Hale County Jail Mugshots

Hale County jail mugshots are handled by the Hale County Sheriff's Office in Greensboro. This rural Alabama county does not offer online access to jail records. You need to contact the sheriff directly to get mugshot information or confirm if someone is in custody. These records are public under Alabama law, and the sheriff must provide access during business hours.

Hale County Sheriff Jail Information

The Hale County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. There is no website with an online jail roster. To find out about current inmates or get copies of mugshots, you must contact the office directly.

The sheriff's office is at 1001 Main Street in Greensboro. Call (334) 624-3081 to reach them. Staff can check if a specific person is in custody. They can tell you the charges and bond amount. Office hours are regular business hours Monday through Friday.

Hale County sits in the Black Belt region of Alabama. It is a small county with a population around 14,000. The jail does not see the volume of arrests that larger counties handle. Most booking records involve local matters.

The county is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit along with Dallas, Perry, and Wilcox counties. The circuit court handles felony cases. District court deals with misdemeanors. Both courts keep public records of criminal cases that you can access through Alacourt.

How to Get Hale County Mugshots

Since Hale County has no online jail roster, you need to use these methods to get mugshot records.

Call the sheriff's office first at (334) 624-3081. Tell them you want information about an inmate or a mugshot. Give the full name of the person. Staff will check their records and let you know if that person is or was in custody.

For copies of mugshots, visit the sheriff's office at 1001 Main Street in Greensboro. Bring a valid ID. Ask for the records section and request the booking photo you need. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives you the right to inspect and copy public records. Expect to pay a small fee for copies.

If you need records for someone who has been released, the sheriff may still have the booking information on file. For older records or statewide searches, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. They run criminal background checks for $15 online or $25 by mail.

Court records can help too. Go to pa.alacourt.com and search Hale County cases by name. This shows criminal charges, court dates, and outcomes. It does not have mugshots but gives you case numbers and details.

Hale County Jail Booking Process

When someone gets arrested in Hale County, they go through the booking process at the county jail. This is when the mugshot gets taken along with other information.

The booking includes taking a photograph of the person. This is the mugshot. Staff also record the person's name, date of birth, height, weight, and physical features. They note any tattoos or scars. All charges are logged in the system.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the jailer to keep a record book. This book must show every prisoner's name, age, sex, race, and distinguishing marks. It also shows charges and dates of commitment. This record book is public and can be inspected by anyone.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of the jail. The Hale County Sheriff is responsible for the jail operations, including booking and recordkeeping. All staff work under the sheriff's direction.

After booking, the person either posts bond or stays in jail until their court date. Bond amounts are set by the court based on the charges. The jail releases people when they post bond or complete their sentence.

Alabama Public Records Laws

Several Alabama laws protect your right to access jail mugshots in Hale County.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 establishes the Open Records Act. Every citizen can inspect and copy public records. You do not have to explain why you want the information. The government must provide access during regular business hours. Jail records including mugshots are public records.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 covers the jailer's record book specifically. The law requires the sheriff to keep detailed records of all prisoners. Names, descriptions, charges, and dates must be recorded. This book is open for public inspection at any time during office hours.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 makes the sheriff responsible for the county jail. The sheriff has legal custody of all prisoners and the facility. This means the sheriff's office handles all records requests for jail information.

If you get denied access to public records, you can complain to the Alabama Attorney General. Most sheriffs comply with records requests without problems. The law is clear that these records are public.

Statewide Record Resources

When you need more than what Hale County can provide, try these state resources.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency handles criminal background checks. ALEA has records from all Alabama counties in one database. An online check costs $15 and takes a few days. Mail requests are $25. Visit alea.gov or call 334-676-7897 to start a request.

The Alabama Department of Corrections tracks state prison inmates. This is different from county jail. After conviction, felons with sentences over a year go to state prison. Search ADOC inmates at doc.alabama.gov. This does not show county jail inmates.

Alacourt Access is the statewide court records system. It covers all 67 Alabama counties. Search by name to find criminal cases anywhere in the state. The site is pa.alacourt.com. You can see charges, court dates, and case status. No mugshots but good for case research.

Alabama Legal Help at alabamalegalhelp.org has free information about records and expungement. Legal Services Alabama at legalservicesalabama.org provides legal help to people who qualify based on income.

About Hale County

Hale County is in west-central Alabama, part of the Black Belt region known for its dark soil. The county seat is Greensboro, a small town with about 2,000 people. The total county population is around 14,000.

There are no large cities in Hale County. Greensboro and Moundville are the main communities. All arrests in the county go through the sheriff's office. There are no separate city jails operating in Hale County.

The University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa is about 30 miles north. Tuscaloosa County handles its own jail separately. If someone was arrested in Tuscaloosa, check there instead of Hale County.

Hale County shares the 4th Judicial Circuit with Dallas, Perry, and Wilcox counties. The circuit judge travels between county seats. You can find court records from any of these counties through the Alacourt system.

Nearby Counties

Hale County borders several other Alabama counties. If you cannot find someone in Hale County records, check these neighboring counties.

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