Search Houston County Jail Mugshots

Houston County jail mugshots are maintained by the Houston County Sheriff's Office in Dothan. The sheriff's office has an online inmate roster where you can search for current inmates and view their booking photos. When someone is arrested in Houston County, they are booked into the jail and a mugshot is taken. These records are public under Alabama law, and the online system lets you search for free.

Houston County Sheriff Online Inmate Roster

The Houston County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate roster. This is one of the better jail search systems in southeast Alabama. You can look up current inmates from any computer or phone with internet access.

To search for Houston County jail mugshots online, visit the Houston County Inmate Roster. Enter the person's name to search. The system shows current inmates with their mugshots, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts.

The online roster updates regularly and shows current inmates only. Once someone posts bond or gets released, they may drop off the list. For historical records, you need to contact the sheriff's office directly or use ALEA for statewide criminal history.

Houston County is the largest county in the Wiregrass region. The jail sees a steady volume of bookings from Dothan and surrounding areas. The online system helps handle the public demand for inmate information.

How to Find Mugshots in Houston County

There are several ways to search for jail mugshots in Houston County depending on what you need.

For current inmates, use the online roster first. Go to houstoncountysheriff.com and click on inmate roster. Search by last name to find the person. The results show mugshots along with booking details and charges. This is free and available 24 hours a day.

For in-person requests, visit the Houston County Sheriff's Office at 462 S Oates Street in Dothan. The phone number is (334) 677-4800. Staff can help you search records and provide copies. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the jailer's record book is public and must be available for inspection.

For background checks or older records, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has criminal history from all 67 counties. The fee is $15 online or $25 by mail. This is the best option for comprehensive criminal history searches.

Court records are available through Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com. Search Houston County cases by name. This shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. It does not include mugshots but helps with case research.

Houston County Jail Location and Contact

The Houston County Jail is operated by the sheriff's office. Here is the contact information you need.

The sheriff's office address is 462 S Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36301. The main phone number is (334) 677-4800. For jail-specific questions, this same number routes to the corrections division.

Office hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The jail itself operates 24 hours, but records staff work daytime hours. If you need immediate information about an inmate, the online roster is available anytime.

Dothan is the county seat and largest city in Houston County. The Dothan Police Department also makes arrests that go through the county jail. All local law enforcement uses the same booking facility.

What Houston County Mugshots Include

When someone gets booked into the Houston County Jail, several pieces of information are recorded along with their photograph.

Houston County mugshot records typically include:

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

The online roster displays most of this information clearly. Some details may be limited for privacy reasons. The full booking record is available through public records requests.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law makes jail mugshots and booking records public. Several statutes protect your right to access these records in Houston County.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It gives every Alabama citizen the right to inspect and copy public records. Mugshots are public records. You do not need to explain why you want to see them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a record book of all prisoners. This book must show names, ages, physical descriptions, charges, and dates. The book must be open for public inspection during office hours.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff legal custody of the county jail. The Houston County Sheriff is responsible for the jail and all inmates. Staff members work under the sheriff to handle bookings and records.

If you need records removed, Alabama has expungement laws. Under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2, certain charges can be expunged if dismissed or resulted in acquittal. The filing fee is $500, but waivers are available for people with low income.

Cities in Houston County

Houston County includes Dothan and several smaller communities. People arrested in these cities are booked into the Houston County Jail.

Dothan is the county seat and largest city with a population around 72,000. The Dothan Police Department handles most city arrests, which then go through the county jail. Dothan is the commercial center of the Wiregrass region.

Other cities in Houston County include Ashford, Cowarts, Columbia, and Taylor. These smaller communities do not have populations over 100,000 and do not have separate pages on this site. All arrests go through the Houston County Sheriff's Office.

The county borders Florida to the south and Georgia to the east. People arrested near the state line are booked into whichever county the arrest occurred in.

Nearby Counties

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

Search Houston County Mugshots

Use our search tool to find jail mugshots and arrest records in Houston County, Alabama.