Jefferson County Public Records & Jail Directory
Independent public records directory for Jefferson County, Alabama (Population: 664,744). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.
County Custody Portal & Roster Directory
Jefferson County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster
Search Jefferson County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.
Jefferson County Jail
Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Jefferson County.
Jefferson County Custody Profile & Booking Trends
Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Jefferson County.
The Jefferson County Adult Detention Facility in Alabama currently reports an active holding census of 1,665 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 103 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 341 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Wednesday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 307 records (18.4%) in the active sample.
The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Failure To Appear Felony (550 cases), Not Applicable - Drug -Trafficking (167 cases), and Failure To Appear Misdemeanor (155 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Jefferson 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 $15,000 (with maximum individual security reaching $8,006,000). Facility demographics reflect housing 88.2% male and 11.8% female inmates with an average detainee age of 36.8 years. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to November 04, 2019, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.
Jefferson County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory
Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.
Mark Pettway
Jefferson County Jail
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.
Surrounding County Records in Alabama
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Jefferson County Custody & Records FAQ
Direct answers regarding Jefferson County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.
How many inmates are currently detained in Jefferson County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 19, 2026, there are 1,673 individuals listed in Jefferson County custody. Of these active records, 341 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.
What is the main jail facility in Jefferson County and how can I contact them?
The primary detention facility is Jefferson County Jail, located at 809 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (205) 325-5700.
How do bail and bond postings work in Jefferson County?
Bail is established according to the local judicial schedule or determined by a judge during initial court appearances. Active records in Jefferson County reflect a median security bond of $15,000. Bail can typically be posted in cash at the facility bonding window or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.
How frequently is the Jefferson County custody roster updated?
Custody records for Jefferson County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Jefferson County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.