Randolph County Recent Bookings

Randolph County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Wedowee. About 22,000 people live in this eastern Alabama county. The sheriff maintains the jail and all booking records. Randolph County provides a free online inmate roster. You can search current inmates any time. This guide shows how to find recent bookings in Randolph County.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office keeps all booking records for the county. The office sits in Wedowee. The sheriff runs the county jail. Staff book inmates and maintain records as state law requires.

Randolph County is on the Georgia state line. Lake Wedowee draws visitors each summer. The jail serves the county year round. Local police bring arrests to the county facility. The sheriff's staff does all booking.

How to Search Randolph County Bookings Online

Randolph County offers a free online inmate roster. You can access it any time. The roster lists current inmates in the county jail. It shows basic booking info.

Visit the sheriff's website. Click on the inmate roster link. Enter a name to search. Results show who is in custody. Charges and bond amounts are listed. Mugshots are included when available.

To search Randolph County recent bookings, you need:

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate booking date helps

Direct link to search: Randolph County Inmate Roster

The roster updates regularly. New bookings appear as they are processed. Call the jail if you need info right away. Staff can check records by phone.

Randolph County Booking Record Fees

Searching Randolph County booking records is free. The online roster costs nothing. You can view all data at no charge. Alabama law requires free access.

Getting copies may have a small fee. Here are common 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 (256) 357-4933 to confirm fees before visiting.

How to Request Records in Randolph County

You can get Randolph County booking records several ways. Choose the option that fits your needs.

Online is easy and fast. Use the inmate roster to view current inmates. You see names, charges, and bonds. For older records, try other methods.

In person works well for detailed requests. Go to 1 Main Street in Wedowee. Bring valid ID. Staff can search records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

By phone is good for quick checks. Call (256) 357-4933. Staff can confirm if someone is in jail. They can tell you charges and bond amounts. Have the full name ready.

By mail takes longer but works. Write to the sheriff's office. Include the person's full name. Add date of birth if known. Send a check for any copy fees. Include a stamped return envelope.

Randolph County and Lake Wedowee

Randolph County is home to Lake Wedowee. The lake covers about 4,000 acres. It brings tourists and seasonal residents. Summer months see more visitors than winter.

The lake affects law enforcement. More people means more calls. Boating accidents happen. Noise complaints increase. The sheriff's office patrols the lake area. Marine units help during peak times.

Wedowee is the county seat. It is a small town with big lake traffic. Roanoke is another town in the county. It sits near the Georgia line. Both towns rely on the county jail.

The county is rural and spread out. Deputies cover a lot of ground. Response times vary by location. The jail is centrally located in Wedowee. All arrests county-wide end up there.

Randolph County shares a border with Georgia. Sometimes jurisdictions overlap. The sheriff works with Georgia authorities. They share information on cross-border cases.

Note: Lake Wedowee visitors should know the sheriff handles all bookings. City police in Wedowee and Roanoke make arrests but do not run jails.

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 Randolph County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Randolph County

Randolph County has several small towns. None have their own jails. All arrests go to the county facility.

Towns in Randolph County include Wedowee, Roanoke, Woodland, and Wadley. Local police in these towns make arrests. The Randolph County Sheriff handles all bookings and detention.

Nearby Counties

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