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- Alabama
- County seat
- Grove Hill
- Population
- 23,087
- Area
- 1,242 sq mi
- Founded
- 1812
- Cities and towns
- 11
Clarke County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Clarke County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Clarke County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Clarke County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Clarke County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement services in Clarke County, Alabama, are primarily provided by Clarke County Sheriff's Office, located at 101 Court Street in Grove Hill. Sheriff's deputies handle patrol operations, criminal investigations, civil process service, and operation of Clarke County Jail. The detention facility houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders, with inmate information available by calling the jail directly at the main Sheriff's Office number during business hours.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Clarke County are maintained by Clarke County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Clarke County are taken and retained by Clarke 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.
The jail provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about recent arrests. You may also call the jail directly at (251) 275-8132 for more information on an inmate's status.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Clarke County, Alabama?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Clarke County Sheriff's Department or a city police department in Clarke County. Ask that agency for its record.
How can I get a criminal background check in Clarke 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 can I look up sex offenders in Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County, Alabama?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Clarke County are kept by the Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke 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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