Shelby County Recent Bookings
Shelby County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Columbiana. This fast-growing county has about 230,000 residents. It sits just south of Birmingham in the metro area. Shelby County has a dedicated inmate listing website separate from the main sheriff site. You can search current inmates for free at any time. This guide shows how to find booking records in Shelby County.
Shelby County Jail Quick Facts
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office maintains all jail records. Sheriff John Samaniego leads the department. The county seat is Columbiana, but much of the population lives in the Birmingham suburbs.
The county jail is in Columbiana. It serves a diverse area from rural farms to busy suburbs. Hoover spans both Shelby and Jefferson counties.
| Main Office |
Shelby County Sheriff's Office 380 McDow Road Columbiana, AL 35051 Phone: (205) 670-6000 |
|---|---|
| Jail | Phone: (205) 670-5220 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | shelbyso.com |
How to Search Shelby County Bookings Online
Shelby County has a dedicated inmate listing site. It is separate from the main sheriff website. The site shows all current inmates with photos and charges.
Go to inmatelisting.shelbyal.com. Browse the list or search by name. Results show mugshots, booking dates, and bond amounts. The site is simple to use.
To search Shelby County recent bookings, you need:
- First and last name
- Date of birth helps narrow results
Direct link: Shelby County Inmate Listing
The listing updates regularly. Current inmates appear on the main list. Released inmates are removed.
Shelby County Booking Record Fees
The online inmate listing is free. You can view photos and charges at no cost. Paper copies have small fees.
Typical fees in Shelby County:
- Online search: Free
- Copy of booking record: Standard rates
- ALEA background check: $25.00
- Court records: $9.99 via Alacourt
Call (205) 670-6000 for current fee information.
How to Request Records in Shelby County
Shelby County booking records are available through several channels.
Online is fastest. Use the inmate listing site for current inmates. The site works on all devices.
In person, visit 380 McDow Road in Columbiana. Bring valid ID. Staff can search records and make copies.
By phone, call (205) 670-5220 for the jail. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic info. Have the full name ready when you call.
Shelby County Inmate Listing
Shelby County created a dedicated website just for inmate information. This is unusual in Alabama. Most counties put their roster on the sheriff's main site.
The inmatelisting.shelbyal.com site is clean and fast. It loads quickly on phones. Photos are clear. Charges are easy to read. The site design focuses on finding inmates.
Shelby County is one of the fastest growing in Alabama. Suburbs like Alabaster, Pelham, and Helena keep expanding. The city of Hoover spans both Shelby and Jefferson counties. Some Hoover arrests go to Shelby County Jail.
Note: Hoover has its own city jail. Check there too if you need Hoover booking records.
Alabama Booking Records Laws
Booking records are public in Alabama. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep prisoner logs open for inspection.
Section 36-22-13 makes these records available free of charge. You can view jail logs during office hours.
The Alabama Open Records Act protects public access to these records.
Search Shelby County Jail Roster
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Shelby County.
Cities in Shelby County
Shelby County has many growing cities. Hoover spans two counties and has its own jail.
Other cities include Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Montevallo, and Chelsea. Arrests in these cities typically go to the Shelby County Jail.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Shelby County.