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Dale County Jail Roster: Find Inmates, Recent Bookings and Mugshot Records
Trying to find someone arrested in Ozark, Daleville, Midland City, Newton, Ariton or another part of Dale County, Alabama? The Dale County Sheriff’s Office offers inmate information through its official mobile application. You can also contact the county jail directly to check current custody, booking information and release-related questions.
Quick answer: Download the official Dale County Sheriff’s Office application and open its Inmate Information feature. If the person is not listed, the app is unavailable, or you need an immediate custody confirmation, call Dale County Jail at 334-774-5402.
How to Search the Dale County Jail Roster
Dale County’s official Sheriff application is currently the clearest verified digital source for local inmate information. The app is published for the Dale County Sheriff’s Office and includes public-safety updates, inmate information and other community features.
Search using the official Sheriff’s app
- Open the correct application. Visit the official Google Play listing or Apple App Store listing.
- Confirm the app. Look for “Dale County Sheriff’s Office.” The Android listing identifies OCV, LLC as the developer, while Apple’s listing identifies the Sheriff’s Office.
- Install and open the application. Follow your device’s installation instructions.
- Find Inmate Information. Open the feature with that name from the app’s available menu.
- Locate the person. Use the displayed name-search or browsing tools, depending on the current version of the app.
- Review available records. Compare the person’s name and any identifying or booking fields the application makes available.
- Confirm important information. For current custody, bond eligibility or release timing, call 334-774-5402.
The app-store descriptions verify the Inmate Information feature, but they do not specify every search field or profile detail. For that reason, this guide does not claim that a booking-number search, mugshot display, date filter or complete daily booking log is guaranteed.
Search without installing an app
You do not need a smartphone to make a custody inquiry. Contact Dale County Jail by telephone, especially when the person’s name does not appear in an online source or the arrest occurred recently.
- Have the person’s full legal name ready.
- Know the approximate age or date of birth if available.
- Note the approximate arrest date and arresting agency.
- Call the jail at 334-774-5402.
- Ask whether the individual is currently in Dale County Jail custody.
- If permitted, request information about the booking date, charges, bond and next court appearance.
Staff may withhold or limit information because of privacy, security or record-access restrictions.
Dale County Jail Daily Bookings and Recent Arrests
The county jail in Ozark houses people brought into local custody by law enforcement agencies serving Dale County. These can include arrests associated with Ozark, Daleville, Midland City, Newton, Level Plains, Ariton and surrounding communities.
However, a jail booking is not the same as an arrest. A person may be arrested and cited without remaining in jail, may be transferred elsewhere, or may be released before a roster is checked.
How to check someone booked today
- Open the Dale County Sheriff app’s Inmate Information feature.
- Look for the individual’s name in the displayed records.
- Review any booking date, offense or custody information provided.
- If the record is missing, call the jail and ask whether booking has been completed.
- For a particular historical date, ask the Sheriff’s Office about obtaining a releasable booking log or booking report.
Booking information: what each field means
| Information | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Full name | The name recorded for the person in custody. |
| Booking number | A reference number assigned to a specific jail booking, if provided. |
| Booking date | The date the individual was processed into the facility. |
| Charges | The alleged offenses or other legal reasons recorded for detention. |
| Bond | A court-authorized financial release condition, where applicable. |
| Custody status | Whether the person is currently detained, if that field is available. |
| Release information | An actual or anticipated release, which must be confirmed with jail staff. |
These are commonly requested booking fields, not a verified list of every item visible in the Dale County application. Confirm the contents of an individual record with the responsible agency.
Dale County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photographs
When someone is booked into a jail, a booking photograph may be created as part of the identification process. Whether that photo appears in a public database depends on the agency’s disclosure practices and the record’s status.
The current official Dale County Sheriff app descriptions do not establish that every inmate profile includes a publicly accessible mugshot. Therefore, the app should not be described as a guaranteed mugshot gallery.
How to look for an official booking photo
- Check the official Sheriff app’s available inmate information.
- Open the matching record if the app supports individual profiles.
- Look for an available photograph associated with that record.
- If none appears, contact the Sheriff’s Office about its process for requesting booking photographs.
- Be prepared to identify the person and approximate booking date when requesting a specific record.
Some private websites publish Dale County arrest photos and recent booking entries. Such pages are not official custody verification systems, and images may remain online after release or a change in case status.
What Records Can You Request From Dale County Jail?
For information not displayed in the inmate application, contact the Sheriff’s Office and ask which records are available for public inspection or copying under Alabama law.
| Record needed | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| Current inmate location | Sheriff app or Dale County Jail, 334-774-5402 |
| Recent booking confirmation | Jail booking staff |
| Older booking record | Sheriff’s Office records inquiry |
| Booking photograph | Sheriff’s Office records inquiry |
| Criminal court charge | Dale County Circuit Clerk or Alacourt |
| State prison location | Alabama Department of Corrections inmate search |
| Federal prison location | Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator |
When contacting an agency, describe the specific information needed. A request for one booking record is different from a request for all arrest records involving someone over several years.
