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Russell County Sheriff

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

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Russell County Probate Court, Business Licenses

Russell County Probate Court explains county and state business licenses for Russell County businesses; new licenses go through the Russell County License Department at 334-298-7979.

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Property records

Russell County Property Tax Information

Property in Russell 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.

russellcountyrevenuecommissioner.com
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City records

Russell County Schools

Russell 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.

myrcsd.org
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City records

Russell County Library

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

phenixcitylibrary.com
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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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City records

Phenix City Economic Development Department

Phenix City Economic Development Department offers site selection help, incentives, workforce facts and business license links for the Russell County seat. 601 12th St., Phenix City. Phone 334-448-2701.

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Russell County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
Phenix City
Population
59,183
Area
647 sq mi
Founded
1832
Cities and towns
7

Russell County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Russell County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Russell County.

Police Departments. In addition to Russell County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Russell County includes the Phenix City Police Department, which serves the city of Phenix City.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Russell County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 374 Lee Road 298 in Phenix City, Alabama 36867, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Russell County. Russell County Detention Center, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. Arrest records in Russell County are considered public information under Alabama Code § 36-12-40, the Alabama Public Records Law, which grants citizens the right to inspect and copy public records maintained by government agencies.

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

Jail & Inmate Records. The booking process involves photographing and fingerprinting detainees, with records maintained by the Sheriff's Office. Inmates can be searched through an online inmate lookup tool provided by the Sheriff's Office, which offers information on current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Russell County are taken and retained by Russell 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 website or by request.

To search for someone recently arrested in Russell County, Alabama, you can contact the Russell County Jail, located at 307 Prentiss Drive, Phenix City, AL 36869. The jail provides an inmate lookup process through their official website or by calling their main line at (334) 298-8621. Russell County Revenue Commissioner, located at 1700 Stadium Drive, Suite B, Phenix City, AL 36867 (phone: 334-298-0910), maintains property tax records, assessments, and parcel information.

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

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

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

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