Search Shelby County Mugshots

Shelby County mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in Alabama. This is one of the fastest growing counties in the state with about 230,000 residents. Sheriff John Samaniego runs a nationally accredited jail facility that holds over 500 inmates. Shelby County has a full online inmate listing where you can search by name and view mugshots, charges, and bond amounts for current inmates.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff John Samaniego heads the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The main office and jail are at 380 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051. Call (205) 669-4181 for general questions.

For jail and booking info, call (205) 669-3938. The staff can help with inmate questions and bond information.

Visit the sheriff's website at shelbyso.com for more information about the office.

How to Search Shelby County Mugshots Online

Shelby County has a dedicated inmate listing portal at inmatelisting.shelbyal.com. The search is free and updated regularly.

To find mugshots in Shelby County, you can search alphabetically by name. The results show the booking photo, full name, charges, and bond amounts.

The Shelby County jail holds municipal, county, state, and federal inmates. All appear on the same roster. The inmate listing shows what agency made the arrest.

Shelby County mugshots are public records under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 and Section 36-22-8. Anyone can search the roster without giving a reason.

Shelby County Jail

The Shelby County Jail is at 380 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051. The facility is nationally accredited and holds over 500 inmates.

The jail is one of the most modern facilities in Alabama. It meets national standards for safety, security, and inmate care. The accreditation shows the jail follows best practices.

Shelby County is one of the fastest growing counties in Alabama. The jail handles inmates from across the county including parts of Hoover.

Are Shelby County Arrest Records Public

Yes. Arrest records and mugshots in Shelby County are public. Alabama law requires jail records to be available for public inspection.

You do not need to be related to someone to search for them. You do not need to give a reason. The records are open to everyone.

Juvenile records are confidential. Sealed and expunged records are also restricted. But most adult arrest records in Shelby County are public.

Cities in Shelby County

Shelby County includes parts of Hoover and several other cities. Hoover spans both Shelby and Jefferson counties.

Other cities in Shelby County include Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, and Chelsea. Check the county roster for arrests in these areas. Some arrests may be at the Jefferson County jail if they occurred in the Jefferson County portion of Hoover.

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Search Shelby County Records

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