Barbour County Arrest Records

In Barbour County, arrests are made according to the Alabama Code when police officers have a valid suspicion that a person has committed a crime or possess an arrest warrant permitting an arrest (perhaps because a person has been accused of a felony or has failed to appear in court as mandated).

After being taken into custody, the arrestee may be booked and detained at the police station or Barbour County Jail, which the Barbour County Sheriff's Department runs. Inmates serving short-term terms or awaiting court appearances may be admitted, classified, and held at the jail.

The Barbour County arrest records are created after locally arrested suspects are booked for their alleged offenses. These records document the incidence of an arrest and provide crucial information for tracking offenders and initiating criminal proceedings. In addition to the Barbour County court records, arrest records are important for examining a person's criminal history.

Are Arrest Records Public in Barbour County?

Yes. Members of the public have the right to view or obtain copies of arrest records generated in Barbour County. This right is supported by the Alabama Open Records Law (Ala. Code § 36-12-40), which provides broad access to public records, including arrests, unless there is a specific reason to keep a record private or confidential.

Records exempt from public access include:

• Information that puts public safety at risk
• Medical information
• Juvenile arrest records
• Identities of undercover personnel and protected witnesses
• Certain victim data

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records in Barbour County include non-confidential information gathered by law enforcement during the booking process, including:

• Full name, race, sex, height, and weight of the person arrested, as well as hair and eye color, known aliases, and birth date
• Arrest date and location
• Arrest charges
• Booking date and time
• Bail amount, if any

Barbour County Arrest Statistics

In 2023, the Barbour County Sheriff's Office recorded 40 arrests, with 37 male and three female suspects. The Sheriff's total included arrests for assault, drug offenses, theft, and other charges, with the highest frequencies being for Simple Assault (13 arrests), Aggravated Assault (7 arrests), and Driving Under the Influence (3).

In the same year, Barbour County's most populous city (Eufaula), overseen by the Eufaula Police Department, recorded higher arrest numbers, totaling 577. Of that number, 452 were males and 125 were females. The city's leading arrests were for Liquor Law Violations (97), Simple Assault (63), and Drug/Narcotic Offenses (55).

Statistics from other county agencies are available on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Crime Data Explorer (CDE) portal.

Find Barbour County Arrest Records

To find Barbour County arrest records, an individual can visit or contact the law enforcement agency that made the arrest. The arrestee's name or the arrest date may be required to locate records, and the requester may be liable for a fee to obtain copies of documents/information.

For information about persons held at the local jail, one may contact the local Sheriff's Department at (334) 775-1128. However, suppose the subject of the search has already been convicted and sent to a state prison. In that case, the inmate can be located through the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), which oversees the state's correctional facilities. A search on the agency's Inmate Search platform requires at least an inmate's last name or AIS (Alabama Institutional Serial) number to find related records.

On the other hand, those seeking federal inmates can access the online Federal Inmate Search application provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. An inmate's name or unique identification number is required for the search.

Free Arrest Record Search in Barbour County

To obtain arrest records at no cost in Barbour County, citizens may visit the arresting police department to request a public record inspection. Usually, agencies do not charge for inspection requests.

Additionally, Barbour County arrest records may be available on third-party websites. These platforms may display basic information for free. However, a fee or subscription may be necessary for detailed records.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Forever. Records of an individual's arrests stay on their file indefinitely. As such, an arrest may appear on background checks for as long as it takes for the accused person to obtain an expungement or record sealing from the court.

Expunge Barbour County Arrest Records

Alabama offers expungement as a way to get rid of some arrest records. Candidates may be eligible if:

• The defendant was found not guilty.
• The charges were dropped.
• The defendant finished a diversion program.
• The offense is an eligible misdemeanor or non-violent felony.

Usually, the procedure entails:

• Contacting the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to obtain a certified copy of one's criminal history
• Submitting an expungement petition to the relevant court
• Submitting the necessary paperwork and covering all costs

For detailed instructions about filing expungements in Barbour County, individuals can consult the county's Expungement website.

Barbour County Arrest Warrants

In Barbour County, an arrest warrant is a court-issued document that gives police the right to detain someone they suspect of engaging in criminal activity. Warrants are issued based on the information provided by law enforcement, but after a judge or magistrate determines probable cause for the arrest. In addition to criminal activity, arrest warrants can be issued at the court's discretion to bring a defendant who missed their court date into the court system.

A Barbour County arrest warrant often includes the suspect's name, the particular charge, the date of issuance, and the judge's signature.

Do Barbour County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Arrest warrants in Alabama have no expiration date. They stay in effect until the subject is taken into custody or the issuing authority formally recalls or dismisses the warrant. Consequently, even older warrants can be enforced in Barbour County.