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Etowah County Public Records & Jail Directory

Independent public records directory for Etowah County, Alabama (County Seat: Etowah, Population: 103,241). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.

Jurisdiction Status
Custody Status 623 active inmates
State Jurisdiction AL
County Population
103,241
Census estimate
Current Jail Roster
623
Active detainees in facility
County Seat
Etowah
Primary administrative center
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Etowah County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster

Search Etowah County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.

Facility: Etowah County Detention Center
Location: 827 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: (256) 549-5410
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Etowah County Detention Center

Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Etowah County.

Facility Inquiries: Call booking desk at (256) 549-5410 for current visitation and mail delivery requirements.
Custody Statistics

Etowah County Custody Profile & Booking Trends

Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Etowah County.

Active Custody Snapshot
Aggregated from 623 verified records
Recent Bookings (7d)
50
110 in 30 days
Common Booking Day
Tuesday
20.9% of active sample
Leading Charge
$0.00
313 cases on docket
Median Security Bond
$5,000
Cash / surety schedule

The Etowah County Adult Detention Facility in Alabama currently reports an active holding census of 612 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 50 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 110 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 128 records (20.9%) in the active sample.

The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by $0.00 (313 cases), Indictment (155 cases), and Possess/Receive Cont. Sub. (114 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Etowah 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 $5,000 (with maximum individual security reaching $2,500,000). Facility demographics reflect an average detainee age of 39.6 years. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to January 30, 2016, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.

Frequent Statutes: $0.00 313 Indictment 155 Possess/Receive Cont. Sub. 114 Drugs (After 1-30-2016) 81
Agency Directory

Etowah County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory

Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.

Sheriff Department

Jonathon Horton

Headquarters: 327 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: (256) 546-2825
Detention Center

Etowah County Detention Center

Address: 827 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901
Booking Line: (256) 549-5410
Etowah County Public Records Compliance & Corrections Independent Directory · Free 72-Hour Expungement Review

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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Answers

Etowah County Custody & Records FAQ

Direct answers regarding Etowah County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.

How many inmates are currently detained in Etowah County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 623 individuals listed in Etowah County custody. Of these active records, 110 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Etowah County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Etowah County Detention Center, located at 827 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (256) 549-5410.

How do bail and bond postings work in Etowah County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial schedule or determined by a judge during initial court appearances. Active records in Etowah County reflect a median security bond of $5,000. Bail can typically be posted in cash at the facility bonding window or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Etowah County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Etowah County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Etowah County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

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