Fayette County Arrest Records

Police records in Fayette County come from the Sheriff's Office in Fayette. The county is in northwest Alabama, about an hour west of Birmingham. Fayette County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit along with Lamar and Pickens counties. This is a rural area with around 16,000 people. The sheriff runs law enforcement and the jail. Here is how to search for inmates and request police records in Fayette County.

Fayette County Sheriff's Office

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is in the city of Fayette. This small town is the county seat. The sheriff handles patrol, arrests, and the jail for the whole county.

Fayette is the largest town in the county. It has about 4,500 people. The sheriff covers all of Fayette County except inside city limits where local police work.

Contact the sheriff here:

• Address: 113 1st Avenue NW, Fayette, AL 35555
• Phone: (205) 932-3205
• Fax: (205) 932-3206

Office hours are Monday through Friday. The jail is staffed all day, every day. You can call the main number around the clock for urgent needs.

Fayette County is in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Lamar and Pickens counties share this circuit. Circuit Court meets at the Fayette courthouse.

How to Find Jail Inmates

Fayette County may have online inmate info on the sheriff's site. If not, you can call the jail. Staff will tell you if someone is there.

When online rosters are up, you search by name. Enter the first or last name. Click search. Results show current inmates. Each entry has basic booking data.

Online listings typically include:

• Name and mugshot
• Date booked in
• Charges on file
• Bond amount set
• Next court date

If no roster is online, call the jail. Give them the person's name. They can check the system. They will tell you if that person is in custody. This service is free.

Small counties like Fayette have fewer inmates. The jail may hold 50 people at most. Turnover is fast. Someone jailed today might be out by tomorrow if they make bond.

Check back often if you are tracking someone. Status changes can happen quick. Released inmates may show on a separate list for 24 to 48 hours.

Fayette County Jail

The Fayette County Jail is a small facility. It serves a rural county with low crime rates. Most inmates are waiting for trial or serving short terms.

The jail is near the main sheriff office. It has space for male and female inmates. Each section has cells and a day room. Medical staff come as needed.

Booking is the first step after arrest. Deputies bring in the person. Staff take photos and prints. All items are logged and stored. A medical check follows.

Bond gets set based on charges. The court has a schedule for common crimes. Judges can change bond at hearings. You post cash or use a bondsman to get out.

Phone calls work through a prepaid account. Family adds money online. Then the inmate can make calls. Letters are allowed. Staff screen all mail.

The jail provides three meals a day. Basic needs like clothes and soap are included. Medical care is available for health issues.

Jail Visits

Fayette County allows jail visits. Rules are in place for safety. Know what to expect before you show up.

Video visits may be the main option. You talk through a screen. This can happen at the jail or from home. The jail may use a company like JailATM for this.

Visit rules to follow:

• Get on the approved visitor list first
• Bring a valid photo ID
• Wear appropriate clothes
• No phones in the visit area
• Be on time or miss your slot

In-person visits happen at set times. Call the jail for the current schedule. Space is limited. You may need to book ahead.

Video visits have small fees. Create an account on the system. Add funds. Then schedule your time. Remote visits save you a trip.

How to Request Records

Police records from Fayette County are public in most cases. Alabama law lets residents view and copy them. Here is the process.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 grants access to public records. You must show Alabama residency. A driver's license or state ID works. People from other states cannot use this law.

For arrest records, go to the sheriff. Ask for records or the main clerk. Give the person's name. Add the date of arrest if you have it. They search the files and make copies.

Incident reports are available too. Say when and where it happened. Describe what type of call it was. The sheriff has reports for events they handled.

Bring these items with you:

• Alabama ID or license
• Name of person in the record
• Date of the event
• Case number if you know it
• Cash or money order for fees

Mail requests are an option. Write out what you need. Include all the details. Add a money order for the fee. Send it to the sheriff. Expect a few weeks wait.

Full criminal history goes through ALEA. The sheriff does not have statewide records. Contact the state agency. Cost is $25 by mail or $15 online.

Fees for Records

Fayette County has fair prices for records. Most cost under $25. Here is what you will pay.

Inmate info is free. Call the jail at no charge. Online rosters, if up, cost nothing to use.

Paper records have fees. Incident reports cost $10 to $15 in most cases. Arrest records are similar. Copies cost extra at about $0.50 per page.

Crash reports depend on who took the report. Sheriff reports cost around $10. ALEA highway crashes run $17 online.

Court records are handled by the clerk. Online searches at Alacourt cost $9.99. Paper copies from the clerk vary. Certified documents cost more.

Payment options differ. Cash works best in person. Money orders work for mail. Some services may take cards. Call ahead to confirm.

Court Records

Court records are kept at the courthouse. The Circuit Clerk has all case files. This is separate from the sheriff's police records.

Fayette County is in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Three counties share this circuit. Circuit Court handles felonies and major cases. The courthouse is in downtown Fayette.

Online searches work through Alacourt. Go to pa.alacourt.com. A name search runs $9.99 and includes one case. More cases cost extra money.

For copies in person, visit the clerk. Tell them the case number. Say what documents you need. Pay the fee. They will print what you ask for.

District Court handles minor crimes. Traffic cases go there too. The clerk is in the same building as Circuit Court.

City of Fayette Police

The city of Fayette has its own police force. They cover crimes inside city limits. If something happened in town, they may have the report.

Fayette PD is separate from the sheriff. They keep their own records. For city incidents, contact them directly. The station is downtown.

Smaller towns in Fayette County may not have police. The sheriff handles those areas. If you are unsure who took the report, call both offices.

Legal Help

Legal aid exists for those who need it. Low income residents can get free help. Here are the options in Fayette County.

Legal Services Alabama serves this area. They handle civil cases, not criminal ones. Record clearing and expungement are included. You must meet income limits.

Criminal defendants may qualify for a public defender. Tell the judge at your first hearing. If you cannot pay, they appoint a lawyer. This is your right.

The Alabama State Bar has a referral service. Call 800-354-6154. They match you with lawyers in northwest Alabama. Many give free first consultations.

Expungement may clear some records. Alabama Code Section 41-9-625 allows this for dismissed charges. A lawyer can file the paperwork for you.

Victim Notification

Crime victims can track inmates. VINELink sends alerts when status changes. You will know if they are released, moved, or escape.

Sign up at vinelink.com. It is free. Enter the inmate name. Pick how you want alerts. Options are phone, text, or email.

The sheriff may also have victim services. They help with court info and safety. Ask the main office to connect you with an advocate.

Nearby Counties

Fayette County borders several others. If your search here fails, try nearby jails. Inmates can be moved between facilities.

Tuscaloosa County is the closest large county. They have a bigger jail. Lamar and Pickens share the same judicial circuit as Fayette.

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