Find Colbert County Police Records

Police records for Colbert County are held by the sheriff's office in Tuscumbia. The county sits in northwest Alabama along the Tennessee River. The jail is one of the older ones in the state. Built in 1962, it can only hold 62 male inmates. Female inmates go to the Tuscumbia City Jail instead. You can search the online roster to see who is in custody now. The sheriff posts booking info with photos and charges. For copies of incident reports or other documents, contact the office directly or visit in person. This page explains how to access these records.

Colbert County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff runs law enforcement for Colbert County. Marcus Rutland serves as jail administrator. The office handles arrests, warrants, and civil process.

The jail dates back to 1962. It holds 62 male inmates only. Female inmates are housed at the Tuscumbia City Jail under a separate agreement.

Sheriff's Office:

• Address: 201 North Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
• Phone: (256) 383-0741

County Jail:

• Address: 107 W. 4th Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
• Phone: 256-386-8550

For jail questions, call the jail direct line. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They have bond amounts and visit times.

For records requests, call the main sheriff number. You can also stop by the office on North Main Street. Bring ID if you need copies.

Colbert County Inmate Roster

The sheriff has an online roster. Go to colbertsheriff.net/roster.php to search. This shows current inmates in the county jail.

The roster is free. No account needed. Just visit the page and look.

Each listing shows:

• Name and mugshot
• Booking date
• Charges filed
• Bond amount
• Housing info

Note that this roster shows male inmates only. The county jail does not house women. Female inmates go to Tuscumbia City Jail. You would need to contact that facility for female inmate info.

The site updates regularly. Check back if you do not find someone. New bookings get added as they come in.

For older records, call the jail. Staff can search past bookings. There may be a fee for copies.

Jail Visitation Hours

Visitation at the Colbert County Jail is on Sundays. Hours are 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

You must be on the approved list to visit. Call the jail ahead of time to get added. Bring your ID on the day of the visit.

Rules for visiting:

• Photo ID required
• No cell phones allowed
• Proper dress required
• No drugs or weapons
• Must be on approved list

The jail is small and old. Space is limited. Show up early to get in. Late arrivals may not get full visit time.

Types of Colbert County Records

The sheriff maintains several types of records. Here is what you can access.

Arrest records are made when someone is booked. They show name, date of birth, charges, and mugshot. These are public for adults under Alabama law.

Incident reports describe crimes or service calls. An officer writes up what happened. These have witness names and evidence notes. Request copies from records staff.

Crash reports for county roads come from the sheriff. State highway crashes go to ALEA troopers. Get ALEA reports online for $17.

Warrants come from the courts. Active warrants may not be public. Once served, the underlying complaint becomes a public record.

Background checks go through ALEA at the state level. Cost is $25 by mail or $15 online. You need consent to check someone else.

Some info is not public. Home addresses are withheld. So are Social Security and driver's license numbers. Juvenile files stay sealed.

How to Request Colbert County Records

Get records in person, by mail, or by phone for simple inquiries.

In person: Go to 201 North Main Street in Tuscumbia. Bring your Alabama driver's license. Tell staff what you need. They can often get it right away. Pay fees on the spot.

By mail: Write a letter to the sheriff. Be clear about what record you want. Give dates and names if you have them. Include a copy of your Alabama ID. Send to: Colbert County Sheriff's Office, 201 North Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674.

By phone: Call (256) 383-0741 for info. Staff can confirm if a record exists. They can tell you if someone is in jail. For copies, they will ask you to come in or write.

What to include:

• Your full name and contact info
• Copy of your Alabama ID
• Description of what you need
• Case number or date range
• Payment for any fees

Alabama law at Section 36-12-40 limits requests to state residents. Prove you live here with ID.

Colbert County Record Fees

Here is what you will pay for records.

The online roster is free. No charge to search.

Paper copies have per-page fees. Expect $0.50 to $1.00 a page. Certified copies cost more. Ask for current prices.

State background checks cost $25 by mail or $15 online. ALEA handles these.

Crash reports from ALEA are $17 online. Local crash reports may have different fees.

Pay by cash, check, or money order. Credit cards may not work. Call ahead to confirm.

Fees can change. Always verify costs before mailing payment.

Alabama Open Records Law

Your right to records comes from state law. The Open Records Act governs access.

Section 36-12-40 says residents can inspect public records. This includes arrest data, booking logs, and incident reports.

There is a residency limit. Only Alabama residents can make requests. Show ID like a driver's license or voter card.

Section 36-12-41 requires agencies to give copies for a fair fee. They cannot say no without a legal reason.

What is exempt:

• Home addresses
• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Juvenile records
• Active investigation files
• Security plans

Alabama law does not set a response deadline. Agencies can take time. There is no penalty for delays.

If denied, you can sue in circuit court. No state appeal process. You have two years to file.

Colbert County Court Records

Court records are separate from police records. The Circuit Clerk keeps them at the Colbert County Courthouse in Tuscumbia.

Colbert County is in the 35th Judicial Circuit. It shares this circuit with Lauderdale County. Circuit Court handles felonies. District Court covers misdemeanors and traffic.

Search court records online at pa.alacourt.com. A name search is $9.99 and includes one case. Extra cases and documents have fees.

For certified copies, go to the clerk in person. Bring ID. Certified copies cost more but have legal weight.

Cities in Colbert County

Several cities have their own police in Colbert County. Here are the main ones.

Tuscumbia is the county seat. The Tuscumbia Police handle crimes in city limits. They also house female inmates for the county.

Sheffield has its own police department. For records there, contact Sheffield PD directly.

Muscle Shoals also has city police. Records for crimes in that city go through their department.

Florence is nearby in Lauderdale County. It does not qualify for a dedicated page on this site due to population threshold. However, Lauderdale County records are linked below.

Note: None of these cities meet the 50,000 population threshold for individual pages on this site. Contact each city police department directly for local records.

Statewide Resources

Some searches go beyond the county. Use these state tools.

ALEA handles criminal history statewide. Call 1-866-740-4762. Their office is at 301 S. Ripley Street in Montgomery.

The Alabama DOC search finds state prison inmates. It does not show county jail inmates.

The Sex Offender Registry is free. Search by name or location.

VINELink at vinelink.com sends alerts on inmate status. Free to register.

Nearby Counties

Colbert County borders these areas. Click for police records info.

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