Cleburne County Inmate Records

Cleburne County inmate records are kept by the sheriff's office in Heflin. The county has a free online jail roster at cleburnecountyso.org. You can search current inmates anytime. The roster shows mugshots, charges, and bond info. Cleburne County sits in east Alabama on the Georgia border.

Cleburne County Sheriff's Office

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

The jail sits in Heflin, the county seat. It takes inmates from police agencies across 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 in Cleburne 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 Cleburne County.

How to Search Cleburne County Inmates Online

Cleburne County offers a free online inmate roster. Go to cleburnecountyso.org/inmate_roster.php to search. The inmate roster page shows everyone in custody. You can see names, mugshots, and charges for inmates in Cleburne County.

The roster updates regularly as new people come in. It shows booking dates and current charges. The page lists bond amounts when set. Just scroll through the roster or search by name to find someone in Cleburne County jail.

To search Cleburne County inmates online, you need:

• Internet access via computer or phone
• Name of the person to find
• 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 Cleburne County.

For state prisoners from Cleburne 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.

Cleburne County Inmate Record Fees

The online jail roster is free. You pay nothing to search who is in the Cleburne 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 Cleburne 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 Cleburne County.

How to Request Records in Cleburne County

You can request inmate records in person, by phone, or by mail in Cleburne 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 Heflin. 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 Cleburne 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 Cleburne County Sheriff's Office at 86 Hospital Drive, Heflin, AL 36264. 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.

Cleburne County Inmate Roster Page

Cleburne County maintains a dedicated inmate roster page on its sheriff website. The page at inmate_roster.php shows current jail population. This makes it one of the easier small counties to search for inmates. The format works well on both computers and phones in Cleburne County.

The county sits along Interstate 20 near the Georgia line. Heflin is about 80 miles east of Birmingham. Traffic from Atlanta passes through on the highway. Some arrests involve travelers or people from out of state. The online roster helps families from far away check on inmates in Cleburne County.

Cleburne County is named for Confederate General Patrick Cleburne. The area is mostly rural with forests and small farms. Cheaha State Park sits partly in the county. Alabama's highest peak, Cheaha Mountain, draws hikers and campers. The small population means the jail stays relatively quiet most days in Cleburne County.

The inmate roster page saves time for attorneys and bondsmen. They can check custody status without a phone call. Families can see if a loved one has been released. The sheriff's office keeps the roster updated with current booking info in Cleburne 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 Cleburne 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 Cleburne 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 may also be blocked in Cleburne 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 Cleburne County.

Cities in Cleburne County

Cleburne County has a few small cities and towns. Heflin is the county seat and largest town. Other towns include Fruithurst and Ranburne. All are small with populations under 5,000. All local police send arrested people to the county jail in Cleburne County.

Fruithurst was once known for grape and wine production. Ranburne sits in the southern part of the county. The area is mostly rural with farms and forests. The Talladega National Forest covers parts of the western edge of Cleburne County.

None of the cities in Cleburne County have populations over 50,000. They do not have separate city pages on this site. For inmate info, use the county jail roster at cleburnecountyso.org.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Cleburne 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.