Search Calhoun County Police Records

Police records in Calhoun County are held by the Sheriff's Office in Anniston. They run an online inmate roster. You can look up who is in jail right now. See their photo. Check their charges and bond. Calhoun County sits in east central Alabama. Anniston is the county seat. This page covers how to find arrest records, search inmates, and get police report copies in Calhoun County.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff runs law enforcement outside city limits. They also run the county jail. The office is in downtown Anniston.

How to reach them:

• Address: 400 West 8th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
• Phone: (256) 236-6600
• Visitation Scheduling: 256-241-8032
• Records Division: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
• Website: calcoso.org

For records, contact the records division. They are open weekdays. Call ahead to ask what you need to bring.

Jail Captain William Moses runs the detention side. The jail has programs to help inmates. Drug rehab is one. Inmates log over 4,000 hours of community service each year.

Calhoun County Inmate Roster

The sheriff posts an inmate list online. Visit calcoso.org/inmate-roster to search. Type a name or use a booking number.

Each listing shows:

• Name of the inmate
• Photo (mugshot)
• Charges on file
• Bond amount if set
• Booking date and details

This tool is free. No sign up needed. The roster updates often. It shows current inmates only.

The jail has a capacity of about 370. But it often holds over 500. They manage the overflow with careful planning. A separate women's facility helps too.

How to Request Records

Getting records takes some steps. Here is what to do.

For inmate info, use the online roster. It is free and fast.

For arrest reports, call the records division. Tell them what you need. They will explain the process.

Common requests include:

• Copies of arrest records
• Incident reports for crimes
• Crash reports from county roads
• Warrant status checks

Alabama law says residents can see public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 grants this right. Show your ID. Prove Alabama residency.

Some records are sealed. Active cases stay private sometimes. Juvenile records are always closed. Victim names may be hidden.

Records division hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed weekends and holidays.

Calhoun County Jail Information

The jail is in Anniston near the sheriff office. It holds people waiting for court. Short sentences get served here too.

Capacity is about 370 beds. But the average population tops 500. They manage this with a women's facility and close monitoring.

Jail features:

• Drug rehabilitation program
• Community service work crews
• Separate women's facility
• Visitation by appointment
• Medical care on site

The drug rehab program helps many inmates. Work crews do community service. This saves the county money. It gives inmates something productive.

Visiting needs scheduling. Call 256-241-8032 to set up a time. Rules change, so ask about current hours.

Fees for Records

Online inmate searches cost nothing. Paper copies have fees.

The roster is free. Search all you want. No charge.

Paper copies of reports cost money. Most agencies charge per page. Rates run $0.50 to $1.50 per page.

Crash reports usually cost $10 to $25. This varies. ALEA charges $17 online for state highway crashes.

Background checks go through ALEA. The sheriff cannot run state checks. ALEA charges $25 by mail or $15 online.

Court records are separate. The Circuit Clerk handles those. Name searches on Alacourt cost $9.99.

Always call first. Ask the fee amount. Ask what payment they take. Cash, money order, or card options vary by office.

Alabama Record Laws

State laws control what records you can get. Here are the main points.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives the base right. Alabama residents can see public records. Police records are usually public.

Criminal history needs consent. You cannot get someone else's full record without permission. Alabama Code Section 41-9-591 covers this.

Expungement can clear records. Dropped charges can be erased. Acquittals too. Alabama Code Section 41-9-625 sets the process.

Juvenile records stay sealed. Kids under 18 have closed files. Alabama Code Section 12-15-133 protects them.

Arrests get reported to ALEA within 30 days. The state database has records even if the county site does not show them.

Court Records in Calhoun County

Police records and court records are different. They are kept in different offices.

The sheriff has arrest and jail records. Who got booked. What charges. Bond amounts.

The Circuit Clerk has court records. Case filings. Trial outcomes. Sentences given.

Calhoun County is in the 7th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is in Anniston. Go there for court files.

You can search some online. Alacourt Access covers Alabama courts. A name search costs $9.99. More for full case files.

For a complete picture, get both. Arrest records show the start. Court records show what happened next.

Victim Notification

Victims can track inmates. VINELink offers free alerts. Register at vinelink.com.

You get updates when inmate status changes. A call, text, or email. Know when someone gets released. Know if they move.

This service is free. Works statewide. Search by name. Sign up for alerts.

The DA office also helps victims. They can tell you court dates. Help with safety planning. Contact them for support.

Cities in Calhoun County

Calhoun County has Anniston and several other towns.

Anniston is the county seat. It has its own police force. For city crimes, contact Anniston PD. Not the sheriff.

Other places include Oxford, Jacksonville, and Piedmont. Some have local police. Some use the sheriff more.

Oxford has a police force. So does Jacksonville. When you need records, think about who responded. City police keep city records. The sheriff keeps county records.

Note: None of the cities in Calhoun County have over 50,000 people. Anniston is the largest at about 21,000.

Nearby Counties

Calhoun County is in east central Alabama. These counties border it.

Etowah County has Gadsden. Cherokee and Cleburne are to the east near Georgia. Talladega is south. St. Clair is to the west.

If an incident happened in another county, go there. Calhoun County will not have those records.

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