Chilton County Inmate Records

Chilton County inmate records are kept by the sheriff's office in Clanton. The county has a free online jail roster at chiltoncountyso.org. You can search current inmates anytime. The roster shows mugshots, charges, and bond info. Chilton County sits in central Alabama along Interstate 65 between Birmingham and Montgomery.

Chilton County Sheriff's Office

The Chilton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Clanton. Deputies patrol the county and serve court papers. Corrections staff handle all booking and housing of inmates. The department covers all of Chilton County including Clanton, Jemison, and Thorsby. Staff work around the clock to keep the jail safe and running in Chilton County.

The jail sits in Clanton, the county seat. It takes inmates from all police agencies in the county. Most people booked here stay for short sentences or while waiting for trial. Sentences over one year go to state prison. The sheriff's office keeps all local inmate records and answers questions about custody in Chilton County.

You can reach the sheriff's office by phone during business hours. The jail takes calls 24 hours a day. Visit in person if you need copies of records or want to post bond. Bring a valid photo ID when you come. Staff can help you find info about inmates in Chilton County.

How to Search Chilton County Inmates Online

Chilton County offers a free online inmate roster. Go to chiltoncountyso.org/roster.php to search. The site shows all current inmates at the county jail. Enter a name to find a specific person. Results include mugshots, charges, and bond amounts for inmates in Chilton County.

The roster updates regularly as new people come in. It shows when each person was booked. You can see what charges they face and bond costs. The direct roster access makes it easy to check who is in jail. Just go to the page and search by name in Chilton County.

To search Chilton County inmates online, you need:

• First or last name of the person
• Internet access via computer or phone
• No account or login required

The website makes searching simple. There is no fee to look up who is in jail. The roster shows current inmates only. If someone was released, they may not appear. For older records, contact the jail directly in Chilton County.

For state prisoners from Chilton County, use the ADOC Inmate Search. The county roster shows local jail inmates only. People with sentences over one year go to state prison. ADOC keeps those records separate.

Chilton County Inmate Record Fees

The online jail roster is free. You pay nothing to search who is in the Chilton County jail. Fees apply when you need official copies of records. The sheriff's office provides booking documents for a small charge per page.

Bond filing costs money at the Circuit Clerk. The fee is around $35 in Chilton County. Pay by money order or cash. Bondsmen charge about 10% of the total bond. Cash bonds require the full amount upfront. Property bonds need court approval.

For court records, try Alacourt ACCESS. This costs $9.99 per name search. You get case details and charges. ADOC charges $25 minimum for old state inmate records. Copy fees at the sheriff's office run $0.25 to $1.00 per page in Chilton County.

How to Request Records in Chilton County

You can request inmate records in person, by phone, or by mail in Chilton County. The online roster gives basic current data for free. For official copies, contact the sheriff's office directly. Staff can help you get the records you need.

To request in person, go to the jail in Clanton. Bring a valid photo ID. Tell them what records you need. They can search the system and print copies while you wait. Some older records take longer to locate. Be ready to pay copy fees when you visit in Chilton County.

For mail requests, write a letter with the inmate's full name, date of birth if known, and what records you want. Include your contact info and a check for fees. Mail it to the Chilton County Sheriff's Office at 500 2nd Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045. Allow two to three weeks for a response.

Under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40, public records are open to Alabama residents. The office must respond within 15 business days. If they deny your request, they must explain why.

Chilton County Jail and the Peach Capital

Chilton County is known as the Peach Capital of Alabama. Clanton hosts the annual Peach Festival each June. This brings visitors from across the state. The jail sees some seasonal traffic as crowds come to town. But mostly it serves the rural population that lives here year-round in Chilton County.

The county sits along Interstate 65. This puts it between Birmingham to the north and Montgomery to the south. Traffic flows through on the highway. Some arrests involve travelers passing through. The jail handles both local residents and people from out of town in Chilton County.

Agriculture drives much of the local economy. Peach orchards cover the hillsides. Farms grow other crops too. The population is spread out across small towns and rural areas. This makes the sheriff's office cover a lot of ground. Deputies patrol dirt roads and small communities across Chilton County.

The direct roster access at chiltoncountyso.org/roster.php makes checking the jail easy. Families can look up inmates from home. Bail bondsmen use it to find new clients. Attorneys check on clients before court dates. The free online access saves time for everyone in Chilton County.

Alabama Inmate Records Laws

Alabama law gives residents the right to access public records. This includes jail rosters and booking logs. Knowing these rules helps when you make a request in Chilton County. The laws say what you can see and what stays private.

Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40 gives you the right to inspect public records. This covers most inmate files. You do not need a reason for your request. Under Section 36-12-41, agencies must provide copies for a fair fee in Chilton County.

Some records stay sealed. Youthful offender files are protected under Section 15-19-7. Expunged records are hidden under Sections 15-27-1 through 15-27-21. Medical data stays private. Security info about jail operations may also be blocked in Chilton County.

Only Alabama residents can make formal records requests. Show proof like a driver's license. Out-of-state requests may be denied. But the online roster is open to anyone. Non-residents can search current inmates without a formal request in Chilton County.

Cities in Chilton County

Chilton County has several small cities and towns. Clanton is the county seat and largest city. Other towns include Jemison, Thorsby, and Maplesville. All local police send arrested people to the county jail. City courts handle minor cases. Serious charges go to circuit court in Chilton County.

Jemison is known for its historic downtown. Thorsby was founded by Scandinavian settlers. The small towns give the county a rural character. Most residents live outside city limits on farms or in unincorporated areas of Chilton County.

None of the cities in Chilton County have populations over 50,000. They do not have separate city pages on this site. For inmate info, use the county jail roster which covers all arrests in the area.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Chilton County. If you cannot find someone in the local jail, check nearby counties too. Inmates sometimes transfer. Each county runs its own jail and roster system.