Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency that serves and protects the citizens of Lauderdale County, Alabama. The agency provides a variety of law enforcement services, including patrol, investigations, and corrections. In addition, the Sheriff's Office operates the Lauderdale County Jail.

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History

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office was established in 1818. The first sheriff was John Jones. The Sheriff's Office has a long and proud history of serving the citizens of Lauderdale County. The agency has been involved in a number of notable cases over the years, including the investigation of the 1994 bombing of the Florence courthouse.

Organization

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office is organized into several divisions, including:

• Patrol Division: The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to calls for service and patrolling the county.
• Investigations Division: The Investigations Division is responsible for investigating crimes and apprehending suspects.
• Corrections Division: The Corrections Division is responsible for operating the Lauderdale County Jail.
• Administrative Division: The Administrative Division provides support services to the other divisions of the Sheriff's Office.

Additional Information

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office offers a variety of services to the public, including:

• Fingerprinting: The Sheriff's Office provides fingerprinting services to the public.
• Sex Offender Registry: The Sheriff's Office maintains a registry of sex offenders in Lauderdale County.
• Victim Assistance: The Sheriff's Office provides victim assistance services to victims of crime.

Lauderdale County Arrest Warrants Search

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office provides an online tool to search for active warrants in Lauderdale County, Alabama. This tool can be used by anyone, regardless of whether they are a law enforcement officer or a member of the public.

How to Find a Warrant in Lauderdale County

To find a warrant in Lauderdale County, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office website.
2. Click on the "Warrants" tab.
3. Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
4. Click on the "Search" button.

The search results will display any active warrants for the person you are searching for. The results will include the warrant number, the issuing agency, the offense charged, and the amount of the bond.

Additional Information

If you find that there is an active warrant for your arrest, you should contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office immediately. You can turn yourself in at the Lauderdale County Jail or you can contact the Sheriff's Office to make arrangements to surrender.

If you have any questions about the Lauderdale County Arrest Warrants Search, you can contact the Sheriff's Office at (256) 760-5757.

Tips for Searching for a Warrant

• When searching for a warrant, be sure to enter the person's full first and last name.
• If you are unsure of the person's full name, you can try searching for them using their nickname or alias.
• If you are still unable to find a warrant, you can contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office for assistance.

Lauderdale County Child Support Warrants

Lauderdale County Mugshots

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office releases mugshots of individuals who have been arrested and booked into the Lauderdale County Jail. Mugshots are typically released within 24 hours of an arrest.

How to Obtain Mugshots

Mugshots can be obtained from the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office in person or through a public records request.

To obtain mugshots in person:

1. Go to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 200 South Court Street Florence, Alabama 35630.
2. Ask to speak to a records clerk.
3. Provide the records clerk with the name of the person you are requesting mugshots for.
4. The records clerk will search for the mugshots and provide them to you.

To obtain mugshots through a public records request:

1. Submit a written public records request to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office. The request should include the following information:

   • Your name and contact information
   • The name of the person you are requesting mugshots for
   • The date of the arrest
   • The date of the booking

2. The Sheriff's Office will respond to your request within 10 business days.

Availability of Mugshots

Mugshots are considered public records and are available to anyone who requests them. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, mugshots may not be released if the person has been arrested for a sealed or expunged case.

Bond Information

What is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond is a type of surety bond that is used to secure the release of a person from jail. When a person is arrested, they are typically taken to jail and held until their trial date. However, a person can be released from jail before their trial date if they post bail.

Bail is set by a judge and is typically based on the severity of the charges against the person. The amount of bail can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.

How to Post a Bond in Lauderdale County

To post a bond in Lauderdale County, you can either contact a bail bondsman or pay the bond in cash.

To post a bond through a bail bondsman:

1. Contact a bail bondsman in Lauderdale County.
2. The bail bondsman will require you to pay a non-refundable fee, which is typically a percentage of the total bail amount.
3. The bail bondsman will then post the bond with the court.

To post a bond in cash:

1. Go to the Lauderdale County Jail at 200 South Court Street Florence, Alabama 35630.
2. Ask to speak to a jailer.
3. The jailer will provide you with a form to fill out.
4. Pay the bond amount in cash.

Once the bond has been posted, the person will be released from jail. They will be required to appear in court for their trial date.

Lauderdale County Most Wanted List

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for a variety of crimes, including murder, robbery, and drug trafficking.

How to View the Most Wanted List

The Lauderdale County Most Wanted List is available online on the Sheriff's Office website. To view the list, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office website.
2. Click on the "Most Wanted" tab.
3. The list of most wanted fugitives will be displayed.

The list includes the following information for each fugitive:

• Name
• Age
• Height
• Weight
• Hair color
• Eye color
• Charges
• Date of escape

How to Report Information

If you have information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the most wanted list, you can contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office at (256) 760-5757. You can also submit a tip online through the Sheriff's Office website.

Sex Offender Registry

The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry in accordance with Alabama state law. The registry contains information on all registered sex offenders living in Lauderdale County.

How to Search the Sex Offender Registry

The Lauderdale County Sex Offender Registry is available online on the Sheriff's Office website. To search the registry, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office website.
2. Click on the "Sex Offender Registry" tab.
3. Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
4. Click on the "Search" button.

The search results will display any registered sex offenders who match your search criteria. The results will include the following information for each offender:

• Name
• Age
• Address
• Photograph
• Charges
• Date of conviction

Lauderdale County Sex Offender Registry

Location and Contact Details

• Address: 200 South Court Street Florence, Alabama 35630
• Phone Number: (256) 760-5757
• Fax Number: 256-760-5765
• Website: Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office
• Email Address: [email protected]