Hoover Recent Bookings
Hoover recent bookings can go to three different facilities. The city has its own jail. Hoover also spans two counties, so both Jefferson and Shelby county jails may hold Hoover arrests. This Birmingham suburb has about 93,000 residents. Hoover is one of only four Alabama cities with its own jail. You may need to check multiple rosters. This guide explains how to find Hoover arrest records.
Hoover Quick Facts
Where Are Hoover Bookings Kept?
Hoover has its own city jail. The city also spans Jefferson and Shelby counties. Arrests may go to any of three facilities depending on the charge and location.
The Hoover City Jail sits at 2020 Valleydale Road. It holds people on city charges. More serious cases may transfer to the county.
Jefferson County Jail handles the eastern part of Hoover. Shelby County Jail handles the southern part. Check multiple rosters if you cannot find someone.
| Hoover City Jail |
2020 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35244 Phone: (205) 444-7737 |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County Jail | Phone: (205) 325-5670 |
| Shelby County Jail | Phone: (205) 670-5220 |
Hoover Police Department
The Hoover Police Department handles city law enforcement. HPD patrols one of Alabama's largest suburbs.
Police decide where to book people. City charges may stay at the Hoover jail. County charges go to Jefferson or Shelby depending on location within the city.
| Main Office |
Hoover Police Department 100 Municipal Lane Hoover, AL 35216 Phone: (205) 822-5300 |
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| Website | hooverpd.com |
How to Search Hoover Bookings Online
Hoover bookings may be in multiple places. Start with the county rosters. Both Jefferson and Shelby have free online searches.
Check these rosters for Hoover arrests:
- Jefferson County: Jefferson County Roster
- Shelby County: Shelby County Roster
- For city jail: Call (205) 444-7737
Have the full name ready. Date of birth helps narrow results. If you do not find the person in one roster, try the others.
Hoover's City Jail
Hoover is one of four Alabama cities with its own jail. The others are Birmingham, Montgomery, and Dothan. Most cities use county jails only.
The city jail handles short-term holds. Minor city violations may stay there. More serious charges transfer to county facilities.
Hoover spans two counties. This is unusual in Alabama. The city boundary crosses from Jefferson into Shelby County. Your location within Hoover affects which county handles serious charges.
The Riverchase Galleria is in Hoover. This large mall draws visitors from across the region. The city has grown rapidly since the 1980s.
Note: Check both county rosters if searching for a Hoover arrest. The person may be in either Jefferson or Shelby County Jail.
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 Hoover Arrest Records
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Hoover.
County Information
Hoover spans both Jefferson and Shelby counties. Visit either county page for more information.
Other Alabama Cities
These major Alabama cities also have booking record information available.