Find Booking Reports in Choctaw County

The Choctaw County Sheriff's Office creates and stores booking reports for all arrests in the county. Butler serves as the county seat where the main sheriff's office is located. Booking information is available by contacting the sheriff's office directly. Under Alabama law, these records are public and available for inspection during business hours.

Choctaw County Sheriff Contact

The Choctaw County Sheriff's Office handles all booking reports and jail operations for the county. Contact them directly for official records requests, to verify if someone is in custody, or for information about jail procedures. Staff can answer questions about the booking process and explain what records are available.

When calling about booking reports, have the full name and date of birth ready if possible. This helps staff locate records quickly. For formal records requests, you may need to visit in person with valid photo identification. Alabama residents have the right to inspect public jail records under Code of Alabama § 36-22-8.

How to Search Choctaw County Booking Reports

Choctaw County does not currently offer an online searchable jail roster. To find booking reports, you must contact the sheriff's office directly by phone or visit in person. Call (205) 459-2414 during business hours to check if someone is in custody. Staff can provide basic booking information over the phone.

For official copies of booking records, plan to visit the sheriff's office at 117 South Mulberry Street, Butler, AL 36904. Bring valid photo identification. Ask for the records division and specify what information you need. Processing times vary based on workload. For court records tied to arrests, use Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com which charges $9.99 per name search and covers all Alabama courts.

State-level criminal history checks through ALEA cost $25 and require fingerprint submission. This shows records from all Alabama counties, not just Choctaw. Visit alea.gov for application forms and instructions.

Choctaw County Booking Report Fees

There is no fee to call and check if someone is in custody. Anyone can view current inmate information without payment. Official copies of booking records may have fees that vary by request type. Contact the sheriff's office for current fee schedules.

General fee guidelines for Choctaw County records:

• Online roster search: Free
• Phone status check: Free
• Copy of booking record: $0.50 to $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $5 to $25 depending on type

For state-level background checks, ALEA charges $25 and requires fingerprint submission. Court records through Alacourt Access cost $9.99 per name search. These alternatives may be useful if you need records beyond what the county provides directly.

How to Request Records in Choctaw County

You can request booking records in Choctaw County through several methods. Each option works better for different situations. Choose based on what you need and how quickly you need it.

For quick status checks, call the sheriff's office at (205) 459-2414. Staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody. They can provide basic booking information over the phone. This is the fastest way to confirm an arrest.

For official copies, visit the sheriff's office in person at 117 South Mulberry Street, Butler, AL 36904. Bring valid photo identification. Ask for the records division. Specify exactly what records you need. Staff will process your request and tell you any fees. Processing time depends on the complexity of your request and current workload.

Choctaw County Jail Closure

The Choctaw County Jail permanently closed on July 17, 2019. The facility had 52 to 64 beds before closure. Inmates arrested in Choctaw County are now transported to neighboring county facilities for booking and detention. This affects how you search for booking reports.

If someone was arrested in Choctaw County, their booking report will be at the jail where they were taken. Contact the Choctaw County Sheriff at (205) 459-2414 to find out which facility is currently housing the inmate. Common destinations include Clarke County, Washington County, and Marengo County jails. Each of these counties maintains its own booking records.

For historical records from before July 2019, the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office may still have archived booking information. Call ahead to check availability. The sheriff's office continues to operate for law enforcement purposes even though the jail is closed.

Alabama Booking Report Laws

Alabama law requires booking reports to be public records. Code of Alabama § 36-22-8 mandates that sheriffs maintain a public record book for all prisoners. This book must include names, ages, charges, commitment dates, and release dates. The records must be available for public inspection.

Section 36-12-40 gives Alabama residents the right to inspect and copy public records. This includes booking reports held by the Choctaw County Sheriff. You do not need to provide a reason for your request. However, Alabama is one of only seven states that limits public records access to state residents.

Some records have privacy restrictions. Juvenile records are confidential under § 12-15-133. Records of ongoing investigations may be withheld under § 12-21-3.1. Expunged records must be removed from public access under Chapter 15-27. The sheriff's office follows all state requirements when responding to records requests.

Nearby Alabama Counties

These counties border Choctaw County. If you are unsure which county handles a specific arrest, the location of the arrest determines jurisdiction. Contact the appropriate sheriff's office based on where the incident occurred.