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Police & jail

Dallas County Sheriff

Dallas County Sheriff, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.

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State records

Alabama Center for Health Statistics

The Alabama Center for Health Statistics publishes birth, death, marriage and divorce statistics and a query system for resident births and deaths, and issues certified Alabama vital records.

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Property records

Dallas County Property Tax Information

Property in Dallas County is valued by the county tax assessor and the taxes are billed and collected by the county tax collector, whose records give the owner, the parcel and the assessed value.

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Dallas County Schools

Dallas 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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Dallas County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
Selma
Population
38,462
Area
993 sq mi
Founded
1818
Cities and towns
6

Dallas County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Dallas County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Dallas County.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Dallas County is provided by Dallas County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments within Dallas County. Other municipalities, such as Valley Grande, may have their own police departments or rely on the Sheriff's Office for policing services.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Dallas County, Alabama is primarily provided by Dallas County Sheriff's Office, located at 102 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL 36701. Smaller municipalities within Dallas County may have their own police departments or contract with the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services. Arrest records in Dallas County are considered public records under the Alabama Public Records Law, specifically Code of Alabama § 36-12-40, which establishes the right of citizens to inspect and copy public writings.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Dallas County are maintained by Dallas County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, often requiring a formal request under the Alabama Open Records Act.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Dallas County are taken and retained by Dallas 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 or third-party websites that aggregate such data. Residents seeking mugshots can often find them through online databases or by direct request to the Sheriff's Office.

To search for someone recently arrested in Dallas County, Alabama, you can contact the Dallas County Jail located in Selma. The jail provides an inmate lookup process that can be accessed by calling the facility directly at (334) 874-2585.

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

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

How do I get a criminal background check in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas County, Alabama?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Dallas County are kept by the Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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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