Lamar County Jail Mugshots

Lamar County jail mugshots are maintained by the Lamar County Sheriff's Office in Vernon. This small county in northwest Alabama does not have an online jail roster system. To find out if someone is in custody or get copies of mugshots, you need to contact the sheriff's office by phone or visit in person. All jail records are public under Alabama law.

Lamar County Sheriff Jail Records

The Lamar County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations and record keeping. The office has a website at lamarcountysheriff.com but does not offer online inmate searches. You must contact them directly for information.

The sheriff's office is at 358 2nd Street NE in Vernon. Call (205) 695-7103 to reach them. Staff can tell you if someone is currently in the jail. They can confirm charges and bond amounts.

Lamar County is a rural area with a population around 14,000. The jail sees fewer bookings than urban counties. Most arrests involve local residents and matters within the county.

The county is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit along with Fayette and Pickens counties. The circuit court handles felony cases while district court deals with misdemeanors. Court records are available through Alacourt Access.

How to Request Lamar County Mugshots

Without an online roster, you need to use these methods to get mugshots from Lamar County.

Call (205) 695-7103 first. Ask about a specific person by name. Staff will check if they are in custody and give you basic booking information including charges.

To get actual copies of mugshots, visit the sheriff's office at 358 2nd Street NE in Vernon. Bring identification. Ask for the records section. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, you have the right to inspect and copy public records. Mugshots are public. Plan to pay a small copy fee.

For statewide searches or older records, use ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency runs background checks using data from all counties. The fee is $15 online or $25 by mail. Call 334-676-7897 or visit alea.gov.

Court records help track case outcomes. Visit pa.alacourt.com and search Lamar County by name. This shows criminal cases, charges, and status. No mugshots but useful for case research.

Lamar County Jail Operations

The Lamar County Jail operates under the sheriff according to Alabama law. Here is how the booking process works.

When someone is arrested in Lamar County, they are brought to the jail for booking. Staff photograph the person to create the mugshot. They record the person's name, date of birth, physical description, and all charges filed.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the jailer to keep a record book. This book must have names, ages, physical descriptions, charges, and dates of commitment and release. The law makes this book public, meaning anyone can ask to see it.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of the jail. The Lamar County Sheriff is responsible for running the facility and maintaining records. All staff report to the sheriff.

Most inmates are waiting for trial or serving sentences under one year. Longer sentences go to state prison after conviction. The jail has limited capacity given the county's small population.

Alabama Records Access Laws

Alabama law protects your right to access jail records in Lamar County. Several statutes apply.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 establishes the Open Records Act. Every citizen can inspect and copy public records. You do not need to explain your reasons. The sheriff must provide access during business hours. Mugshots are public records.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires a jailer's record book. This book must contain prisoner information including names, descriptions, charges, and dates. Anyone can inspect this book during office hours.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 makes the sheriff responsible for the county jail. The Lamar County Sheriff has custody of all inmates and controls all records. Requests go through the sheriff's office.

If you have problems getting records, you can file a complaint with the Alabama Attorney General. Most requests are handled without issues.

State Resources for Record Searches

These statewide resources help when local records are not enough.

ALEA Criminal Records handles background checks for all Alabama counties. The online fee is $15. Mail requests cost $25. Results typically come back in a few days. Visit alea.gov/sbi/criminal-justice-services/criminal-records to begin.

The Alabama Department of Corrections tracks state prison inmates. After conviction, felons with long sentences go to ADOC. Search doc.alabama.gov for state prisoners. County jail inmates are not in this system.

Alacourt Access shows court records statewide. Go to pa.alacourt.com and search by name. Find cases from Lamar County or anywhere in Alabama. This shows charges, court dates, and case status. It is free to use.

For legal assistance, try Alabama Legal Help at alabamalegalhelp.org. Legal Services Alabama at legalservicesalabama.org provides free help to qualifying individuals.

About Lamar County

Lamar County sits in northwest Alabama near the Mississippi border. The county seat is Vernon, a small town with about 2,000 people. The total county population is around 14,000.

The county has no large cities. Vernon, Kennedy, and Millport are the main communities. All law enforcement runs through the sheriff's office. There are no separate city jails in Lamar County.

Tuscaloosa is about 50 miles to the south. If someone was arrested near the county line or in Tuscaloosa, check Tuscaloosa County records. That county has an online inmate search system.

The 24th Judicial Circuit covers Lamar, Fayette, and Pickens counties. Judges rotate between these county seats. Court records from all three counties are in the Alacourt system.

Nearby Counties

Lamar County borders several other Alabama counties and Mississippi. Check these if you cannot find someone in Lamar County records.

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