Access Talladega County Police Records

Police records in Talladega County are maintained by the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore has led the department since 2013. The jail is a medium security facility that holds about 485 inmates. An online roster lets you look up inmates at no cost. This guide shows how to search for arrest records, find current inmates, and request police reports from Talladega County. The county is home to the Talladega Superspeedway and sits between Birmingham and the Georgia line.

Talladega County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff runs law enforcement in the county. Jimmy Kilgore has been sheriff since 2013. His office handles patrols, arrests, and the jail. They also serve court papers.

Contact info:

• Address: 148 East Street North, Talladega, AL 35160
• Phone: (256) 362-2748
• Website: talladegasheriff.com

The office is open weekdays. For emergencies, call 911 at any time. Dispatch runs around the clock.

Divisions include road patrol, criminal investigations, and civil process. The jail division runs the detention center. Many deputies work these areas.

Talladega County Jail

The jail has its own address. It is a medium security facility. Capacity is around 485 inmates. It holds people awaiting trial and those serving short terms.

Jail contact:

• Address: 150 East Renfroe Road, Talladega, AL 35160

When someone is booked, staff creates a record. They take a photo. They note the charges. They enter bond info. All this feeds the online roster.

Inmates can make phone calls. They can receive visits. Rules on visits change, so call ahead. Some visits may be video only. Ask the jail about the current schedule.

To add money to an inmate's account, use the approved vendor. Cash may not be accepted. Check the sheriff's website for details on how to send funds.

Search Talladega County Inmates

The sheriff posts a roster online. You can search for free. Just type a name to find current inmates.

Go to the sheriff's website. Find the inmate roster link. Enter the person's name. The system shows who is in custody.

Each record shows:

• Full name and mugshot
• Date booked
• Charges on file
• Bond amount
• Other booking details

The roster updates often. New arrests may not show right away. The booking process takes time. Wait a few hours if you know someone was just taken in.

This is public info. Anyone can search. Families check on people. Employers verify status. Victims see if someone is locked up.

Get Police Records from Talladega County

Need a copy of an arrest record? Or an incident report? You request them from the sheriff.

Gather the details first. Know the date. Know the place. Have any case numbers. The more you provide, the faster they find the record.

Call the sheriff's office. Ask about the records request process. You may need to fill out a form. Or you may handle it at the window.

Alabama law limits access. Only state residents can get public records. Bring your Alabama ID. It must show a local address.

What to include in your request:

• Your name and contact info
• Alabama ID or driver's license
• Date and location of the incident
• Any case numbers
• Payment for fees

Fees apply for most records. Copies are charged per page. Some reports have a flat fee. Ask the cost before you commit.

There is no set deadline for agencies to respond. Some are quick. Some take weeks. Follow up if you wait too long.

Posting Bond in Talladega County

After arrest, a judge sets bail. The amount depends on the charge. The person's history matters too. Some cases use a bond schedule. Others need a hearing first.

Options for paying bond:

• Cash: Pay the entire bail. You get it back when the case ends, minus fines.
• Bondsman: Pay a fee to a bail agent, often 10 percent. They cover the rest. You lose the fee.
• Property: Offer land or a home as collateral. This takes more time.

The jail accepts cash and money orders for bond. Checks may not work. Call ahead to confirm what they take.

After bond is paid, release is not instant. Staff must clear the paperwork. They check for other holds. Expect a few hours before the person gets out.

Talladega County Court Records

Police and court records are not the same. Police make arrests. Courts hold trials. Each keeps its own files.

Talladega County is in the 29th Judicial Circuit. Courts are in the city of Talladega. District Court hears minor crimes. Circuit Court hears felonies and appeals.

You can search cases online at pa.alacourt.com. A name search costs $9.99. You see charges, dates, and outcomes. Document images cost extra.

For paper copies, visit the Circuit Clerk. Their office is in the courthouse. Give them the case info. They pull the file and make copies. You pay the fee.

Court files show what happened after arrest. Was there a conviction? What was the sentence? This data is in the court system.

Legal Help in Talladega County

If you cannot pay for a lawyer, there is help. The court provides options for those in need.

At the first hearing, the judge asks about income. If you are poor, you get a public defender. They handle your case at no charge. This is your right.

Legal aid covers civil matters. They help with housing, family, and money issues. They do not take criminal cases. Contact Legal Services Alabama to apply.

The state bar runs a referral program. Call and describe your problem. They give you a lawyer's name. The first meeting is often low cost.

Law libraries in courthouses are open to the public. You can look up laws and find forms. Staff can help locate materials but cannot give legal advice.

Alabama Open Records Law

State law sets rules on who sees police records. The Open Records Act is the main law.

Section 36-12-40 says Alabama residents can inspect public records. This includes arrest logs and police reports. But you must live in the state. Bring ID when you ask.

Not all records are open. Active cases can be kept private. Home addresses of arrested people are not shared. Juvenile records are sealed. These limits balance access with privacy.

Alabama sets no deadline for responses. Some agencies are fast. Others are slow. You may need to follow up often.

If you are denied, you can sue. File in circuit court. There is no other way to appeal. You have two years from the denial to act.

Nearby Counties

Talladega County is in east central Alabama. These counties are next to it:

An arrest near a county line could be in either county. Check both if you are not sure where it happened.

Cities in Talladega County

Talladega is the county seat. Sylacauga and Lincoln are other cities. Some have local police. Others rely on the sheriff.

If a crime happened inside a city, that police department may have handled it. Crimes outside city limits go to the sheriff. The jail roster shows people from all agencies.

The Talladega Superspeedway draws large crowds for NASCAR events. During races, many agencies work together on law enforcement. If an arrest happened near the track, it could involve state troopers, the sheriff, or local police.

Note that Talladega (population around 15,000) and Sylacauga fall below our 50,000 threshold. They do not have dedicated pages. Contact local police directly for city records.

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