Why Is an Inmate Missing From the Dale County Jail Roster?
There are several reasons why a person may not appear in the current inmate information service.
- Booking is incomplete: The person may have been arrested recently and not yet processed.
- Release occurred: A person who posted bond or was released by court order may no longer appear among current inmates.
- Different facility: The person may be held in another county, state prison or federal custody.
- Name variation: A legal name, surname or spelling may differ from the name used in the search.
- Restricted records: Some information may not be publicly disclosed.
- Technology changes: The app’s displayed records may be unavailable or temporarily delayed.
Search another custody system
If the person may have moved out of county jail custody, use the appropriate official search:
- Alabama Department of Corrections — Inmate Search for qualifying state correctional records.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — Inmate Locator for federal inmate records.
- VINELink for custody notifications where an Alabama agency participates and the record is covered.
These systems cover different jurisdictions and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Dale County Jail Bond Amounts and Release Procedures
Bond is determined by the applicable court and legal circumstances. An inmate may be eligible for release after bond is posted, released under particular conditions, or held without immediate bond eligibility.
How to verify bond and arrange payment
- Confirm that the individual is currently in Dale County Jail custody.
- Ask jail staff which court is responsible for the case.
- Request the current bond amount and whether any separate holds apply.
- Confirm whether payment must be handled through the jail, Circuit Clerk, municipal court or another authorized location.
- Ask which payment types and documents are accepted.
- Make payment only through an authorized channel and keep the receipt.
- Check whether additional administrative processing or court conditions must be completed before release.
Do not assume that every inmate has a cash bond. Bond type, surety requirements, payment arrangements and restrictions may differ. A bond amount mentioned on an old booking website could be inaccurate.
Visiting an Inmate at Dale County Jail
Published third-party descriptions of Dale County Jail reference scheduled in-person visitation, visitor identification and eligibility restrictions. However, a current official Sheriff visitation schedule could not be independently verified for this guide.
For that reason, contact 334-774-5402 before traveling. Confirm whether the person is eligible for visits and what rules apply on the intended day.
Questions to ask before visiting
- Is the inmate eligible for social visits?
- Which day and time are assigned to the inmate’s housing area?
- Is advance scheduling required?
- Must visitors be approved or placed on a visitor list?
- What government-issued identification is acceptable?
- Are minors permitted, and what supervision requirements apply?
- What items, clothing or personal belongings are prohibited?
- Are visits in person, by video, or both?
Some older independent listings describe Sunday visitation windows and limits on the number of visitors, but those details should not be used as a current appointment schedule without confirmation from the facility.
Visitation may be denied or rescheduled
Even a previously arranged visit can be affected by a lockdown, security concern, court transport, disciplinary restrictions, medical needs or staffing changes. Call the jail before making a long trip.
Inmate Mail, Phone Calls and Commissary Money
Sending mail to a Dale County inmate
Published law-enforcement directory information identifies the jail’s physical address as 124 Adams Street, Ozark, Alabama, and its historical mailing address as P.O. Box 279, Ozark, AL 36361.
Before sending letters, photos, books or legal documents, ask the jail to confirm the currently approved mailing address and whether ordinary correspondence is delivered directly or handled through a processing provider.
Have the person’s full name and inmate identification number available. If staff confirm the historical P.O. Box address is still accepted, follow their exact address format.
Inmate telephone calls
Jail telephone services often use a contracted provider, and calls may have charges or monitoring restrictions. Dale County’s current provider and payment procedure were not confirmed from an accessible official source.
Call the jail to ask which provider is authorized, whether prepaid accounts are available, and how inmates can contact family members or attorneys.
Sending money and commissary purchases
Commissary funds may allow eligible inmates to purchase approved items. The available deposit methods, fees, purchase limits and account restrictions depend on the jail’s current procedures.
- Confirm that the individual remains in custody.
- Ask the jail for the approved deposit service or kiosk location.
- Verify the inmate’s identification number.
- Check the payment fee and any deposit limit.
- Use only the payment channel confirmed by the jail.
- Keep the transaction confirmation for account questions.
A commissary deposit does not count as a bond payment.
Dale County Criminal Court Records and Inmate Court Dates
The Dale County Circuit Clerk maintains records for Circuit and District Court proceedings. Its responsibilities include managing court filings, notices, criminal cases and scheduled hearings.
If the inmate search does not provide a court date or charge outcome, the correct court file can provide more reliable procedural information. Dale County is part of Alabama’s 33rd Judicial Circuit.
How to search a Dale County criminal case
- Visit the official Dale County 33rd Judicial Circuit website.
- Identify whether the matter belongs to Circuit Court, District Court or a municipal court.
- For qualifying Alabama trial court records, open Alacourt.
- Select the available court-record access service, such as Just One Look.
- Enter the party’s name or case number using the search options provided.
