Jail Resources Logo

Guide for Inmate Family Members - Cherokee Jail, Alabama

Overview of Cherokee Jail

Cherokee Jail, located in Cherokee, Alabama, serves as a municipal facility that detains individuals who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. It operates under the jurisdiction of the local police department.

Contact Information

  • Address: 3752 Old Lee Highway, Cherokee, AL 35616, United States
  • Phone Number: (256) 359-4959
  • No specific website or email available for the jail.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate housed at Cherokee Jail, families need to contact the jail directly via telephone. It’s important to have the full name and date of birth of the inmate to expedite the process.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation rights are granted to inmates at Cherokee Jail, but the schedule can vary. It’s suggested to call the facility to get specifics on visitation hours and the necessary protocol you'll need to follow, including any identification requirements.

Sending Money

To send money to an inmate in Cherokee Jail, family and friends can deliver money orders directly at the jail during visitation hours. There is currently no online payment system available for inmate accounts at this facility.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Cherokee Jail are allowed to make outgoing calls using a prepaid account or collect calls. Video visitation options are not mentioned, indicating they may not be available in this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Specific services and programs for inmates at Cherokee Jail are not detailed in public records. However, typical services may include access to mental health care, educational programs, and religious services.

Security and Management Information

The security at Cherokee Jail is managed locally by Cherokee’s Police Department, ensuring the safety and order within the facility with trained correctional staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates are entitled to certain legal rights including access to legal assistance and the ability to receive visitors according to established schedules. It's important for relatives to be familiar with the specific jail policy to respect these rights fully.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process involves taking the individual's personal information, fingerprints and photographs. For the release process, depending on the situation (release on bail, time served, etc.), specific paperwork and procedures will need to be followed, which can be clarified by contacting the facility directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I send personal items to an inmate at Cherokee Jail?

A: No, Cherokee Jail does not allow families to send personal items directly to inmates. They must be purchased through approved channels within the jail.

Q: Are there any educational programs available for inmates at Cherokee Jail?

A: The facility’s public information does not specify available educational programs. Contacting the jail directly is recommended for further details.

Famous Prisoners

There is no openly available information on notable prisoners that have served time at Cherokee Jail.

Recent News

As of now, there are no recent news stories or events reported that are specifically related to Cherokee Jail within the past year.

Leave a Review

If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Cherokee 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