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Chambers County Court

Criminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings 2 LaFayette Street LaFayette, AL 36862 334-864-4348

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Police & jail

Chambers County Sheriff Office

The Chambers County Sheriff's Office is the county's law enforcement agency and holds its arrest records, incident and accident reports and the roster of people held in the county jail.

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Vital records

Chambers County Birth Certificates

Chambers County Birth Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.

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City records

Chambers County Schools

Chambers County Schools publishes its school board agendas and minutes, its budget, its policies and its calendar, and the district office answers requests for student records.

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City records

Chambers County Library

The Chambers County public library gives readers its catalogue, its online databases and the local history and genealogy collections it holds for the county.

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Chambers County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
LaFayette
Population
34,772
Area
603 sq mi
Founded
1832
Cities and towns
4

Chambers County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Chambers County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Chambers County, particularly in unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. Chambers County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Chambers County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities such as Valley, Lanett, and LaFayette. Each city department is responsible for maintaining public safety within its jurisdiction, handling local crime, and working in coordination with the Sheriff's Office on major investigations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Chambers County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 201 North 5th Street, LaFayette, AL 36862, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Chambers County. Citizens can contact the Sheriff's Office for non-emergency matters. Booking photos and mugshots are maintained by the detention facility and may be viewed during in-person visits to the Sheriff's Office.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Chambers County are maintained by Chambers County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, adhering to procedures outlined under the Alabama Open Records Act.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available for the public to search for current detainees, often accessible through the Sheriff's Office website.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Chambers County are taken and retained by Chambers County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either online or by request.

The jail provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about recent arrests. You may also call the jail at (334) 864-4336 for information on an inmate's status and charges.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Chambers County, Alabama?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Chambers County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Chambers County. Ask that agency for its record.

How can I get a criminal background check in Chambers County, Alabama?

The Alabama criminal history record comes from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Criminal Records Identification Unit. Fingerprint based request: send the ALEA Application to Review Alabama Criminal History Record Information with fingerprints and a copy of your photo ID, in person at 301 S. Ripley Street, Montgomery, or by mail to PO Box 1511, Montgomery, AL 36102-1511. Fee: $25 by money order or cashier's check; each additional copy is $5.

How do I look up sex offenders in Chambers County, Alabama?

Search the Alabama Sex Offender Registry (ALEA Community Notification), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Chambers County, Alabama?

Register with the county Board of Registrars or through the Alabama Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Registration is closed during the 14 days before an election and on election day.

How do I look up property records in Chambers County, Alabama?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Chambers County are kept by the Chambers County Judge of Probate. Property values are set by the county Tax Assessor, or Revenue Commissioner in counties that combine the offices, and tax bills come from the county Tax Collector, or Revenue Commissioner in counties that combine the offices. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Chambers County, Alabama?

Certified birth and death certificates for Alabama come from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics. Any county health department in Alabama issues certified copies of Alabama vital records, most while you wait. By mail to Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625, in person at any county health department, or online and by phone through VitalChek at 1-888-279-9888. Fee: $15 for a search, which includes one certified copy; additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $6 each.

How do I find business license records in Chambers County, Alabama?

Business entity filings are searched with the Alabama Secretary of State. State and county business privilege licenses are issued by the county Probate Judge or License Commissioner where the business is located, and cities set their own licenses.

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