Search Butler County Recent Bookings

Butler County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Greenville. This south-central Alabama county has about 19,000 residents. Butler County sits along Interstate 65. The county does not have an online jail roster. You must call or visit to get booking records. This guide shows how to find recent booking records in Butler County.

Butler County Sheriff's Office

The Butler County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail. The sheriff handles all booking records. The main office is in Greenville. Staff are available during business hours for records requests.

Butler County is mostly rural. Greenville is the county seat and largest town. The county sits between Montgomery and Mobile. Interstate 65 runs through the center.

How to Search Butler County Bookings

Butler County does not have an online jail roster. You cannot search inmates on the web. You must call or visit in person. This is common in smaller rural counties.

Call the sheriff's office at (334) 382-6521. Ask about a specific person. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They can share charges and bond info. Have the full name ready when you call.

To search Butler County recent bookings, you need this info:

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate arrest date helps

Phone calls work best. Call during office hours. Staff can quickly check the roster. They are used to helping with these requests.

Butler County Booking Record Fees

Asking about inmates by phone is free. Staff will share basic custody info at no charge. This includes bond amounts and charges.

Getting copies may cost a small fee. Here are typical costs:

• Phone inquiry: 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) 382-6521 to confirm current fees.

How to Request Records in Butler County

Butler County has limited ways to access booking records. The county is smaller and more rural. Phone and in-person requests work best.

By phone is the easiest method. Call (334) 382-6521. Ask about a specific person. Staff can confirm if they are in jail. They can share charges and bond amounts.

In person works well too. Go to 700 Court Square in Greenville. Bring valid ID. Staff can search records and make copies. The office is in the courthouse area.

By mail takes more time. Write to the sheriff's office. Include the person's name and birth date. Add payment for copy fees. Allow time for processing.

Online is not available. The county does not post an online roster. Call ahead for the fastest results.

Butler County on Interstate 65

Butler County sits on Interstate 65. This highway runs from Mobile to Montgomery. The county sees traffic from people passing through. This can affect arrest patterns.

Greenville is the main town. It has restaurants and hotels along the interstate. The town serves travelers and local residents. The sheriff handles all county law enforcement.

The county jail is in Greenville. It handles all bookings for the county. City police in Greenville and other towns use this facility. There are no city jails in Butler County.

Butler County is known as the "Camellia City." Greenville hosts a camellia festival. The area has a small-town feel. The sheriff's office is responsive to the community.

Note: Butler County does not have an online roster. This may change in the future. Call to check for updates.

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 Butler County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Butler County

Butler County has several small towns. All police arrests go to the county jail for booking. There are no city jails in the county.

Towns include Greenville, Georgiana, McKenzie, and Chapman. Greenville is the county seat and largest town. All arrests from these areas go through the sheriff's jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Butler County. Some have online rosters you can search.