Find Russell County Jail Mugshots

Russell County jail mugshots are managed by the Russell County Sheriff's Office in Phenix City. The county does not have an online jail roster, so you need to contact the sheriff directly for inmate information. The county sits on the Georgia border and handles a steady volume of arrests.

Russell County Sheriff Jail Information

The Russell County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Phenix City. At this time, they do not have a public online jail roster. To find out if someone is in custody, you need to contact the sheriff's office by phone or visit in person.

Russell County has a population of about 58,000 people. Phenix City is the largest city and the county seat. The city sits right on the Chattahoochee River across from Columbus, Georgia. This border location affects how law enforcement operates in the area.

The county is part of the 26th Judicial Circuit. Only Russell County is in this circuit, so all cases are handled at the Russell County Courthouse in Phenix City.

The sheriff may post arrest information on social media from time to time. Check the Russell County Sheriff's Office Facebook page for recent updates. This is not an official jail roster but can help you see recent arrests.

How to Find Russell County Jail Mugshots

Without an online roster, you have to use direct methods to search for Russell County jail records.

Phone calls are the quickest way to check. Call the Russell County Sheriff's Office at (334) 298-6535. Staff can confirm if someone is currently in the jail. They can tell you about charges and whether bond has been set. For copies of records, you will likely need to visit in person.

In-person requests give you full access to records. Go to the Russell County Sheriff's Office at 1850 Crawford Road in Phenix City. Bring your ID and know the full name of the person you are looking for. Staff can search their system and print copies. Copy fees are usually $0.25 to $1.00 per page.

For official background checks, contact ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency processes statewide criminal history requests. The fee is $25 by mail or $15 online. Call 334-676-7897 for information. This is what most employers and landlords use.

Court records are searchable through Alacourt. Go to pa.alacourt.com to look up Russell County cases. You can find charges, case numbers, and court dates. Mugshots are not included but you can track cases through the system.

Phenix City and Russell County Law Enforcement

Phenix City has its own police department separate from the sheriff's office. Both agencies book arrestees into the Russell County Jail.

The Phenix City Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. When they make an arrest, the person goes to the county jail for booking. The sheriff's office takes over custody at that point.

The Russell County Sheriff's Office covers areas outside city limits. This includes unincorporated areas, smaller towns, and rural parts of the county. All sheriff arrests go to the same county jail.

Because Phenix City is next to Columbus, Georgia, there can be confusion about jurisdiction. If someone is arrested in Georgia, they go to a Georgia jail, not Russell County. Make sure you know which state the arrest occurred in before searching Alabama records.

Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) is partially in Russell County. The military base has its own law enforcement. Arrests on base are handled by military authorities, not the Russell County Sheriff.

What Russell County Booking Records Include

When someone is booked into the Russell County Jail, several pieces of information are recorded. These records exist even though they are not posted online.

A Russell County booking record typically includes:

• Full legal name and any known aliases
• Date of birth and age at arrest
• Physical description: height, weight, hair, eyes
• Race and sex
• Booking number and date/time
• All charges at the time of arrest
• Bond amount if set
• Arresting agency and officer name
• Mugshot photograph

The mugshot is taken as part of booking. It is stored with the rest of the booking record. Under Alabama law, these records are public and you have the right to see them.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law requires jail records to be public. The Russell County Sheriff must follow these laws.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It says every Alabama citizen has the right to inspect and copy public records. Jail mugshots are public records. You do not need a reason to request them.

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

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff legal custody of the jail. The Russell County Sheriff is responsible for the jail and everyone in it. This includes keeping accurate booking records and mugshots.

For expungement, Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2 allow certain records to be sealed. Charges that were dismissed or resulted in acquittal may qualify. The filing fee is $500 but fee waivers exist for those who cannot afford it.

Contact Russell County Sheriff

For questions about jail mugshots, current inmates, or records requests, contact the Russell County Sheriff's Office.

Russell County Sheriff's Office
1850 Crawford Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
Phone: (334) 298-6535

The sheriff's website is russellcountysheriff.com. Check the site for office hours and additional information. You can also find the Facebook page there for recent arrest updates.

Nearby Counties

Russell County borders other Alabama counties and the state of Georgia. If someone is not in the Russell County jail, try these neighboring jails.

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