Search Russell County Police Blotter
Russell County Alabama police blotter records are kept by Sheriff Heath Taylor. He has served since 2011. The jail is in Phenix City. It holds 215 beds. You can search inmates online at rcso.org. The roster is searchable by name or booking number. Call (334) 298-6535 for the main office. The jail number is (334) 298-8621. This page shows how to find Russell County arrest records.
Russell County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Heath Taylor leads Russell County. He took office in 2011. The main office is at 305 Prentiss Drive in Phenix City. Call (334) 298-6535 to reach staff. The Prentiss L. Griffith Detention Facility is at 307 Prentiss Drive. It is a medium-security jail. It holds 215 inmates.
Staff book arrests around the clock. They take photos and prints. All charges go into the system. New bookings appear online fast. Russell County borders Georgia. Phenix City sits across from Columbus.
How to Search Russell County Arrests
Russell County has a good online roster. Go to rcso.org to start. You can also use russellcountydetention.com. Search by name or booking number. Results show current inmates. Photos and charges appear.
If online search fails, call the jail. The number is (334) 298-8621. Staff can look up names. You can also visit in person. The office is on Prentiss Drive. Bring a photo ID. Ask to see records.
Note: Russell County allows searches by both name and booking number on its online roster.
What Russell County Records Show
Russell County records are detailed. You will see full names. Birth dates are listed. Charges appear with codes. Bond amounts show costs. Photos are included.
Booking dates and times appear. The arresting agency shows. Court dates may be listed. Records update often. New inmates appear fast. 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. Russell 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 Taylor cannot deny you access. This is your legal right as an Alabama citizen.
Note: The Prentiss L. Griffith Detention Facility is a medium-security jail serving Russell County.
Cities in Russell County
Russell County includes Phenix City, Hurtsboro, and Seale. City arrests go to the county jail. Search the Russell County roster for all local arrests.
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