Colbert County Inmate Records

Colbert County inmate records are kept by the sheriff's office in Tuscumbia. The county has a free online jail roster at colbertsheriff.net. You can search current inmates anytime. The roster shows mugshots, charges, and bond info. Colbert County sits in northwest Alabama along the Tennessee River.

Colbert County Sheriff's Office

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

The jail sits in Tuscumbia, 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 Colbert 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 Colbert County.

How to Search Colbert County Inmates Online

Colbert County offers a free online inmate roster. Go to colbertsheriff.net/roster.php to search. The roster 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 Colbert 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 website has a jail section that organizes all detention info in one place in Colbert County.

To search Colbert 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 Colbert County.

For state prisoners from Colbert 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.

Colbert County Inmate Record Fees

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

How to Request Records in Colbert County

You can request inmate records in person, by phone, or by mail in Colbert 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 Tuscumbia. 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 Colbert 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 Colbert County Sheriff's Office at 302 North Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674. 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.

Colbert County and the Shoals

Colbert County is part of the Shoals area in northwest Alabama. The Shoals includes four cities: Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. Florence is in Lauderdale County. The other three are in Colbert County. This metro area has about 150,000 people total across both counties.

Muscle Shoals is famous for its recording studios. Major artists recorded here in the 1960s and 1970s. The music industry still draws visitors today. Sheffield and Tuscumbia have their own history. Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia. Her childhood home is now a museum in Colbert County.

The Tennessee River runs through the area. Wilson Dam provides hydroelectric power. The river creates recreational opportunities. Fishing and boating are popular. The jail serves this entire area and processes inmates from all three Colbert County cities.

The roster at colbertsheriff.net/roster.php covers the whole county. Whether someone was arrested in Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, or Tuscumbia, they go to the same jail. The online roster makes it easy to find anyone in custody in Colbert 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 Colbert 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 Colbert 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 Colbert 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 Colbert County.

Cities in Colbert County

Colbert County has several cities. Tuscumbia is the county seat. Muscle Shoals and Sheffield are larger by population. All local police send arrested people to the county jail. City courts handle minor cases. Serious charges go to circuit court in Colbert County.

Muscle Shoals has about 17,000 residents. Sheffield has about 9,000. Tuscumbia has about 8,000. Together with Florence across the river, these cities form the Shoals metro area. The region has a shared economy and culture in Colbert County.

None of the cities in Colbert 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 colbertsheriff.net.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Colbert 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.