Pickens County Mugshots

Pickens County jail mugshots are managed by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office in Carrollton. The sheriff maintains an online jail roster that shows current inmates with booking photos. You can search for arrest records online, in person at the sheriff's office, or request records through the mail.

Pickens County Sheriff Jail Roster

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office operates a full online jail roster system. This is helpful for a rural county with limited options for in-person visits. You can search for inmates from home any time of day or night.

To find Pickens County mugshots online, go to the Pickens County Sheriff Jail Roster page. The roster shows all current inmates with their booking photos. You can search by name to find a specific person. Each listing includes the charges, booking date, and bond information.

The online roster only shows people who are currently in jail. Once someone bonds out or is released, their record comes off the active list. If you need older records, you have to contact the sheriff's office directly or submit a formal records request.

How to Search Pickens County Jail Records

You have three main ways to look up jail mugshots in Pickens County. The best method depends on what type of record you need and how fast you need it.

For current inmates, the online roster is the quickest option. Visit the sheriff's website and look for the jail roster link. The system updates regularly so you can see who is currently in custody. This works well if you just want to know if someone is in jail right now.

For in-person requests, visit the Pickens County Sheriff's Office at 200 Phoenix Avenue in Carrollton. Office hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. You can ask staff to help you look up records. They can print copies of mugshots if you need them. There may be a small fee for copies, usually between $0.25 and $1.00 per page.

For formal background checks or historical records, contact ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency handles statewide criminal history checks. The fee is $25 by mail or $15 online. You can reach ALEA at 334-676-7897. This is the best option if you need certified records for employment or housing.

Phone inquiries are also an option. Call the Pickens County Sheriff's Office at (205) 367-2000. Staff can tell you if a specific person is in custody. They may not be able to give detailed information over the phone, but they can confirm basic facts.

What Pickens County Booking Records Include

When someone gets arrested in Pickens County, the booking process creates several records. The mugshot is just one part of the overall booking record.

A standard Pickens County jail record includes these details:

• Full name and any known aliases
• Date of birth and age at the time of arrest
• Physical description including height, weight, and eye color
• Booking date and time
• All charges filed at the time of arrest
• Bond amount if one has been set
• Arresting agency name
• Court date information when available

The mugshot itself is a front-facing photograph taken at the time of booking. Some jails also take profile shots, but this varies. The photo is linked to the booking number and stays with the record.

FCI Aliceville - Federal Prison in Pickens County

Pickens County is home to a federal prison. FCI Aliceville is a low-security federal correctional institution for female inmates. It opened in 2012 and has a capacity of about 1,500 inmates.

Federal inmates are not shown on the Pickens County jail roster. The county jail only holds people arrested by local and state law enforcement. Federal prisoners are managed separately by the Bureau of Prisons.

If you need to find someone at FCI Aliceville, use the federal inmate locator at bop.gov. You can search by name or federal register number. The system shows current location, release date, and other basic information.

FCI Aliceville also has a satellite prison camp. This is a minimum-security facility next to the main prison. Both are in the same complex near the town of Aliceville.

Alabama Laws on Jail Mugshots

Alabama law makes jail records and mugshots public. This includes all booking records held by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It gives every Alabama citizen the right to inspect and copy public records. You do not have to give a reason for wanting to see records. The sheriff's office must make records available during normal business hours.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a detailed record book of all prisoners. The book must include the name, age, sex, race, and physical description of each inmate. It also has to show the charges and the dates of commitment and release. This record book must be open for public inspection.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 puts the sheriff in charge of the county jail. The Pickens County Sheriff has legal custody of the jail building and everyone held there. This law makes clear that the sheriff is responsible for keeping accurate records of all inmates.

If you want a record removed, Alabama allows expungement in some cases. Under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2, you can petition to expunge charges that were dismissed or ended in acquittal. The filing fee is $500, but fee waivers are available for people who cannot afford it.

Contact Pickens County Sheriff

For questions about jail records or mugshots, contact the Pickens County Sheriff's Office directly.

Pickens County Sheriff's Office
200 Phoenix Avenue
Carrollton, AL 35447
Phone: (205) 367-2000

The office is open Monday through Friday. Call ahead if you plan to visit in person to make sure someone can help you with your records request. The sheriff's website also has information about visiting inmates and posting bond.

Nearby Counties

Pickens County borders several other Alabama counties. If you cannot find someone in the Pickens County jail roster, they may be held in a neighboring county.

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