Find Clarke County Jail Mugshots

Clarke County jail mugshots are maintained by the Clarke County Sheriff's Office in Grove Hill. The county has limited online presence for jail records, so you typically need to contact the sheriff's office directly to get inmate information and booking photos.

Clarke County Sheriff Jail Information

The Clarke County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains all booking records. Clarke County is a rural county in southwest Alabama. The sheriff's office has a website but does not provide a full online jail roster for searching inmates.

To request jail mugshots or check on an inmate, call the Clarke County Sheriff's Office at (251) 275-3507. The office is located at 117 Court Street in Grove Hill, Alabama 36451. Staff can look up current inmates and tell you about their status.

The sheriff's website at clarkecountyalsheriff.com provides contact information but no online inmate search. You need to call or visit for specific information about who is in custody. This is common for rural Alabama counties.

Clarke County is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit along with Choctaw and Washington counties. This circuit covers a large area of southwest Alabama. The circuit court handles felony prosecutions while district court manages misdemeanors.

How to Get Mugshots in Clarke County

Getting jail mugshots in Clarke County requires contacting the sheriff's office directly. Here are your options.

Phone requests are the quickest way to get basic information. Call (251) 275-3507 and ask about a specific person. Give the full name of whoever you are looking for. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and if bond has been set.

In-person visits let you view and copy mugshots. Go to the sheriff's office at 117 Court Street in Grove Hill during business hours. Bring your ID and tell staff what records you need. They will search their files and provide copies. Standard Alabama copy fees apply.

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

For statewide criminal history, ALEA provides background checks covering all 67 Alabama counties. Contact them at 334-676-7897. Fees are $15 online or $25 by mail.

What Clarke County Booking Records Show

When someone is booked into Clarke County Jail, deputies create a full record. This information is public under Alabama law.

Clarke County booking records typically contain:

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

The mugshot is a front-facing photo taken at booking. It becomes part of the permanent record and helps identify inmates throughout their custody.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama state law establishes that jail mugshots and booking records are public. These laws apply to Clarke County and all other Alabama counties.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 provides the legal foundation for public records access. This statute says every citizen can inspect and copy public writings. Jail records, including mugshots, qualify as public writings. Nobody needs to give a reason for wanting them.

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

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of the jail and prisoners. The Clarke County Sheriff is responsible for proper recordkeeping. All jail staff operate under the sheriff's direction.

These laws require Clarke County to provide public access to jail records. The lack of an online system does not change this obligation.

Clarke County Contact Information

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

Clarke County Sheriff's Office
Address: 117 Court Street, Grove Hill, AL 36451
Phone: (251) 275-3507
Website: clarkecountyalsheriff.com

Grove Hill is the county seat of Clarke County. The sheriff's office is near the courthouse in the center of town. Highway 43 provides access from both north and south.

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

State and Federal Resources

Beyond Clarke County records, state and federal databases provide additional information.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has statewide criminal history. ALEA records cover all 67 counties. Contact them at 334-676-7897 or visit alea.gov. Fees are $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

Clarke County is in southwest Alabama. If you cannot find someone here, check neighboring county jails.

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