Lowndes County Recent Bookings

Lowndes County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Hayneville. This small county sits in the Alabama Black Belt region. About 9,700 people live here. It is one of Alabama's least populated counties. Lowndes County does not have a public online jail roster. You need to call or visit the sheriff's office to get booking information.

Lowndes County Sheriff's Office

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and maintains all booking records. The office is in Hayneville, the county seat. Deputies provide law enforcement for the entire county.

This is a small rural county. The jail is modest in size. It holds inmates awaiting court or serving short sentences. The sheriff's staff handles all bookings. They process everyone who gets arrested in the county.

How to Find Lowndes County Bookings

Lowndes County does not have an online jail roster. This is common for smaller rural counties in Alabama. You need to contact the sheriff's office directly for booking information.

Call the sheriff's office at (334) 548-2151. Staff can tell you if someone is in jail. They can provide charges and bond amounts. Have the person's full name ready. A date of birth helps narrow the search.

You can also visit in person. Go to 1 Washington Street in Hayneville. Bring valid ID. Staff can look up records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

For court records, use Alacourt. Visit pa.alacourt.com to search cases. The fee is $9.99 per name.

Lowndes County Booking Record Fees

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

Here are typical costs for Lowndes 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 (334) 548-2151 to confirm current fees.

How to Request Records in Lowndes County

Without an online roster, you must use phone, mail, or in-person requests for Lowndes County booking records.

Phone calls work fast. Call (334) 548-2151 during business hours. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody. They can provide basic details about charges. This takes just a few minutes.

In person visits work for detailed requests. Go to the sheriff's office in Hayneville. Bring ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. You can pay fees on the spot.

By mail, write to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office at 1 Washington Street, Hayneville, AL 36040. Include the person's full name and date of birth. State what records you need. Send a check for copy fees. Include a return envelope with postage.

Lowndes County's Civil Rights History

Lowndes County played a key role in civil rights history. The Selma to Montgomery march passed through here in 1965. Marchers walked along Highway 80 for voting rights. The Lowndes County Interpretive Center tells this story.

Jonathan Daniels was killed in Hayneville in 1965. He was a young Episcopal seminarian from New Hampshire. He came to help with voter registration. His death shocked the nation. A historic marker stands in his memory.

The county was once called "Bloody Lowndes." Violence against civil rights workers was common. This history shapes the area to this day. The courthouse in Hayneville witnessed many of these events.

Today, Lowndes County is quiet and rural. Agriculture dominates the economy. Many residents farm or work related jobs. Some commute to Montgomery for work. The population has declined over the years.

The sheriff's office covers a large area. Deputies patrol rural roads. Response times can be longer due to distances. Most crimes are property offenses or drug-related. Violent crime is rare here.

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 protects your right to access. Even small counties must provide records upon proper request.

Search Lowndes County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Lowndes County

Lowndes County has a few small towns. All arrests go to the county jail for booking. There is no city jail in this county.

Towns include Hayneville, Fort Deposit, Mosses, and White Hall. Hayneville is the county seat. The population is spread across rural areas.

Nearby Counties

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