Search Franklin County Police Blotter

Franklin County Alabama police blotter records are kept by Sheriff Shannon Oliver. The jail is in Russellville. It has 220 beds. The facility opened in March 2008. You can search inmates at franklinsheriff.org. The site shows current bookings. It lists 48-hour releases too. Call (256) 332-8820 for the office. The jail number is (256) 332-8425. This page explains how to find Franklin County arrest records.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Shannon Oliver leads Franklin County. The office is at 748 Walnut Gate Road in Russellville. Call (256) 332-8820 to reach them. The jail number is (256) 332-8425. Jail Admin Theresa Qualls runs daily operations.

The Franklin County jail opened in March 2008. It has 220 beds. Staff book arrests around the clock. They take photos and prints. All charges go into the system. New bookings appear on the roster fast.

How to Search Franklin County Arrests

Franklin County posts inmates online. Go to franklinsheriff.org to search. Click on the roster page. Type in a name. Results show current inmates.

You can also see recent releases. The 48-hour list is public. If you need more help, call the jail at (256) 332-8425. Staff look up names for you.

Note: Franklin County allows two free 30-minute visits per week for family members to stay in contact with inmates.

What Franklin County Records Show

Franklin 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 daily. New inmates appear fast. Released inmates come off the list. Booking dates and times are shown. Some records list the arresting agency.

Note: The Franklin County jail opened in March 2008 and is managed by Jail Admin Theresa Qualls under Sheriff Shannon Oliver.

Alabama Police Blotter Laws

Alabama is an open records state. Jail rosters are public. Franklin 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. Sheriff Oliver must allow this. Fees apply only for copies. Inspection is free.

Cities in Franklin County

Franklin County includes Russellville, Red Bay, and Phil Campbell. City arrests go to the county jail. Search the Franklin County roster for all local arrests.

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