Tallapoosa County Jail Mugshots

Tallapoosa County jail mugshots are maintained by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office in Dadeville. The county does not have an online jail roster, so you need to contact the sheriff directly for inmate information. The county is known for Lake Martin, which brings visitors and affects local law enforcement.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jail Information

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Dadeville. They do not have a public online jail roster at this time. To get current inmate information, you need to contact the office directly.

Tallapoosa County has a population around 41,000 people. The county is best known for Lake Martin, one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States. The lake brings tourists and seasonal residents, which affects the county's population and law enforcement needs.

The county is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit along with Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph, and Russell counties. This is one of the larger judicial circuits in Alabama by number of counties.

Alexander City is the largest city in Tallapoosa County, even though Dadeville is the county seat. Many arrests in the county happen in or around Alexander City.

How to Find Tallapoosa County Jail Mugshots

Without an online roster, you have several options for finding jail records in Tallapoosa County.

Phone inquiries are the fastest method. Call the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office at (256) 825-4264. Staff can confirm if someone is currently in the jail. They can tell you about charges and whether bond has been set. For detailed records, you may need to visit in person.

In-person requests give you full access. Go to the sheriff's office at 4 Broadnax Street in Dadeville. Bring a valid ID and know the full name of the person you are searching for. Staff can look up records 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 handles statewide criminal history requests. The fee is $25 by mail or $15 online. Call 334-676-7897 for information.

Court records can be found through Alacourt. Visit pa.alacourt.com to search Tallapoosa County cases. You can find charges, case status, and court dates. Mugshots are not included but you can track cases through the system.

Lake Martin and Law Enforcement

Lake Martin is a major feature of Tallapoosa County. The reservoir covers about 44,000 acres and has over 750 miles of shoreline. This affects how law enforcement operates in the county.

During summer months, the lake area sees heavy traffic. Boating accidents, DUIs, and public disturbances increase. The sheriff's office patrols the lake along with Alabama Marine Police. Arrests on the water go through the county jail.

Many people have vacation homes on Lake Martin. The seasonal population swells during warm months. This brings more people and more potential for arrests in the area.

If someone was arrested on or near Lake Martin, they would be booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail. Use the methods above to search for records. The booking process is the same whether the arrest happened on land or on the water.

What Tallapoosa County Jail Records Include

When someone is booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail, staff create a detailed record. These records exist even without online access.

A standard booking record includes:

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

All of this is public under Alabama law. You have the right to view and copy these records at the sheriff's office during normal business hours.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

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

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 establishes the Open Records Act. 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 include name, age, sex, race, and physical description. It must show charges and dates of commitment and release. The law says this book must be open for public inspection.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of the county jail. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff is legally responsible for the jail and all inmates. This means keeping accurate booking records.

Expungement is possible 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. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify.

Contact Tallapoosa County Sheriff

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

Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office
4 Broadnax Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
Phone: (256) 825-4264

The sheriff's website is tallapoosacountysheriff.org. The office is open Monday through Friday. Call ahead if you plan to visit for records.

Nearby Counties

Tallapoosa County borders several other Alabama counties. If you cannot find someone in the Tallapoosa jail, try these neighboring counties.

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