Autauga County Police Records Search

Police records for Autauga County are held at the Sheriff's Office in Prattville. The county runs an online inmate roster that is free and open to the public. This page covers how to find arrest records, check the jail roster, and request police records in Autauga County.

Autauga County Sheriff's Office

The Autauga County Sheriff's Office serves all areas outside city limits. They run the county jail and handle arrest records. The office sits in downtown Prattville near the courthouse.

Contact the sheriff at:

• Address: 162 West 4th Street, Prattville, AL 36067
• Phone: (334) 361-2500
• Metro Jail: 136 N. Court Street - (334) 361-2600

Stop by during business hours for records requests. Call the jail line any time for inmate info. Staff are there around the clock.

Autauga County is in the 19th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also includes Elmore and Chilton counties. The Circuit Court handles felony cases and some misdemeanors.

Online Inmate Roster

Autauga County has a free inmate roster online. Go to autaugasheriff.org/roster.php to search. No fee and no sign-up required.

The roster has two parts:

• Current Inmates: Everyone in jail right now.
• 48 Hour Release: People let out in the last two days.

Search by name to find someone. Each listing shows the booking photo, charges, bond amount, and date. Updates happen regularly so the data stays current.

The jail processes about 3,400 inmates each year. The average daily population is around 160. This is a busy facility for a county this size.

Autauga Metro Jail

The Autauga Metro Jail is on N. Court Street in Prattville. It is separate from the main sheriff's office. The jail handles bookings, holds, and releases for the county.

Call (334) 361-2600 for jail questions. Give the inmate's full name. Staff can tell you if they are there and what the bond is.

Visitation

Visits follow a set schedule. Call the jail to find out when visits are allowed. You will need valid ID. No bags or phones inside. Dress appropriately or you may be turned away.

Video visitation may be available. Ask when you call. This lets you visit from home in some cases. Check with the jail for details on how to set it up.

Sending Money

Inmates need money for phone calls and commissary. Ask the jail how to send funds. Many jails use online systems now. You set up an account and transfer money there.

How to Request Records

The process for getting records depends on what you need. Here is a quick guide.

Arrest Records

Check the online roster first. It is free and fast. For paper copies or older records, visit the sheriff's office. Bring ID and ask the records clerk for help.

Incident Reports

The agency that responded keeps the report. Sheriff's office has county reports. Prattville Police has city reports. Know which one before you ask.

Your Legal Rights

Alabama law lets residents view public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives you this right. Arrest records are public. You can ask to see them.

Some data is redacted. Home addresses are not public. Neither are Social Security numbers. The law protects certain personal info.

Posting Bond in Autauga County

Most people get a bond when arrested. The bond lets them leave jail while they wait for court. Amounts vary by charge.

Options for posting bond:

• Cash bond: Pay full amount at the jail.
• Bail bondsman: Pay a percentage to a bonding company.
• Property bond: Use real estate as security.

First, call the jail to get the bond amount. Then decide how to pay. Bondsmen charge around 10% of the total. That fee is not refunded even if charges drop.

Release takes time after you pay. Paperwork has to be done. Expect a few hours. Busy times like weekends may take longer.

Background Checks

Local records only cover Autauga County. A full state check requires ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has statewide records.

ALEA checks cost $15 online or $25 by mail. You need the person's written okay to run one. Go to the ALEA website to start the process.

Fingerprint checks are more complete. They find records under other names. Employers often require these. The sheriff may offer fingerprinting. Call to check hours and cost.

Note that ALEA records are not public. You cannot run a check on just anyone. Consent is required by Alabama law.

Autauga County Court Records

Court records are not the same as arrest records. The sheriff has arrest info. The Circuit Clerk has court files. You may need both.

The Autauga County Courthouse is in Prattville. Visit the Circuit Clerk for case files. Bring the person's name or case number if you have it.

Online searches work too. Try pa.alacourt.com for Alacourt Access. Name searches cost $9.99. Not every case shows online.

Certified copies are more expensive. They have an official stamp. Plain copies cost less. Get certified if you need it for court or legal use.

About Prattville

Prattville is the county seat. About 38,000 people live there. It has its own police department separate from the sheriff.

For crimes in Prattville city limits, contact Prattville Police. They keep their own records. The sheriff covers everything outside the city.

Prattville is below the 50,000 threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. But it is the largest town in the county. Check which agency handled your case before requesting records.

Statewide Search Tools

Several state tools cover Autauga County. These help when local records are not enough.

The sex offender registry is free to use. Visit community.alea.gov and search. You can look up offenders in any Alabama county.

VINELink tracks inmates across the state. Sign up at vinelink.com. Get notified when someone is released or moved to another facility.

For state prison inmates, use the ADOC search at doc.alabama.gov. This only shows people in state prisons. County jails are not included.

Crash reports go through different agencies. ALEA handles highway crashes. Local police handle city streets. The sheriff covers county roads.

Fees for Records

Here are typical fees in Autauga County:

• Online inmate search: Free
• Incident report: $10-25 range
• ALEA check: $15 online, $25 mail
• Crash report (ALEA): $17
• Court search: $9.99 on Alacourt

Fees change from time to time. Always call first to confirm. Most places take money orders. Some accept cards too.

Nearby Counties

Autauga County borders several others. For records from these areas, contact their sheriff offices.

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