Search Henry County Recent Bookings

Henry County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Abbeville. The county sits in southeast Alabama near the Georgia border. About 17,000 people live here. The sheriff runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. Henry County does not have a dedicated online roster. You must call for inmate info. This guide explains how to find booking records in Henry County.

Henry County Sheriff's Office

The Henry County Sheriff's Office handles the jail and all booking records. Sheriff Will McCartney leads the department. The office sits in Abbeville near the courthouse square. Staff handle bookings and other law enforcement duties.

Henry County is rural and quiet. The Chattahoochee River forms the eastern border. Georgia is just across the water. Peanut farming is big here. The land is flat with sandy soil. Small towns dot the countryside.

How to Search Henry County Bookings

Henry County does not have a dedicated online jail roster. The small population means few inmates most of the time. You must contact the sheriff's office directly for booking info.

Call (334) 585-3131. Ask if someone is in custody. Staff can tell you charges and bond amounts. Give the full name of the person. This is the main way to get current info.

To search Henry County recent bookings, have ready:

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• 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.

The sheriff's website has some jail info at the county jail page.

Henry County Booking Record Fees

Phone inquiries are free. Call and ask about inmates at no charge. Staff can give basic info over the phone.

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) 585-3131 to ask about fees. Cash is best for in person requests.

How to Request Records in Henry County

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

By phone is the easiest option. Call (334) 585-3131. Ask if someone is held. Get charges and bond amounts. Have the full name ready to spell out.

In person works for complex requests. Go to 101 N Court Square in Abbeville. 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.

Henry County Chattahoochee Border

Henry County sits on the Georgia border. The Chattahoochee River divides the states. This creates unique law enforcement issues. Crimes can cross state lines easily.

The river provides recreation. Boating and fishing are popular. Walter F. George Lake stretches along the border. Visitors come for the water. The sheriff handles seasonal crowds at times.

Abbeville is the county seat. It is a small town with about 2,600 people. The downtown has a classic courthouse square. Life moves slowly here. Crime rates are low.

Headland is the largest city in Henry County. About 5,000 people live there. It sits closer to Dothan than to Abbeville. Some residents commute to Houston County for work.

The Wiregrass region includes Henry County. Peanuts are a major crop. Cotton grows here too. The economy is based on farming and small business. The jail is small to match the population.

Note: Due to small size, the Henry County Jail may have few inmates at any 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. This applies even without an online roster.

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

Search Henry County Records

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

Cities in Henry County

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

Cities include Abbeville, Headland, and Newville. Abbeville is the county seat. Headland is the largest city. All arrests go to the Henry County Jail.

Nearby Counties

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