Decatur Recent Bookings
Decatur recent bookings are processed at the Morgan County Jail. This Tennessee River city has about 58,000 residents. Decatur does not have its own city jail. City police make arrests and transport people to the county facility. The Morgan County Sheriff provides a free online jail roster. You can search current inmates any time. This guide explains how to find Decatur arrest records.
Decatur Quick Facts
Where Are Decatur Bookings Kept?
Decatur uses the Morgan County Jail. The jail sits at 119 Lee Street NE in Decatur. This is the county seat, so the jail is right in town.
Decatur Police make arrests within city limits. They then transport people to the county jail for booking. The sheriff's staff handles the intake process. All booking records stay with the county.
The Morgan County Jail holds inmates from across the county. Decatur is the largest city in Morgan County. Most jail inmates come from Decatur arrests.
| Morgan County Jail |
119 Lee Street NE Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: (256) 351-4800 |
|---|---|
| Morgan County Sheriff | Phone: (256) 351-4800 |
| Online Roster | Morgan County Roster |
Decatur Police Department
The Decatur Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. DPD serves the largest city in Morgan County.
Police make arrests but do not keep booking records. Those records go to the county jail. For arrest reports, contact DPD records division.
Decatur sits on the Tennessee River. The city has two distinct sides connected by bridges. Point Mallard Park and industrial areas make up the south. Downtown and Old Decatur are on the north. Police patrol both sides.
| Main Office |
Decatur Police Department 402 Lee Street NE Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: (256) 341-4600 |
|---|---|
| Website | decatur-al.gov/police |
How to Search Decatur Bookings Online
Use the Morgan County Sheriff website. They have a free jail roster search. It shows all inmates including Decatur city arrests.
Go to morgancountysheriffal.gov. Click on the roster link. You can search by name. Results show photos, charges, and bond amounts.
To find Decatur booking records:
- First and last name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Approximate arrest date
Direct link: Morgan County Jail Roster
The roster shows current inmates. Released people drop off the list. For older records, contact the sheriff directly.
Decatur and the River Region
Decatur sits on Wheeler Lake and the Tennessee River. The river shapes the city. Bridges connect the two halves. Ferry Street connects Old Decatur to Albany.
The city was a major railroad hub. Civil War battles happened here. Today, manufacturing and healthcare drive the economy. 3M, Toray, and Nucor have plants in Decatur.
Point Mallard Park draws visitors. The water park has wave pools and slides. Spirit of America Festival on July 4th fills the park. These events bring extra police work.
Decatur is part of the Huntsville metro. Many people commute between cities. Interstate 65 runs through Morgan County. Traffic stops add to arrests.
The city merged with Old Decatur and Albany decades ago. These were separate towns once. Now they are all Decatur. Police patrol the whole combined city.
Note: Decatur city police bring all arrests to the county jail. There is no separate city jail. The Morgan County facility handles everything.
Alabama Booking Records Laws
Booking records are public in Alabama. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep prisoner logs open for inspection.
Section 36-22-13 makes these records available free of charge.
The Alabama Open Records Act protects public access.
Search Decatur Arrest Records
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Decatur.
Morgan County Information
Decatur is in Morgan County. For more about the county jail and booking records, visit the county page.
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