Find Pike County Recent Bookings

Pike County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Troy. About 33,000 people live in this southeast Alabama county. The sheriff runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. Pike County offers a free online jail roster for searching current inmates. Troy University is located here. This guide explains how to search recent bookings in Pike County.

Pike County Sheriff's Office

The Pike County Sheriff's Office handles all booking records. The office is in Troy, the county seat. The sheriff runs the county jail. Staff process new bookings and keep inmate records.

Pike County is in southeast Alabama. Troy is the main city. The university brings students from around the world. The jail serves the local community. City police make arrests but the sheriff books inmates. The county jail is the only detention facility.

How to Search Pike County Bookings Online

Pike County has a free online jail roster. You can search it any time of day. The roster shows who is in the county jail. It updates as new bookings happen.

Go to the Pike County Sheriff website. Click on the roster page. Enter a name to search. Results show mugshots and booking info. Charges and bond amounts appear too. The search is simple and fast.

To search Pike County recent bookings, you need:

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth helps narrow results
• Booking number if available

Direct link to search: Pike County Jail Roster

The roster updates regularly. New bookings show up within hours. If someone is not listed, they may still be in processing. Call the jail to confirm.

Pike County Booking Record Fees

Most Pike County booking searches cost nothing. The online roster is free. You can view all info at no charge. Alabama law says these records must be open.

Getting copies may have a small fee. Here are typical costs:

• 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 (334) 566-1246 to confirm current copy fees.

How to Request Records in Pike County

You can get Pike County booking records several ways. Pick the method that works best for you.

Online is the fastest. Use the jail roster to check current inmates. You can see mugshots and charges. Screenshots are allowed. For older records, use other methods.

In person works well for details. Go to 105 E Church Street in Troy. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search records and provide copies. The office is open weekdays.

By phone is quick for basic info. Call (334) 566-1246. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody. They can share charges and bond amounts. Have the full name ready.

By mail takes more time. Write to the sheriff's office. Include the person's full name. Add their date of birth if known. Include a check for any copy fees. Provide a stamped return envelope.

Pike County and Troy University

Pike County is home to Troy University. The school has about 17,000 students. Students come from across Alabama and the world. The university adds to the local population during school months.

College towns have unique law enforcement needs. The Troy Police Department handles campus area calls. Arrests from the city go to the county jail. The sheriff books all inmates regardless of arresting agency.

Troy is the only significant city in Pike County. It has about 18,000 year-round residents. The jail serves both permanent residents and the student population. Weekends during football season can be busy.

The county is otherwise rural. Brundidge is another town in the county. It is much smaller than Troy. The sheriff's deputies patrol all areas. They cover rural roads and small communities.

Pike County has a strong sense of community. The sheriff's office works closely with Troy Police. They share info and help on cases. This teamwork keeps the county safe.

Note: Troy University Police handle campus incidents. Some cases transfer to Troy Police or the sheriff. Check both the city and county for booking records.

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. You can request copies in writing. The sheriff must respond in a reasonable time.

Search Pike County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Pike County

Pike County has a few towns. Troy is by far the largest. All city arrests go to the county jail for booking.

Towns in Pike County include Troy, Brundidge, Goshen, and Banks. None have their own jail facilities. The Pike County Sheriff handles all detention and booking for the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pike County. Check the right county if you are near a border.