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Coffee County Jail Roster

The Coffee County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held in the Coffee County Jail in Alabama. CoffeeCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster information through the Coffee County Sheriff's Office website, by calling the jail directly, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search lets the public verify whether someone is in custody, check charges, and review booking details. The Coffee County Sheriff's Office maintains the roster, which is typically updated as new bookings and releases are processed.

Search Current Inmates in Coffee County Jail

There are several ways to look up someone currently held in the Coffee County Jail:

Online Search

  1. Visit CoffeeCourt.us to search for publicly available inmate and court record information related to Coffee County.
  2. Check the Coffee County Sheriff's Office website for a current jail roster or inmate list. Many Alabama county jails publish a browsable roster that you can scroll through or search using your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F).
  3. For individuals who have been transferred to state custody, use the Alabama Department of Corrections Inmate Search tool.
  4. Related court case information can be accessed through Alacourt.gov using the "Just One Look" on-demand records service.

To search, you will generally need:

  • The inmate's full legal name (first and last name at minimum)
  • A booking number, if known

Juvenile offenders are not included on the public jail roster.

By Phone

Call the Coffee County Jail directly to ask whether a specific individual is currently in custody. Be prepared to provide the person's full legal name and date of birth if possible.

In Person

You can visit the Coffee County Jail and inquire at the lobby or public information window during regular business hours.

Coffee County Jail
131 Court AvenueElba, AL 36323Phone: (334) 897-2555

Contact the jail to confirm current lobby hours before visiting, as hours may vary.

Find Coffee County Jail Booking Records Online

A booking record is created each time someone is processed into the Coffee County Jail. During booking, jail staff record identifying information and the circumstances of the arrest. A typical booking record includes:

  • Booking number
  • Date and time of booking
  • Charges at the time of arrest
  • Arresting agency (Coffee County Sheriff's Office, Elba Police Department, Enterprise Police Department, etc.)
  • Personal identifiers such as name, date of birth, and physical description

Booking records for current inmates are generally available through the jail roster. If you need a booking record that is no longer displayed on the roster — for example, after an inmate has been released — you may need to submit a records request to the Coffee County Sheriff's Office. For related court records, the Coffee County Circuit Clerk's office can direct you to the appropriate resource or the Alacourt system.

If you need a formal criminal history report rather than a single booking record, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency background check process is the standard statewide channel.

Search the Coffee County Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number

The Coffee County jail roster typically supports two primary ways to find an inmate:

Search by Last Name

  1. Navigate to the jail roster page.
  2. Enter the inmate's last name in the search field, or scroll through the alphabetical list.
  3. If the roster does not have a dedicated search box, use your browser's built-in find feature (Ctrl+F on Windows, Cmd+F on Mac) and type the last name.
  4. Adding a first name can help narrow results when the last name is common.

Search by Booking Number

If you already have a booking number — from a bail bondsman, attorney, or prior search — enter it directly into the search field. This is the fastest way to pull up a specific record.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Double-check spelling. Even a small typo can cause a search to return no results.
  • Try alternate name spellings or shortened versions of a first name.
  • If the person was recently arrested, their record may not appear for several hours while booking is completed.
  • If the person has been released or transferred, their record may no longer appear on the active roster. Contact the jail by phone to confirm.
  • For individuals transferred to state prison, search the ADOC inmate database instead.

Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Coffee County

The Coffee County jail roster is generally updated as bookings and releases are processed, but there can be a delay between when someone is physically booked and when their information appears online. Common factors that affect timing include:

  • Processing delays: It may take several hours after arrest for an inmate's record to appear on the roster, especially during nights, weekends, or holidays.
  • Release lag: An inmate who has posted bond or been released may still appear on the roster briefly until the system is updated.
  • Data entry: Manual data entry by jail staff means occasional lags or minor discrepancies in spelling or charge descriptions.

The roster reflects current custody status only. It is not a historical archive of everyone who has ever been booked into the Coffee County Jail. Once an individual is released or transferred, their record is typically removed from the active roster.

If you cannot find someone on the roster and believe they may be in custody, call the jail directly. For court case details tied to a booking, the Coffee County Circuit Court website or the statewide Alacourt portal may have additional information. Parole-related inquiries can be directed to the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.