Search Shelby County Police Blotter
Shelby County Alabama police blotter records are online at inmatelisting.shelbyal.com. The jail is in Columbiana. It holds over 500 beds. The facility is nationally accredited. You can view photos, charges, and bonds online. Intake and release reports are also posted. Call (205) 669-4181 for the main office. The jail line is (205) 669-3938. This page explains how to find Shelby County arrest records.
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is at 380 McDow Road in Columbiana. Call (205) 669-4181 to reach the main office. The jail phone is (205) 669-3938. Shelby County has one of Alabama's largest jails. It holds over 500 inmates. The facility is nationally accredited.
Shelby County houses many types of inmates. Municipal prisoners stay there. County inmates are held. State and federal prisoners are housed too. Staff book arrests around the clock. New bookings appear online fast.
How to Search Shelby County Arrests
Shelby County has a full inmate listing. Go to inmatelisting.shelbyal.com. You will see current inmates. Photos appear for each person. Charges and bond amounts are listed.
The site shows intake and release reports. This helps track new bookings. If you cannot find someone, call the jail. The number is (205) 669-3938. You can also visit in person. The office is on McDow Road. Bring a photo ID.
Note: Shelby County jail is nationally accredited and holds municipal, county, state, and federal inmates.
What Shelby County Records Show
Shelby 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. Shelby 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. The sheriff cannot deny you access. This is your legal right as an Alabama citizen.
Note: Shelby County posts intake and release reports in addition to the main inmate roster.
Cities in Shelby County
Shelby County includes Columbiana, Pelham, Alabaster, and Hoover. City arrests go to the county jail. Search the Shelby County roster for all local arrests.
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