Washington County Mugshot Search

Washington County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Chatom, Alabama. This is one of the most rural counties in southwest Alabama with a small population spread over a large area. Sheriff Richard Stringer runs the department and the county jail. Washington County has fewer than 16,000 residents, making it one of the least populated counties in the state. Despite the small population, the sheriff still keeps booking records that are public under Alabama law.

Washington County Sheriff's Office

The Washington County Sheriff's Office keeps all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Richard Stringer leads the department. The office is located in Chatom, the county seat.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone at (251) 847-2202. The office follows standard business hours during the week. Call to ask about inmates, mugshots, or arrest records.

Washington County is a small rural department. Staff may be limited at times. Be patient when calling and have your information ready. Know the person's full name and date of birth if possible.

How to Search Washington County Mugshots

Washington County does not have an online jail roster. To find mugshots and arrest records, use these options:

• Call the sheriff's office at (251) 847-2202
• Visit the sheriff's office in Chatom in person
• Submit a written public records request
• Check third-party mugshot aggregator websites

Small counties in Alabama often do not have the budget for online inmate search systems. Phone calls and in-person visits are the main ways to get booking information in Washington County.

When you call, the staff can confirm if someone is currently in jail. They can tell you the charges and bond amount. Getting actual copies of mugshots may require a formal request.

Washington County Jail

The Washington County Jail is a small facility in Chatom. It holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. The jail processes all arrests made in the county.

Washington County covers over 1,000 square miles but has very few people. This means the jail usually has a small number of inmates. Deputies patrol a large rural area with scattered communities.

All bookings include taking a mugshot and fingerprints. The process creates a record that becomes part of the public jail log. Even with few arrests, the county still follows standard booking procedures.

Washington County is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit along with Choctaw and Clarke counties. Court cases are heard in Chatom at the county courthouse.

Are Washington County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Washington County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 grants citizens the right to access public records. This includes arrest records and booking photos.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to maintain a public record of all inmates. This record shows names, charges, and booking dates. The sheriff must allow public access during office hours.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile records stay confidential. Sealed and expunged records are not available. If you need certified copies, there may be a small fee involved.

An arrest record only shows that an arrest happened. It does not mean the person was convicted. Check court records to see what happened with a case after the arrest.

Washington County Court Records

Washington County is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers Washington, Choctaw, and Clarke counties in southwest Alabama. Court records track case progress and outcomes.

Search Washington County court records on Alacourt Access. The fee is $9.99 per name search. You can view case filings, charges, plea information, and verdicts. Mugshots are not part of court records.

The Washington County Courthouse is in Chatom. You can visit the court clerk during business hours to request records in person. Bring ID and know what you are looking for.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County has no cities with populations over 50,000. The entire county has only about 16,000 people spread across a large rural area.

Communities in Washington County include:

• Chatom (county seat)
• Millry
• McIntosh
• Fruitdale
• Leroy

Chatom is the largest community but still very small. Most of the county is rural with farms, forests, and small settlements. Arrests from anywhere in the county go to the Washington County Jail.

Nearby Counties

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

Search Washington County Records

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