Butler County Jail Mugshots

Butler County jail mugshots are managed by the Butler County Sheriff's Office in Greenville. The county has limited online access for jail records, so you typically need to contact the sheriff's office directly for current inmate information and booking photos.

Butler County Sheriff Jail Information

The Butler County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains all booking records. Butler County is a rural county in south-central Alabama. Like many smaller counties, it does not have a full online system for searching jail inmates.

To request jail mugshots or check on an inmate, call the Butler County Sheriff's Office at (334) 382-6521. The office is located at 700 Court Square in Greenville, Alabama 36037. Staff can look up current inmates and provide information about their status.

The sheriff's office has a website at butlercountyalsheriff.com that provides contact information and general services. However, there is no online jail roster for the public to search. You need to call or visit for specific inmate information.

Butler County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit along with Crenshaw and Lowndes counties. The circuit court handles felony cases while district court manages misdemeanor charges. Both courts operate in Greenville at the county courthouse.

How to Get Mugshots in Butler County

Getting jail mugshots in Butler County requires contacting the sheriff's office since there is no online roster. Here are your options for accessing these records.

Phone requests are the fastest way to get basic information. Call (334) 382-6521 and ask about a specific person. Provide the full name of whoever you are looking for. Staff can tell you if that person is currently in custody, what charges they face, and whether bond has been set.

In-person visits let you see and copy mugshots. Visit the sheriff's office at 700 Court Square in Greenville during regular business hours. Bring ID and be ready to specify what records you need. Staff will search their files and provide copies. Alabama copy fees typically range from $0.25 to $1.00 per page.

Written requests work for formal record needs. Send a letter to the Butler County Sheriff's Office with details about who you are searching for. Include the person's full name, date of birth if known, and approximate date of arrest. The office will respond with available records.

For statewide criminal history, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency maintains records from all 67 counties. Their background check costs $15 online or $25 by mail.

What Butler County Booking Records Show

When deputies book someone into Butler County Jail, they create a complete record. This information becomes part of the public file that anyone can request.

Butler County booking records typically include:

• Mugshot photo taken at booking
• Full legal name and aliases
• Date of birth and age
• Physical description including height, weight, and identifying features
• Booking number from the jail
• Date and time of arrest
• All criminal charges
• Arresting agency and officer
• Bond amount when set
• Court date if scheduled

The mugshot is a front-facing photograph taken during the booking process. This photo helps identify inmates throughout their time in custody. It becomes part of the permanent booking record.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama state law makes jail records and mugshots public information. Several statutes govern how these records are maintained and accessed.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 creates the legal basis for public records access in Alabama. This law says every citizen has the right to inspect and copy public records. Jail mugshots are public records under this statute. You do not need to provide a reason for wanting to see them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 deals specifically with jail records. This law requires the sheriff to keep a record book of all prisoners. The book must show name, age, sex, race, and distinguishing marks for each prisoner. It must also show charges and dates of commitment and release. The statute says this book must be open for inspection during usual business hours.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 places the sheriff in charge of the county jail and all prisoners. The Butler County Sheriff has legal responsibility for keeping proper records. Jail staff operate under the sheriff's direction.

These laws together require Butler County to provide public access to jail records. The absence of an online system does not change this obligation. People can still request records during regular business hours.

Butler County Contact Information

Here is the contact information for the Butler County Sheriff's Office.

Butler County Sheriff's Office
Address: 700 Court Square, Greenville, AL 36037
Phone: (334) 382-6521
Website: butlercountyalsheriff.com

Greenville is the county seat of Butler County. The sheriff's office is located on the court square near the courthouse. Interstate 65 runs through the county, making Greenville accessible from Montgomery to the north and Mobile to the south.

Regular business hours apply for records requests. The jail operates 24 hours for emergencies and inmate needs, but administrative services follow weekday hours.

State and Federal Resources

Beyond Butler County records, state and federal databases provide additional criminal justice information.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency maintains statewide criminal history. ALEA records go beyond local jail rosters to include arrests and convictions from all Alabama counties. Contact them at 334-676-7897 or visit alea.gov. Background checks cost $15 online or $25 by mail.

The Alabama Department of Corrections tracks people sentenced to state prison. If someone got more than a year, they go to ADOC custody. Search their free inmate database at doc.alabama.gov.

Alacourt provides Alabama court records. Visit pa.alacourt.com to look up case information, charges, and court outcomes. This helps track what happened after an arrest.

For federal charges, the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator covers federal prisons nationwide. Federal cases are separate from state cases. The BOP database is free to search online.

Nearby Counties

Butler County is in south-central Alabama. If you cannot find someone in Butler County records, check neighboring county jails.

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