Lawrence County Inmate Records

Lawrence County inmate records are kept by the sheriff's office in Moulton. The county jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving sentences under one year. The sheriff posts a free online roster with current inmates. Lawrence County sits in northwest Alabama along the Tennessee River. About 33,000 people live here. The jail serves all cities and towns across the county.

Lawrence County Sheriff's Office

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Moulton. Sheriff Max Sanders leads the department. Deputies handle patrol and criminal investigations across the county. Corrections officers manage jail operations around the clock. The office serves both rural areas and small towns in Lawrence County.

The jail sits in Moulton near the courthouse. Staff process new inmates at all hours. The booking process includes mugshots, fingerprints, and a health check. Most inmates come from local police, sheriff's deputies, or state troopers who make stops on the highways. The jail holds people until they post bond or go to court in Lawrence County.

Contact the sheriff's office by phone or in person. The jail line is staffed 24 hours a day for inmate questions. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and the bond amount. For records requests or detailed questions, call during office hours in Lawrence County.

How to Search Lawrence County Inmates Online

Lawrence County offers a free online inmate roster. You can search current inmates from any computer or phone. The roster lists everyone in the county jail. Results show mugshots, charges, and bond amounts. The site updates as new people are booked in Lawrence County.

Go to the sheriff's website at sheriff.lawrencecountyal.gov/jail-info/inmates to view the roster. The page shows all current inmates with their info. You can scroll through or search by name. Each listing has the booking date, charges, and bond if set in Lawrence County.

To search Lawrence County inmates online, you need this info:

• First or last name of the person
• Approximate booking date if known
• Type of charges if known

The roster shows current inmates only. When someone is released or transferred, they drop off the list. For past records, contact the sheriff's office directly. Give them a name and date range to search. Staff can look up old booking records in Lawrence County.

For state inmates from Lawrence County, use the ADOC Inmate Search. This free tool covers people serving over one year in state prison. ADOC assigns each inmate a six-digit AIS number. The county roster only shows jail inmates, not state prisoners in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County Inmate Record Fees

The online inmate roster is free. You pay nothing to search who is in jail in Lawrence County. Fees apply when you need official copies of records. The sheriff's office charges for printed documents and certified copies. Call ahead to ask about current rates.

Bond amounts depend on the charges. The court sets bond at the first hearing. Cash bonds require the full amount. A licensed bondsman charges about 10% and posts the rest. The filing fee is $35 in most Alabama courts. This goes to the Circuit Clerk with the bond paperwork in Lawrence County.

For court records, use Alacourt ACCESS. This statewide system costs $9.99 per search. You get case info, charges, and court dates. This helps when you need more than basic jail roster data. Alacourt covers all courts in Lawrence County.

ADOC historical records cost $25 minimum. This covers searches for people sent to state prison from Lawrence County. The fee is not refundable. Send Form 23-A to ADOC in Montgomery with a money order. Allow two to four weeks for a response.

How to Request Records in Lawrence County

You can request inmate records in person, by phone, or by mail in Lawrence County. The method you choose depends on what you need. In-person visits work best for urgent requests. Phone calls handle quick questions. Mail requests work for formal records.

To visit in person, go to the sheriff's office during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Tell staff what records you need. They can search and print copies while you wait. Some archived records take longer. Be ready to pay fees when you visit in Lawrence 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 payment. Mail to Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, 14451 Market Street, Moulton, AL 35650. Allow two to three weeks for a reply.

Under Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40, residents can inspect public records. The sheriff must respond within 15 business days. If they deny your request, they must give a reason. You can appeal through the courts in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County Along the Tennessee River

Lawrence County stretches along the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama. The river forms part of the county's northern border. This location shapes the area in many ways. The river brings recreational traffic and some industrial activity. Joe Wheeler State Park sits in the county and draws visitors year round to Lawrence County.

The river also means Lawrence County connects to the larger Tennessee Valley region. Wilson Dam and Wheeler Dam create lakes used for fishing, boating, and camping. Visitors come from across the South. Some end up in the county jail after trouble on or near the water. Alcohol-related offenses are common during busy summer weekends in Lawrence County.

Moulton is the county seat with about 3,300 people. Other towns include Town Creek, Courtland, and Hillsboro. These are small communities spread across the rural landscape. The sheriff's office covers all of them. Highway 72 runs through the county connecting the Shoals area to Huntsville. Traffic stops on this route sometimes lead to arrests in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County shares the 6th Judicial Circuit with Limestone and Morgan counties. The circuit court handles felony cases from all three. District court in Moulton covers misdemeanors and minor charges. If you need court records beyond what the jail roster shows, use Alacourt to search cases in Lawrence County.

Alabama Inmate Records Laws

Alabama law gives residents the right to access public records including jail data. Several statutes govern how records work in Lawrence County. Knowing these rules helps when you request records or want to understand what is public.

Code of Alabama Section 36-12-40 establishes the right to inspect public records. This includes jail rosters, booking logs, and most inmate files. You do not have to explain why you want records. The law applies to all agencies in Lawrence County. Under Section 36-12-41, agencies must provide copies for a fair fee.

Some records are protected. Youthful offender files are sealed under Section 15-19-7. Expunged records are hidden under Sections 15-27-1 through 15-27-21. Medical records stay private under federal HIPAA rules. Jail security info may also be withheld in Lawrence County.

Only Alabama residents can make formal records requests. You need to show a license or voter card. Out-of-state requests may be turned down. But the online roster is open to anyone. Non-residents can view current inmates without a formal request in Lawrence County.

Cities in Lawrence County

Lawrence County has several small towns. None have populations over 50,000, so all inmates go to the county jail. There are no separate city jails in Lawrence County. Local police make arrests and bring people to the sheriff's facility.

Moulton is the county seat with about 3,300 people. Other towns include Town Creek, Courtland, Hillsboro, and Hatton. These are rural communities with small or no police forces. The sheriff provides main law enforcement across the county. All arrests lead to the county jail in Moulton.

No cities in Lawrence County meet the population threshold for a separate page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lawrence County. If you cannot find someone in the Lawrence County roster, check nearby jails. Inmates sometimes transfer between counties. Each county keeps its own records system.