Elmore County Arrest Records Search

Elmore County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Wetumpka. The county is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit. Arrests go through the detention facility near the courthouse.

Elmore County Sheriff's Office

The Elmore County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in areas outside city limits. They run the county jail where all local arrests are processed. This includes arrests by police in Wetumpka, Prattville (the parts in Elmore County), Millbrook, Tallassee, and Eclectic. The sheriff's office deals with thousands of bookings each year. They keep records of everyone who goes through the jail.

Elmore County Detention Facility

The Elmore County Detention Facility is the main jail for people arrested in the county. The jail books people around the clock. They keep records of all inmates, their charges, bond amounts, and booking info. Anyone arrested by any agency in Elmore County gets brought here. The facility holds people awaiting trial and those serving two years or less. Inmates with longer sentences go to state prisons run by the Alabama Department of Corrections.

How to Search Elmore County Arrest Records

Online Inmate Search

The Elmore County Sheriff's Office posts inmate info on their website. The roster shows who is in the county jail right now along with booking details. You can search by name or just look through the full list. Info shown includes full name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges, bond amount, and often a mugshot. This is free to use. No sign-up or account needed.

Keep in mind that online rosters only show current inmates. Once someone is let out, their info comes off the active roster. If you need records for someone already released, contact the sheriff's office or search court records on Alacourt. The roster gets updated often. But there can be a lag between booking and showing up online. This is more common for late night arrests.

Alacourt Case Search

After charges get filed in court, case info shows up on the Alacourt Public Access system. This statewide database covers all 67 Alabama counties, Elmore County included. To search, go to pa.alacourt.com. Pick Elmore County from the dropdown. Choose the case type like Criminal or Traffic. Then enter the name or case number. Results show charges filed, hearing dates, case status, and outcome once it ends. Alacourt is free. It gives more detail about court proceedings than the jail roster does.

VINELink Notifications

Elmore County uses the VINELink victim notification system. This lets crime victims and others sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. You can get notified by phone, email, or text when someone gets out, moves to another facility, or escapes. The service is free and runs around the clock. This helps if you need to know when someone gets released. Saves you from checking the roster over and over.

In-Person Records Requests

For records not online, you can go to the sheriff's office in person. Bring a valid photo ID from the government. Be ready to say exactly what records you need. Some records may need a written request. There may be fees for copies. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal hours. For court case records, you'll need to contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office instead.

Written Records Requests

You can also mail in a written request for arrest records. Send it to the Elmore County Sheriff's Office. Include your contact info. Say exactly what records you want. Add the full name and date of birth if you know them. Include payment for any fees. Processing time can range from a few days to several weeks. It depends on how complex the request is and how busy they are. Call ahead to check on current fees and payment methods.

Elmore County Court Records

Criminal cases in Elmore County go through the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. Autauga County is also in this circuit. The Circuit Court deals with felonies. The District Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. Elmore County has its own judges but shares admin tasks with Autauga. Court records include charging papers, motions from both sides, hearing transcripts, plea deals, and final outcomes. These records are usually public once filed. Some papers may be sealed by court order though.

Circuit Court Clerk

The Elmore County Circuit Court Clerk keeps all court records for the county. This office holds criminal case files, civil case files, and other court papers. Staff can help you find cases, get copies, and certify them when you need them for official use. The clerk's office is in the Elmore County Courthouse in downtown Wetumpka.

District Court

The Elmore County District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and preliminary hearings for felonies. It also deals with small claims and some civil cases. You can search District Court records on Alacourt or ask the court directly. Many traffic cases and minor crimes get resolved here. They never move up to Circuit Court.

Additional Arrest Record Resources

Local Police Departments

Several city police departments work in Elmore County. These include Wetumpka PD, Millbrook PD, Tallassee PD, and Eclectic PD. Parts of Prattville are in Elmore County too, though most of that city is in Autauga County. All arrests by these agencies get processed at the Elmore County Detention Facility. For records on specific police investigations, contact that police department directly.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

For a full criminal history that includes arrests and convictions from all over Alabama, request a background check through ALEA. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency keeps the state's central criminal history records. They can give you a more complete report than local searches. These reports need fingerprints and cost $25. You can mail requests to ALEA in Montgomery or go there in person.

Federal Court Records

Elmore County is in the Middle District of Alabama for federal court. Federal crimes are handled separate from state crimes. Records stay in the federal court system, not the state one. You can search federal court records through PACER. Find federal inmates using the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator tool.

Alabama Department of Corrections

People convicted of felonies with sentences over two years go to state prisons. These are run by the Alabama Department of Corrections. You can search for state inmates using the ADOC Inmate Search tool. This shows where they are now, sentence details, and when they might get out. County jail inmates are not in this database.

Fees for Elmore County Arrest Records

Most online searches are free. This includes the sheriff's inmate roster and Alacourt. Fees kick in when you need certified copies of court papers or official criminal history reports from ALEA. The Circuit Clerk's office usually takes cash, checks, and money orders. Call ahead to check on fees and payment options before you go.

Legal Framework for Public Records Access

Alabama law gives broad public access to arrest records and other government papers. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, every citizen can inspect and copy public writings unless a law says otherwise. This is the legal basis for getting arrest records in Elmore County and across Alabama. Agencies can charge fair fees for copies under Alabama Code Section 36-12-41.

What Information Is Available

Public arrest records in Elmore County usually include the name of the person arrested, arrest date and time, charges at booking, bond amount, mugshot, and which agency made the arrest. Court records add more info. This includes formal charges, hearing dates, the plea, trial details if there was one, the verdict, and the sentence. These records become public once the case is filed.

Records That May Be Restricted

Not all records are open to the public. Juvenile records are private under Alabama law. The public cannot access them. Records that are sealed or expunged by court order get removed from public databases. Info on ongoing investigations may be held back until an arrest happens or the case ends. Personal info like Social Security numbers and home addresses is usually blacked out on public copies.

Expungement in Alabama

Alabama allows some arrest records to be expunged in certain cases. If charges were dropped, the person was found not guilty, or they finished a diversion program like drug court, they may qualify. You have to file a petition with the Circuit Court. There's a filing fee of around $500. If granted, the record gets sealed from public view. The person can then legally say they were not arrested for that offense in most cases.

Search Elmore County Records

Use the search tool below to find arrest records and other public records in Elmore County and across Alabama.

Cities in Elmore County

Elmore County has several cities and towns. Wetumpka is the county seat. It has the main courthouse and sheriff's office. All arrests by city police in the county get processed at the Elmore County Detention Facility.

Big cities in Elmore County include Wetumpka, Prattville (partly here but mostly in Autauga County), and Millbrook. Other towns are Tallassee, Eclectic, Coosada, and Elmore. These cities don't have pages on this site. But residents can get arrest records through the Elmore County Sheriff's Office and Alacourt.

Nearby Counties

Looking for arrest records in central Alabama? You might also want to check these nearby counties. Some people may have been arrested in a neighboring county instead of Elmore.