- Review the docket, court events and available case information.
- Contact the Circuit Clerk if the case is not shown or an official copy is required.
Alacourt provides electronic record-access services that may require fees or an account. Confidential or restricted cases may not be publicly available.
Dale County Circuit Clerk contact
| Detail | Official information |
|---|---|
| Court | 33rd Judicial Circuit, Dale County |
| Circuit Clerk phone | 334-774-5003 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 1350, Ozark, AL 36361 |
| Office hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Website | dale.alacourt.gov |
A charge in a booking record can change during prosecution. Check the court docket rather than treating the first recorded allegation as the final court outcome.
How to Request Older Dale County Arrest and Booking Records
Current inmate information is not a complete lifelong arrest-history database. If you need a past arrest report, booking record or jail record, begin with the agency that created or maintains the record.
Request a specific record
- Identify whether the record originated with the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, Ozark Police Department, another municipal police department or a court.
- Contact the correct agency and ask for its current public-records request procedure.
- Describe the desired record, such as a jail booking sheet, arrest report or incident report.
- Provide an approximate date, location and incident or case number when known.
- Ask whether a copying fee or processing charge applies.
- Follow the agency’s instructions for inspection, electronic delivery or copies.
Alabama’s public records framework permits access to many government records, subject to lawful exemptions and other restrictions. Sensitive information, investigative material and some personal information may be withheld or redacted.
For a criminal case disposition, contact the Circuit Clerk rather than relying solely on the Sheriff’s original booking information.
Dale County Jail Address, Phone Numbers and Directions
Dale County Jail is located in Ozark, the county seat. The jail, Sheriff’s administrative office and Circuit Clerk are separate contact points, so choose the location that handles the service you need.
| Office | Contact information |
|---|---|
| Dale County Jail | 124 Adams Street, Ozark, AL 36360 334-774-5402 |
| Dale County Sheriff’s Office | 113 West Reynolds Street, Ozark, AL 36360 334-774-2335 |
| Dale County Circuit Clerk | P.O. Box 1350, Ozark, AL 36361 334-774-5003 |
| Dale County Commission | 202 South AL-123, Ozark, AL 36360 334-774-6262 |
Map to Dale County Jail
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Before traveling, confirm public entrance procedures, office hours, parking arrangements and whether your intended service is available in person. Jail operations continue around the clock, but that does not mean every administrative counter is continuously open.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Dale County Jail Roster
1. Where can I find the official Dale County Jail roster?
The Dale County Sheriff’s official mobile application advertises an Inmate Information feature. Download it from Google Play or Apple’s App Store, or call the jail at 334-774-5402 for direct custody verification.
2. Can I search Dale County inmates online for free?
The official Sheriff app is free to download and provides an inmate information feature. A functioning, publicly accessible official web roster was not independently verified for this guide.
3. How do I find someone recently booked into Dale County Jail?
Start with the Sheriff app’s Inmate Information section. If the person was arrested recently and is not shown, contact the jail to determine whether booking has been completed.
4. Does Dale County Jail publish mugshots?
Booking photographs may be part of jail records, but the official app listings do not confirm that every publicly available inmate profile includes a photo. Ask the Sheriff’s Office about requesting a specific mugshot.
5. What is the Dale County Jail phone number?
The jail at 124 Adams Street in Ozark can be reached at 334-774-5402. The Sheriff’s Office has also been listed at 334-774-2335.
6. Can I find Dale County inmates who have been released?
A current inmate information service may no longer display a released person. For historical booking records, contact the Sheriff’s Office or the agency responsible for the record.
7. How can I check an inmate’s bond amount?
Call the jail to verify the current bond status, amount and court responsible for the case. Confirm payment methods and release conditions before sending money.
8. What are the Dale County Jail visitation hours?
A current official visitation timetable was not verified. Call 334-774-5402 to confirm visiting days, approved visitor requirements and whether visits are in person or by video.
9. How do I find a Dale County inmate’s court date?
Contact the Dale County Circuit Clerk at 334-774-5003 or check available Alabama trial court information through Alacourt. Municipal court matters may require contacting the specific city court.
10. Why is a person missing from the Dale County inmate search?
The person may have been released, transferred, not yet booked, held by a different agency or listed under another name. Contact the jail for the most reliable current custody confirmation.
Official Sources and Useful Government Links
Use the following resources to obtain current records or complete the specific government service you need.
- Dale County Sheriff’s Office — Official Android App
- Dale County Sheriff’s Office — Official Apple App
- Dale County Government
- Dale County 33rd Judicial Circuit
- Alabama Trial Court Electronic Records — Alacourt
- Alabama Department of Corrections
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator
- VINELink Custody Information and Notifications
Legal and public-record notice: Booking records and arrest allegations do not prove criminal guilt. Charges, custody, bond status and release information may change. Some records are restricted or exempt from disclosure. Consult the appropriate law enforcement agency or court for official records.
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