Search Winston County Recent Bookings

Winston County recent bookings are managed by the sheriff's office in Double Springs. About 24,000 people live in this northwest Alabama county. The sheriff runs the county jail and keeps all booking records. Winston County is known as the "Free State of Winston" for its Civil War history. Online roster access is limited. You will need to call or visit for booking info. This guide explains how to find recent bookings in Winston County.

Winston County Sheriff's Office

The Winston County Sheriff's Office handles all booking records. The office is in Double Springs, the county seat. The sheriff runs the county jail. Staff book inmates and maintain records as state law requires.

Winston County is in the hill country of northwest Alabama. The terrain is rugged with many valleys. The county has a strong independent spirit. The jail serves local needs. Most arrests are handled by sheriff's deputies.

How to Search Winston County Bookings

Winston County does not have a full online jail roster. Phone access is the main option. Call the sheriff's office for current inmate info. Staff can check records quickly.

Call the sheriff's office at (205) 489-2115. Staff can check if someone is in jail. They can tell you charges and bond amounts. Have the person's full name ready. This usually gets quick answers.

To search Winston County recent bookings, you need:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate arrest date helps

For court records, use Alacourt. This costs $9.99 per search. It shows case files and outcomes. This is separate from jail booking data.

Winston County Booking Record Fees

Asking about Winston County jail records is free. State law requires public access. Phone calls cost nothing. Viewing records in person is also free.

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

• Phone inquiry: Free
• Viewing records in person: 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) 489-2115 to confirm current copy fees.

How to Request Records in Winston County

You can get Winston County booking records a few ways. Phone works best here.

By phone is easiest. Call (205) 489-2115. Staff can confirm custody status. They can share charges and bond info. Have the person's full name ready. This is quick and free.

In person visits work well. Go to the sheriff's office in Double Springs. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

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 copy fees. Provide a stamped return envelope.

Online access is limited. Phone and in-person methods work best in Winston County.

The Free State of Winston

Winston County has a unique place in Alabama history. When Alabama voted to secede from the Union in 1861, Winston County held a different view. Local residents held a meeting and voted against secession. They called it the "Free State of Winston."

The county never actually seceded from Alabama. That would not have been legal. But the name stuck. Winston County remained loyal to the Union in spirit. Some men from here joined the Union Army. Others hid in the hills to avoid Confederate service.

This independent spirit lives on today. Winston County is proud of its history. Signs welcome visitors to the "Free State." The nickname shows the stubborn character of the area. People here value freedom and self-reliance.

The county sits in rugged hill country. Bankhead National Forest covers much of the land. Natural Bridge is a tourist draw. The area is beautiful but remote. Deputies cover a large territory with winding roads.

Double Springs is the county seat. Haleyville is the largest town. Haleyville is famous for something else too. It was the first city in the United States to have 911 service. The first 911 call was made here in 1968.

Note: Winston County's independent heritage shapes its character. The sheriff's office serves a community that values self-reliance. Most issues are handled locally.

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 Winston County Jail Roster

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

Cities in Winston County

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

Towns include Double Springs, Haleyville, Addison, Lynn, and Arley. Local police make some arrests. The Winston County Sheriff handles all bookings and detention for the county.

Nearby Counties

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