Hoover Jail Mugshots - Two Counties
Hoover jail mugshots are maintained by two different county sheriff offices because Hoover spans both Jefferson and Shelby counties. This makes searching for Hoover arrests more complex than other cities. With about 93,000 residents, Hoover is one of Alabama's wealthiest suburbs and the sixth largest city. When Hoover Police make an arrest, they book the person into whichever county jail covers that part of the city. To find someone arrested in Hoover, you may need to check both Jefferson County and Shelby County jail rosters.
Hoover Quick Facts
Which County Handles Hoover Arrests
Hoover spans two counties. The majority of the city is in Jefferson County, including the Galleria area. A smaller portion is in Shelby County. Arrests are booked into whichever county the arrest occurred in.
Jefferson County Jail (primary):
- Address: 2200 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Phone: (205) 325-5599
- Online Roster: Jefferson County Inmate Inquiry
Shelby County Jail:
- Address: 100 Courthouse Lane, Columbiana, AL 35051
- Phone: (205) 669-3900
- Website: shelbyso.com
How to Find Hoover Jail Mugshots
To find someone arrested in Hoover, you may need to check two different jail systems.
Start with Jefferson County since most of Hoover is there. The Jefferson County Sheriff has an excellent online inmate inquiry system. Go to the sheriff's website and search by name. This shows current inmates with mugshots and charges.
If you do not find the person in Jefferson County, check Shelby County. The Shelby County Sheriff publishes monthly intake and release reports. They may have an inmate listing on their website. Contact them at (205) 669-3900 for specific inquiries.
Hoover Police can tell you which county a specific arrest went through if you have case information.
Hoover Police Department
Hoover Police Department serves the entire city regardless of which county a location is in.
HPD contact information:
- Address: 100 Municipal Lane, Hoover, AL 35216
- Non-Emergency: (205) 822-5300
- Website: hooveral.gov/departments/police
Hoover does not have its own jail. All arrests go to either Jefferson County or Shelby County facilities depending on where the arrest occurred.
Hoover Municipal Court is at 100 Municipal Lane. Phone: (205) 739-6850. The court handles traffic and city ordinance cases.
What Hoover Jail Records Show
Booking records from either county 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 (Hoover PD)
The record will show which county facility holds the person.
Alabama Public Records Laws
Hoover jail mugshots are public records under Alabama law regardless of which county holds them.
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It allows public access to mugshots and booking records.
Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a prisoner log for public inspection.
Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives sheriffs custody of jail records.
Expungement may be available under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2. Filing fee is $500.
Legal Resources
Hoover residents can access legal help through Birmingham area resources.
Birmingham Bar Association provides lawyer referrals at (205) 251-8006 for Jefferson County matters.
Shelby County Bar Association can be reached at (205) 669-3760 for Shelby County matters.
Legal Services Alabama Birmingham office is at (205) 328-3540.
Nearby Cities
Other major cities near Hoover in the Birmingham metro area.
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