Marengo County Recent Bookings Search

Marengo County recent bookings are kept at the county jail in Linden. The sheriff's office maintains all booking records. This county sits in west-central Alabama in the Black Belt region. About 18,500 people live here. Marengo County has a jail information page on the sheriff's website. This guide shows you how to find recent bookings in Marengo County.

Marengo County Sheriff's Office

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

The jail holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. City police in Demopolis, Linden, and other towns bring arrestees here. The sheriff's staff processes all bookings. They take mugshots and record charges.

How to Search Marengo County Bookings

Marengo County has a jail information page on the sheriff's website. You can find details about jail policies and visitation. To get specific booking information, contact the sheriff's office directly.

Visit the jail info page at marengosheriff.com/jailinfo.php for general information. For current inmate details, call the sheriff's office at (334) 295-2210.

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 200 Coats Avenue in Linden. 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.

Marengo 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 Marengo 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) 295-2210 to confirm current fees.

How to Request Records in Marengo County

You have several ways to get Marengo County booking records. Pick the method that works best for you.

Phone calls work fast for basic info. Call (334) 295-2210 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 200 Coats Avenue in Linden. Bring ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. You can pay fees on the spot.

By mail, write to the Marengo County Sheriff's Office at 200 Coats Avenue, Linden, AL 36748. 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.

The circuit clerk has court records. Visit the courthouse in Linden for case files.

Marengo County and Demopolis

Marengo County has an interesting history. Demopolis was founded by French exiles in 1817. They tried to grow grapes and olives here. The plan failed but the town survived. Today it is the largest city in the county.

The Tombigbee River runs through the area. Demopolis sits where the Black Warrior and Tombigbee rivers meet. The Alabama River forms the eastern border. Water transport shaped the area's development.

Agriculture remains important here. Cotton was king in the past. Now farmers grow soybeans, corn, and other crops. Catfish farming has grown in recent years.

The county is rural with a spread-out population. Linden is the county seat but Demopolis is larger. Other towns include Sweet Water and Thomaston. Deputies cover long distances on patrol.

Drug trafficking is a concern. Major highways pass through the area. Interstate 20 is not far north. Officers watch for drug activity on the roads.

Note: Demopolis has its own police department. But all bookings go to the Marengo County Jail in Linden.

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.

Search Marengo County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Marengo County

Marengo County has several towns. All arrests go to the county jail for booking. There is no city jail in this county.

Towns include Demopolis, Linden, Sweet Water, Thomaston, and Faunsdale. Linden is the county seat. Demopolis is the largest city with its own police force.

Nearby Counties

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