Access Sumter County Jail Mugshots

Sumter County jail mugshots are managed by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office in Livingston. The county does not have an online jail roster, so you need to contact the sheriff directly for current inmate information. Requests can be made by phone or in person at the sheriff's office.

Sumter County Sheriff Jail Information

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Livingston. Like many small rural counties in Alabama, they do not have a public online jail roster. To find out about current inmates, you need to reach out directly.

Sumter County is one of the smaller counties in Alabama with a population around 12,000. The county jail handles a relatively low volume of inmates. This means the staff can usually help you over the phone with basic questions.

The county is part of the 17th Judicial Circuit along with Greene and Marengo counties. Cases from Sumter County are heard at the courthouse in Livingston.

Livingston is also home to the University of West Alabama. The university has about 5,000 students. Campus police handle incidents on university grounds, but most arrests go through the county jail.

How to Find Sumter County Jail Mugshots

Without an online system, there are still several ways to get jail mugshot information from Sumter County.

Phone calls are the fastest method. Call the Sumter County Sheriff's Office at (205) 652-9274. Staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody. They can give you information about charges and bond status. For detailed records, you may need to visit in person.

In-person requests work best for copies. Go to the sheriff's office at 115 Franklin Street in Livingston. Bring ID and know the full name of the person you need records for. Staff can search their system and print copies. Copy fees are usually $0.25 to $1.00 per page.

For official background checks, use 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 employers and landlords typically use.

Court records can be searched through Alacourt. Go to pa.alacourt.com and look up Sumter County cases. This shows charges and case status but does not include mugshots.

Sumter County Booking Process

When someone is arrested in Sumter County, they go through a standard booking process at the county jail.

The arresting officer brings the person to the jail. This could be a sheriff's deputy, state trooper, or campus police officer. The jail staff takes over from there and begins the booking process.

During booking, staff collect personal information including name, date of birth, and address. They record the charges and the name of the arresting agency. A mugshot is taken as part of this process.

The booking creates an official record in the jail system. This record includes all the information collected plus a booking number. The record stays even after the person is released.

After booking, the person waits for a bond hearing. A judge sets bond based on the charges and circumstances. Once bond is posted, the person can be released pending trial.

What Sumter County Jail Records Include

Sumter County jail records contain the same basic information as any other Alabama county. The records exist at the sheriff's office even without online access.

A standard booking record includes:

• Full legal name and any aliases
• Date of birth and age at arrest
• Physical description: height, weight, hair, eyes
• Race and sex
• Booking number and date
• All charges at time of arrest
• Bond amount if set
• Arresting agency and officer
• Mugshot photograph
• Release information if no longer in custody

All of this is public record under Alabama law. You have the right to request and view these records during normal business hours.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law makes jail records public. The Sumter County Sheriff must follow these laws like every other sheriff in the state.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It gives every Alabama citizen the right to inspect and copy public records. Jail mugshots are public records. You do not have to explain why you want them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to maintain a record book of all prisoners. The book must include name, age, sex, race, and physical description of each inmate. It must also show 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 places the sheriff in charge of the county jail. The Sumter County Sheriff is legally responsible for the jail and all inmates. This includes keeping accurate booking records and mugshots.

Expungement is available in some cases. Under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2, charges that were dismissed or resulted in acquittal can sometimes be expunged. The filing fee is $500, with fee waivers for those who qualify.

University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama is located in Livingston. The campus affects law enforcement in Sumter County.

The university has its own campus police department. They handle incidents on university property. When campus police make arrests, the person typically goes to the Sumter County Jail for booking.

Student-related arrests tend to increase during the school year. Common charges include DUI, minor in possession of alcohol, and drug offenses. These all go through the county jail.

If you are looking for someone arrested on campus, search the Sumter County jail records. Campus police do not operate a separate jail.

Contact Sumter County Sheriff

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

Sumter County Sheriff's Office
115 Franklin Street
Livingston, AL 35470
Phone: (205) 652-9274

The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Call ahead if you plan to visit for records to make sure someone is available to help you.

Nearby Counties

Sumter County borders several other Alabama counties and the state of Mississippi. If someone is not in the Sumter County jail, try these neighboring areas.

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