Morgan County Jail Mugshots

Morgan County jail mugshots are available through the Morgan County Sheriff's Office in Decatur. The sheriff provides an online jail roster where you can search for current inmates and view their booking photos for free. When someone is arrested in Morgan County, the sheriff's office takes a mugshot and records all charges. These records are public under Alabama law.

Morgan County Online Jail Roster

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office provides an online jail roster with mugshots. This is one of the better jail search systems in north Alabama.

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

The online roster shows current inmates only. When someone posts bond or is released, they drop off the list. For historical records, contact the sheriff's office or use ALEA for statewide searches.

Morgan County is one of the larger counties in north Alabama. The jail handles a steady number of bookings from Decatur and surrounding communities.

How to Find Morgan County Mugshots

There are several ways to get jail mugshots in Morgan County.

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

For in-person requests, visit the sheriff's office at 119 Lee Street NE in Decatur. The phone number is (256) 351-4800. 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 has criminal history from all 67 counties. Online checks cost $15. Mail requests are $25.

Court records are at pa.alacourt.com. Search Morgan County cases by name. This shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes.

Morgan County Jail Contact Information

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

The address is 119 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601. The phone number is (256) 351-4800. Office hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Decatur is the county seat and largest city in Morgan County. It has a population around 57,000. The city is known for its location on the Tennessee River.

The Decatur Police Department and sheriff's deputies both book arrestees into the county jail. The online roster includes bookings from all agencies.

What Morgan County Mugshots Include

When someone is booked into the Morgan County Jail, staff record several pieces of information.

Morgan County mugshot records typically include:

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

The online roster displays most of this information. Full records are available through public records requests.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law makes jail mugshots public. These statutes protect your right to access records in Morgan County.

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 them.

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

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff legal custody of the county jail. The Morgan County Sheriff is responsible for the facility and all records.

For expungement, Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2 allow certain charges to be removed. The filing fee is $500 with waivers available.

Cities in Morgan County

Morgan County includes Decatur and several smaller communities. Arrests go through the county jail.

Decatur is the county seat and largest city with about 57,000 people. The Decatur Police Department handles city arrests which are booked at the county jail.

Part of the city extends into Limestone County. People arrested in Morgan County go to Morgan County Jail regardless of city boundaries.

Other communities include Hartselle, Priceville, and Somerville. All arrests in these areas go through the sheriff's office and county jail.

Statewide Resources

These resources help when you need more than local records.

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. County jail inmates are not in this system. Only convicted felons in state facilities appear.

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.

Nearby Counties

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

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