DeKalb County Public Records & Jail Directory
Independent public records directory for DeKalb County, Alabama (County Seat: Fort Payne, Population: 72,569). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.
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DeKalb County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster
Search DeKalb County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.
DeKalb County Detention Center
Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for DeKalb County.
DeKalb County Custody Profile & Booking Trends
Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for DeKalb County.
The DeKalb County Adult Detention Facility in Alabama currently reports an active holding census of 145 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 24 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 50 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Tuesday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 33 records (22.8%) in the active sample.
The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Failure To Appear (46 cases), Court Order (28 cases), and Probation Violation (16 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in DeKalb County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. For records with published bail requirements, the median surety or cash bond is set at $20,000 (with maximum individual security reaching $1,557,500). Facility demographics reflect an average detainee age of 41.7 years. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to December 06, 2022, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.
DeKalb County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory
Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.
Nicholas Welden
DeKalb County Detention Center
Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.
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DeKalb County Custody & Records FAQ
Direct answers regarding DeKalb County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.
How many inmates are currently detained in DeKalb County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 142 individuals listed in DeKalb County custody. Of these active records, 50 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.
What is the main jail facility in DeKalb County and how can I contact them?
The primary detention facility is DeKalb County Detention Center, located at 2801 Jordan Rd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (256) 845-8565. Published visiting schedule: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office requires appointments for jail visits and publishes weekday visiting hours.
How do bail and bond postings work in DeKalb County?
Bail is established according to the local judicial schedule or determined by a judge during initial court appearances. Active records in DeKalb County reflect a median security bond of $20,000. Bail can typically be posted in cash at the facility bonding window or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.
How frequently is the DeKalb County custody roster updated?
Custody records for DeKalb County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for DeKalb County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.