Coosa County Inmate Records

Coosa County inmate records are kept by the sheriff's office in Rockford. The county has a free online jail roster at coosacountyso.org. You can search current inmates anytime. The roster shows mugshots, charges, and bond info. Coosa County sits in east-central Alabama and is one of the least populated counties in the state.

Coosa County Sheriff's Office

The Coosa County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Rockford. Deputies patrol the county and serve court papers. Corrections staff handle all booking and housing of inmates. The department covers all of Coosa County including Rockford and surrounding rural areas. Staff work around the clock to keep the jail running in Coosa County.

The jail sits in Rockford, 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 Coosa 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 Coosa County.

How to Search Coosa County Inmates Online

Coosa County offers a free online inmate roster. Go to coosacountyso.org/roster to search. The direct roster link shows all current inmates at the county jail. You can see names, mugshots, and charges for inmates in Coosa County.

The roster updates 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 Coosa County jail.

To search Coosa 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 Coosa County.

For state prisoners from Coosa 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.

Coosa County Inmate Record Fees

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

How to Request Records in Coosa County

You can request inmate records in person, by phone, or by mail in Coosa 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 Rockford. 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 Coosa 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 Coosa County Sheriff's Office at 9540 US Highway 231, Rockford, AL 35136. 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.

Coosa County Small Population

Coosa County is one of the least populated counties in Alabama. About 10,500 people live here. This is smaller than many Alabama cities. The small size means the jail stays relatively quiet. But the sheriff's office still maintains a full online roster for inmates in Coosa County.

The county sits between larger metro areas. Birmingham is to the north. Montgomery is to the south. Lake Martin touches the eastern edge. The area is mostly rural with farms and forests. Rockford is a very small town serving as the county seat in Coosa County.

Having an online roster is impressive for such a small county. Many larger counties do not offer this. The direct link at coosacountyso.org/roster makes it easy to check on inmates. Families can look up loved ones without driving to Rockford in Coosa County.

The Coosa River runs through the county. It gives the county its name. The river and Lake Martin attract some visitors. But the permanent population stays small. The jail reflects this with a lower inmate count than most Alabama counties.

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 Coosa 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 Coosa 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 Coosa 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 Coosa County.

Cities in Coosa County

Coosa County has very few incorporated areas. Rockford is the county seat but is very small. Goodwater is another small town. Most residents live in unincorporated rural areas. All arrests in the county go to the jail in Rockford in Coosa County.

The lack of cities means the sheriff handles most law enforcement. There are few if any city police departments. The sheriff's office patrols the entire county. This keeps things simple for searching inmates in Coosa County.

None of the cities in Coosa 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 coosacountyso.org.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Coosa 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.