Cherokee County Jail Roster

Cherokee County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Centre. This northeast Alabama county has about 26,000 residents. Cherokee County borders Georgia to the east. The sheriff runs the county jail and provides a free online roster. This guide explains how to find recent booking records in Cherokee County.

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations. Sheriff Jeff Shaver leads the department. The main office is in Centre. Staff process records requests during business hours.

Cherokee County has lakes and mountains. Weiss Lake brings many visitors. The county sits in the Appalachian foothills. The sheriff serves both year-round residents and tourists.

How to Search Cherokee County Bookings Online

Cherokee County has a free online jail roster. The website offers a roster choose format. You can pick how to view the inmate list. The search is simple and free.

Go to the sheriff website. Click on the roster link. You will see current inmates. Each entry shows a photo and basic info. Charges and bond amounts are listed.

To search Cherokee 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: Cherokee County Jail Roster

The roster shows current inmates. Updates happen throughout the day. Released people drop off the list. Call for older records.

Cherokee County Booking Record Fees

The online jail roster is free. You can check it any time. There is no charge to view photos or charges.

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) 927-3668 to confirm current fees.

How to Request Records in Cherokee County

Cherokee County provides several ways to get booking records. Choose what works best for you.

Online is quickest. Use the jail roster for current inmates. View photos and charges any time. This works 24 hours a day.

In person works for detailed requests. Go to 110 Cedar Bluff Road in Centre. Bring valid ID. Staff can search records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

By phone works for fast answers. Call (256) 927-3668. 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.

Cherokee County Roster Choose Format

Cherokee County uses a roster choose format on its website. This lets you pick how to view inmates. You can see the full list. You can also search by name. The format makes searching easy.

The detention facility is in Centre. It handles all county bookings. City police from Centre, Cedar Bluff, and other towns use it. There are no city jails in Cherokee County.

Weiss Lake is a major attraction. It covers much of the county. Fishing brings visitors from many states. The lake area sees more arrests during busy seasons. All go to the county jail.

Cherokee County borders Georgia. Some towns sit close to the state line. Make sure you search the right state and county for your needs.

Note: Cherokee County is different from Cherokee County in Georgia. Verify you are searching Alabama records.

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 Cherokee County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Cherokee County

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

Towns include Centre, Cedar Bluff, Leesburg, Gaylesville, and Sand Rock. Centre is the county seat. Many communities sit along Weiss Lake. All arrests go through the sheriff's detention facility.

Nearby Counties

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