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How to find out if someone was just released from Etowah County Detention Center (48-hour release list)

Trying to confirm whether someone was just released from Etowah County Detention Center? The fastest place to start is the Sheriff's public roster—specifically the 48-hour release view.

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How to find out if someone was just released from Etowah County Detention Center (48-hour release list)

Etowah County's online roster has a dedicated

Quick tip: The released view uses the “released=1” parameter (look for “roster.php?released=1”).

The public roster page also works for a quick

How to find out if someone was just released from Etowah County Detention Center (48-hour release list)
  1. Call Booking for custody information - Contact 256-549-5408 and ask for information regarding inmates/detainees in custody.
  2. Email Booking if you can’t get through by phone - Send your inquiry to booking@etowahcounty.org.
  3. Be ready with identifying details - Having the person’s full name (and anything else you know that helps staff confirm identity) can make the lookup faster.

If you can’t reach Booking and you need another option to try, the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line is 256-546-2825.

Note: The site doesn't specify how often the 48-hour release list updates. If timing matters, call Booking directly to verify.

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