Dothan Jail Mugshots Search

Dothan jail mugshots are maintained by the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Dothan is the largest city in southeast Alabama's Wiregrass region with about 72,000 residents. It sits near the Florida and Georgia borders and serves as a regional hub. When someone is arrested in Dothan, they are booked into Houston County Jail where mugshots are taken. The sheriff provides an online inmate roster where you can search current inmates and view their booking photos and charges.

Which County Handles Dothan Arrests

Dothan is in Houston County. The Houston County Sheriff operates the county jail where all Dothan arrests are processed.

Houston County Jail contact information:

• Address: 462 S Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36301
• Sheriff Phone: (334) 677-4800
• Jail Phone: (334) 677-4850
• Online Roster: houstoncountysheriff.com/inmate-roster

How to Find Dothan Jail Mugshots

There are several ways to search for Dothan jail mugshots. Online search is fastest.

The Houston County Sheriff has an online inmate roster at their website. Go to houstoncountysheriff.com and click on Inmate Roster. You can search by name or browse the current list. Results show mugshots with charges and bond amounts.

For in-person requests, visit the sheriff's office at 462 S Oates Street in Dothan. Staff can help with records during business hours.

For statewide criminal records, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. Fee is $25 by mail or $15 online.

Dothan Police Department

Dothan Police Department handles most arrests in the city.

DPD contact information:

• Address: 210 N Saint Andrews Street, Dothan, AL 36303
• Non-Emergency: (334) 615-3200
• Website: dothan.org/police-department

Dothan Police share a Law Enforcement Center with Houston County Sheriff. Arrests go directly to the county jail for booking.

Dothan Municipal Court is at 401 N Saint Andrews Street. Phone: (334) 615-3250.

Fort Novosel

Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker) is about 20 miles from Dothan. Military base arrests fall under federal jurisdiction and do not go through Houston County Jail.

Federal cases are handled separately. For federal inmates, search at bop.gov.

What Dothan Jail Records Show

Booking records at Houston County Jail capture standard information.

Jail records typically include:

• Booking photograph (mugshot)
• Full name and aliases
• Date of birth and age
• Physical description
• Booking number and date
• Charges at arrest
• Bond amount
• Arresting agency

Alabama Public Records Laws

Dothan jail mugshots are public records under Alabama law.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act allowing access to mugshots.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a public prisoner log.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of jail records.

Expungement may be available under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2.

Legal Resources

Legal help is available in the Dothan area.

Legal Services Alabama has a Dothan office at 120 S Saint Andrews Street. Phone: (334) 793-5673.

Houston County Bar Association provides referrals at (334) 793-9550.

Alabama State Bar referral line is 1-800-392-5660.

Nearby Cities

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