Search Greene County Police Blotter

Greene County Alabama police blotter records are kept by Sheriff Jonathan M. Benison. The jail is in Eutaw. It holds 56 beds. The facility opened in 2001. You can search inmates online at gcsoal.org. The site shows current bookings. Photos and charges are included. You can also call the jail at (205) 372-3152. Staff take calls around the clock. This page shows how to find arrest records in Greene County and who to contact.

Greene County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jonathan M. Benison runs the Greene County jail. The office is at 400 Morrow Avenue in Eutaw. Call (205) 372-3242 to reach the main line. The jail sits at 111 Greensboro Street. Staff book arrests around the clock. They take photos and prints. All charges go into the system. New bookings show up on the roster within hours.

Greene County offers video visits. Each visit lasts 45 minutes. You can visit twice per week. This lets family stay in touch with inmates without driving to the jail. It works well for people who live far away or have work schedules that make in-person visits hard to plan.

How to Search Greene County Arrests

Greene County has an online inmate search. Go to gcsoal.org to use it. Type in a name. Results show current inmates. You can see photos and charges. Bond amounts are listed too.

If you cannot find someone online, call the jail at (205) 372-3152. Staff can look up names for you. You can also visit in person. The sheriff's office is open Monday through Friday. Bring a photo ID. Ask to see the jail book. This is your legal right.

Note: Video visitation is available twice weekly for 45-minute sessions.

What Greene County Records Show

Greene County jail records show key facts. You will see names and dates of birth. Charges are listed with statute codes. Bond amounts tell you what it costs to get out. Mugshots appear in most cases.

The roster also shows booking dates and times. Some records list the arresting agency. Court dates may be included. Records update daily. New inmates appear within hours. Released inmates come off the list.

Alabama Police Blotter Laws

Alabama is an open records state. The law says you can view public records. Jail rosters are public. Greene County must follow these rules.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book open for public view during office hours. You can inspect records for free. Fees apply only for copies. Sheriff Benison cannot deny you access. This is your legal right as an Alabama citizen.

Cities in Greene County

Greene County includes Eutaw, Boligee, and Forkland. City arrests go to the county jail. Search the Greene County roster for all local arrests.

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