Find Wilcox County Police Records

Police records for Wilcox County are held at the Sheriff's Office in Camden. Wilcox County is located in south-central Alabama. It is named after Lieutenant Joseph M. Wilcox. The county covers 888 square miles along the Alabama River. Only about 9,500 people live here, making it one of the least populated counties in Alabama. There are no large cities. Camden is the county seat with around 2,000 residents. The sheriff provides law enforcement for the whole county. When you need an arrest record, mugshot, or incident report from Wilcox County, the sheriff's office is your first stop. They keep all the booking data, jail records, and criminal case files for their jurisdiction.

Wilcox County Sheriff's Office

The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the entire county. Sheriff Earnest Evans leads the department. The main office is located in Camden at the county courthouse complex. The office is open during regular business hours on weekdays.

Deputies patrol the county and respond to calls. They make arrests and write reports. All this information goes into files at the sheriff's office. When you need records, this is where to go.

Address: 100 Broad Street, Camden, AL 36726

Phone: (334) 682-4551

Fax: (334) 682-4894

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The sheriff's office maintains several types of records that are available to the public:

• Arrest records showing booking details and charges
• Mugshot photographs taken at intake
• Incident reports for crimes and calls
• Traffic crash reports on county roads
• Warrant information for active cases

To request these records, visit in person or call ahead. Staff can tell you what is on file and how to get copies. Written requests work best for complex matters.

Wilcox County Jail Information

The Wilcox County Jail is run by the sheriff. It is in Camden. The jail holds people who have been arrested and are waiting for court. It also holds those serving short sentences under one year.

When someone is booked into jail, staff create a record. This booking record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and a photo. This information helps family members and attorneys find out about the case.

To check on someone in the Wilcox County Jail, call the sheriff's office. Give them the name of the person you are looking for. They can confirm if the person is there. They can tell you the charges and bond.

Jail Phone: (334) 682-4551

Getting Someone Out of Jail

When a judge sets a bond, you can pay it to get the person released. Bring the full amount in cash or a money order to the jail. They hold it until the case is done. If the person shows up for all court dates, you get the money back.

A bail bondsman is another way. You pay them about 10% of the bond. They put up the full amount. You do not get that 10% back. That is their fee. This works when you do not have the full bond amount.

Once someone posts bond, they must follow the rules. They have to go to every court date. Missing a date means a warrant and losing the bond money.

Visiting Inmates

The jail has visiting hours for family and friends. The schedule changes so call first. You need photo ID to visit. There are rules about what you can wear and bring. Kids must be with adults.

Inmates can make phone calls if they have money on their account. Family members can add funds. The jail can explain how to do this.

Requesting Police Records

Alabama law gives residents the right to access public records. This includes most police records. The law is Alabama Code Section 36-12-40. Here is how to use it in Wilcox County.

First, know what you want. Be specific when you ask. Include names and dates. Case numbers help a lot. The more details you give, the faster they can find your file.

Second, pick a method. Walk into the office if you can. Phone calls work for simple questions. Written requests are best for formal matters. Mail your request to the address above.

Third, prove you live in Alabama. The open records law only applies to state residents. Bring a driver's license or voter card. People from other states may not get access.

Fourth, be ready to pay. Copies cost money. The price is usually 25 cents to $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Ask for an estimate before you commit.

Records That Are Protected

Not everything is public. Alabama law protects some records:

• Active investigations that could be harmed by release
• Juvenile records and names of minors
• Social Security numbers and personal ID info
• Home addresses of victims
• Undercover officer details

If your request is denied, you should get a reason. The agency must cite the law that protects the record. You can go to court to challenge a denial.

Wilcox County Court Records

Court records are different from police records. Police records cover arrests and incidents. Court records cover what happens once charges are filed. The Circuit Clerk handles court files in Wilcox County.

Wilcox County is in the 4th Judicial Circuit. This circuit includes Dallas, Perry, and Wilcox counties. Circuit Court handles felonies, civil cases over $20,000, and family law. District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims.

Circuit Clerk: (334) 682-4883

District Clerk: (334) 682-9092

To get court records, visit the clerk's office in Camden. Bring ID. Be ready to pay copy fees. You can also search online at Alacourt Access. The website is pa.alacourt.com. A name search costs $9.99.

Court records show charges, plea agreements, trial outcomes, sentences, and appeals. If you want to know how a case ended, this is where to look.

Record Fees in Wilcox County

Fees for records vary. Here is a general idea of costs.

The sheriff's office charges per page for copies. Expect 25 to 50 cents per page. Certified copies add to the cost. The certification proves the copy is real. Some places need certified copies.

Background checks have a flat fee. The exact amount depends on the type of check. Simple name checks cost less than fingerprint checks. Ask the office for current prices.

Court records follow state fee schedules. Online searches at Alacourt are $9.99. Paper copies from the clerk run $1 to $5 per page. Certified court documents cost more.

ALEA charges for statewide records. Background checks are $25 by mail or $15 online. Crash reports from state troopers cost $17 online.

Payment varies by office. Cash and money orders are widely accepted. Credit cards may work at some offices. Call ahead to check.

Statewide Police Record Resources

Some records are not at the county level. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has statewide criminal records. ALEA combines data from all 67 counties.

For a full criminal history, go through ALEA. They show arrests and convictions from across Alabama. The cost is $25 by mail or $15 online. Request at the ALEA website.

State prison inmates are in the ADOC system. The Alabama Department of Corrections tracks people in state prison. Search at doc.alabama.gov. County jail inmates are not in this system.

The sex offender registry is free. Search at community.alea.gov. You can look up offenders by name or address. It shows photos and offense details.

Crash reports from state troopers go through ALEA. If a trooper worked the crash, order from them. Online cost is $17. You need the date, location, and driver names.

Search Wilcox County Records

Use the search tool below to find arrest records, jail data, and criminal history in Wilcox County and across Alabama.

Towns in Wilcox County

Wilcox County has small towns but no large cities. Camden is the county seat with about 2,000 people. Other communities include Pine Apple, Pine Hill, Yellow Bluff, and Alberta. None come close to the 50,000 population threshold.

Without large city police departments, the sheriff handles most law enforcement. All police record requests go through the sheriff's office in Camden. Camden may have a small local force for matters strictly within town limits.

Nearby Counties

Wilcox County borders five other Alabama counties. If your matter occurred near a county line, records could be in a neighboring jurisdiction. Check these counties.