Search Etowah County Police Blotter
Etowah County Alabama police blotter records are public. The jail is in Gadsden. It holds about 950 beds. This is a large facility. It is medium-security. You can search inmates at etowahcountysheriff.com. The site shows current bookings. It lists released inmates too. It also shows most wanted and sex offenders. Call (256) 549-5408 for help. This page explains how to find Etowah County arrest records.
Etowah County Sheriff's Office
The Etowah County Sheriff's Office is at 827 Forrest Avenue in Gadsden. Call (256) 549-5408 to reach them. The sheriff's direct line is (256) 546-2825. Staff work around the clock. They book arrests at all hours.
Etowah County jail is one of the largest in Alabama. It holds about 950 inmates. The facility is medium-security. Staff take photos and prints on site. All charges go into the system. New bookings show up on the roster fast.
How to Search Etowah County Arrests
Etowah County posts inmates online. Go to etowahcountysheriff.com. The roster page is easy to use. Type in a name to search. Results show current inmates.
The site has extra features. You can view most wanted lists. Sex offender info is posted. Released inmates are shown too. This helps you track cases.
Note: Etowah County offers video visitation Sunday through Wednesday from 9am to 5pm for families who cannot visit in person.
What Etowah County Records Show
Etowah County jail records show key facts. Names are listed. Dates of birth appear. Charges show with details. Bond amounts are included. Mugshots display for most inmates.
The roster updates often. New inmates appear fast. Released inmates come off the list. Booking dates and times are shown. Some records list the arresting agency. Court dates may be included.
Note: With about 950 beds, the Etowah County jail is among the largest county detention facilities in Alabama.
Alabama Police Blotter Laws
Alabama is an open records state. Jail rosters are public. Etowah County must share them. You can view records at no cost.
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives you access rights. You can ask to see the jail book. The sheriff must allow this. Fees apply only for copies. Inspection is free.
Cities in Etowah County
Etowah County includes Gadsden, Attalla, Rainbow City, and Glencoe. City arrests go to the county jail. Search the Etowah County roster for all local arrests.
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