Escambia County

Escambia County, Alabama, located in the southwestern corner of the state along the Florida border, includes approximately 953 square miles of diverse terrain including pine forests, agricultural land, and historic communities. Escambia County seat is Brewton, a city of approximately 37,000 residents situated along the Murder Creek. Escambia County's total population is estimated at around 37,000 residents as of recent census data. Established in 1868 during the Reconstruction era, Escambia County was named after the Escambia River, which flows through Escambia County. Escambia County is home to significant landmarks including Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton, built in 1909 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and Burnt Corn Creek, site of the first clash of the Creek War of 1813-1814. The economy historically centered on timber, paper manufacturing, and agriculture. Key county offices include Escambia County Probate Office located at 314 Belleville Avenue in Brewton, which handles vital records and property matters; Escambia County Revenue Commissioner's Office at 314 Belleville Avenue, managing property tax assessments; and Escambia County Circuit Clerk at 251 Belleville Avenue, maintaining court records. Escambia County's unique character stems from its blend of Southern agricultural heritage, timber industry prominence with major facilities like the Georgia-Pacific paper mill, and its position as a gateway between Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Escambia County also shares its name with Escambia County, Florida, both deriving from the same Native American linguistic roots.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Inmate lookup services are available by contacting the detention center directly at or visiting the facility during business hours; online inmate rosters may be available through third-party jail information websites.
• Written requests for arrest records should be directed to the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office.
• Mugshots and booking photographs are typically available through the detention center, though retrieval may require an in-person visit or written public records request.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of arrest reports and booking documents.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond process follows Alabama state guidelines, allowing for cash bonds, property bonds, or bail bonds through a licensed bondsman.

• In-person record searches at the Circuit Clerk's office are available for free during business hours, though certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee.

Property records for Escambia County, Alabama are maintained by the Escambia County Probate Judge. This office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties in Escambia County.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• The Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, located at 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1150, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, processes vital records requests for the entire state.
• Birth certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously; death certificates cost $15.00 each.
• Standard processing time is approximately 4-6 weeks for mail requests.
• Expedited service is available for an additional fee.
• The recording fee is approximately $70-$75.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• This database includes formation dates, registered agents, principal addresses, and current status.