Find Winston County Mugshots

Winston County mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Winston County Sheriff's Office in Double Springs, Alabama. This county has a unique history as the "Free State of Winston" due to its opposition to secession during the Civil War. Sheriff Caleb Snoddy runs the department and the county jail. With around 24,000 residents, Winston County sees a moderate level of arrests each year. The sheriff keeps booking photos and arrest records that are available to the public under Alabama law.

Winston County Sheriff's Office

The Winston County Sheriff's Office keeps all jail and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Caleb Snoddy leads the department. The office is located in Double Springs, the county seat.

Contact the sheriff's office by phone at (205) 489-8765. They are open during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Staff can help with questions about inmates, mugshots, and arrest records.

Winston County is a mid-sized rural department. They handle law enforcement across the whole county including the Bankhead National Forest area. The jail processes all arrests made by deputies and local police.

How to Search Winston County Mugshots

To find mugshots and arrest records in Winston County, try these methods:

• Call the sheriff's office at (205) 489-8765
• Visit the sheriff's office in Double Springs
• Submit a written public records request
• Check the sheriff's website for any online roster
• Search third-party mugshot databases

When you call, have the person's full name ready. A date of birth or approximate arrest date helps narrow things down. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and what charges they face.

Winston County may have some booking information online. Check the official sheriff's website first. If no online roster is available, phone and in-person requests are your options.

Winston County Jail

The Winston County Jail is located in Double Springs. This facility holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences under a year. Inmates with longer sentences eventually get moved to state prisons.

All arrests in Winston County go through this jail for booking. Deputies take mugshots and fingerprints during the intake process. This creates the booking record that becomes available to the public.

Winston County includes part of the Bankhead National Forest. This brings in visitors for recreation. Arrests can occur throughout the county, including remote forest areas. All bookings still go to the main county jail.

The jail has visiting hours and rules. Contact the facility for the current schedule. You will need ID to visit, and there may be dress code requirements.

Are Winston County Mugshots Public

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

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 says the sheriff must keep a public record of all inmates. This record includes names, charges, and booking dates. Anyone can view this record during office hours.

Some records have restrictions. Juvenile records are not public. Sealed or expunged records are off limits. You can get certified copies for a fee if you need official documents.

Being arrested does not mean someone was convicted. A mugshot shows an arrest happened. To find out what happened with the case, you need to check court records separately.

Winston County Court Records

Winston County is part of the 25th Judicial Circuit along with Marion County. Court records track cases from filing through final disposition. They are separate from jail records.

Search Winston County court records on Alacourt Access. The cost is $9.99 per name search. You can see case filings, charges, plea deals, and verdicts. Court records do not include mugshots.

The Winston County Courthouse is in Double Springs. You can visit the court clerk in person to request records. Bring ID and know which records you need to find.

Cities in Winston County

Winston County has no cities with populations over 50,000. The whole county has around 24,000 people spread across a rural area.

Communities in Winston County include:

• Double Springs (county seat)
• Haleyville (largest city, shared with Marion County)
• Addison
• Arley
• Lynn

Haleyville is the largest city in the area with around 4,000 people. Part of it sits in Marion County. The city has its own police, but arrests go to the county jail in whichever county they occur.

Nearby Counties

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

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