
• Visit the office in Linden during business hours
• Submit a written public records request
• Use VINELink to track inmate custody status
• Check local news for recent arrest reports

When looking for someone, have their full name ready. A date of birth helps if the name is common. Jail staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what their bond is set at.

Marengo County is part of the 17th Judicial Circuit along with Greene and Sumter counties. Circuit judges serve all three counties, traveling between courthouses as needed.

Marengo County Jail

The Marengo County Jail is in Linden near the courthouse. This facility holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences under one year. All arrests in the county get processed here.

The jail offers basic services for inmates including meals, medical care, and phone access. Visitation happens on scheduled days each week. Call the jail to find out the current schedule.

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

The jail is a smaller facility given the rural nature of Marengo County. Inmates may sometimes be housed in nearby county jails through agreements. Call to confirm where someone is located before visiting.

Are Marengo County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Marengo 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 must include names, charges, and booking dates. Anyone can view this during office hours.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records stay private. Sealed or expunged records are not available. If you need a certified copy of an arrest record, ask the sheriff's office about fees.

Remember that an arrest does not mean someone was convicted. Check court records on Alacourt Access to see case outcomes.

Marengo County Court Records

Marengo County is part of the 17th Judicial Circuit. Court records are separate from jail records. The jail shows arrests while the court shows what happened in the legal system.

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

The Marengo County Courthouse is located in Linden. You can also visit the court clerk in person to request records. The clerk keeps files on all cases in the county.

The 17th Circuit covers Marengo, Greene, and Sumter counties. These rural counties share court resources including judges and prosecutors.

Cities in Marengo County

Marengo County is mostly rural with small towns. All arrests go to the county jail. Mugshots appear on the county roster.

Linden is the county seat and largest town. Other communities include Demopolis, Thomaston, and Sweet Water. None meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All arrest records are available through the Marengo County Sheriff's Office.

Demopolis is the largest city in the county by population. It has its own police department. Arrests made by Demopolis police are booked at the county jail.

Nearby Counties

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

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