How to Get a Copy of Your Incident Report & Who to Call at Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Need to report a crime, get a copy of your incident report, or reach someone about a person in Jackson County Jail? The right phone number makes all the difference. Here's exactly who to call and what to do.
Emergency: If a crime is in progress, call 9-1-1.
Non-emergency sheriff's line: For incidents that have already happened, call (256) 574-2610.
Jackson County Jail (bond questions): Call 256-574-1884 to confirm the bond type required. Note: cash bonds can't be paid at the jail.
If something is happening right now, call 9-1-1. That includes any crime in progress. For incidents that already occurred - where there's no immediate danger - call the Jackson County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at (256) 574-2610. A deputy can come to your location and file an incident report. You can also visit the Sheriff's Office at the Jackson County Courthouse to make a report in person.
For jail-specific questions - especially anything about bond - call the Jackson County Jail at 256-574-1884. Bond requirements vary by person and charge, so the jail can confirm exactly what's needed for a specific individual. Here's something that catches people off guard: cash bonds can't be paid at the Jackson County Jail. You'll need to pay them at the Jackson County Clerk's Office or the municipality owed.
- ✓ Call the Jackson County Jail at 256-574-1884 to confirm the exact type of bond required for the person you’re asking about.
- ✓ If it’s a cash bond, don’t go to the jail to pay it - cash bonds must be paid at the Jackson County Clerk’s Office or the municipality owed.
You can pick up incident report copies at the Sheriff's Office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed on state holidays, so plan ahead if you need a copy near a holiday weekend.
- ✓ Photo ID (required)
- ✓ No fee (there is no charge to obtain a copy of your report)
- Go during public hours - Visit the Sheriff’s Office Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (except state holidays).
- Bring photo identification - You’ll need to present a photo ID to obtain your copy.
- Request your incident report copy - There is no fee to obtain a copy of your report.
Trying to get a warrant? Start by filing an incident/offense report with a Sheriff's Deputy. Once you have that report, take it to the District Attorney's Office - they can help you request a warrant from the Circuit Clerk's Office, which is where warrants are actually issued.
Need help filling out a Protection from Abuse (PFA) application? Crisis Services of North Alabama can walk you through it. Reach them at 256-574-5826.
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