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Jefferson County Inmate Search

Jefferson County, Alabama, has several probate courts and prisons concerned with the detention, apprehension, charging, conviction, or imprisoning of violators of state laws. Alabama Open Records Laws permit Jefferson County inmate searches to reveal details about the personal information, location, and offense of incarcerated individuals within county jails. These inmate records are created by either the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office or the Alabama Department of Corrections. Inmate records are classified as Jefferson County Public Records and are available to interested members of the public unless otherwise specified by state law.

Prisoners awaiting trial or transfer to the Department of Corrections of the State of Alabama are housed by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office's Corrections Division. Inmates are kept in two facilities, one in Bessemer and one in downtown Birmingham.

Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:

  • The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
  • The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.

Jefferson County Crime and Incarceration Statistics

The Jefferson County crime and incarceration statistics for 2022 released by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office show an overall decrease in arrest and booking rates for 2022. In general, there was a 5% decrease in the number of crimes committed in Jefferson County in 2022, which significantly reduced the number of incarcerated persons. The total number of persons arrested in Jefferson County was just under 43000, with many being misdemeanors and non-specific small charges.

Statistics also show the following decrease in crime from 2021 to 2022:

  • A 30% decrease in aggravated assault
  • A 42% decrease in arson
  • A 9% decrease in burglary
  • A 17% decrease in burglary

However, there was a 10% increase in arrests for vehicle theft in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Jefferson County Prison System

The Jefferson County Jail system in Alabama is a collection of jails run by Jefferson County that serve as holding centers for people who have been arrested and are awaiting trial, as well as those who have been convicted of misdemeanors or crimes and are serving less time in prison. The system comprises several institutions with various levels of security and amenities for multiple inmates.

The Jefferson County prison system consists of jails under the control of the corrections division of the sheriff's office and others under the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). Four main jails are located in the county of Jefferson, Alabama, with a total capacity of approximately 5,000 inmates. Every year, the Corrections Division moves 43,000 prisoners in and out of jail. Listed below are the facilities:

  • Jefferson County Jail Birmingham
  • Jefferson County Jail Bessemer
  • William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility
  • Jefferson Youth Detention Centre

How to Find an Inmate in Jefferson County

Interested persons can inquire about an inmate's location by calling the Birmingham County Jail at (205) 325-5670 or by calling the Bessemer County Jail inquiry line at (205) 481-4160. Inquiries can also be made through the county sheriff's office either in person, by telephone, or through email at:

Birmingham Headquarters
2200 Rev Abraham Woods, Jr., Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35203
Email: info@jeffcosheriffal.com
Tel: (205) 325-5700

An alternative is to use the Jefferson County Sheriff's online inmate lookup service to access the physical location of an inmate.

How Does a Jefferson County Inmate Search Work?

The Alabama Open Records Law, § 36-12-40, allows interested members of the public to access information regarding inmates that are held by any Alabama Department of Corrections facility, sheriff's office, county jail or court records except they are exempt from public disclosure by law. These records are available online through several portals and can also be accessed in person by making a public records request. Therefore, anyone who conducts an inmate search has access to a wide range of information. This information consists of:

Demographic information

  • Address
  • Aliases
  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Race
  • Height

Booking history

  • Booking Date
  • Release Date
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Prisoner Type
  • Pretrial Inmate
  • Classification
  • Housing Facility
  • Total Bond Amount
  • Total Bail Amount
  • Booking Origin

Where to Find a Jefferson County Inmate Locator

The Jefferson County inmate locator tool can be found on the Jefferson County Sheriff's webpage. Searches can be performed using the inmate's name, the booking number, and the correctional facility where the inmate is held. The booking date range and whether or not the detainee is still in custody can both be used to focus the search for potential matches.

Another important inmate locator tool is the Alabama Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate search tool. This database contains information about every inmate that is currently held in correctional facilities across the state, including Jefferson County. Searches can be performed on this portal by using the inmate's Alabama institutional serial number (AIS) and the inmate's first or last name.

In addition to the prisons and jails, independent public record websites may include search tools to assist interested members of the public in locating inmate data. These websites often accept a prisoner's first or last name as well as the name of a U.S. state as search criteria. To access a record, one may need to pay a small fee.

