Escambia County Police Records

Police records in Escambia County are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Brewton. The county runs a free online jail roster for public use. This page explains how to search arrest records, check on inmates, and request criminal history in Escambia County.

Escambia County Sheriff's Office

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office sits on Court Street in Brewton. They handle law enforcement for the county and run the jail. The office also has a location in Atmore.

How to reach them:

• Brewton Office: 316 Court Street, Brewton, AL 36426
• Phone: 251-809-0741
• Jail: 251-809-2154
• Atmore Office: 251-368-4779

Call the main line for general questions. Use the jail number for inmate info. The Atmore office serves the eastern part of the county.

Escambia County is in the 21st Judicial Circuit. This circuit only covers Escambia County. The Circuit Court handles felony and major misdemeanor cases.

Online Inmate Roster

Escambia County has a free inmate roster online. Go to escambiacountysheriffal.org/roster.php to search. No sign-up required.

The roster shows:

• Current inmates in jail
• Recently released inmates
• Booking photos and charges
• Bond amounts

Search by name to find someone. Results show up fast. The roster updates often so data stays fresh.

This is the quickest way to see if someone got arrested. No fee. Works any time of day or night.

Escambia County Jail

The Escambia County Jail was established in 1955. It holds up to 153 inmates. The facility handles people from across the county.

Call 251-809-2154 for jail questions. Staff can tell you if someone is there. They can also give you the bond amount. The line is open 24/7.

Who Is in the Jail

The jail holds several types of inmates:

• People waiting for court dates
• Those serving county sentences
• State inmates awaiting transfer

Visiting Inmates

Visits follow a set schedule. Call the jail to learn when you can visit. Bring valid photo ID. No phones or bags inside. Dress code rules apply.

Video visits may also be an option. Ask when you call. Some jails let you visit from home now.

How to Request Records

Getting police records depends on what you need. Here is a guide.

Arrest Records

Check the online roster first. It is free. For paper copies, go to the sheriff's office in Brewton. Bring ID and ask to speak with records staff.

Incident Reports

The agency that responded has the report. Sheriff's deputies handle county calls. Brewton Police handle city calls. Atmore Police handle calls in Atmore. Ask the right office.

Alabama Public Records Law

Alabama residents can view public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives this right. Arrest records are public.

Some data is kept private. Home addresses are not released. Neither are Social Security or driver's license numbers. The law protects this info.

Posting Bond

Most arrests come with a bond. The bond lets someone get out while waiting for court. Call the jail to find out the amount.

Options for paying bond:

• Cash: Pay full amount at the jail.
• Bondsman: Pay a fee to a bonding company.
• Property: Use real estate as collateral.

Bondsmen usually charge around 10%. That fee is theirs to keep. Cash bonds may be refunded if the person makes all court dates.

After posting bond, release takes time. Paperwork has to be processed. Expect a few hours. Busy times take longer.

Criminal Background Checks

Local records only cover Escambia County. A full state check needs ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has the statewide database.

ALEA checks are $15 online or $25 by mail. You need written consent from the person. Go to the ALEA website to begin.

Fingerprint checks are more complete. They catch records under other names. Employers often require them. Ask the sheriff's office about fingerprinting.

Note: ALEA criminal history is not public record. You cannot check someone without their permission. Alabama law requires consent.

Court Records

The sheriff has arrest data. The Circuit Clerk has court records. These are different. Court records show what happened after the arrest.

The Escambia County Courthouse is in Brewton. Go to the Circuit Clerk's office for case files. Bring the person's name or case number.

You can also search online. Try pa.alacourt.com for Alacourt Access. A name search costs $9.99. Not all cases appear online.

Certified copies cost more. These have an official stamp. Get them if you need the record for legal use.

Cities in Escambia County

Escambia County has a few cities and towns. The main ones are Brewton, Atmore, East Brewton, and Flomaton.

None of these cities meet the 50,000 threshold for a dedicated page. Atmore is the largest at around 10,000 people. Brewton has about 5,500.

Each city with police keeps its own records. For Brewton incidents, contact Brewton Police. For Atmore incidents, contact Atmore Police. The sheriff handles everywhere else.

All arrests go to the county jail though. So the online roster shows bookings from across the county.

Statewide Search Options

Alabama has tools that cover the whole state. These help when you need more than Escambia County records.

The sex offender registry is free to use. Visit community.alea.gov to search. Find offenders in any Alabama county.

VINELink tracks inmates statewide. Sign up at vinelink.com. Get alerts when someone is released or moved.

For state prison inmates, use the ADOC search. Go to doc.alabama.gov. County jail inmates are not in this system.

Crash reports come from different agencies. ALEA has highway crashes. Local police have city crashes. The sheriff has county road crashes.

Note About Florida Border

Escambia County, Alabama sits right on the Florida state line. There is also an Escambia County in Florida. Do not confuse them.

If the incident happened in Florida, you need Florida records. Contact the Escambia County Sheriff's Office in Pensacola for Florida records. This page covers only Alabama.

The two counties share a name but are in different states with different laws and different record systems.

Fees for Records

Common fees in Escambia County:

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

Call to confirm fees. They can change. Most places take money orders. Some accept credit cards.

Nearby Counties

Escambia County borders several other Alabama counties. For records from these areas, contact their sheriff offices.

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