DeKalb County Jail Mugshots

DeKalb County jail mugshots are available online through the sheriff's office jail roster. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office maintains a searchable database of current inmates with booking photos. You can search for someone in custody anytime without calling or visiting the office.

DeKalb County Sheriff Online Jail Roster

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office provides a full online jail roster with mugshots. This is one of the better systems in northeast Alabama for searching current inmate information. You can access it anytime from your computer or phone.

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

The roster updates in real time as people are booked in and released. If you search now and find nothing, check again later. Someone could have been arrested after your last search. The same works in reverse. Someone showing in custody earlier might have bonded out.

Keep in mind the online roster only shows current inmates. Once someone leaves custody, their information comes off the active list. For historical records, you need to contact the sheriff's office directly.

How to Find Mugshots in DeKalb County

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

Start with the online roster for current inmates. Go to the sheriff's website and find the jail roster. Browse the full list or search by name. Each entry shows the mugshot along with booking details and charges. The roster works 24 hours a day.

For in-person requests, visit the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at 2701 Gault Avenue N in Fort Payne. Staff can help you with records requests during regular business hours. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, jail records are public and must be made available.

Phone requests work for basic information. Call the sheriff's office at (256) 845-3801. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody, tell you the charges, and give you bond amounts. For copies of actual mugshots, visiting in person or using the online roster works better.

For background checks going back many years, contact ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency maintains statewide criminal history records. The fee is $25 by mail or $15 online. Call 334-676-7897 for more information.

DeKalb County Jail Information

The DeKalb County Jail is located in Fort Payne, the county seat. This facility processes all arrests made in DeKalb County. Bookings come from the sheriff's office and from municipal police departments in Fort Payne, Rainsville, Collinsville, and other towns.

When someone is arrested, they are transported 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 keep a log of all prisoners.

DeKalb County is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit along with Cherokee County. The circuit court handles felony cases while municipal courts deal with misdemeanors. All criminal arrests go through the county jail regardless of which court will hear the case.

Fort Payne is known as the sock capital of the world due to its hosiery industry. The county jail serves this working-class community and the surrounding rural areas. Staff process bookings around the clock.

Contact the jail at (256) 845-3801 for information about visiting inmates, bond amounts, and other jail-related questions. The online roster can answer many basic questions about who is in custody.

What DeKalb County Mugshots Include

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

DeKalb County booking records typically show:

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

The mugshot is a front-facing photo taken during booking. It shows the person from the shoulders up. The online roster displays this photo alongside the booking information. The photo becomes part of the permanent arrest record.

Some information stays private. Home addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical details are not released publicly. The basic booking information and mugshot are public records under Alabama law.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

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

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 establishes the Open Records Act. Every Alabama citizen has the right to inspect and copy public records. Jail mugshots are public records. You do not need to explain why you want them. The sheriff's office must make records available during normal business hours.

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

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 puts the sheriff in charge of the county jail and all inmates. The DeKalb County Sheriff has legal custody and responsibility for maintaining proper records. This includes booking records and mugshots.

Alabama allows expungement in certain cases. Under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2, records can be expunged if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. The filing fee is $500, but fee waivers are available for those who qualify.

Cities in DeKalb County

DeKalb County has several cities and towns. All arrests in the county are processed through the DeKalb County Jail in Fort Payne.

Fort Payne is the county seat and largest city with about 14,000 residents. The Fort Payne Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Arrestees go to the county jail for booking.

Rainsville is another city in DeKalb County with its own police department. Located on Sand Mountain, Rainsville Police transport arrestees to the county jail.

Other towns include Collinsville, Fyffe, Geraldine, Sylvania, and Valley Head. Some have small police departments while others rely on the sheriff's office. All arrests go to the county jail in Fort Payne.

Nearby Counties

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

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