Find DeKalb County Recent Bookings

DeKalb County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Fort Payne. The county sits in northeast Alabama on Lookout Mountain. About 72,000 people live here. The sheriff runs the county jail and keeps all booking records. DeKalb County has a free online roster. You can search current inmates any time. This guide shows you how to access booking records in DeKalb County.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and maintains all booking records. Sheriff Nick Welden leads the department. The office sits in Fort Payne near the courthouse. Staff process bookings day and night.

DeKalb County covers mountain terrain. Lookout Mountain runs through the area. Little River Canyon is here too. The rural landscape means many small towns. Law enforcement covers a wide area. The jail serves the entire county population.

How to Search DeKalb County Bookings Online

DeKalb County offers a free jail roster. The roster shows current inmates. Updates happen daily. You can search by name or view the full list.

Visit the sheriff's website. Look for the roster link. You may see a roster choose page first. This lets you pick options. Enter a name to search. Results show mugshots and charges. Bond amounts are listed. The booking date appears on each record.

To search DeKalb County recent bookings, you need:

• First and last name of the person
• Spelling variations if unsure
• Date of birth if you have it

Direct link to search: DeKalb County Jail Roster

The site is easy to use. No login needed. Results load quickly. Call the jail if the person is not listed. They may be in processing.

DeKalb County Booking Record Fees

The online roster costs nothing. You can view it any time. Mugshots and charges are free to see. Most people find what they need online.

Getting paper copies has fees. Here are typical costs:

• 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 (256) 845-8510 to ask about current fees. Prices may vary. Bring cash for in person requests.

How to Request Records in DeKalb County

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

Online works best for quick searches. Use the jail roster to see current inmates. Screenshots are fine for personal use. The roster shows recent releases too. For older records, use other methods.

In person visits work for detailed needs. Go to 2601 Jordan Road SW in Fort Payne. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. Office hours end at 4:30 PM.

By phone, call (256) 845-8530 for the jail. Staff can check if someone is held. Get charges and bond info. Have the full name ready. Spell it out if needed.

By mail, write to the sheriff's office. Include the full name and date of birth of the person. State what records you need. Add payment for copies. Include a return envelope with postage. Allow one to two weeks for reply.

DeKalb County Mountain Communities

DeKalb County sits atop Lookout Mountain. The terrain is rugged and scenic. Little River Canyon cuts through the land. This makes for beautiful views. It also creates law enforcement challenges.

The county has many small towns. Fort Payne is the largest. Rainsville is next in size. Many people live in rural areas. Deputies cover long distances. Response times can vary based on location.

Tourism brings visitors to the canyons. Outdoor recreation is popular. Camping and hiking draw crowds. DeSoto State Park sits in DeKalb County. Law enforcement helps with park issues sometimes.

Fort Payne was once called the Sock Capital of the World. Textile mills dominated the economy. Many have closed now. The town is also home to the band Alabama. Their museum draws fans from far away.

The jail handles cases from across the county. Rural areas see different crimes than towns. Meth cases have been a problem. The sheriff's office works drug task forces. Booking numbers can spike during drug busts.

Note: DeKalb County borders Georgia and shares some law enforcement info with neighboring states.

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 must be open for public inspection.

Section 36-22-13 says these records must be free to view. No reason is needed. Anyone can see jail logs during office hours.

The Alabama Open Records Act supports access. Request copies in writing. The sheriff must respond timely. DeKalb County follows all state laws on records.

Search DeKalb County Jail Roster

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

Cities in DeKalb County

DeKalb County has several towns. All city police arrests go to the county jail for booking. No city has its own jail.

Cities include Fort Payne, Rainsville, Collinsville, Fyffe, Geraldine, Henagar, Ider, Mentone, Powell, Sylvania, and Valley Head. Fort Payne is the county seat and largest city. All arrests go to the DeKalb County Jail for booking and holding.

Nearby Counties

These counties border DeKalb County. Check the correct county if near a border.