Talladega County Booking Records

Talladega County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Talladega County Sheriff's Office in Talladega, Alabama. This county is known for the Talladega Superspeedway, which brings a lot of visitors during race weekends. The sheriff runs the county jail and handles all inmate bookings. With a population of about 82,000, Talladega County sees a steady flow of arrests throughout the year. Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore oversees jail operations and the public can request mugshot records from his office. These are public records under Alabama law.

Talladega County Sheriff's Office

The Talladega County Sheriff's Office keeps all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore runs the office. The main address is 148 N. East Street, Talladega, AL 35160.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (256) 362-2748. The office is open during normal business hours Monday through Friday. For jail inquiries, you may need to call a separate line for the detention facility.

The sheriff's website at talladegasheriff.com has information about the department. Check the site for any updates to their inmate search options and contact details.

How to Search Talladega County Mugshots

To find mugshots and arrest records in Talladega County, you have several options available:

• Call the sheriff's office at (256) 362-2748
• Visit the sheriff's office in person at 148 N. East Street
• Check the sheriff's website for any online roster
• Submit a written public records request
• Search third-party mugshot databases

When calling, give them the person's full name and date of birth if you have it. The staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody. They can also provide information on charges and bond amounts.

Talladega County may have different procedures during race weekends at the Superspeedway. The jail can get busier during these times. Call ahead if you need information during a major event weekend.

Talladega County Jail

The Talladega County Jail is the main detention facility for the county. It holds people awaiting trial, those serving short sentences, and inmates waiting transfer to state prisons.

All arrests in Talladega County go through this jail for booking. Deputies take mugshots and fingerprints during the intake process. The booking record becomes public once processing is complete.

Talladega County handles arrests from the city of Talladega, Sylacauga, Lincoln, Childersburg, and other towns. Even though these places have their own police, the county jail processes everyone. This means all mugshots end up in the same county database.

The jail has standard visiting hours and rules. Contact the facility for current visitation schedules and what you can bring when visiting an inmate.

Are Talladega County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Talladega 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.

Some records have restrictions though. Juvenile records are not public. Sealed or expunged records are also off limits. If you need a certified copy of an arrest record, you can request one from the sheriff's office. There is usually a small fee for certified copies.

Remember that an arrest does not mean a conviction. To see what happened with a case, check court records separately.

Talladega County Court Records

Talladega County is part of the 29th Judicial Circuit. Court records are separate from jail records. The jail shows arrests while the court shows case outcomes.

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

The Talladega County Courthouse is located on Court Square in downtown Talladega. You can also visit the court clerk in person to request records. Bring identification and know what records you need.

Cities in Talladega County

Talladega County has several towns and cities. None have populations over 50,000, so they do not have separate pages. But arrests in all these places show up on the county jail roster.

Major towns in Talladega County include:

• Talladega (county seat)
• Sylacauga
• Lincoln
• Childersburg
• Munford

Sylacauga is the largest city in the county with around 12,000 people. It has its own police department, but arrests there still go to the Talladega County Jail for booking.

Nearby Counties

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

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