Search Baldwin County Recent Bookings

Baldwin County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Bay Minette. This is Alabama's largest county by land area. Over 231,000 people live here. Baldwin County stretches from Mobile Bay to the Florida border. The sheriff runs the county jail and provides a free online booking search. This guide shows how to find recent booking records in Baldwin County.

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office manages all jail operations. Sheriff Hoss Mack leads the department. The main office sits in Bay Minette. Multiple substations serve this large county.

Baldwin County is huge. It covers over 1,600 square miles. The county has beach towns, rural areas, and growing suburbs. The sheriff has a big job covering all this ground. The jail in Bay Minette serves the entire county.

How to Search Baldwin County Bookings Online

Baldwin County offers an online booking search. The system is free to use. You can search by name or browse current inmates. Results show photos and charges.

The county also has an arrest search feature. This lets you look up recent arrests. You can find booking info for people just brought in. The system updates often.

To search Baldwin County recent bookings, gather this info:

• First and last name of the person
• Approximate date of arrest
• Date of birth helps narrow results

Direct link to search: Baldwin County Jail Search

You can also check the arrest search page: Baldwin County Arrest Search

The roster updates daily. Check back if you do not see someone. New bookings take a few hours to appear.

Baldwin County Booking Record Fees

The online roster is free. You can search as much as you want. There is no charge to view photos or charges.

Getting copies costs a small fee. Here are the 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 (251) 937-0260 to check current fees.

How to Request Records in Baldwin County

Baldwin County offers several ways to get booking records. Choose based on what you need.

Online works best for quick checks. Use the jail search to find current inmates. The arrest search shows recent bookings. Both are free and fast.

In person requests work well for detailed needs. Visit 200 Hand Avenue in Bay Minette. Bring valid ID. Staff can search records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

By phone gives fast answers. Call (251) 580-2565 for the corrections division. Ask about specific inmates. Get bond amounts and charge info. Have the full name ready.

By mail works for formal requests. Write to the sheriff's office. Include the person's name and any dates you know. Add payment for copy fees. Allow time for a response.

Baldwin County Arrest Search Feature

Baldwin County has a special arrest search tool. This is not the same as the jail roster. The arrest search shows recent bookings and arrests. It covers a wider date range.

The arrest search helps when someone was just brought in. New bookings appear here first. You can find people before they show on the main roster. This is useful for families and attorneys.

Baldwin County is a tourist destination. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach bring millions of visitors. The beach towns see arrests during busy seasons. The arrest search helps track these cases.

The county jail stays busy. It handles arrests from many towns. Fairhope, Daphne, Foley, and Gulf Shores all use this jail. The search tool covers all these areas.

Note: Baldwin County spans from Mobile Bay to the Florida state line. Make sure you are searching the right county for your area.

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 Baldwin County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Baldwin County

Baldwin County has many cities and beach towns. All city police arrests go to the county jail for booking. There are no city jails in Baldwin County.

Major cities include Fairhope, Daphne, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, Robertsdale, Loxley, and Spanish Fort. Bay Minette is the county seat. The beach areas see high arrest volumes during tourist season. All bookings go through the sheriff's jail.

Nearby Counties

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