Wilcox County Arrest Records

Wilcox County mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office in Camden, Alabama. This is a rural county in the Alabama Black Belt region with a small population. Sheriff Larry Colston runs the department and oversees the county jail. Wilcox County has around 10,000 residents, making it one of the smallest counties in the state. The sheriff maintains booking records and mugshots which are public under Alabama law. Contact the office directly to access these records.

Wilcox County Sheriff's Office

The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office keeps all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Larry Colston heads the department. The office is based in Camden, the county seat.

Contact the sheriff's office by phone at (334) 682-4715. They follow standard business hours during the week. Call with questions about inmates, mugshots, or arrest records.

Wilcox County is a small department with limited staff. When calling, have all your information ready. The person's full name and date of birth will help staff find records faster.

How to Search Wilcox County Mugshots

Wilcox County does not have an online jail roster system. To find mugshots and arrest records, try these methods:

• Call the sheriff's office at (334) 682-4715
• Visit the sheriff's office in Camden
• Send a written public records request
• Check third-party mugshot websites

Rural counties in Alabama often lack the budget for online systems. Wilcox County handles records requests by phone and in person. This is common throughout the Black Belt region.

Staff can tell you if someone is in custody when you call. They can share charges and bond amounts. For copies of actual mugshots, you may need to visit in person or submit a formal request.

Wilcox County Jail

The Wilcox County Jail is a small facility in Camden. It holds inmates awaiting court and those serving shorter sentences. People with longer terms get transferred to state facilities.

All arrests in Wilcox County get processed at this jail. Deputies take mugshots and fingerprints during booking. This creates the record that becomes public information.

The county has a low crime rate compared to urban areas. But arrests still happen, and the jail maintains standard procedures. Every booking follows the same process regardless of the charge.

Wilcox County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit along with Bibb, Dallas, Hale, and Perry counties. This is one of the larger circuits in the state by geography.

Are Wilcox County Mugshots Public

Yes. Mugshots in Wilcox County are public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives citizens the right to access public records. Arrest records and mugshots are included.

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

Some records are not public though. Juvenile arrest records are confidential. Sealed or expunged records are also off limits. Certified copies are available for a fee if you need them.

Remember that an arrest is not the same as a conviction. Mugshots show someone was arrested but not that they were found guilty. Check court records for case outcomes.

Wilcox County Court Records

Wilcox County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers several counties in central Alabama. Court records show what happens after an arrest.

Search Wilcox County court records on Alacourt Access. The fee is $9.99 per name search. You can see filings, charges, pleas, and verdicts. Court records do not include mugshots.

The Wilcox County Courthouse is in Camden on the town square. Visit the court clerk during business hours if you prefer to request records in person.

Cities in Wilcox County

Wilcox County has no cities with populations over 50,000. The whole county has only around 10,000 people total. This is one of the most rural areas in Alabama.

Communities in Wilcox County include:

• Camden (county seat)
• Pine Apple
• Pine Hill
• Alberta
• Yellow Bluff

Camden is the largest town but still very small. The county is mostly farmland and forest with scattered rural communities. All arrests from anywhere in the county go to the Wilcox County Jail.

Nearby Counties

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

Search Wilcox County Records

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