Franklin County Jail Mugshots

Franklin County jail mugshots are maintained by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Russellville. The sheriff's office has a website but does not provide a searchable online jail roster. To get mugshot information, you need to contact the office directly by phone or visit in person.

Franklin County Sheriff Jail Records

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office maintains all jail records for the county. While the office has a website at franklincountyalsheriff.com, there is no online jail roster. To search for current inmates or request mugshot copies, you must contact the office directly.

The sheriff's office is located at 410 N Jackson Avenue in Russellville. You can call them at (256) 332-8820 during regular business hours. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and how much bond is set at.

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 bookings from the sheriff's office and local police. All arrests in Franklin County, whether in Russellville or rural areas, are processed through the county jail.

How to Find Mugshots in Franklin County

Without an online jail roster, searching for mugshots in Franklin County requires direct contact with the sheriff's office. 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 (256) 332-8820. Give the person's name and date of birth if you have it. Staff can confirm custody status, tell you the charges, and provide bond information. This works during regular business hours.

In-person visits work best when you need actual mugshot copies. Go to the sheriff's office at 410 N Jackson Avenue in Russellville. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, you have the right to inspect public records. If you want paper copies, there is a small fee per page.

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

For statewide criminal history checks, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency maintains 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.

Franklin County Jail Information

The Franklin County Jail is located in Russellville, the county seat. The jail processes all arrests made anywhere in Franklin County. This includes arrests by sheriff's deputies and by police in Russellville, Phil Campbell, Red Bay, and other towns.

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 all charges. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the sheriff must keep a log of all prisoners.

Franklin County is its own judicial circuit, the 34th. 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.

Franklin County sits in the northwest corner of Alabama near the Tennessee border. The area is mostly rural with Russellville being the main population center. The jail serves this community and handles bookings as arrests occur throughout the county.

Bond is set based on the charges. Minor offenses often have standard bond amounts. Serious charges require a judge to set bond at a hearing. Contact the jail or clerk's office for bond information on a specific person.

What Franklin County Mugshots Show

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

Franklin 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. The photo serves to identify the person and becomes part of their permanent arrest record.

Some personal 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County

Franklin County has several small cities and towns. All arrests in the county are processed through the Franklin County Jail in Russellville.

Russellville is the county seat and largest city with about 10,000 residents. The Russellville Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. All arrestees go to the county jail for booking.

Phil Campbell and Red Bay are other small towns in the county. They may have limited local law enforcement, with the sheriff's office often responding to calls.

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

Nearby Counties

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

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