Search Lauderdale County Jail Mugshots

Lauderdale County jail mugshots are available through the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office in Florence. The sheriff provides an online jail roster where you can search for current inmates and view their booking photos for free. When someone gets arrested in Lauderdale County, the booking photo and charges become public record under Alabama law.

Lauderdale County Online Jail Roster

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office provides an online jail roster with mugshots. This is one of the better jail search systems in northwest Alabama. You can search from any device with internet access.

To search the jail roster, visit the Lauderdale County Jail Roster page. Enter the person's name to search. Results show current inmates with their mugshots, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts.

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

Lauderdale County is part of the Shoals area in northwest Alabama. The jail handles bookings from Florence and surrounding communities. The online system provides convenient access to inmate information.

How to Find Lauderdale County Mugshots

There are several ways to search for jail mugshots in Lauderdale County.

For current inmates, use the online roster first. Go to lauderdalecountysheriff.com and click on the roster link. Search by name to find the person. This is free and available anytime.

For in-person requests, visit the sheriff's office at 200 S Court Street in Florence. The phone number is (256) 760-5757. Staff can help with records requests. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the jailer's record book is public.

For background checks or older records, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency keeps criminal history from all 67 counties. Online checks cost $15 and mail requests are $25.

Court records are at pa.alacourt.com. Search Lauderdale County cases by name. This shows charges, court dates, and outcomes. No mugshots but good for case research.

Lauderdale County Jail Contact Information

Here is how to reach the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office and jail.

The address is 200 S Court Street, Florence, AL 35630. The phone number is (256) 760-5757. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Florence is the county seat and largest city in Lauderdale County. It is part of the Shoals metro area which includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. All four cities are sometimes called the Quad Cities.

Arrests from Florence and surrounding areas go through the county jail. The Florence Police Department makes arrests in the city, but booking happens at the county facility. The online roster includes all agencies that book into the jail.

What Lauderdale County Mugshots Show

When someone is booked into the Lauderdale County Jail, staff record several pieces of information along with the mugshot.

Lauderdale County mugshot records typically include:

• Full name and any aliases
• Date of birth and age
• Physical description including height and weight
• Race, sex, and eye color
• Booking number and date
• All charges filed at arrest
• Bond amount if set
• Arresting agency

The online roster displays this information clearly. The full booking record is available through the sheriff's office for public records requests.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law makes jail mugshots and booking records public. Here are the key statutes.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. Every citizen can inspect and copy public records. Mugshots are public. 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 prisoners. This book shows names, ages, descriptions, charges, and dates. The book must be open for public inspection.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of the county jail. The Lauderdale County Sheriff is responsible for the jail and all records. Staff work under the sheriff's authority.

For expungement, Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2 allow certain charges to be removed if dismissed or acquitted. The filing fee is $500 with waivers available for low-income petitioners.

Statewide Resources

These state resources help when you need more than local records.

ALEA Criminal Records runs background checks covering all Alabama counties. Online checks cost $15 and take a few days. Mail requests are $25. Visit alea.gov or call 334-676-7897.

The Alabama Department of Corrections tracks state prison inmates at doc.alabama.gov. This shows convicted felons serving time in state facilities. County jail inmates are not included.

Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com has court records from all 67 counties. Search by name to find criminal cases. This is free and shows charges, dates, and case status.

Alabama Legal Help at alabamalegalhelp.org provides free legal information. Legal Services Alabama at legalservicesalabama.org offers help to qualifying individuals.

About Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County is in the northwest corner of Alabama along the Tennessee River. The county seat is Florence, a city of about 40,000 people. The total county population is around 93,000.

The county is part of the Shoals area, named for the Muscle Shoals along the Tennessee River. Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia make up the Quad Cities region.

Lauderdale County shares the 8th Judicial Circuit with Colbert, Morgan, and Lawrence counties. The circuit court handles felonies. District court deals with misdemeanors. Court records are available through Alacourt.

There are no cities in Lauderdale County with populations over 100,000. All arrests in the county go through the sheriff's office and the county jail.

Nearby Counties

Lauderdale County borders several Alabama counties and Tennessee. Check these if you cannot find someone in Lauderdale County records.

Search Lauderdale County Mugshots

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