Search Dale County Recent Bookings

Dale County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Ozark. The county sits in southeast Alabama near the Florida line. About 49,000 people live here. The sheriff runs the county jail and keeps all booking records. Dale County has a free online roster. You can search it any time of day. This guide shows you how to find booking records in Dale County.

Dale County Sheriff's Office

The Dale County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. Sheriff Wally Olsen leads the office. The jail sits in Ozark near the courthouse. Staff handle bookings around the clock.

Dale County is home to Fort Novosel. This is a major Army aviation base. The base brings many military personnel to the area. Local law enforcement works with military police on some cases. The jail holds both local and military arrests when needed.

How to Search Dale County Bookings Online

Dale County has a free online jail roster. The roster shows current inmates. It updates daily. You can search by name or browse the full list.

Go to the sheriff's website. Click on roster or jail roster. Enter a name to search. Results show mugshots and charges. Bond amounts are listed too. The booking date appears on each record.

To search Dale County recent bookings, you need:

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth if you have it
• Approximate arrest date helps

Direct link to search: Dale County Jail Roster

The site is simple to use. No account needed. Results load fast. Call the jail if you need help finding someone. Staff can check records by phone.

Dale County Booking Record Fees

The online roster is free. You can view it any time. Mugshots and charges cost nothing to see. Most people find what they need at no cost.

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

• Online roster search: Free
• Copy of booking record: $1.00 per page
• Background check via ALEA: $25.00
• Court record search: $9.99 via Alacourt

Call (334) 774-2754 to ask about current fees. Prices may change. Cash is best for in person requests.

How to Request Records in Dale County

You can get Dale County booking records several ways. Pick the method that works best for you.

Online is the fastest way. Use the jail roster for current inmates. You can take screenshots. The roster shows recent releases too. For older records, use other methods.

In person works well for detailed requests. Go to 100 Court Square in Ozark. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. The office closes at 4:30 PM on weekdays.

By phone, call (334) 774-5402 for the jail. Have the full name ready. Staff can tell you if someone is held. They can share charges and bond amounts. Spell names clearly.

By mail, write to the sheriff's office. Include the person's full name and date of birth. Send a check for copy fees. Add a return envelope with postage. Allow two weeks for a reply.

Fort Novosel and Dale County

Dale County is home to Fort Novosel. This was called Fort Rucker until 2023. The Army base trains helicopter pilots. Over 25,000 people work there. It brings major economic impact to the area.

The base has its own military police. They handle crimes on base. Off base crimes go to local law. The sheriff works with military police on some cases. Soldiers arrested off base go to the county jail.

Ozark and nearby towns serve the base. Daleville sits right next to Fort Novosel. Many military families live in Dale County. This creates a unique mix of civilian and military cases.

The jail sees some military personnel. These are typically off base offenses. DUI cases are common near the base. The county handles these like any other arrest. Military status does not change the booking process.

Note: On base arrests are handled by military justice, not the county jail system.

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 applies. You can request copies in writing. The sheriff must respond in a reasonable time. Dale County follows these state laws.

Search Dale County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Dale County

Dale County has several towns. All city police arrests go to the county jail for booking. No cities here have their own jails.

Cities in Dale County include Ozark, Daleville, Midland City, Newton, Ariton, Clayhatchee, Grimes, Level Plains, and Pinckard. Ozark is the county seat and largest city. Daleville serves the Fort Novosel area. All arrests in these cities go to the Dale County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dale County. Check the right county if you are near a border.