Alabama Arrest Records Search | Criminal Records
Find an Alabama Arrest and Verify the Criminal Case
Start with the sheriff or jail in the county where the arrest occurred. Save the booking identifiers, identify the arresting agency and then read the District or Circuit Court record.
This guide also explains police reports, warrants, bail, county jail visits, state-prison custody, ALEA criminal-history review, corrections and Alabama expungement.
BOOKING
OUTCOME
HISTORY
Search the county sheriff or jail roster.
Request it from the arresting agency.
Use Just One Look or the Circuit Clerk.
$25 plus fingerprints and identification.
Procedures checked July 31, 2026.
Which Alabama record answers your question?
Search the booking, jail charges, bail, holds, housing and release status.
Best first step for a new arrest.Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements.
The jail may not own the police report.Find filed charges, amendments, warrants, hearings, pleas, judgments and final disposition.
Use Just One Look or the county Circuit Clerk.ALEA provides fingerprint-supported personal criminal-history review. ADOC shows current state-prison custody.
Neither replaces the county booking search.How to find a recent Alabama arrest
Choose the county connected to the arrest
Understand an Alabama jail result
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | One jail intake or custody event. | The final criminal outcome. | Use it for jail calls and records requests. |
| Inmate ID | The person inside that county detention system. | Guilt or conviction. | Use it for mail, visits and deposits. |
| Arrest date | When law enforcement initiated custody. | When the alleged conduct occurred. | Compare it with the police report. |
| Booking date | When jail processing began. | When charges were filed in court. | Use it to distinguish several bookings. |
| Arresting agency | The department responsible for the arrest. | The jail owns the incident report. | Request the report from this agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered during arrest or intake. | What the prosecutor ultimately filed. | Read the complaint or indictment. |
| Bond or bail | A displayed monetary release amount or condition. | Payment clears every hold. | Confirm all charges and detainers. |
| Hold or detainer | Another agency or court may control release. | The local bond controls the entire booking. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Release date | When that custody event ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Search the court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph created during booking. | Identity alone, guilt or conviction. | Match birth date and official numbers. |
Verify the correct person before using the record
Why an Alabama arrest may not appear
Follow the Alabama record in the correct order
Request the Alabama arrest report from the correct agency
Why information may be unavailable
Find the formal charges and final outcome
Prepare a complete Circuit Clerk record request
Check an Alabama warrant safely
Confirm every Alabama charge and hold before paying
The court permits release based on the promise to appear and any ordered conditions.
The approved amount must be paid through the method accepted by the court or jail.
A properly authorized bonding professional posts the undertaking under Alabama law and local procedure.
Another warrant, probation matter or court order may prevent release.
Schedule an Alabama county jail visit correctly
Check local mail, telephone and deposit rules
- Use the exact booking name and inmate ID.
- Confirm the jail’s published mailing address.
- Check whether mail is scanned by an outside provider.
- Do not send cash or unapproved property.
- County inmates generally initiate outgoing calls.
- Use only the provider approved by that jail.
- Calls may be monitored and recorded.
- Attorney calls use separate legal procedures.
- Verify the person and booking number.
- Use the deposit method linked by the jail.
- Review the transaction fee before paying.
- Keep the receipt and confirmation number.
Do not send these without checking local rules
Request appointed counsel or find an Alabama lawyer
Court-appointed counsel
- Ask the judge for counsel at the first appearance.
- Complete the court’s financial-hardship process.
- Provide income, assets and expenses accurately.
- Follow the local appointed-counsel or public-defender instructions.
- Do not discuss case facts on recorded jail calls.
Private lawyer
- Use the Alabama State Bar referral service.
- Confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing.
- Ask who will personally handle the case.
- Request the entire fee agreement in writing.
- Ask whether bond, motions, trial and appeal are included.
Phone: 1-800-392-5660
Phone: 1-866-456-4995
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Civil legal-aid intake does not replace criminal appointed counsel.
Find an Alabama victim advocate and case support
Use the ADOC inmate search only for current state custody
ADOC search includes
- People currently incarcerated by ADOC.
- A six-digit Alabama Institutional Serial number.
- First-name and last-name search fields.
- Current facility information when available.
ADOC search does not include
- Historical ADOC records online.
- Ordinary county jail detainees.
- Every Alabama arrest.
- People sentenced under the Youthful Offender Act.
Toll-free: 1-855-937-2362
Main: 334-353-3883
Central Records: 334-353-9738
Prepare for an Alabama state-prison visit
Send money to an Alabama state prisoner correctly
| Deposit amount | Internet | Telephone | Walk-in | Money order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01–$25 | $2.95 | $3.95 | $3.95 | No provider charge |
| $25.01–$100 | $5.95 | $6.95 | $3.95 | No provider charge |
| $100.01–$200 | $5.95 | $7.95 | $3.95 | No provider charge |
| $200.01–$300 | $5.95 | $7.95 | $3.95 | No provider charge |
| $300.01–$900 | $7.95 | $9.95 | $3.95 | No provider charge |
866-345-1884
Obtain your own Alabama criminal-history record
In-person location: 301 South Ripley Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1511, Montgomery, AL 36102-1511
Phone: 334-676-7897
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Central Time
Correct an inaccurate Alabama arrest or criminal record
Remove an eligible arrest or criminal case from public records
Prepare before filing
Do not treat an arrest as automatic proof of misconduct
Alabama arrest, court and corrections contacts
Montgomery, AL 36104
Montgomery, AL 36104
P.O. Box 301501
Montgomery, AL 36130-1501
Use for records not available in the current-inmate search.
Use to locate a private Alabama lawyer.
Map to ALEA Criminal Records in Montgomery
What this Alabama guide brings into the page
Personal criminal-history review, fingerprints, identification, $25 fee, additional-copy charge, repository limitations, corrections and expungement routing.
Just One Look access, Circuit Clerk responsibilities, criminal-case interpretation, record-copy preparation and current expungement Form CR-65.
Current-inmate search limits, AIS lookup, historical-record routing, facility contacts, visitation preparation, communication transition and deposit fees.
Alabama arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Alabama arrest records?
Search the official sheriff or jail in the county where the arrest occurred. Verify the result and then search the related Alabama trial-court case.
Is there one statewide Alabama arrest database?
No. County bookings, police reports, court cases, ALEA criminal histories and ADOC state-prison records are maintained in separate systems.
How do I find someone arrested today?
Search the county jail by surname and allow time for intake. Confirm the birth date, booking date, agency and booking number.
Where do I find the final criminal charge?
Search Just One Look or contact the county Circuit Clerk and read the complaint, indictment and any later amendments.
How do I find the final case outcome?
Locate the dismissal, acquittal, plea, judgment or sentence in the Alabama trial-court record.
How much does an ALEA criminal-history review cost?
The current published fee is $25. Fingerprints, current photo identification and an accepted cashier’s check or money order are required.
Does ADOC show county jail inmates?
No. ADOC’s public search covers people currently incarcerated in state correctional custody and does not provide historical information online.
Why is an Alabama arrest missing?
Intake may be incomplete, the wrong county may have been searched, the person may have been released or transferred, or the record may be restricted.
How do I correct an inaccurate arrest record?
Identify the office displaying the error, obtain the controlling agency or certified court document and submit the correction to that record custodian.
Can an Alabama arrest record be expunged?
Certain records may qualify. Obtain the certified ALEA criminal history, review eligibility, complete court Form CR-65 and file in the proper Alabama court.
