Elmore County Recent Bookings

Elmore County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Wetumpka. The county sits in central Alabama just north of Montgomery. About 87,000 people live here. The sheriff runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. Elmore County offers a free online roster. You can search current inmates at any time. This guide shows how to find booking records in Elmore County.

Elmore County Sheriff's Office

The Elmore County Sheriff's Office handles the jail and all booking records. Sheriff Bill Franklin leads the department. The main office is in Wetumpka. Staff work around the clock to process new inmates.

Elmore County is one of Alabama's fastest growing areas. Many people commute to Montgomery for work. The county has both rural and suburban areas. Millbrook and Prattville suburbs spread into Elmore. The jail serves a diverse population.

How to Search Elmore County Bookings Online

Elmore County has a free online jail roster. The roster shows current inmates. Updates occur daily. You can search by name or view everyone.

Go to the sheriff's website. Click on the roster link. Enter a name to search. First and last name work best. Results show mugshots and charges. Bond amounts appear too. The booking date is on each record.

To search Elmore County recent bookings, you need:

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

Direct link to search: Elmore County Jail Roster

The system is simple. No account is needed. Results show fast. Call the jail if the person does not appear. They may still be in processing.

Elmore County Booking Record Fees

The online roster is free. Anyone can use it. View mugshots and charges at no cost. Most people find what they need online.

Paper copies have small 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 (334) 567-1140 to check current fees. Bring cash for in person requests. Money orders work for mail requests.

How to Request Records in Elmore County

Elmore County gives you several ways to get booking records. Choose based on what you need.

Online is fastest. Use the jail roster for current inmates. View charges and bond amounts. Take screenshots if needed. For older records or official copies, use other methods.

In person works well for complex needs. Go to 8955 US Highway 231 in Wetumpka. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. The office is open weekdays until 4:30 PM.

By phone, call (334) 567-5521 for the jail. Ask if someone is held. Get charges and bond info. Staff can confirm booking dates. Have the full name ready and spell it clearly.

By mail, write to the sheriff at the address above. Include the full name and date of birth. State what records you need. Send payment for any copies. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow one to two weeks.

Elmore County and Julia Tutwiler Prison

Elmore County is home to Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. This is Alabama's main prison for female inmates. The state runs it, not the county. But its presence impacts the area.

Tutwiler Prison sits near Wetumpka. It holds over 900 women. The facility has had issues over the years. Federal investigations looked at conditions. Reforms have been ongoing since 2015.

The county jail is separate from the prison. The jail holds people awaiting trial. It also holds those serving short sentences. The prison holds those with longer terms. Do not confuse the two when searching for someone.

Wetumpka also appears on HGTV. The show "Home Town Takeover" featured it. This brought national attention. The town has a historic downtown. Tourism has grown since the show aired.

The Coosa River runs through the county. Lake Martin borders it too. Recreation brings visitors. Law enforcement handles seasonal crowds. Summer months can be busy for the jail.

Note: For state prison inmates, use the ADOC search at doc.alabama.gov, not the county jail roster.

Alabama Booking Records Laws

Alabama law makes jail records public. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a prisoner record book. This must be open for public inspection.

Section 36-22-13 says viewing is free. No reason is needed to look. Anyone can see jail logs during office hours.

The Alabama Open Records Act gives you the right to copies. Put requests in writing. The sheriff must respond timely. Elmore County follows these state laws.

Search Elmore County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Elmore County

Elmore County has several cities and towns. All city police arrests go to the county jail for booking. No city here has its own jail.

Cities include Wetumpka, Millbrook, Tallassee, Eclectic, Coosada, Deatsville, and Elmore. Wetumpka is the county seat. Millbrook is the largest city. Parts of Prattville extend into Elmore County too. All arrests go to the Elmore County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Elmore County. Check the right county if near a border.