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Guide to Birmingham Jail, Alabama

Overview of Birmingham Jail

The Birmingham Jail, located in Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a facility for the incarceration and rehabilitation of individuals in custody of law enforcement. Housing both male and female inmates, the Birmingham Jail frequently collaborates with both local and national authorities to ensure the security and safety of its inmates.

Contact Information

  • Address: 809 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States
  • Phone Number: +1 205-254-6369
  • Website: N/A
  • Email: N/A

Locating an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Birmingham Jail, contact the jail's main office via phone with the full name and, if possible, the date of birth of the inmate. Currently, there is no online tool for the public to search for inmates housed at Birmingham Jail.

Visitation Information

Visitation hours at Birmingham Jail may vary depending on security needs and inmate access rights. To ensure all requirements are met prior to your visitation, please confirm the visitation hours directly with the facility.

Sending Money to Inmates

Inmates at Birmingham Jail may need funds for commissary or other expenses. Contact the jail directly to inquire about the accepted methods for sending money to inmates, as online payment options are not currently provided through the jail's resources.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates can make outgoing phone calls to family and friends during designated times. The Birmingham Jail does not offer video call options to its inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs focused on rehabilitation, including educational courses and vocational training to assist inmates in reintegration post-release. Specific programs available can be confirmed by contacting Birmingham Jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to an inmate at Birmingham Jail?

Only legal documents and letters can be directly brought for inmates. Other personal items must be approved under the jail’s guidelines which can be discussed over the phone or during visitation briefings.

Can I visit an inmate any day of the week?

No, visitation rights are assigned on specific days which can vary. Contact the facility directly for an up-to-date visitation schedule.

This guide provides general information about Birmingham Jail, Alabama, and is not affiliated with the jail or government websites. For more specific inquiries, please contact the facility directly.

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How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Birmingham Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

General Stats for Alabama

Alabama Total Number of Inmates

35,861

Alabama Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

47,407

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

384

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

8,245

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

5,660

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

254

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

93.64

18,176

Female

6.36

1,235

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

55.64

444

Detained

38.35

306

Diverted

5.64

45

Prisons and Jails in Alabama