Find Macon County Recent Bookings

Macon County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Tuskegee. This county sits in east-central Alabama. About 18,000 people live here. Tuskegee University makes this area famous. Macon County does not have a public online jail roster. You must call or visit the sheriff's office to get booking information.

Macon County Sheriff's Office

The Macon County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. Sheriff Andre Brunson leads the department. The office is in Tuskegee. Deputies serve the entire county.

The jail holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. City police in Tuskegee and Shorter bring arrestees here for booking. The sheriff's staff processes all people who come through. They take mugshots and record charges.

How to Find Macon County Bookings

Macon County does not have an online jail roster. You need to contact the sheriff's office directly for booking information.

Call the sheriff's office at (334) 724-0669. Staff can tell you if someone is in jail. They can provide charges and bond amounts. Have the person's full name ready. Spell it out clearly. A date of birth helps narrow the search.

You can also visit in person. Go to 101 E. Rosa Parks Avenue in Tuskegee. Bring valid ID with you. 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.

Macon 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 Macon 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) 724-0669 to confirm current fees before visiting.

How to Request Records in Macon County

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

Phone calls work fast for basic info. Call (334) 724-0669 during business hours. 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 101 E. Rosa Parks Avenue in Tuskegee. Bring ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. You can pay fees on the spot.

By mail, write to the Macon County Sheriff's Office at 101 E. Rosa Parks Avenue, Tuskegee, AL 36083. 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.

Macon County and Tuskegee History

Macon County is home to Tuskegee University. Booker T. Washington founded the school in 1881. George Washington Carver did research here. The school remains a major employer in the area.

The Tuskegee Airmen trained here during World War II. They were the first Black military pilots. Moton Field served as their training base. A national park now honors their legacy. Visitors come from around the world.

The area also has a troubling history. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study ran from 1932 to 1972. It was a dark chapter in medical ethics. A memorial stands in Tuskegee today.

Today, the county faces economic challenges. Many young people leave for jobs elsewhere. The population has declined. The university and VA hospital are major employers. Agriculture remains important too.

Highway 80 runs through the county. It connects Montgomery to the east. Traffic along this route can be steady. Officers patrol the main roads regularly.

Note: Tuskegee has its own police department. But all bookings go to the Macon County Jail. There is no city jail in Tuskegee.

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 public records. The sheriff must provide them upon request.

Search Macon County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Macon County

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

Towns include Tuskegee, Shorter, Franklin, and Notasulga. Tuskegee is the largest and serves as the county seat. City police handle local calls but bring arrestees to the county facility.

Nearby Counties

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