Lowndes County Jail Mugshots

Lowndes County jail mugshots are maintained by the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office in Hayneville. This small rural county does not have an online jail roster system. To check if someone is in custody or request copies of mugshots, you need to contact the sheriff's office directly by phone or in person. Alabama law makes these records public.

Lowndes County Sheriff Jail Records

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office handles all jail records for the county. There is no online database to search. This is one of the smallest counties in Alabama with limited online presence.

To find someone in the Lowndes County Jail, call the sheriff at (334) 548-2222. The office is at 1 Washington Street in Hayneville. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody and what charges they face.

Lowndes County is in the Black Belt region of south-central Alabama. The population is around 9,000 people. The jail sees relatively few bookings compared to urban counties. Most cases involve local matters.

The county is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit along with Butler and Crenshaw counties. Circuit court handles felonies while district court deals with misdemeanors. Court records are available through Alacourt Access.

How to Get Lowndes County Mugshots

Without an online roster, follow these steps to get jail mugshots from Lowndes County.

Call (334) 548-2222 first. Tell staff you need information about an inmate. Give the person's full name. They will check the roster and let you know if that person is in custody.

For copies of mugshots, visit the sheriff's office at 1 Washington Street in Hayneville. Bring identification. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives you the right to inspect and copy public records. Mugshots are public. Plan to pay a small copy fee.

For statewide searches or older records, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency runs background checks from all 67 counties. The fee is $15 online or $25 by mail.

Court records are at pa.alacourt.com. Search Lowndes County cases by name. This shows charges, dates, and outcomes but no mugshots.

Lowndes County Jail Information

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

When someone is arrested in Lowndes County, they are brought to the jail. Staff take a mugshot and record personal information including name, date of birth, physical description, and all charges.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the jailer to keep a record book. This book must show names, ages, descriptions, charges, and dates. The law says this book is public and can be inspected.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of the jail. The Lowndes County Sheriff runs the facility and is responsible for records. All staff work under the sheriff's direction.

The jail has limited capacity given the county's small population. Some inmates may be transferred to neighboring counties when needed.

Alabama Public Records Laws

Alabama law protects your right to access jail records in Lowndes County.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. Every citizen can inspect and copy public records. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Mugshots are public.

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

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 makes the sheriff responsible for the county jail. The Lowndes County Sheriff has custody of all inmates. Records requests go through the sheriff's office.

If denied access to public records, you can complain to the Alabama Attorney General.

Statewide Resources

These resources help when local records are not enough.

ALEA Criminal Records handles background checks for all Alabama counties. Online checks cost $15. Mail requests are $25. Visit alea.gov or call 334-676-7897.

The Alabama Department of Corrections tracks state prisoners at doc.alabama.gov. This shows convicted felons 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 cases. This is free and shows charges and case status.

Alabama Legal Help at alabamalegalhelp.org has free information. Legal Services Alabama at legalservicesalabama.org helps qualifying individuals.

About Lowndes County

Lowndes County is in south-central Alabama between Montgomery and Selma. The county seat is Hayneville, a small town with less than 1,000 people. Total county population is around 9,000.

The county has no large cities. Hayneville, Fort Deposit, and Lowndesboro are the main communities. All law enforcement runs through the sheriff's office.

Montgomery County borders Lowndes to the north. If someone was arrested near Montgomery, check Montgomery County records. That county has an online inmate search.

The 2nd Judicial Circuit covers Lowndes, Butler, and Crenshaw counties. Court records from all three are available through Alacourt.

Nearby Counties

Lowndes County borders several other Alabama counties. Check these if you cannot find someone locally.

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