Access Greene County Recent Bookings

Greene County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Eutaw. The county sits in west-central Alabama along the Black Warrior River. About 8,000 people live here. This makes it one of Alabama's smallest counties. The sheriff runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. Greene County does not have an online roster. You must call for inmate info. This guide explains how to find booking records in Greene County.

Greene County Sheriff's Office

The Greene County Sheriff's Office handles the jail and all booking records. Sheriff Jonathan Sanders leads the department. The office sits in Eutaw near the courthouse square. Staff handle bookings and other law enforcement duties.

Greene County is very rural. The entire county has fewer than 8,000 people. Eutaw is the only real town. Most of the land is farms and forest. The Black Warrior River forms part of the border. Law enforcement covers wide areas with few deputies.

How to Search Greene County Bookings

Greene County does not have an online jail roster. The small population means few inmates at any time. You must contact the sheriff's office directly for booking info.

Call (205) 372-3242. Ask if someone is in custody. Staff can tell you charges and bond amounts. Give them the full name of the person. This is the main way to get current booking info.

To search Greene County recent bookings, have ready:

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

For court records, use Alacourt at pa.alacourt.com. This costs $9.99 per search. It shows cases but not jail status.

ALEA background checks are another option. These cost $25 and take time. They show criminal history, not current jail status.

Greene County Booking Record Fees

Phone inquiries are free. Call and ask about inmates at no charge. Staff can confirm custody status quickly.

Paper copies have fees. Here are the typical costs:

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

Call (205) 372-3242 to ask about current fees. Cash is best for in person requests.

How to Request Records in Greene County

Greene County offers several ways to get booking records. Phone calls are the main method since there is no online roster.

By phone is the easiest option. Call (205) 372-3242. Ask if someone is in custody. Get charges and bond amounts. Have the full name ready to spell out.

In person works for detailed requests. Go to 221 Prairie Avenue in Eutaw. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. The office closes at 4:30 PM.

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 copies. Include a return envelope. Allow one to two weeks.

For court records, use Alacourt online. It shows case details and outcomes. The fee is $9.99 per search.

Greene County Black Belt Heritage

Greene County sits in Alabama's Black Belt region. The name comes from the dark, rich soil. This soil made the area good for growing cotton. Before the Civil War, large plantations covered the land. That history still shapes the county today.

The county is one of Alabama's poorest. Many young people leave for jobs elsewhere. The population has dropped over decades. Fewer than 8,000 people remain. This affects all services, including law enforcement.

Eutaw has a historic downtown. Many antebellum buildings still stand. The courthouse dates to 1838. Tourists visit to see the architecture. The town has more history than people now.

The Black Warrior River forms the eastern border. It provides some recreation. Fishing and boating are popular. But the area stays quiet. Crime rates are low due to the small population.

Greene County borders Mississippi. Tuscaloosa is the nearest major city. Many residents travel there for services. The county has limited resources. The jail is small to match the population.

Note: Due to very small population, Greene County may have few or no inmates at any given time.

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 viewing.

Section 36-22-13 says viewing is free. No reason is needed. Anyone can see jail logs during office hours. Even without an online roster, the records are public.

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

Search Greene County Records

Use the search tool below to find booking records and inmate info for Greene County.

Cities in Greene County

Greene County has few communities. All arrests go to the county jail for booking. No city has its own jail.

Eutaw is the county seat and only incorporated city. Other communities include Forkland, Boligee, and Union. All are very small. All arrests go to the Greene County Jail.

Nearby Counties

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