Search Tallapoosa County Mugshots

Tallapoosa County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office in Dadeville, Alabama. This county sits in east-central Alabama and is home to Lake Martin, one of the largest man-made lakes in the country. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett runs the jail and law enforcement operations. With around 41,000 residents, the county sees moderate arrest activity throughout the year. The sheriff's office keeps booking photos and arrest records which are public under Alabama law. You can request these records in person or by phone.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office keeps all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett leads the department. The office is located in Dadeville, the county seat.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (256) 825-4264. Call during normal business hours Monday through Friday. The staff can help with questions about inmates, bond amounts, and arrest records.

Tallapoosa County is a smaller department, so response times may vary. Be patient when calling and have the information you need ready, like the person's full name or date of birth.

How to Search Tallapoosa County Mugshots

To find mugshots and arrest records in Tallapoosa County, you have these options:

• Call the sheriff's office at (256) 825-4264
• Visit the sheriff's office in Dadeville in person
• Submit a written public records request
• Check third-party mugshot websites

Tallapoosa County does not appear to have a full online jail roster system. Many smaller Alabama counties still handle records requests by phone or in person. This is not unusual for rural areas.

When you call or visit, staff can confirm if someone is in custody. They can tell you the charges and bond amount. For actual copies of mugshots, you may need to file a formal request or pay a small fee.

Lake Martin brings in a lot of visitors during summer months. Arrests can increase during holiday weekends and busy lake season. Plan for possible delays during these times.

Tallapoosa County Jail

The Tallapoosa County Jail is located in Dadeville. This facility holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences. People with longer sentences eventually get moved to state prisons.

All arrests in the county go through this jail for booking. Whether someone gets arrested in Alexander City, Dadeville, or out on Lake Martin, they all end up at the county jail. Mugshots and fingerprints are taken during the booking process.

The jail has rules for visiting inmates. Contact the sheriff's office for the current visitation schedule. You will likely need to show ID and may need to schedule visits in advance.

Tallapoosa County shares the 5th Judicial Circuit with several neighboring counties. This affects how courts operate and where cases get heard.

Are Tallapoosa County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Tallapoosa County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives every citizen the right to access public records. This includes arrest records and booking photos.

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 ask to see this record during office hours.

There are some limits though. Juvenile records stay confidential. Sealed or expunged records are not available. If you want a certified copy of a record, expect to pay a small fee.

An arrest record just shows someone was arrested. It does not mean they were found guilty. To see what happened with a case, you need to check court records separately.

Tallapoosa County Court Records

Tallapoosa County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit. This circuit includes several counties in east Alabama. Court records tell you what happened after an arrest.

You can search Tallapoosa County court records on Alacourt Access. The fee is $9.99 per name search. You can see case filings, charges, plea deals, and verdicts. Mugshots are not included in court records.

The Tallapoosa County Courthouse is in Dadeville. Visit the court clerk in person if you want to request records directly. Bring ID and know which records you need.

Cities in Tallapoosa County

Tallapoosa County has several towns. None have populations over 50,000, so they do not have separate pages here. All arrests from these areas show up in county records.

Main communities in Tallapoosa County:

• Dadeville (county seat)
• Alexander City (largest city)
• Camp Hill
• Jacksons Gap
• New Site

Alexander City is the biggest city with around 14,000 people. It has its own police department. But when police there make arrests, bookings still happen at the Tallapoosa County Jail.

Nearby Counties

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

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