Tuscaloosa Jail Mugshots Search

Tuscaloosa jail mugshots are maintained by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Home to the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa has about 114,000 residents and sees increased activity during college football season. The Tuscaloosa County Jail processes bookings from the city police, university police, and sheriff's deputies. When someone is arrested in Tuscaloosa, they are booked at the county jail where mugshots are taken. The sheriff provides an online inmate search where you can look up current inmates and view their booking photos.

Which County Handles Tuscaloosa Arrests

Tuscaloosa is in Tuscaloosa County. The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff operates the county jail where all local arrests are processed.

Tuscaloosa County Jail contact information:

• Address: 714 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Jail Phone: (205) 349-4511
• Sheriff's Office: (205) 752-0616
• Online Roster: tcsoal.org/inmate-search

Both Tuscaloosa Police and University of Alabama Police book arrestees into this county jail.

How to Find Tuscaloosa Jail Mugshots

There are several ways to find Tuscaloosa jail mugshots. Online search works best for current inmates.

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff has an online inmate search at tcsoal.org. Click on Inmate Search and enter a name to search. Results show current inmates with mugshots, charges, and bond amounts.

For in-person requests, visit the sheriff's office at 714 Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa. The jail is near the courthouse. Staff can help with records searches during business hours.

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

Tuscaloosa Police Department

Tuscaloosa Police Department handles most arrests in the city.

TPD contact information:

• Address: 3801 Trevor Beene Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
• Non-Emergency: (205) 349-2121
• Website: tuscaloosa.com/police

TPD books arrestees into the Tuscaloosa County Jail for processing and mugshots.

Tuscaloosa Municipal Court is at 2201 University Boulevard. Phone: (205) 248-5510.

University of Alabama Police

The University of Alabama has its own police department with jurisdiction on campus.

UAPD contact information:

• Address: 1110 Jackson Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Phone: (205) 348-5454

UAPD arrests are booked into Tuscaloosa County Jail just like city arrests. During home football games, arrest activity increases significantly. All booking records go through the county system.

What Tuscaloosa Jail Records Show

Booking records at the Tuscaloosa County Jail capture standard information.

Tuscaloosa 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 if set
• Arresting agency (TPD, UAPD, or Sheriff)

Home addresses are not shown publicly for privacy.

Alabama Public Records Laws

Tuscaloosa jail mugshots are public records under Alabama law.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 creates the Open Records Act allowing public access to government records including mugshots.

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

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

Expungement is possible under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2. Filing fee is $500.

Legal Resources in Tuscaloosa

Several organizations provide legal help in Tuscaloosa.

Legal Services Alabama has an office at 2315 9th Street, Tuscaloosa. Phone: (205) 758-7503.

Tuscaloosa County Bar Association provides referrals at (205) 758-3527.

The University of Alabama Law School has a clinic at (205) 348-4960 that may help some community members.

Nearby Cities

Other major Alabama cities are accessible from Tuscaloosa.

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