Find Bullock County Police Records

Police records in Bullock County are kept by the sheriff's office in Union Springs. These records include arrest reports, booking data, and inmate information from the county jail. The sheriff serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the county and runs the detention facility where inmates are held.

Bullock County Sheriff's Office

The Bullock County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county. Deputies patrol the roads, investigate crimes, and make arrests. The office is located in Union Springs, which is the county seat.

When someone is arrested in Bullock County, the sheriff creates an arrest record. This document shows the person's name, the charges against them, and the date of the arrest. A booking photo is taken too. The record also includes the bond amount if one is set.

Contact Information:

• Address: 217 N. Prairie Street, Union Springs, AL 36089
• Phone: (334) 738-2670
• County Seat: Union Springs
• Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Bullock County shares the 3rd Judicial Circuit with Barbour County. Criminal cases from both counties go to the same circuit court system. The District Attorney for the 3rd Circuit prosecutes felonies in Bullock County.

For police records, contact the sheriff's office directly. Tell them what you need. They can explain what records are available and how to get copies. A written request is usually best for your own documentation.

Bullock County Jail Records

The Bullock County Jail is run by the sheriff. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 says the sheriff must keep records of everyone held in the county jail. This law applies to all 67 counties in Alabama.

Jail records tell you who is in custody. They show the inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bond information. Many also include a mugshot. These records change as people bond out, get released, or get transferred.

Bullock County has a smaller jail. It holds people waiting for trial and those serving sentences under one year. If someone gets more than a year, they go to state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections runs those facilities.

To check on an inmate in Bullock County, call the sheriff's office. Give them the person's name. They can tell you if that person is in custody and provide basic information about the charges.

For notifications about an inmate, register with VINELink. This is a free service at vinelink.com. You sign up to get alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has another status change. Alerts come by phone, text, or email.

How to Request Records

The Alabama Open Records Act is in Alabama Code Section 36-12-40. It gives Alabama residents the right to see and copy public records. Most police records are public unless an exemption applies.

Here is the process. First, figure out what you need. Write down the specifics. Names, dates, case numbers. The more detail you provide, the faster the search goes.

Next, put your request in writing. You can bring it to the sheriff's office in person or mail it. Include your name, address, and phone number. They need a way to contact you about your request.

You must prove you live in Alabama. This is the law. Bring your driver's license or another form of proof like a voter registration card. Out-of-state residents cannot request Alabama public records.

There is no time limit in the law for how fast they must respond. Some requests take days. Others take weeks. It depends on how complex the request is and how busy the office is.

If they say no, they have to tell you why. You can take it to circuit court if you think the denial was wrong. You have two years from the denial to file a lawsuit.

Types of records you can request:

• Arrest records and booking information
• Incident reports from closed investigations
• Mugshots and booking photos
• Accident reports filed by the sheriff
• Current jail roster and inmate records

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Open investigations stay closed. Juvenile records are sealed. Social Security numbers and home addresses get removed before release.

Record Fees

Agencies can charge for copies. The Alabama law says fees must be reasonable. Most sheriff offices charge 25 cents to one dollar per page for copies.

Ask about fees before you submit a request. That way you know what to expect. Payment is usually cash, check, or money order. Some offices take credit cards but not all do.

Viewing records in person is often free. You can look at documents at the sheriff's office without paying. You only pay when you want copies to take with you.

Background checks through ALEA cost more. The state charges $25 by mail or $15 online. This is different from local records requests. The sheriff does not run background checks for the public.

Statewide Records

Arrests in Bullock County get reported to the state. The sheriff has 30 days to send fingerprint cards and arrest data to ALEA. This creates a statewide criminal record.

ALEA is the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. They keep the central criminal history database for the state. If you need records from across Alabama, not just one county, go through ALEA.

ALEA contact information:

• Address: 301 S. Ripley Street, Montgomery, AL 36130
• Phone: (334) 353-4301
• Records: 1-866-740-4762
• Website: alea.gov

For people in state prison, use the ADOC search. Go to doc.alabama.gov and look for the inmate search tool. This shows anyone serving time in Alabama state prisons. County jail inmates are not in this system.

Court Records in Bullock County

Police records and court records are not the same thing. Police records show the arrest. Court records show what happened after. The Circuit Clerk handles court files.

The Bullock County Courthouse is in Union Springs. Circuit Court is for felony cases. District Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. The Circuit Clerk keeps records for both courts.

Court records include the complaint, any plea deals, trial transcripts, and sentencing documents. These tell you the outcome of the case. Police records just show the arrest itself.

You can search Alabama court records online. Go to pa.alacourt.com for the Alacourt Access system. A name search costs $9.99 for one case. Extra cases and document images cost more.

Towns in Bullock County

Bullock County has a few small towns. Union Springs is the county seat and largest community. Midway is another small town in the county. None have populations large enough for dedicated pages here.

Union Springs may have its own police department for crimes within city limits. Check with the local police if the incident happened in town. The sheriff handles rural areas and runs the jail.

All inmates from Bullock County typically go to the county jail. That is true whether they were arrested by city police or the sheriff. The sheriff maintains the jail records either way.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bullock County. If you need records from a neighboring area, check these links:

Each county has its own sheriff and its own jail. Records from Bullock County are not kept in Macon County or Montgomery County. Make sure you request from the right place.

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