Autauga County Jail Roster

Autauga County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office at the metro jail facility in Prattville. This central Alabama county has about 59,000 residents. The sheriff runs a modern jail that serves the entire county. Autauga County provides a free online roster where you can search current inmates. This guide explains how to find booking records in Autauga County.

Autauga County Sheriff's Office

The Autauga County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations. Sheriff Joe Sedinger leads the department. The office sits in downtown Prattville near the courthouse. Staff are available during business hours for records requests.

The jail uses a metro facility design. This modern setup handles booking, housing, and releases. All city police in Autauga County bring arrests here. The jail is the only booking point in the county.

How to Search Autauga County Bookings Online

Autauga County has a free online jail roster. The search is simple. Go to the sheriff website and click on roster. You will see a list of current inmates.

The roster shows everyone in custody. Each entry has a photo and basic info. You can see charges and bond amounts. Booking dates are listed too. The system updates throughout the day.

To search Autauga County recent bookings, you need basic info:

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth helps narrow results
• Booking date if known

Direct link to search: Autauga County Jail Roster

The roster shows current inmates only. Released people may not appear. Check back often for updates. Call the jail if you need older records.

Autauga County Booking Record Fees

Searching Autauga County bookings online is free. The roster costs nothing to view. You can check it as often as you want.

Getting copies may have small fees. Here are typical costs:

• Online roster search: Free
• Copy of booking record: $0.50 to $1.00 per page
• Background check via ALEA: $25.00
• Court record search: $9.99 via Alacourt

Call (334) 361-3728 to confirm current copy fees.

How to Request Records in Autauga County

You have several ways to get Autauga County booking records. Pick the method that works best for you.

Online is fastest. Use the jail roster for quick lookups. You can view photos and charges right away. This works for current inmates.

In person visits give you more options. Go to 162 W 4th Street in Prattville. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. They can help with older records too.

By phone works for simple questions. Call (334) 361-3700 for the jail. Ask if someone is in custody. Get bond and charge info. Have the full name ready to give.

By mail takes longer but works well. Write to the sheriff's office. Include the person's full name and date of birth. Add a check for copy fees. Put your return address on the letter.

Autauga County Metro Jail

Autauga County uses a metro jail system. This design is different from older county jails. The facility opened to serve modern needs. It combines booking, housing, and court services.

The metro jail sits on North Court Street in Prattville. All arrests in the county come here. City police from Prattville and other towns use this jail. The sheriff's office runs the entire operation.

The jail has good capacity for the county size. It can hold both pretrial and sentenced inmates. Video visitation is available. The facility stays busy with bookings and releases each day.

Prattville is the largest city in the county. It has about 40,000 people. Most arrests happen here. The metro jail sits close to downtown. This makes court trips easy for inmates.

Note: All Autauga County bookings go through the metro jail. There is no separate city jail in Prattville.

Alabama Booking Records Laws

Alabama law makes jail records public. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a record book of all prisoners. This book must be open for public inspection.

Section 36-22-13 says these records must be available free of charge. You do not need a reason to view them. Anyone can ask to see jail logs during office hours.

The Alabama Open Records Act also protects your right to access. You can request copies of booking records in writing. The sheriff must respond in a reasonable time.

Search Autauga County Jail Roster

Use the search tool below to find recent bookings and inmate info in Autauga County.

Cities in Autauga County

Autauga County has several cities and towns. All city police arrests go to the county metro jail for booking. There is no separate city jail.

Major cities include Prattville, Autaugaville, Billingsley, Booth, Jones, Marbury, Pine Level, and White City. Prattville is by far the largest. It holds most of the county population. All arrests from these areas go to the metro jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Autauga County. Check the correct county if you are near a border.