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Autauga County, AL Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Autauga County Arrest Records

Autauga County reports about 1,800 arrests annually, contributing to Alabama's statewide total of nearly 125,000 arrests. Under the Alabama Open Records Act (Code of Alabama §36-12-40), these arrest records are classified as public information and are generally accessible to citizens. However, not all records are available for public review. Exceptions include cases involving juveniles, records sealed by court order, and information that may jeopardize ongoing investigations. Access may also be restricted for sensitive cases to protect the privacy of individuals involved. These exempt records are only available to certain authorized parties, such as the individuals named in the records, their legal representatives, law enforcement agencies, and the District Attorney's Office. When requesting copies of arrest records in the County, expect to pay a processing fee between $5 and $20, depending on the complexity of the search and documentation required.

How To Look Up Autauga County Arrest Records

Autauga County arrest records are maintained by multiple agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the District Courts, and the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.

Sheriff Arrest Records

The Sheriff's Office provides arrest records through its Records Division at the main office. To request these records, visit in person or send a written request to:

Autauga County Sheriff's Office 162 West 4th Street Prattville, AL 36067

For assistance with records requests, contact the Records Division at (334) 361-3160. The sheriff's office maintains an online inmate lookup system where the public can access basic arrest information and custody status for current inmates.

Police Arrest Records

Requesting arrest records from the police departments requires identifying which agency made the arrest first. Contact the specific police department directly with the individual's name and date of arrest. Most departments process public records requests either in person at their records division or through their official website's "Public Records" section. Expect to pay a processing fee for document copies.

The primary police department in Autauga County is:

For arrests made in unincorporated areas of the county, contact the Sheriff's Office as they handle law enforcement outside city jurisdictions.

The Alabama Criminal Agency

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) maintains statewide criminal history records, including arrest reports, gathered from local law enforcement such as the County Sheriff's Office.

To request a person's criminal record, individuals may visit the ALEA's official website and submit a request through the criminal records request portal. Requests may also be made by mailing a completed Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information form, along with a valid ID copy and payment, to:

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Criminal Records and Identification Unit P.O. Box 1511 Montgomery, AL 36102-1511

Criminal Court Records

Records of arrests that result in formal charges may be found at the Circuit Court, which handles felony and misdemeanor cases. These records are maintained by the Clerk of theCircuit Court in Prattville.

Interested persons can obtain criminal court records by visiting the Clerk's Office in person at the County Courthouse or by searching online through the Alabama Judicial System portal. To perform a search, you may need the case number or the name of the individual involved. Copy fees may apply depending on the number of pages requested.

In addition to these options, current arrest records may also be found through trusted third-party websites like InfoTracer, which offer broader and quicker search access.

Arrest Statistics

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Autauga County recorded a crime rate index of 251.60 per 100,000 residents. The county reported the following arrests:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder3
Rape15
Robbery34
Aggravated Assault87
Burglary447
Larceny1,233
Motor Vehicle Theft85
Arson108
Total Violent Crimes139
Total Property Crimes1,873

Source: FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program

Police Departments in Autauga County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Autaugaville Police Department109 North Taylor Street(334)365-9335

Autauga County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Autauga County

NameAddressPhone
Autauga County Prison162 West 4th Street334-358-3729
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