Calhoun County, AL Arrests & Jail Records

To request arrest records, members of the public can submit phone, mail, or in-person requests to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at:

400 West 8th Street

Anniston, AL 36201

Phone: (256) 236-6600

Requesters may also find arrest records online through Calhoun's Inmate Roster. Simply click on a name from the database or enter a name in the search box to find a specific inmate.

The following Police Department in Calhoun County keeps records of persons arrested within their jurisdiction.

• Anniston Police Department
• Oxford Police Department
• Jacksonville Police Department
• Piedmont Police Department
• Ohatchee Police Department

To get these records, you can locate the nearest Police Department to make an in-person request. Alternatively, visit the Department websites for instructions on accessing police arrest reports.

Anyone can request criminal records maintained by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The state agency, through its Criminal Records Identification Unit, accepts only mail and in-person requests sent to:

ALEA - Criminal Records and Identification Unit

Attn: Background Checks

P.O. Box 1511

Montgomery, AL 36102-1511

Interested parties should download, complete, and include the ALEA Form 46 in their submission. Other required documentation includes copies of valid photo IDs, completed fingerprint cards obtained from the Calhoun County Sheriff, and the $25 administrative fee. Acceptable payment methods include certified checks, money orders, or cashier's checks payable to the ALEA, Criminal Records and Identification Unit. Depending on request volume, processing times typically range from four to five weeks. Requesters can follow up on a request by calling the Criminal Records Identification Unit at (334) 353-4340.

Employers in Calhoun can view criminal records online via the Alabama Background Check System. To use this database, employers must subscribe online or call technical support at (866) 740-4762. The annual subscription fee for the ABC system is $95, while each criminal records search costs $15.

The Calhoun County Circuit Clerk and other court Clerks in Municipal Courts typically keep criminal case files. To get these records, interested persons can submit the request form in person or by mail to:

Calhoun Circuit Clerk

25 West 11th Street, Suite 300

Anniston, AL 36201

Phone: (256) 231-1750

Individuals interested in criminal court records online can use the Alacourt ACCESS 2.0 portal. To search the portal, enter the defendant's name, case number, or filing date in the spaces provided. Calhoun's arrest records are also available on reputable third-party databases like InfoTracer.