Bibb County Arrest Records

Law enforcement officers may arrest anyone suspected of committing a crime in Bibb County with or without a warrant. After the arrest, the officer will bring the suspect to the Bibb County Corrections Unit, where the individual will be processed and booked. The booking information, including the suspect's personal details, charges, and arrest circumstances, will be documented in Bibb County arrest records. If formal charges are filed, the case proceeds to the court system, where Bibb County court records are created. These records document the legal process, including arraignments, motions, trial outcomes, and sentencing details, and are maintained by the Circuit Clerk.

Are Arrest Records Public in Bibb County?

Yes. According to the Alabama Open Records Law (AL Code§ 36-12-40), citizens can inspect and copy arrest records. Therefore, anyone can obtain copies of arrest records by visiting any law enforcement agency in Bibb County. However, requesters must be aware that record custodians will only release arrest records that are not deemed confidential. Arrest records about juveniles, ongoing investigations, or those whose disclosure would endanger a person's life or safety are not available to members of the public.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office publishes public arrest records on its site. These records contain the inmate's full name, jacket ID number, age, race, gender, bond amount, current status, booking date, arrest date, and charges.

Bibb County Arrest Statistics

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has a Crime Dashboard that reveals crime statistics of arrested persons in certain counties and municipalities. The 2023 statistics showed that about 2,431 persons were arrested in Bibb County. These persons were guilty of crimes against persons, property, and society. Additionally, the Bibb County Corrections Unit houses over 900 arrested persons.

Find Bibb County Arrest Records

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has about 28 facilities in the state where individuals can find arrest records. Those seeking Bibb County arrest records must be willing to provide the offender's name or arrest date to facilitate the search. Copies of arrest records usually attract a small fee. Requesters can also use the ADOC's Inmate Search portal to find arrest information of Bibb County offenders at no cost. A search can be conducted by an inmate's name or AIS number.

Another good place to find Bibb County arrest records is through federal law enforcement agencies. Most of these agencies release their records to members of the public, while others make them open only to the subjects of the records. For example, only record holders can obtain copies of Bibb County arrest records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Eligible individuals must request such records online, by mail, or through authorized channelers for a fee of $18. Acceptable payment methods include certified checks, money orders, or credit cards. The United States Capitol Police (USCP) releases its records to the public for free through its Online Portal. Users will need a CFN number, crime summary, crime date, or crime type to narrow their searches. Similarly, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provides access to arrest records online and in person through its field offices and detention facilities. Public members can search freely using an A-Number or biographical information in the Online Detainee Locator System. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) also has an Inmate Locator where members of the public can find Bibb County arrest records for free. Users will need a number or a name to conduct the search. Alternatively, they can visit any BOP facility to obtain copies of arrest records.

Free Arrest Record Search in Bibb County

Individuals can find free arrest records on the Bibb County Sheriff's Office website. On the site, click the "Inmate Search" menu on the top bar and click the link to search for anyone currently housed in the correctional facilities. Afterwards, select the "Search Inmate information" and search by name, or "View Today's Arrests" to view a list of all arrestees.

Record seekers can also find Bibb County arrest records for free on third-party platforms. Such sites only return basic arrest information without charges. Individuals seeking access to copies of arrest records or who want to perform comprehensive searches must pay a small fee before their request can be fulfilled.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Bibb County law enforcement agencies do not automatically purge arrest records. Without expungement, an arrest will appear on a person's record for as long as the relevant agencies maintain it. Expungement is not automatic in Bibb County. Therefore, eligible individuals must submit the required form to the Circuit Clerk.

Expunge Bibb County Arrest Records

Individuals seeking to expunge arrest records must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Alabama Code § 15-27. Eligible persons must first obtain certified copies of their criminal history records from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). They must also obtain and complete a Petition for Expungement of Records Form. Afterwards, the petitioner must attach the criminal history record obtained from the ALEA with a completed Petition Form and file it with the Bibb County Circuit Clerk. The petition will be served on the District Attorney, who must send a response within 45 days. If the petitioner meets all eligibility criteria, the judge will approve the expungement request by signing the Order of Expungement.

Bibb County Arrest Warrants

Per Ala. R. Crim. P. 3.1, a judge or magistrate in Bibb County will immediately issue an arrest warrant upon the return of an indictment or upon finding probable cause that a defendant has committed a crime. They can issue multiple arrest warrants on the same complaint or indictment. An arrest warrant must contain the following information (Ala. R. Crim. P. 3.2):

• The signature of the magistrate, judge, circuit judge, circuit clerk, or any other designated officer.
• The defendant's name (if known)
• An identifying description of the defendant if the name is unknown
• A statement of the offense with which the defendant is charged.
• A command that the defendant be arrested and brought before the issuing judge or magistrate. If the issuing judicial officer is unavailable, the defendant can be brought before the nearest or most accessible district, circuit judge, or magistrate in the same county.

Per Ala. R. Crim. P. 3.3, all arrest warrants issued in Bibb County must be directed to and may be executed by any law enforcement officer in Alabama. These warrants are always executed by the arrest of the defendant. After executing an arrest warrant, the officer must endorse the manner and date of the execution and their name on the warrant. The officer must also return the arrest warrant to the court clerk specified in it.

Do Bibb County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Any arrest warrant issued in Bibb County remains active until it is served. The law enforcement officer who executes the arrest warrant will jail the defendant until they make bail. However, if the defendant committed a capital offense, they must go through the trial proceedings while incarcerated.