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Police & jail

Marshall County Sheriff

The Marshall 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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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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Marshall County Schools

Marshall 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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Guntersville Public Library

Guntersville Public Library is a public library in Marshall County, open to the public with its catalogue, its online databases and the local collections it holds.

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Marshall County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
Guntersville
Population
97,612
Area
623 sq mi
Founded
1836
Cities and towns
7

Marshall County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Marshall County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Marshall County's unincorporated areas. This office, led by the elected Sheriff, oversees the operation of Marshall County jail, processes arrests, and maintains criminal records.

Police Departments. Marshall County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Marshall County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities such as Guntersville, Albertville, Arab, and Boaz.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Marshall County Sheriff's Office, located at 111 St. Clair Street, Guntersville, AL 35976, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Marshall County. Municipal police departments operating within Marshall County include the Guntersville Police Department (256-571-7674), Albertville Police Department (256-891-3111), Arab Police Department (256-586-3476), and Boaz Police Department (256-593-6812). Under Alabama's public records law, specifically the Alabama Open Records Act (Code of Alabama §36-12-40), citizens have the right to request arrest records, incident reports, and booking information from law enforcement agencies.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Marshall County are maintained by Marshall County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office, under the Alabama Open Records Act.

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

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Marshall County are taken and retained by Marshall County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at Marshall County jail. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a request directly to the office.

The jail provides an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about recent arrests. You may also visit the jail in person at 423 Blount Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976, or call them at (256) 582-2034 for more information on the inmate search process.

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

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

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

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