Alexandria, Alabama Public Records

Alabama's bond and bail process permits release of detainees pending trial, either through payment of a set amount or arrangement with a bail bondsman. Those seeking information about recently arrested individuals can contact the jail directly or use online resources provided by the sheriff's office.

The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation offers statewide background checks, which include Calhoun County records, providing a view of an individual's criminal history. These records are crucial for legal proceedings, employment screenings, and public safety.

Alabama residents can register to vote online through the Alabama Secretary of State's website at www.alabamavotes.gov. The online registration system requires a valid Alabama driver's license or non-driver ID. Voters must register at least 15 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Registration is also available in person at the Calhoun County Board of Registrars office, at driver's license offices, and at various public agencies. Alabama requires voters to provide proof of identification when voting; acceptable forms include valid photo IDs such as driver's licenses, Alabama photo voter ID cards (available free from registrars), U.S. Passports, employee IDs from federal, state, or local government, student IDs from Alabama colleges/universities, or military IDs. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. Operating under a mayor-council form of government with a five-member city council, Alexandria conducts municipal elections typically in August during municipal election years, which occur every four years in Alabama (most recently 2024, next scheduled for 2028). Candidates for municipal office file qualifying papers with the city clerk at Alexandria City Hall. Information about candidates, sample ballots, and local ballot measures becomes available from City Hall and the Calhoun County election office as elections approach. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Alabama Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at www.alabamavotes.gov, where voters enter their name and date of birth or county and address to find their specific precinct location. Polling places for local precincts are typically located at community centers, schools, or city facilities. Polls in Alabama are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on election day. Alabama public records law makes certain election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available for purchase from the Secretary of State for legitimate purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and county candidates are filed with the Alabama Secretary of State and available online at www.fcpa.alabama.gov through the Fair Campaign Practices Act reporting system, showing contributions and expenditures. Municipal campaign finance for city elections may be filed with the city clerk. Candidate qualifying information is public, and precinct-level election results are published by the Secretary of State and county officials after elections are certified. In the November 2024 presidential election, Calhoun County reported voter turnout of approximately 36,000 voters from roughly 58,000 registered voters, representing about 62% turnout, with results strongly favoring Republican candidates consistent with regional patterns. The November 3, 2026 general election will be a critical midterm election for Alabama and Calhoun County voters. On the ballot will be Alabama's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Katie Britt (Class III seat, next election 2028) or Tommy Tuberville (Class II seat, next election 2026 if Class II is up), statewide offices including potentially Governor (Kay Ivey's current term expires 2027, so gubernatorial election would be 2026), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other constitutional officers. All 105 seats in the Alabama House of Representatives and approximately half the Alabama Senate seats will be contested. Local voters will elect state representatives and senators for their legislative districts. Calhoun County offices up for election in 2026 may include County Commission seats, Sheriff (4-year terms), Revenue Commissioner, and other county positions depending on term schedules. Voters should verify specific races through the Calhoun County election office and Alabama Secretary of State as candidate qualifying approaches in spring 2026. Absentee voting in Alabama is available to voters who meet specific criteria including being away from the county on election day, illness or physical disability, work requirements, election workers, and voters over 65. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Calhoun County Absentee Election Manager at 1702 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201. Applications are available online at alabamavotes.gov or from the Calhoun County office. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by election day and received within designated timeframe) or hand-delivered to the Absentee Election Manager's office by the close of business on election day. Alabama does not have universal mail-in voting or no-excuse absentee voting; voters must meet qualifying criteria.