Find Perry County Jail Mugshots

Perry County jail mugshots are kept by the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Marion. This small rural county does not have an online jail roster. To find out if someone is in custody or request copies of mugshots, you need to contact the sheriff's office directly. Alabama law makes these records public, so anyone can request to see them.

Perry County Sheriff Jail Records

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

To find someone in the Perry County Jail, call the sheriff at (334) 683-6536. The office is at 2221 Washington Street in Marion. Staff can tell you if a person is currently in custody and what charges they face.

Perry County is in the Black Belt region of west-central Alabama. The population is around 9,000. The jail sees relatively few bookings. Most cases involve local matters.

The county is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit along with Dallas, Hale, and Wilcox counties. Circuit court handles felonies while district court deals with misdemeanors. Court records are available through Alacourt Access.

How to Get Perry County Mugshots

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

Call (334) 683-6536 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 2221 Washington Street in Marion. Bring identification. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives you the right to inspect and copy public records. Mugshots are public. Expect a small copy fee.

For statewide searches, 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 Perry County cases by name. This shows charges, dates, and outcomes but no mugshots.

Perry County Jail Information

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

When someone is arrested in Perry County, they go to the jail for processing. 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 have 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 Perry County Sheriff runs the facility and is responsible for records. All staff work under the sheriff.

The jail has limited capacity given the small population. Some inmates may transfer to neighboring counties when needed.

Alabama Public Records Laws

Alabama law protects your right to access jail records in Perry 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 them. 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 jail. The Perry 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. 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 status.

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

About Perry County

Perry County is in west-central Alabama in the Black Belt region. The county seat is Marion, home to several historically significant schools including Judson College and Marion Military Institute.

The county population is around 9,000. There are no large cities. Marion and Uniontown are the main communities. All law enforcement runs through the sheriff's office.

Tuscaloosa County is to the north with a larger population and online jail roster. If someone was arrested near Tuscaloosa, check there instead.

The 4th Judicial Circuit covers Perry, Dallas, Hale, and Wilcox counties. Court records from all four counties are available through Alacourt.

Nearby Counties

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

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