Hale County Recent Bookings

Hale County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Greensboro. The county sits in west-central Alabama in the Black Belt region. About 14,000 people live here. The sheriff runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. Hale County does not have a dedicated online roster. You must call the jail for inmate info. This guide explains how to find booking records in Hale County.

Hale County Sheriff's Office

The Hale County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. Sheriff Kenneth Ellis leads the department. The office sits in Greensboro near the historic downtown area. Staff handle bookings and law enforcement for the county.

Hale County is part of Alabama's Black Belt. The name refers to the dark, rich soil. The area was once full of cotton plantations. Today it remains rural and quiet. Farming still matters to the economy. The population is spread thin across the land.

How to Search Hale County Bookings

Hale County does not have a dedicated online jail roster. The county is small and rural. You must contact the sheriff's office directly for inmate info.

Call (334) 624-3081. Staff can check if someone is in custody. Give the full name of the person. They will tell you charges and bond amounts. This is the main way to get current booking info.

To search Hale County recent bookings, have ready:

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

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

You can also visit hale.alacourt.gov for some local court info.

Hale County Booking Record Fees

Phone inquiries are free. Call and ask about inmates at no charge. Most people get the info they need this way.

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 (334) 624-3081 to ask about current fees. Cash is best for in person requests.

How to Request Records in Hale County

Hale 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 (334) 624-3081. Ask if someone is in custody. Get charges and bond amounts. Have the full name ready.

In person works for detailed requests. Go to 1001 Main Street in Greensboro. Bring valid ID. 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 with postage. Allow one to two weeks.

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

Hale County Catfish Industry

Hale County is known for catfish. The area became a center for farm-raised catfish. Ponds dot the landscape. The industry brought jobs to a poor region. Many families depend on catfish farming.

Greensboro is the county seat. It has a charming historic downtown. Main Street has old buildings from before the Civil War. The town is quiet but scenic. About 2,300 people live there.

The Safe House Black History Museum is in Greensboro. It tells stories from the civil rights era. The town played a role in voting rights efforts. Hale County has deep historical roots.

The Black Warrior River runs along the county's edge. It provides water for the catfish farms. Recreation is limited but fishing is popular. The rural character defines daily life here.

Tuscaloosa is the nearest major city. Many Hale County residents work there. The University of Alabama draws some visitors. But the county stays largely unchanged. Crime rates are low due to sparse population.

Note: Due to small population, Hale County may have few inmates at any given time. Call ahead to check.

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. Hale County follows all state laws on records.

Search Hale County Records

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

Cities in Hale County

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

Greensboro is the county seat. Moundville is another small town. Akron and Newbern are tiny communities. All arrests go to the Hale County Jail.

Nearby Counties

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