Lamar County, Alabama Criminal Records
Criminal records are frequently requested when conducting a background check on an individual, or if you need to confirm the disposition of a criminal case in your own past. These records include information regarding dates of hearings, formal charges and arrests, evidence presented in court, witness testimony notes, pleas entered, final judgments and sentencing details. You may also want to check publicly available criminal records when hiring a new babysitter or if a new neighbor moves in and you want to ensure your family’s safety.
Inmate Records
Criminal records regarding current inmates can be searched through the Alabama Department of Corrections’ site at
http://www.doc.state.al.us/inmatesearch.asp. This site also provides access to a list of escapees and parole violators, complete with information regarding their former convictions.
You can approach the Lamar County Jail at 1118 County Road 9 in Vernon, or call at 205-695-7103 to inquire about criminal records in someone’s name locally.
Public Offender Lists
You can also visit the Alabama Department of Public Safety’s site at
http://community.dps.alabama.gov/Default.aspx to view current Amber Alerts, fugitives, missing persons and even registered sex offenders. The sex offender list can be searched via name, city, county or zip code to simply find offenders living in your area.
Court Records
Court records are also a good source of information regarding criminal pasts. The Lamar County Circuit and District Courts exercise jurisdiction over criminal cases in the county. These courts can be found at the Lamar County Courthouse at 330 First Street Northeast in Vernon. You can also reach them via phone at 205-695-7193.
Additionally, the state provides online access to statewide criminal records through
http://alacourt.com/. You can register to use this site and search records via party name or case number; records are available dating back to at least 1983, and some counties provide even older records.
