Find Recent Bookings in Chambers County

Chambers County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in LaFayette. This east Alabama county has about 33,000 residents. The county borders Georgia. Chambers County does not have an online jail roster. You must call or visit to get booking records. This guide explains how to find recent booking records in Chambers County.

Chambers County Sheriff's Office

The Chambers County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. Sheriff Jeff Nelson leads the department. The main office is in LaFayette. Staff are available for records requests during office hours.

Chambers County is on the Georgia border. Valley and Lanett are larger towns in the county. The Chattahoochee River forms the state line. The sheriff serves the entire county area.

How to Search Chambers County Bookings

Chambers County does not have an online jail roster. You cannot search inmates on the web. The county website has detention facility info but no searchable roster. You must call for booking info.

Call the sheriff's office at (334) 864-4341. Ask about a specific person. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They can share charges and bond amounts. Have the full name ready.

To search Chambers 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 are the main way to check. Call during office hours. Staff can quickly search the records. They help with these requests often.

Chambers County Booking Record Fees

Asking about inmates by phone is free. Staff 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) 864-4341 to confirm current fees.

How to Request Records in Chambers County

Chambers County has limited online options. Phone and in-person requests work best here.

By phone is the easiest way. Call (334) 864-4341. Ask about a specific person. Staff can confirm custody status. They can share charges and bond info.

In person works well too. Go to 108 Alabama Avenue in LaFayette. Bring valid ID. Staff can search records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

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 limited. The website has detention info but no roster. Call for the best results.

Chambers County Detention Facility

Chambers County has a detention facility for county inmates. The website has info about the facility. It covers visitation rules and other policies. But there is no online roster to search.

The detention facility is in LaFayette. It handles all county bookings. City police from Valley, Lanett, and other towns use it. There are no city jails in Chambers County.

The county borders Georgia. The Chattahoochee River is the state line. Valley and Lanett are on the river. These towns have more people than LaFayette. But LaFayette is the county seat.

The area has history in textiles. Mills used to employ many people. The economy has changed over time. The sheriff's office serves a mixed community.

Note: Chambers County borders Lee County, which has a larger jail. Make sure you search the right county.

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 Chambers County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Chambers County

Chambers County has several cities and towns. All city police arrests go to the county jail for booking. There are no city jails.

Cities include LaFayette, Valley, Lanett, Five Points, and Waverly. Valley and Lanett are the largest towns. They sit on the Chattahoochee River. All arrests go through the sheriff's detention facility.

Nearby Counties

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