Morgan County Jail Records

Police records in Morgan County come from the Sheriff's Office in Decatur. They have a modern jail with online access. You can search the inmate roster for free. Check who is in custody. See their charges and bond amounts. Morgan County sits in north Alabama along the Tennessee River. Decatur is the county seat. This page shows you how to find arrest records, look up inmates, and request police reports in Morgan County.

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff runs county law enforcement. They serve warrants, patrol roads, and run the jail. The office is in Decatur.

How to reach them:

• County Seat: Decatur, Alabama
• Website: morgancountysheriffal.gov
• Online Roster: morgancountysheriffal.gov/roster.php

Visit their website for full contact details. Phone numbers and hours are listed there. The site also has forms for records requests.

Morgan County has strong online services. Most other counties do not match them. You can do a lot from home.

Morgan County Inmate Roster

The sheriff posts a full inmate list online. Go to morgancountysheriffal.gov/roster.php to search. The roster updates daily.

You can view two lists:

• Current inmates in custody now
• 48-hour release list for recent releases

Each profile includes:

• Full name of the inmate
• Booking photo (mugshot)
• Charges on file
• Bond amount if set
• Booking date and time

The search is free. No sign up needed. Just open the page. Type a name. Get results fast.

This is public data. Anyone can look. Employers check it. Families use it. Victims track cases with it.

Morgan County Jail Details

The jail opened in 2006. It got bigger in 2016. Now it holds up to 994 inmates. That is one of the largest in the state.

Daily population runs about 620 inmates. The staff includes 108 corrections officers. Medical workers are on site around the clock.

Key features:

• Modern facility built in 2006
• Expanded in 2016 for more space
• Capacity of 994 beds
• Average 620 inmates daily
• 108 corrections officers on staff
• 24/7 medical care with contracted staff

The jail uses modern tech. Video visitation is available. Electronic kiosks handle funds and messages. This keeps things running smooth.

Inmates can be from many sources. County arrests come here. City police bring their arrests too. Some state inmates pass through as well.

How to Request Records

You can get records a few ways. Online is easiest for some things. In person works for others.

For current inmate info, use the website. It is instant. Free. Always available.

For arrest records and reports, contact the office. Call them first. Ask what they need from you. Each request is a bit different.

Common requests include:

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

Alabama law says residents can see public records. Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives this right. Bring ID. Prove Alabama residency. Then you can access most files.

Some records stay closed. Active cases may be held. Juvenile files are sealed. Victim names might be hidden.

Fees for Records

Online searches cost nothing. Paper copies have fees. Here is what to expect.

The inmate roster is free. Look all you want. No charge.

Copies of reports cost money. Most agencies charge per page. Rates run $0.50 to $1.50 per page. A report could be 5 to 15 pages.

Crash reports have set fees. ALEA charges $17 online for highway crashes. Local agency fees vary. Usually $10 to $25.

Background checks go through ALEA. The sheriff cannot run state level 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.

Call ahead. Ask the cost. Ask what payment types they take. Some want cash. Others take money orders.

Alabama Record Laws

State laws control public records access. Here are the key rules.

Section 36-12-40 is the base. Alabama residents can see public records. Police reports count as public records in most cases.

Criminal history has limits. You need consent to get someone else's full record. Alabama Code Section 41-9-591 says so.

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

Juvenile records stay sealed. Kids get privacy protection. Alabama Code Section 12-15-133 keeps their files closed.

Arrests must go to ALEA within 30 days. This builds the state database. Even if Morgan County does not show it online, ALEA will have it.

Decatur Police Records

Decatur is the county seat. It has its own police department. For city crimes, contact Decatur PD directly.

The sheriff handles areas outside city limits. Rural parts. Small towns. Highways and county roads.

Not sure who to call? Think about where it happened. City streets go to city police. County roads go to the sheriff.

Decatur PD keeps their own records. Their office is separate. The sheriff does not have city incident reports.

Court Records in Morgan County

Police records and court records differ. They are kept in different places.

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

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

Morgan County is in the 8th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is in Decatur. Go there for court files.

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

For a complete check, get both. The arrest record shows the start. Court records show what happened after.

Cities in Morgan County

Morgan County has Decatur and several smaller places.

Decatur is the largest city. Population around 57,000. It has its own police force. For city incidents, go to them.

Hartselle is the second largest. It also has police. Then you have Falkville, Priceville, and others. Some have small forces. Some use the sheriff.

Call the agency that responded. If city police came, ask them. If the sheriff came, ask the sheriff. Records stay with the agency that made them.

Nearby Counties

Morgan County is in north Alabama. The Tennessee River runs through it. These counties are close.

Madison County has Huntsville. It is the largest county in north Alabama. Limestone has Athens. Lawrence has Moulton.

If the incident was in another county, go there. Morgan County will not have those records.

Search Morgan County Records

Use this tool to look up police and arrest records.