Etowah County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster
Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Etowah County, Alabama.
1. Current Inmate Booking Roster
Source Agency RosterShowing 621 active custody records for Etowah County · Verified Oct 19, 2026 20:28 UTC
Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry
| Name | Booked | Charges | Status |
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WILLIAMSON, ADAM
37 #ECSO23JBN000038
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03 Jan 2023
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In custody
$200,000.00
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WILSON, ROBERT
34 #ECSO22JBN006673
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26 Dec 2022
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In custody
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ADAIR, DAMAJA
31 #ECSO22JBN006665
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25 Dec 2022
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In custody
$51,000.00
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POLLARD, CARLOS
48 #ECSO22JBN006552
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14 Dec 2022
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In custody
$100,000.00
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JACKSON, STEPHON
32 #ECSO22JBN006033
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07 Nov 2022
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In custody
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SPURLING, PRESTON
31 #ECSO22JBN005989
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04 Nov 2022
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In custody
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STATEN, TEAONTARI
25 #ECSO22JBN005964
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03 Nov 2022
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In custody
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MAYES, JASON
47 #ECSO22JBN004843
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23 Aug 2022
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In custody
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DUNCAN, GARRY
49 #ECSO22JBN004077
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10 Jul 2022
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In custody
$600,000.00
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VANLOO, JOSHUA
30 #ECSO22JBN003913
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29 Jun 2022
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In custody
$500,000.00
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| Name | Booked | Charges | Status |
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SANDRIDGE, RENARDO
37 #ECSO22JBN003710
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19 Jun 2022
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In custody
$2,500.00
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WILLIAMS, JONATHAN
44 #ECSO22JBN003431
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03 Jun 2022
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In custody
$500.00
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DAVIDSON, JOHN
28 #ECSO22JBN002014
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19 Mar 2022
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In custody
$500,000.00
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FLEMING, ANTONIO
42 #ECSO22JBN000480
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24 Jan 2022
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In custody
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HOST, MARK
58 #ECSO21JBN006315
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11 Nov 2021
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In custody
$1,000,000.00
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SEARS, RACHEL
43 #ECSO21JBN006313
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11 Nov 2021
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In custody
$700,000.00
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BURNETT, JOSEPH
43 #ECSO21JBN003499
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22 Jun 2021
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In custody
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MCDONALD, ORVA
68 #ECSO19JBN010259
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24 Oct 2019
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In custody
$150,000.00
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TOWLES, KEVIN
52 #ECSO18JBN006410
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10 Aug 2018
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In custody
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EVIDENCE, TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL
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30 Jan 2016
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Not published by source |
In custody
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OFFICER, ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE
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Not published
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In custody
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Understanding Etowah County Roster Record Fields
The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.
Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.
"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Etowah County Detention Center. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.
Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?
If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:
- Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
- Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
- Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
- Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Etowah County Detention Center booking desk directly at (256) 549-5410.
If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.
2. Jail Facility Information
Key physical location and contact channels for Etowah County detention facilities.
3. How to Search for an Inmate in Etowah County
Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.
To locate an individual detained in Etowah County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:
- Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
- Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
- Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Etowah County Detention Center directly.
How to Find an Inmate in County Jail
Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?
4. Bail & Bond Release Information
Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Etowah County.
Bail amounts in Etowah County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.
How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail
Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.
5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits
Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.
Detention facilities in Etowah County contract with specialized third-party providers (such as JailATM, Access Corrections, TouchPay, or Inmate Canteen) to manage inmate trust accounts. To avoid deposit rejection or loss of funds, verify the facility's active electronic payment channel directly with staff before sending money.
Call the detention records desk at (256) 549-5410 to confirm approved online vendor and current kiosk availability.
General Inmate Trust Policies
- Lobby Kiosks: Many county detention facilities operate lobby kiosks during business hours; verify access policies before visiting.
- Mailed Payments: Inquire with facility administration regarding whether money orders are accepted or if digital electronic deposits are mandatory. Cash and personal checks are universally prohibited.
- Weekly Spending Allowances: Facilities enforce weekly commissary spending caps for hygiene goods, stationery, and food items. Contact facility records to verify active thresholds.
Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates
Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.
6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules
Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Etowah County.
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing calls are placed collect or through prepaid accounts contracted with the detention facility. In the event of a verified family emergency, contact the facility shift supervisor directly at (256) 549-5410.
All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.
Detention facilities in Etowah County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.
Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations
Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.
7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling
In-person and video visitation guidelines in Etowah County.
Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Etowah County Detention Center. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:
County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code
Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.
8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records
Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.
Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Etowah County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.
9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails
If an individual cannot be located in Etowah County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:
10. Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Etowah County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.
How many inmates are currently detained in Etowah County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 19, 2026, there are 621 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.
11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers
Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.
This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Etowah County, Alabama. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.
We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.