Search Colbert County Jail Mugshots

Colbert County jail mugshots are available through the sheriff's online roster system. The Colbert County Sheriff's Office maintains a searchable database of current inmates with booking photos. This is one of the counties in northwest Alabama that offers free online access to jail records.

Colbert County Sheriff Online Jail Roster

The Colbert County Sheriff's Office provides a full online jail roster with mugshots. You can search for current inmates anytime without calling or visiting in person. This makes it easy to find booking information quickly.

To search the Colbert County jail roster, visit the Colbert County Sheriff's jail roster page. The roster shows all current inmates with their mugshot photos, booking dates, and charges. You can search by name to find a specific person.

The online roster updates regularly as people are booked in and released. If you searched yesterday and found nothing, check again today. Someone could have been arrested overnight. The same goes for releases. If someone was in custody yesterday, they may have bonded out since then.

Keep in mind the online roster only shows current inmates. Once someone leaves custody, their information comes off the active roster. For historical records or records of people no longer in jail, you need to contact the sheriff's office directly.

How to Find Mugshots in Colbert County

There are several ways to search for jail mugshots in Colbert County. The online roster is fastest for current inmates, but you have other options too.

The online jail roster should be your first stop. Go to the sheriff's website and click on the roster link. Enter the last name of the person you are looking for. The system will show matching results with mugshots and booking details. This works 24 hours a day.

For in-person requests, visit the Colbert County Sheriff's Office at 201 N Main Street in Tuscumbia. The office is open during regular business hours. Staff can look up records and provide copies. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, jail records are public and must be made available for inspection.

Phone requests work for basic information. Call the sheriff's office at (256) 386-8525. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and tell you what charges they face. They may also give you bond amounts and court dates over the phone.

For formal background checks or criminal history going back years, contact ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency handles statewide criminal records. The fee is $25 by mail or $15 online. You can call them at 334-676-7897.

Colbert County Jail Information

The Colbert County Jail is located in Tuscumbia, the county seat. All arrests made in Colbert County are processed through this facility. The jail handles bookings from the sheriff's office and local police departments.

When someone is arrested, they are transported to the jail for booking. The booking process includes taking the mugshot photo, recording personal information, and documenting all charges. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the sheriff must maintain a log of all prisoners with their names, descriptions, and charges.

Colbert County is part of the 31st Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony cases and some civil matters. Municipal courts in the various cities handle misdemeanor and traffic cases. All criminal arrests still go through the county jail regardless of which court will hear the case.

The jail has a set capacity for inmates. During busy periods, inmates may be transferred to other facilities. But booking records and mugshots stay with Colbert County since that is where the arrest was processed.

What Colbert County Mugshots Include

When someone is booked into Colbert County Jail, their record includes several pieces of information along with the mugshot photo.

Colbert County booking records typically show:

• Full legal name and any aliases
• Date of birth and age at time of booking
• Physical description with height, weight, and build
• Race, sex, hair color, and eye color
• Booking number and booking date
• All charges filed at time of arrest
• Bond amount if set by the court
• Arresting agency

The mugshot is a front-facing photo taken during booking. It shows the person from the shoulders up. The photo becomes part of the permanent arrest record. Even after release, the mugshot stays on file with the sheriff's office.

Some information is not released publicly. Home addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical details are protected. But the booking details and mugshot are public records that anyone can access under Alabama law.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law makes jail mugshots and booking information public records. Several state statutes govern how these records must be kept and made available.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 establishes the right to access public records. Under this law, every Alabama citizen can inspect and copy public records held by government offices. Jail mugshots are public records. You do not need to explain why you want them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a prisoner record book. This book must list the name, age, sex, race, and distinguishing marks of each person held in the jail. It must also show the charges and the dates of commitment and release. The law says this book must be open for public inspection during office hours.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of the county jail and all inmates. This means the Colbert County Sheriff is legally responsible for jail operations and record keeping. The sheriff controls access to records and ensures compliance with state law.

For people who want records removed, Alabama has expungement options. Under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2, certain records can be expunged if charges were dismissed or the person was found not guilty. The filing fee is $500, but fee waivers are available for those who qualify.

Cities in Colbert County

Colbert County has several cities and towns. All arrests in the county are processed through the Colbert County Jail in Tuscumbia.

Tuscumbia is the county seat and where the jail is located. The Tuscumbia Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Arrestees are booked into the county jail which is in the same city.

Muscle Shoals is the largest city in Colbert County by population. It has its own police department. People arrested by Muscle Shoals Police go to the Colbert County Jail for processing.

Sheffield is another city in Colbert County with its own police force. Like other municipal departments, Sheffield Police transport arrestees to the county jail.

These three cities plus Tuscumbia make up the Shoals area, a group of cities along the Tennessee River. The area has a combined population of about 65,000. All four cities use the Colbert County Jail for detention.

Nearby Counties

Colbert County borders several other Alabama counties. If you cannot find someone in the Colbert County jail roster, they may have been arrested in a neighboring county.

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