Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Lawrence County Jail?
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Lawrence County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Lawrence County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Moulton police department at 256-974-2550 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Lawrence County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Alabama inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Alabama.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Lawrence County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 256-974-2550.
Lawrence County Jail Visitation Hours
| Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Lawrence County Jail
More Information
The previous Lawrence County jail was built in 1911 and modernized in 1950. It is part of the Moulton Courthouse Square Historic District, which is listed with the National Register of Historic Places. Before the modernization, the building resembled a castle. It is now the county courthouse annex. The current jail was built in 1998.
The biggest criminals in the early days of the county were horse thieves and gamblers. In one instance, a man had to pursue the thief of his horse to West Tennessee, where the thief tried to sell it. The horse's owner brought the thief back to Lawrence County to the jail. During the trial, the thief attempted to escape. The horse he escaped on was put there by his gang. This caused the county to look at their neighbors differently, as there were no strangers present in town that day.
On June 13, 1937, Deputy Sheriff Andrew Dutton was sent to respond to a disturbance at a packed church. One of the people present was Dutton's eighteen year old daughter. An assailant opened fire on Dutton, who was hit five times. Six parishioners were hit with gunfire. One of the people hit died a week later. The attack was said to be because Dutton was one of the main deputies involved in the raids on local illegal liquor stills. A gunman and an accomplice were arrested. Dutton's killer was convicted on second degree murder.
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department was still in the business of busting illegal stills in the 1960s. In 1966, Harlan “Pete” Rutherford was elected Sheriff. He had been a farmer before that. During his time in office, he busted 148 stills. Many still operators quit making liquor instead of being arrested. He was the first sheriff to require his deputies to wear a uniform on duty and ride in marked vehicles. He was voted out of office in 1971.
In 2018, Bobbie Taylor was convicted of animal cruelty. The charges stemmed from a raid on the animal shelter Taylor ran. Many animals were found to be malnourished and neglected. She was sentenced to probation and a fine.
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