Search Jackson County Police Blotter
Jackson County Alabama police blotter records are kept by Sheriff Rocky Harnen Jr. The main office is in Scottsboro. The jail holds 212 beds. It is a medium-security facility. You can view inmates online at jacksoncountysheriffal.org. The site shows current bookings. It also shows 48-hour releases. Photos and charges are posted. Call the jail at (256) 574-1884 for help. This page shows how to find Jackson County arrest records.
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Rocky Harnen Jr. runs the Jackson County jail. The office is at 102 East Laurel Street in Scottsboro. Call (256) 574-2610 to reach the main line. The jail sits at 545 Parks Avenue. Staff book arrests day and night. They take photos and prints. All charges go into the system right away.
Jackson County runs a medium-security facility. This means inmates with various charge levels stay there. The jail has 212 beds total. It serves all of Jackson County. New bookings appear on the roster fast.
How to Search Jackson County Arrests
Jackson County has an online inmate roster. Go to jacksoncountysheriffal.org to use it. The site shows current inmates. It also lists 48-hour releases. Photos and full booking details are shown.
If you cannot find someone online, call the jail at (256) 574-1884. Staff can look up names for you. You can also visit in person. The sheriff's office is open during business hours. Bring a photo ID. Ask to see the jail book.
Note: The Jackson County website shows both current inmates and those released within the past 48 hours.
What Jackson County Records Show
Jackson County jail records show key facts. You will see names and dates of birth. Charges are listed. Bond amounts tell you what it costs to get out. Mugshots appear in most cases.
The roster also shows booking dates. 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. Jackson 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. Sheriff Harnen cannot deny you access. This is your legal right as an Alabama citizen.
Note: You can visit the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 102 East Laurel Street in Scottsboro to view records in person.
Cities in Jackson County
Jackson County includes Scottsboro, Stevenson, and Bridgeport. City arrests go to the Jackson County jail. Search the Jackson County roster for all local arrests.
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