Marshall County Arrest Records

Marshall County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office. They run a medium-security jail in Guntersville. The jail holds about 250 inmates. The county sits in the 27th Judicial Circuit and covers a large area of North Alabama along the Tennessee River.

Marshall County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Phil Sims leads the Marshall County Sheriff's Office. They handle law enforcement in the unincorporated parts of the county. The office runs the main jail. All arrests from local agencies get processed here. It doesn't matter if a city cop or deputy makes the arrest. Everyone ends up at this same spot for booking. The sheriff's office has been around for many years. It serves a wide area that includes Lake Guntersville and the Sand Mountain plateau.

Call the sheriff's office during business hours for questions about inmates or records. They have a tip line for crime info too. If you know about criminal activity in Marshall County, use that line to report it. For stuff that's not urgent, you can email them.

Marshall County Detention Facility

The Marshall County Jail is a medium-security spot. It holds roughly 250 inmates at a time. You'll find people waiting for trial here. Some are serving shorter sentences too. The jail books all arrests in the county. It doesn't matter which agency made the arrest. Processing can take a few hours. It depends on how busy things are.

The jail runs 24 hours for booking and release. When someone posts bond, they can get out at any hour. Families want to know when a person will be free. But it depends on a lot of things. Paperwork takes time. Bond processing adds more wait. Holds from other places can slow it down too. Your best bet is to call the jail for current info.

How to Search Marshall County Arrest Records

Online Inmate Search

The Sheriff's Office lets you look up inmates online. Their site at marshallso.org shows the jail roster. You can see who's in custody right now. You can also find people who got out. This helps when you need to know if someone was arrested. You can see when they were let go too.

The inmate views show basic booking info. You'll see the name, charges, and bond amount. Some systems show mugshots too. The info updates as people come in and go out. Just saw someone get arrested? Give it a few hours before you check online. Processing takes time.

Alacourt Case Search

For court case info, use the Alacourt Public Access portal. This statewide system lets you search cases in any Alabama county. That includes Marshall. Pick Marshall County from the list. Choose the case type you want. Could be criminal, traffic, or something else. Enter a name or case number. You'll see filings, hearing dates, and what happened.

Alacourt is free. It covers every county in the state. You get more detail than the jail roster here. It shows the full court process. Once someone has been to court, you can see the charges filed. You'll know if they pled guilty or went to trial. You can see what sentence the judge gave. This is all public info under Alabama law.

VINELink Notifications

Marshall County uses the VINELink victim notification network. Need to know when someone gets out of jail? Sign up with VINELink. They'll call, text, or email you when custody status changes. That could mean a release. Or a transfer to another place. Or even an escape.

The service is free. It works around the clock. They set it up mainly for crime victims. People want to know before their offender gets out. But anyone can use it. You just need the person's name and some basic info. Find them in the system. Once you sign up, alerts come to you on their own.

In-Person Records Requests

Some records aren't online. Need older records? Want certified copies? Can't find it on the site? You can ask in person. Go to the sheriff's office at 423 Blount Avenue in Guntersville. Show up during regular business hours. Bring ID. Know what records you need. Staff will help point you the right way.

For court records, head to the Circuit Court Clerk's office. It's in the courthouse. They do certified copies of case files and conviction records. Other court documents too. You'll pay fees for copies. The cost depends on how many pages you need. Certified copies cost more.

Marshall County Court Records

Criminal cases here go through the 27th Judicial Circuit Court. Circuit Court handles felonies. District Court takes misdemeanors. Both courts sit in the Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville. They deal with everything. Traffic tickets to serious felonies.

Court records go public once a case is filed. You can look up the charging document. Check motions that lawyers filed. See hearing dates and the final outcome. Some records might be sealed. That happens if the judge ordered it. But most criminal case info is there for anyone who asks.

Circuit Court Clerk

The Circuit Court Clerk keeps all court records. They handle requests for copies too. This office does the paperwork for criminal cases. Need certified copies for legal stuff? They can give you those. The clerk's office is on the main floor of the courthouse.

District Court

District Court deals with misdemeanors and traffic cases. First hearings in felony cases happen here too. Most people who get arrested have their first court date in District Court. If the charge is a felony, the case moves up to Circuit Court. District Court sits in the same courthouse building.

Additional Arrest Record Resources

Municipal Police Departments

Several cities here have their own police. Guntersville, Albertville, and Arab all have departments. When city cops make an arrest, the person still goes to the county jail. That's where booking happens. But what if you want records about a certain case? Or an incident report? You might need to call the city police department that handled it.

Each city police department keeps its own files. They have calls, incidents, and case notes. The county jail just has booking records. Want the full story on what happened? You may need to ask both places. Hit up city police and the county.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

Want a full criminal history? Ask ALEA for one. This gives you a statewide check. It shows arrests and convictions from all Alabama counties. Way more complete than checking one county. You'll need to give fingerprints. There's a $25 fee. ALEA checks are common for job screening and legal stuff.

Federal Court Records

Marshall County falls in the Northern District of Alabama for federal court. If federal agents arrest someone, that case goes separate from state court. Same if it's a federal charge. Look up federal cases through PACER. That's the federal court records system. Searching is free. You pay a small fee to view documents.

Alabama Sex Offender Registry

Want to check if someone is a sex offender? Use the Alabama Sex Offender Registry. It shows offenders in the area. You'll see addresses and photos. ALEA keeps it up to date. The search is free. Anyone can use it.

Fees for Marshall County Arrest Records

Good news. Most online searches cost nothing. The sheriff's inmate views are free. Alacourt is free too. You only pay for certified copies or an ALEA background check. The Circuit Clerk's office takes cash and checks. Some offices take cards too.

Legal Framework for Public Records Access

Alabama law says most government records are open. Under Alabama Code § 36-12-40, you have the right to see and copy public records. That's unless another law blocks it. This is why you can get arrest records in Marshall County.

What Information Is Available

Public arrest records here usually show the person's name. You'll see when the arrest happened. What charges were filed at booking. The bond amount. Often a mugshot too. Once a case moves to court, you find out more. What charges were formally filed. When hearings took place. How the person pled. What sentence they got if convicted.

Records That May Be Restricted

Not everything is public though. Juvenile records are confidential in Alabama. Someone arrested as a minor? Those records are sealed. Expunged records aren't available either. Active case files might be off limits until charges get filed. Personal info like Social Security numbers gets cut from public copies.

Expungement in Alabama

Alabama lets you expunge certain arrest records. You might qualify if charges were dropped. Or if you were found not guilty. Finishing a diversion program can work too. The process means filing papers with the court. You pay a fee. If the judge says yes, the record gets sealed. It won't show up in public searches after that.

Not all records can be expunged. Serious felonies usually can't be removed. Some offenses have waiting periods. And here's the thing. Even an expunged record may show up in some background checks. Law enforcement can still see it. Certain jobs require deeper checks. Talk to a lawyer if you want to know if your record qualifies.

Search Marshall County Records

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

Cities in Marshall County

Marshall County has several cities and towns. Guntersville is the county seat. Albertville and Arab are notable too. These cities have their own police. But all arrests go through the Marshall County Jail for processing. None of these cities have pages on this site. Their populations are below the threshold. Use the county resources above to search for arrest records.

Albertville is the largest city. Population around 22,000. Guntersville has about 8,500 people. Arab sits partly in Marshall County with near 8,400 residents. All three have active police departments. They work alongside the sheriff's office. Need records from these places? The county sheriff and court systems are your main sources.

Nearby Counties

Looking for arrest records in North Alabama? Check these nearby counties too. People sometimes get arrested in a different county than where they live. Good to know where else to look.