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Walker County Sheriff

The Walker 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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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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Walker County Court

Criminal records of misdemeanor and felony filings. 1801 3rd Avenue Suite 205 Jasper, AL 35501 205-384-7271

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Property records

Walker County Property Tax Information

Property in Walker 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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Walker County Driver Licenses

Driver licence and vehicle records for Walker County are held by the state agency that issues them, which sets out what a driving record costs and who may ask for one.

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Walker County at a glance

State
Alabama
County seat
Jasper
Population
65,342
Area
805 sq mi
Founded
1823
Cities and towns
15

Walker County offices and records

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

Police Departments. Walker County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Walker County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments in cities like Jasper, Carbon Hill, and Cordova. The Jasper Police Department handles law enforcement within the city limits of Jasper, coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Walker County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 2001 5th Street in Jasper, Alabama, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Walker County and operates Walker County Jail facility. Arrest records in Walker County are considered public records under the Alabama Public Records Law (Code of Alabama § 36-12-40), and citizens may request copies of arrest reports, incident reports, and booking records by submitting written requests to the Sheriff's Office or respective municipal police departments.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Walker County are maintained by Walker County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Walker County are taken and retained by Walker 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.

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

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

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

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