Tuscaloosa Recent Bookings
Tuscaloosa recent bookings are processed at the Tuscaloosa County Jail. This university city has about 114,000 residents. Home of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa does not have its own city jail. City police make arrests and transport people to the county facility. The sheriff provides a free online roster. You can search current inmates any time. This guide explains how to find Tuscaloosa arrest records.
Tuscaloosa Quick Facts
Where Are Tuscaloosa Bookings Kept?
Tuscaloosa uses the Tuscaloosa County Jail. The sheriff's office runs the facility. All city arrests go there for booking.
Tuscaloosa Police make arrests within city limits. University of Alabama police also make campus arrests. Both transport people to the county jail. The sheriff's staff handles intake.
| Tuscaloosa County Jail |
714 Greensboro Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 464-8204 |
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| Tuscaloosa County Sheriff | Phone: (205) 464-8690 |
| Online Roster | Tuscaloosa County Sheriff |
Tuscaloosa Police Department
The Tuscaloosa Police Department handles city law enforcement. TPD patrols the city including downtown and the University area.
Police make arrests but do not keep booking records. Those records go to the county jail. For arrest reports, contact TPD.
| Main Office |
Tuscaloosa Police Department 3801 Trevor K. Howell Parkway Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 Phone: (205) 349-2121 |
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| Website | tuscaloosa.com/pd |
How to Search Tuscaloosa Bookings Online
Use the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff website. Look for the jail roster or "Who's In Jail" feature. The search is free.
Go to tcsoal.org. Find the inmate search. Enter a name. Results show photos, charges, and bond amounts.
To find Tuscaloosa booking records:
- First and last name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Approximate arrest date
Direct link: Tuscaloosa County Sheriff
The roster shows current inmates. Released people are removed. For older records, contact the sheriff.
Tuscaloosa and the University
The University of Alabama shapes Tuscaloosa. Over 38,000 students attend UA. The campus adds a unique element to local policing.
Football game days bring over 100,000 fans. Bryant-Denny Stadium fills seven times each fall. This creates major policing needs. City, county, and campus police all work together.
UA has its own police department. Campus arrests still go to the county jail for booking. The university does not run a separate jail.
Tuscaloosa recovered from a devastating tornado in 2011. The storm killed 64 people in the county. The community rebuilt and continues to grow.
Note: Tuscaloosa city police bring all arrests to the county jail. There is no separate city 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 Tuscaloosa Arrest Records
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa County Information
Tuscaloosa is in Tuscaloosa County. For more about the county jail and booking records, visit the county page.
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