Alabama Criminal Records
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Where to Find Alabama Criminal Records
Alabama criminal records are maintained by the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC). Individuals may obtain personal records by filling out a request form. Take this form to local law enforcement, and they will take fingerprints to include on the form. Then mail the form with a $25 money order or certified check to the ACJIC.
Who Can Obtain Alabama Criminal Records?
In Alabama, individuals may only access their own Alabama criminal record for the purpose of reviewing it. Only law enforcement agencies and qualified employers may obtain Alabama background checks and criminal records on other people.
Challenging a Criminal Record
If an error is found, fill out the request to challenge form and cite each item that is incorrect. If possible, include copies of official documentation to support the changes and return to the ACJIC where it will be reviewed and changed if deemed necessary.
To access Alabama background checks and criminal records, follow the instructions below:
Step 1:
Download the request form Alabama Background Check Request Form.
Step 2:
Fill out the Request for Review of Criminal Records portion on pages 2-3, which includes having fingerprints taken at any law enforcement agency, or fill out the Criminal History Record Challenge beginning on page 4.
Step 3:
Mail the completed form with a $25 fee to ACJIC or call to make an appointment to deliver the form in person.
If you are interested in retrieving Alabama arrest records, you can access the information from the Alabama Department of Corrections. The Department of corrections allows you to search for inmates that are currently incarcerated, but keep in mind that juvenile offenders are not included in the search. Records are updated on a weekly basis.
Step 1: Go online to the Alabama Department of Corrections website to utilize their Alabama Inmate Search.
Step 2: Provide as much information as possible on the inmate. Inmates can be searched by AIS number and first and last name.
Step 3: Additional information about inmates and Alabama arrest records can be found by contacting Constituent Services by email via constituent.services@doc.alabama.gov.
Other information can be received by contacting the Alabama Department of Corrections at:
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