Marion County Recent Bookings

Marion County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Hamilton. This county sits in northwest Alabama near the Mississippi border. About 29,600 people live here. The sheriff's office has an online inmate roster. You can search current inmates and recent releases for free. This guide shows you how to find recent bookings in Marion County.

Marion County Sheriff's Office

The Marion County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. Sheriff Kevin Williams leads the department. The office is in Hamilton, the county seat. Deputies serve the entire county.

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

How to Search Marion County Bookings Online

Marion County has a free online inmate roster. You can access it from the sheriff's website. The roster shows current inmates and their charges.

Go to the sheriff's website and click on inmate roster. You will see a list of people currently in jail. Each entry shows their name, charges, and bond amount. Mugshots are included.

To search Marion County recent bookings, you need:

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth helps narrow results
• Booking date if you know it

Direct link to search: Marion County Inmate Roster

The roster updates as bookings occur. New arrests appear within hours. If you cannot find someone, try calling the jail. They may be in processing or have bonded out.

Marion County Booking Record Fees

The online roster is free to view. You can see mugshots and charges at no cost. Getting paper copies costs a small fee.

Here are typical costs for Marion County booking records:

• Online roster search: 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 (205) 921-2471 to confirm current fees.

How to Request Records in Marion County

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

Online is quickest for basic info. Use the inmate roster to see who is in custody. You can view charges and bond amounts. This works any time of day.

In person visits work for detailed requests. Go to 132 Military Street South in Hamilton. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search older records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

By phone, call (205) 921-2471 for the jail. Staff can confirm custody status. They can provide basic booking details. Have the full name ready when you call.

By mail, write to the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 132 Military Street South, Hamilton, AL 35570. 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.

Marion County's Character

Marion County sits in the foothills of the Appalachians. The terrain is hilly compared to south Alabama. Forests cover much of the county. Natural resources have shaped the economy.

Hamilton is the county seat. Winfield is the largest city. Guin, Hackleburg, and Bear Creek are other towns. The population spreads across the rural landscape.

The county borders Mississippi to the west. Some residents cross the state line for work. Interstate traffic passes nearby. Officers monitor roads for drug activity.

Manufacturing provides jobs here. Winfield has industrial plants. Hamilton has businesses too. Agriculture remains part of the economy. Poultry farming is common in the area.

Drug problems affect the county. Meth and opioids cause issues. The sheriff works with task forces on drug cases. Many bookings relate to drug charges.

Natural disasters have hit the area. A major tornado struck Hackleburg in 2011. The community rebuilt over time. Emergency response remains a priority for local officials.

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 Marion County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Marion County

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

Cities include Hamilton, Winfield, Guin, Hackleburg, Bear Creek, and Brilliant. Hamilton is the county seat. Winfield is the largest city. City police handle local calls but bring arrestees to the county facility.

Nearby Counties

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