Find Lauderdale County Recent Bookings

Lauderdale County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Florence. This county sits in northwest Alabama along the Tennessee River. About 93,000 people live here. Florence is the largest city and county seat. Lauderdale County does not have a public online jail roster. You need to contact the sheriff's office by phone or in person to get booking information.

Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and all booking records. Sheriff Rick Singleton leads the department. The office is in Florence near the courthouse. Deputies serve the entire county.

The jail is a modern facility. It holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences. Police from Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals bring arrestees here. The sheriff's staff processes all bookings. They maintain records of every person who comes through.

How to Search Lauderdale County Bookings

Lauderdale County does not offer an online jail roster to the public. The sheriff's website has information about visitation and jail policies. But there is no searchable inmate database online.

To find out if someone is in jail, call the sheriff's office. The jail number is (256) 760-5900. Staff can check if a person is in custody. They can tell you the charges and bond amount. Have the full name ready when you call.

You can also visit in person. Go to 200 S. Court Street in Florence. Bring valid ID. Staff can look up records and provide information. The office is open weekdays during business hours.

For court records, use Alacourt. This is Alabama's online court system. You can search cases for $9.99 per name. Visit pa.alacourt.com to start a search.

Note: The sheriff's website has info about inmate visitation and communication. Check the visitation page for those details.

Lauderdale County Booking Record Fees

Basic information is free. Staff can tell you over the phone if someone is in jail. Paper copies cost a small fee.

Here are typical costs for Lauderdale County booking records:

• Phone inquiry about current inmates: Free
• Copy of booking record: $0.50 to $1.00 per page
• Background check via ALEA: $25.00
• Court record search: $9.99 via Alacourt

Call (256) 760-5804 to confirm current fees. Prices may change without notice.

How to Request Records in Lauderdale County

Without an online roster, you need to use phone, mail, or in-person requests for Lauderdale County booking records.

Phone calls work fast for basic info. Call (256) 760-5900 for the jail. Staff can confirm custody status. They can provide charges and bond details. This takes just a few minutes.

In person visits are best for detailed records. Go to the sheriff's office at 200 S. Court Street in Florence. Bring ID. Staff can search records and make copies. You can pay fees on the spot.

By mail, write to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office at 200 S. Court Street, Florence, AL 35630. Include the person's full name and date of birth. Say what records you need. Include a check for copy fees. Add a stamped return envelope.

The circuit clerk has court records. These show case outcomes and sentences. Visit the courthouse for these files. Alacourt also has court records online.

Lauderdale County and the Shoals Area

Lauderdale County is part of "The Shoals" region. This area includes Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals. The four cities share resources and face similar issues.

The music industry put this area on the map. FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals recorded many hits. The "Muscle Shoals sound" influenced rock and soul music. Tourists visit to see the historic studios.

The Tennessee River runs through the county. Wilson Dam creates Wilson Lake. Pickwick Lake is nearby too. Boating and fishing draw visitors. Alcohol-related arrests increase during busy weekends.

Each city has its own police force. Florence Police handles the largest area. But all bookings go to the county jail. The sheriff runs the only detention facility. City jails do not exist here.

The University of North Alabama is in Florence. The campus has about 9,000 students. This adds to the population and police activity. Game days and events bring extra crowds.

Drug offenses are a concern in the area. Meth and opioids cause problems. The sheriff works with drug task forces. Many bookings relate to drug charges.

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 book must be open for public inspection.

Section 36-22-13 says these records must be available free of charge. You do not need a reason to view them. Anyone can ask to see jail logs during office hours.

The Alabama Open Records Act also applies. Even without an online roster, the sheriff must provide records upon request.

Search Lauderdale County Jail Roster

Use the search tool below to find recent bookings and inmate information in Lauderdale County.

Cities in Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County has several cities. All arrests go to the county jail for booking. There is no city jail in this area.

Major cities include Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Rogersville, Killen, and Lexington. Florence is the largest and serves as the county seat. Each city has police, but all bookings happen at the county jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lauderdale County. Check the correct county if you are near a border.