Crenshaw County Jail Mugshots

Crenshaw County jail mugshots are maintained by the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office in Luverne. This is a small rural county in south-central Alabama without an online jail roster. To search for mugshot information, you must contact the sheriff's office directly by phone or visit in person.

Crenshaw County Sheriff Jail Records

The Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office does not provide an online jail roster. This is common for smaller rural counties in Alabama that lack the budget for web-based inmate systems. To find out if someone is in custody or to get mugshot information, you need to contact the office directly.

The sheriff's office is located at 89 Glenwood Avenue in Luverne. You can reach them by phone at (334) 335-4860. Call during regular business hours and staff can tell you if someone is in the jail. They can also provide information about charges and bond amounts.

For copies of mugshots, you may need to visit the office in person. Bring identification and be ready to fill out a records request form. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, jail records are public and the office must make them available for inspection.

The jail handles all bookings for arrests in Crenshaw County. Whether someone is arrested by the sheriff's office or by local police in Luverne or Brantley, they end up at the county jail for processing. The booking creates the mugshot and official arrest record.

How to Find Mugshots in Crenshaw County

Without an online roster, searching for mugshots in Crenshaw County takes a bit more effort. Here are your options for getting the information you need.

Phone requests are the quickest way to check if someone is in custody. Call the sheriff's office at (334) 335-4860. Give the person's name and date of birth if you have it. Staff can confirm custody status and tell you the charges. They may also provide bond information over the phone.

In-person visits work best when you need actual copies of mugshots. Go to the sheriff's office at 89 Glenwood Avenue in Luverne during business hours. Ask to inspect booking records for the person you are looking for. If you want paper copies, expect to pay a small fee per page.

Written requests are another option. Send a letter to the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office with the person's name and any identifying details you have. Include your return address and any applicable fees. Copy fees in Alabama typically run from $0.25 to $1.00 per page.

For statewide criminal history checks, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has records from all counties. The fee is $25 by mail or $15 online. This helps when you need records going back many years or from multiple counties.

Crenshaw County Jail Information

The Crenshaw County Jail is located in Luverne, the county seat. It is a smaller facility that serves this rural county in south-central Alabama. The jail processes all arrests made anywhere in Crenshaw County.

When someone is arrested, they are brought to the jail for booking. Staff take the mugshot photo and record personal information including name, date of birth, physical description, and charges. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the sheriff must maintain a log of all prisoners with these details.

Crenshaw County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit along with Butler and Lowndes counties. The circuit court handles felony cases while municipal courts deal with misdemeanors and traffic violations. All criminal arrests go through the county jail regardless of which court will ultimately hear the case.

Because the county is small, the jail typically has fewer inmates than larger facilities. Some inmates may be transferred to other jails, especially for longer sentences. However, the booking record and mugshot stay with Crenshaw County where the arrest was made.

Bond amounts are set based on the charges. Minor offenses often have standard bond amounts listed on a schedule. More serious charges require a judge to set bond at a hearing. Contact the jail or clerk's office to find out the bond for a specific person.

What Crenshaw County Mugshots Show

When someone gets booked into Crenshaw County Jail, the record includes the mugshot photo plus several other pieces of information.

Crenshaw County booking records typically include:

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

The mugshot is a front-facing photo taken during booking. It shows the person from the shoulders up against a plain background. This photo serves to identify the person and becomes part of their permanent arrest record.

Some personal details stay private. Home addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical information are not released. But the basic booking information and mugshot are public records anyone can request under Alabama law.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law makes jail mugshots and booking records public. Several state statutes cover how these records are kept and who can access them.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the state's Open Records Act. It gives every Alabama citizen the right to inspect and copy public records. Mugshots count as public records. You do not have to give a reason for wanting them. Government offices must provide access during normal business hours.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to maintain a prisoner record book. This book must include each inmate's name, age, sex, race, and distinguishing marks. It also shows charges and dates of commitment and release. The law requires this book to be open for public inspection.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff legal custody of the county jail. The Crenshaw County Sheriff is responsible for jail operations and record keeping. This includes maintaining booking records and mugshots according to state requirements.

For expungement, Alabama has options under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2. Records may be expunged if charges were dismissed or you were found not guilty. The filing fee is $500, though waivers exist for those who cannot afford it.

Cities in Crenshaw County

Crenshaw County has a few small towns and communities. All arrests in the county are processed through the Crenshaw County Jail in Luverne.

Luverne is the county seat and largest town. It is where the courthouse and jail are located. The Luverne Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. All arrestees go to the county jail for booking.

Brantley is another small town in Crenshaw County. It may have limited local law enforcement, with the sheriff's office often responding to calls in the area.

The rest of the county is rural and unincorporated. The sheriff's office patrols these areas and handles all law enforcement calls. Anyone arrested is transported to the county jail in Luverne.

Nearby Counties

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

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