Calhoun County Recent Bookings

Calhoun County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Anniston. This northeast Alabama county has about 113,000 residents. Anniston is the county seat and largest city. The sheriff runs the county jail and provides a free online inmate roster. This guide shows how to find recent booking records in Calhoun County.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. Sheriff Matthew Wade leads the department. The main office is in Anniston near the courthouse. Staff handle records requests during business hours.

Calhoun County is one of the larger counties in east Alabama. It has several cities and towns. The county sits along Interstate 20 between Birmingham and Atlanta. The sheriff serves a busy area with diverse needs.

How to Search Calhoun County Bookings Online

Calhoun County has a free online inmate roster. The website has a dedicated jail section. You can search for inmates any time. The roster shows current jail population.

Go to the sheriff website. Click on inmate roster. You will see people in custody. Each entry shows a photo and charges. Bond amounts and booking dates are listed.

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

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth helps narrow results
• Booking number if you have it

Direct link to search: Calhoun County Inmate Roster

The roster updates regularly. New bookings appear soon after processing. Check back if you do not see someone. They may still be getting booked.

Calhoun County Booking Record Fees

The online inmate roster is free. You can search as often as you want. Viewing photos and charges costs nothing.

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 (256) 241-2825 to confirm current fees.

How to Request Records in Calhoun County

Calhoun County offers several ways to get booking records. Pick the method that fits your situation.

Online is fastest. Use the inmate roster for current inmates. View photos, charges, and bond info. This works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In person works for detailed requests. Go to 400 W 8th Street in Anniston. Bring valid ID. Staff can search records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

By phone works for quick questions. Call (256) 238-1918 for the jail. Ask about specific inmates. Staff can confirm custody and share bond info. Have the full name ready.

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.

Calhoun County Dedicated Jail Section

Calhoun County has a dedicated jail section on its website. This makes finding inmate info easy. The jail page has links to the roster and other resources. It is well organized.

The county jail sits on George Wallace Drive. It is separate from the main sheriff's office. The facility handles all county bookings. City police from Anniston and other towns use it.

Anniston is the county seat. It has about 21,000 people. Oxford is another large city nearby. Jacksonville is home to Jacksonville State University. All arrests from these areas go to the county jail.

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

Note: Calhoun County has several cities. Make sure you check the county jail for any arrest in the 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 Calhoun County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Calhoun County

Calhoun 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.

Major cities include Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville, Piedmont, Weaver, Hobson City, and Ohatchee. Anniston is the county seat. Jacksonville is home to Jacksonville State University. All arrests go through the sheriff's jail.

Nearby Counties

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