Walker County Jail Records

Walker County mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Walker County Sheriff's Office in Jasper, Alabama. This county is located in the northwestern part of the state and has deep roots in coal mining history. Sheriff Nicholas Smith runs the department and oversees jail operations. With a population of around 64,000, Walker County processes a steady number of arrests each year. The sheriff's office maintains booking photos and arrest records which the public can access under Alabama's open records laws.

Walker County Sheriff's Office

The Walker County Sheriff's Office handles all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Nicholas Smith leads the department. The office address is 2001 2nd Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (205) 302-6464. Call during regular business hours for questions about inmates, mugshots, or arrest records. The staff can help you find the information you need.

Check the sheriff's website at walkercountysheriff.com for more details. The site may have information about current inmates, warrants, and how to contact different divisions.

How to Search Walker County Mugshots

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

• Call the sheriff's office at (205) 302-6464
• Visit the sheriff's office at 2001 2nd Avenue in Jasper
• Check the sheriff's website for any online roster
• Submit a public records request in writing
• Search third-party mugshot databases

When you contact the sheriff's office, have the person's name ready. A date of birth helps narrow things down if it is a common name. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what their charges are.

Walker County may post some booking information online. Check the official website first. If no online roster exists, phone and in-person requests are your best bet.

Walker County Jail

The Walker County Jail is the main detention center for the county. It sits in Jasper near the sheriff's office. The facility holds people awaiting trial, those serving sentences under a year, and inmates waiting for transfer.

All arrests in Walker County go through this jail. The city of Jasper has its own police, as do other towns. But all bookings happen at the county level. This means every mugshot ends up in the Walker County system.

The jail follows standard booking procedures. When someone comes in, deputies take their photo, get fingerprints, and record their information. This creates the booking record that becomes public.

Visiting hours and rules vary. Contact the jail directly for the current schedule. You will need ID and may have to follow dress codes and other rules.

Are Walker County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Walker County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 says citizens have the right to access public records. Arrest records and booking photos count as public records.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 makes the sheriff keep a record of all inmates. This record has to show names, charges, and booking dates. The public can view this record during normal office hours.

Certain records stay private though. Juvenile arrests are confidential. Records that have been sealed or expunged are not available. You can get certified copies for a fee if you need them for official purposes.

Being arrested is not the same as being convicted. A mugshot shows an arrest happened. Court records show what happened after that. Always check both if you need the full picture.

Walker County Court Records

Walker County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit. Court records are different from jail records. The jail tracks arrests while courts track cases and outcomes.

Search Walker County court records on Alacourt Access. It costs $9.99 per name search. You can see case filings, charges, pleas, and verdicts. Court records do not include mugshots.

The Walker County Courthouse is in downtown Jasper. You can request records from the court clerk in person. Bring your ID and know what type of records you need.

Cities in Walker County

Walker County has several cities and towns. None are large enough to have their own pages here, but all their arrests appear in county records.

Communities in Walker County include:

• Jasper (county seat and largest city)
• Carbon Hill
• Cordova
• Dora
• Sumiton
• Oakman

Jasper is the biggest city with around 14,000 people. It has its own police force. Other towns have smaller departments or rely on county deputies. Either way, bookings go to the county jail.

Nearby Counties

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

Search Walker County Records

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