Cherokee County Jail Mugshots

Cherokee County jail mugshots are available through the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office online roster. The county provides free public access to current inmate photos and booking information on their website.

Cherokee County Sheriff Online Jail Roster

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office maintains a full online jail roster with mugshots. This makes Cherokee County one of the more transparent counties in northeast Alabama for jail records. You can search for inmates from any device with internet access.

To search for Cherokee County jail mugshots online, visit the Cherokee County Jail Roster. The page shows current inmates with their photos and booking information. You can search by name to find specific people.

The roster updates regularly. When someone gets booked in, their record appears on the list. When they are released or transferred, they come off the current roster. For older records, you may need to contact the sheriff's office directly.

Cherokee County is in the far northeast corner of Alabama. The county includes Weiss Lake, one of the largest lakes in the state. Centre serves as the county seat. The jail processes arrests from across the county including local police departments and state troopers.

How to Find Mugshots in Cherokee County

There are several ways to access jail mugshots in Cherokee County. The online roster is the easiest, but other options exist.

The online jail roster works best for current inmates. Visit the sheriff's website and go to the roster page. Browse the list or search by name. Click on any record to see more details. This is free and available anytime.

Phone calls help when you need information fast. Call the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at (256) 927-3365. Ask about a specific person by name. Staff can tell you if they are in custody, what charges they face, and about bond status.

In-person visits work for formal records requests. Go to the sheriff's office at 100 Main Street in Centre during business hours. Staff can help you find records and make copies. Standard copy fees apply.

For criminal history beyond local records, ALEA provides statewide searches. Contact them at 334-676-7897. Background checks cost $15 online or $25 by mail and cover all Alabama counties.

What Cherokee County Jail Records Show

When someone is booked into Cherokee County Jail, deputies create a detailed record. Much of this information appears on the online roster.

Cherokee County jail records typically include:

• Mugshot photo from booking
• Full legal name and aliases
• Date of birth and age
• Physical characteristics
• Booking number
• Arrest date and time
• All charges
• Arresting agency
• Bond amount
• Court information

The online roster displays most of this information. The mugshot shows a front-facing photo taken during booking. Some details may be limited for privacy or security reasons.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama state law makes jail mugshots and booking records public information. These laws require Cherokee County to provide access.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 establishes public records access. This law says every citizen can inspect and copy public records. Jail mugshots are public records. You do not need to give a reason for wanting them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 addresses jail records specifically. The sheriff must keep a book of all prisoners showing name, age, sex, race, and distinguishing marks. The book must also show charges and dates. This record must be open for inspection during business hours.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff control of the jail. The Cherokee County Sheriff is responsible for proper records. All jail operations fall under the sheriff's authority.

The online roster helps Cherokee County meet these legal requirements. Public access is available 24 hours a day through the website.

Cherokee County Contact Information

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

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Address: 100 Main Street, Centre, AL 35960
Phone: (256) 927-3365
Website: cherokeecountyalsheriff.com

Centre is the county seat of Cherokee County. The sheriff's office is on Main Street in the downtown area. Highway 411 provides access from both north and south.

The online roster is available anytime. Phone and in-person services follow regular business hours.

State and Federal Resources

Beyond Cherokee County records, state and federal databases offer additional information.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency maintains criminal history from all counties. Contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. Background checks cost $15 online or $25 by mail.

The Alabama Department of Corrections tracks state prison inmates. Search free at doc.alabama.gov.

Alacourt provides court records at pa.alacourt.com. This shows case details and outcomes.

The Bureau of Prisons locator covers federal inmates. Federal cases are separate from state cases.

Nearby Counties

Cherokee County is in northeast Alabama. If someone is not in Cherokee County, check these neighboring jails.

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