Marshall County, AL Arrests & Jail Records

In Marshall County, the Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and crime-related records. Anyone may access arrest records in the custody of the agency by submitting an official request at its office located at:

423 Blount Ave

Guntersville, AL 35976

Phone: (256) 582-2034

Additionally, information on individuals incarcerated within the county is available through the Sheriff's Office online Inmate Roster.

At the municipal level, local police departments are responsible for ensuring public safety and maintaining details of arrests within various communities in Marshall County. Records provided by these local agencies are often limited to the areas they have jurisdiction. To obtain police arrest records, requesters may contact the local agency operating within the location of the arrest. Most agencies have records offices where interested persons may find records. Additionally, for electronic access to arrest records, visit the relevant agency's incident report website. Listed below are some of the local police departments in Marshall County:

• Albertville Police Department
• Boaz Police Department
• Guntersville Police Department
• Arab Police Department

The Criminal Records Identification Unit of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) maintains and provides public access to statewide criminal information and arrest records. Marshall County residents may obtain these records online through the Alabama Background Check System (ABC). To find records through this system, users are required to subscribe to the platform, pay applicable fees, and enter the record subject's details.

Alternatively, requesters may mail a completed Application to Review Criminal History Record Form, along with a cashier's check or a money order of $25, fingerprints captured by an authorized law enforcement agency, and a valid ID to: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

Criminal Records and Identification Unit

ATTN: Background Checks

P.O. Box 1511

Montgomery, AL 36102-1511

As the major criminal courts in Marshall County, the Circuit and District Courts are responsible for handling charges filed by law enforcement agencies following an arrest. The Circuit Clerk's Office maintains records of these charges, including details of the arrests that resulted in them. Interested persons may obtain these records online through the On-Demand Access to Alabama State Trial Court Records website.

Alternatively, requesters may contact the clerk's office within the courthouse where the case was heard to obtain official copies of case records. Third-party websites like InfoTracer also offer electronic access to arrest and criminal court records. Search tools featured on these platforms are often fast and user-friendly, helping requesters find records easily.