Search Fayette County Mugshots

Fayette County jail mugshots are maintained by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office has a website but does not currently provide a searchable online jail roster. To find mugshot information, you need to contact the office by phone, visit in person, or check their Facebook page for recent arrest posts.

Fayette County Sheriff Jail Records

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office maintains all jail records for the county. While the office has a website at fayettecountyalsheriff.com, there is no full online jail roster available. To find out about current inmates or get mugshot copies, you need to contact the office directly.

The sheriff's office is located at 113 Temple Avenue N in Fayette. You can call them at (205) 932-3205 during regular business hours. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and how much bond is set at.

Some sheriff's offices post arrest information on Facebook. Check the Fayette County Sheriff's Office social media pages for recent arrest announcements. These posts sometimes include mugshots and basic charge information. However, social media only shows recent arrests, not everyone currently in jail.

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

How to Get Mugshots in Fayette County

Without an online jail roster, getting mugshot information from Fayette County requires direct contact with the sheriff's office. Here are your options.

Phone calls are quickest for basic information. Call (205) 932-3205 and ask about the person by name. Have their date of birth ready if you know it. Staff can confirm custody status, tell you the charges, and provide bond information. This works during business hours.

In-person visits work best when you need actual mugshot copies. Go to the sheriff's office at 113 Temple Avenue N in Fayette. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, you have the right to inspect public records including booking photos. Paper copies have a small fee per page.

Check social media for recent arrests. The sheriff's office Facebook page may have arrest posts with mugshots. This works for recent arrests but is not a complete roster. Older posts get buried and may be hard to find.

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

Fayette County Jail Information

The Fayette County Jail is located in the city of Fayette, the county seat. The jail processes all arrests made in Fayette County. This includes arrests by sheriff's deputies and by police departments in Fayette, Berry, 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 all charges. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the sheriff must maintain a log of all prisoners.

Fayette County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit along with Lamar and Pickens 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 hear the case.

This is a rural county in west-central Alabama. The jail is smaller than those in urban areas but still serves the local population. Staff process bookings as arrests occur and maintain records according to state law.

Bond amounts depend on the charges. For minor offenses, there may be a standard bond 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 Fayette County Mugshots Show

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

Fayette County booking records typically include:

• Full legal name and any aliases
• Date of birth and age at booking
• Physical description with height and weight
• Race, sex, eye color, and hair 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. The photo helps identify the person and becomes part of their permanent arrest record.

Some information stays private. Home addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical details are not released. 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 who can access them.

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 Fayette County Sheriff has legal custody and responsibility for proper record keeping. 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 Fayette County

Fayette County has a few small cities and towns. All arrests in the county are processed through the Fayette County Jail.

Fayette is the county seat and largest city with about 4,500 residents. It is where the jail and courthouse are located. The Fayette Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Arrestees go to the county jail.

Berry and Belk are other small communities in the county. They may have limited local law enforcement, so the sheriff's office often responds to calls in these areas.

The sheriff's office patrols the unincorporated parts of the county. All arrests in Fayette County go to the county jail for processing.

Nearby Counties

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

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