Blount County Booking Records
Blount County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Oneonta. This north-central Alabama county has about 59,000 residents. Blount County sits north of Birmingham. The sheriff runs the county jail and offers a free online roster. This guide explains how to find recent booking records in Blount County.
Blount County Jail Quick Facts
Blount County Sheriff's Office
The Blount County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations. Sheriff Mark Moon leads the department. The main office is in Oneonta. Staff process records requests during normal business hours.
Blount County is growing. It sits close to the Birmingham metro area. Many residents commute to the city for work. The sheriff serves both rural areas and growing suburbs.
| Main Office |
Blount County Sheriff's Office 220 2nd Avenue East Oneonta, AL 35121 Phone: (205) 973-0584 |
|---|---|
| Jail | Phone: (205) 274-2155 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | blountalsheriff.org |
How to Search Blount County Bookings Online
Blount County has a free online jail roster. The website offers a roster choose page. You can pick how to view inmates. The search is simple and free.
Go to the sheriff website. Click on the roster link. You will see inmates listed. Each entry shows a photo and basic info. Charges and bond amounts are included.
To search Blount County recent bookings, you need this info:
- First and last name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Approximate booking date helps
Direct link to search: Blount County Jail Roster
The roster shows current inmates. Updates happen throughout the day. Released people may drop off. Call the jail for older records.
Blount County Booking Record Fees
The online jail roster is free to use. You can check it any time. There is no charge to view inmates or photos.
Getting copies may cost a small fee. 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 (205) 973-0584 to confirm current fees.
How to Request Records in Blount County
Blount County provides several ways to get booking records. Pick what works best for you.
Online is quickest. Use the jail roster for current inmates. View photos and charges right away. This works 24 hours a day.
In person gives more options. Go to 220 2nd Avenue East in Oneonta. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. They can help with older records too.
By phone works for fast answers. Call (205) 274-2155 for the jail. Ask about specific inmates. Get bond and charge info. Have the full name ready.
By mail takes longer. Write to the sheriff's office. Include the person's name and birth date. Add payment for copy fees. Allow time for processing.
Blount County Roster Choose Feature
Blount County offers a roster choose page. This lets you pick how to view the inmate list. You can browse all inmates. You can also search by name. The feature makes finding people easier.
The choose page gives options. View the full roster at once. Or narrow down your search. This helps when you have limited info. It also helps with common names.
Blount County has grown steadily. Cleveland and Blountsville are other towns. The county has rural charm but sits close to Birmingham. Many new residents have moved here.
The jail handles all county bookings. City police from Oneonta and other towns use it. There are no city jails in Blount County. All arrests go through the sheriff.
Note: Blount County borders Jefferson County to the south. Make sure you search the correct county for your needs.
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 Blount County Jail Roster
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings and inmate info in Blount County.
Cities in Blount County
Blount County has several cities and towns. All city police arrests go to the county jail for booking. There are no city jails in the county.
Towns include Oneonta, Cleveland, Blountsville, Snead, Susan Moore, and Hayden. Oneonta is the county seat and largest town. All arrests from these areas go through the sheriff's jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Blount County. Check the correct county if you are near a border.