The Youthful Offender Act and Alabama Public Records law do not allow access to juvenile inmate records in Alabama except when made available by a court order.

How to Send Money to a Jefferson County Inmate

Jefferson County regulations apply to money transfers to the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham, Alabama. Each correctional institution has specific rules for sending to detainees. Convicts aren't allowed to use Cash while they're in any Jefferson County Jail; instead, the facility gives them access to a "bank account" that they can use to make purchases at the commissary jail store. If there isn't a no-contact order in place, anyone can donate to an inmate's books or commissary budget.

The first step to sending money to an inmate in any Jefferson County jail is to use an inmate locator tool to confirm the presence of an inmate in a particular prison. Individuals can donate money in-person by mail or through the telephone by contacting the jail authorities. Deposits can done with Cash or through credit and debit cards. Deposits can be done in the following ways

  • Dropping Cash at the Jefferson County Jail: The depositor can use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobby, which accepts Cash, debit cards, or credit cards, or the jail staff will process the inmate account payment.
  • Online Prison Money Deposit: Jefferson County Jails uses NCIC to process all internet deposits to an inmate's account. However, NCIC charges a fee for this service.
  • Send the inmate a deposit by mail: The processing time for mailing a deposit is longer than for the other ways. Depositors can send a money order using Western Union, a respectable bank, or the US Postal Service to the jail facility where the inmate is held. Depositors can write the inmate's name on the money order, provide their inmate ID number in the memo section, and then Send it to the Jefferson County Jail address.

How to Visit a Jefferson County Inmate

To visit inmates in Jefferson County jails, visitors must call the prison authorities ahead of time and book a visitation slot. Every jail in Jefferson County has a visitation schedule for its resident inmates. Visits can be done either in person or through a video call.

Visitors can sign up to the "Get out" video service to visit an inmate using video calls. Video visits must also be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead of time. Visitors are also required to schedule a 45-minute slot for every in-person visit at least a day before the visit date. Visitors must be 17 years or older and must arrive with a valid state ID or driver's license as proof of identity. Visitors must also adhere to the following rules and regulations.

Per visit, no more than two adults and two kids older than three.

Only the first Sunday of each month is open to visitors under three.

  • A parent or legal guardian at least 18 must accompany children (16 and under).
  • A parent or legal guardian must always be in charge of watching over a child.
  • Visitors must be dressed appropriately. Provocative or exposing clothing is not permitted.
  • Any visitor who causes a disturbance risks being asked to leave our building.
  • Any visitor who causes a disturbance troubles being asked to leave our building.
  • Visitors who are discovered bringing in illegal items for convicts will be prosecuted.
  • Every visitor is subject to a search. Visitors who object to a search will not be allowed access.
  • Authorities prohibit cell phones, electronic gadgets, purses, and packages (pay lockers are available in the lobby).
  • There are no permitted foods or beverages.
  • The Jefferson County Jail retains the right to deny admission to anyone or any group.

How to Send Jail Mail in Jefferson County

Depending on the status of the inmate and the sort of mail they are receiving - personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions, or books from a third - different addresses and restrictions apply to convicts receiving mail at each Jefferson County Jail.

County jails in Jefferson have different policies and regulations for sending mail to inmates. Interested persons can find out the rules for sending mail to varying prisons by contacting the county sheriff's office for inquiries. However, as a general rule, the sender's name and address must appear in the top left corner of every letter written to an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail - Birmingham.

A return address must be included. Otherwise, the mail will likely not be delivered, and the letter will be destroyed.

For example, mails to a Jefferson County jail can be addressed as follows:

Inmate's Full Name & Subject Number
Jefferson County Jail
809 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N
Birmingham, AL 35203-0122

Jefferson County Jails and Prisons

Jefferson County Jail Division Bessemer,
1822 2nd Ave N,
Bessemer, AL 35020
Administrative Office Phone: (205) 481-8502

William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility
100 Warrior Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023-7299
Phone: (205) 436-3681

Jefferson County Jail, Birmingham
809 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N
Birmingham,
AL 35203-0122
Administrative Office Phone: (205) 325-5772

Jefferson County Youth Detention Centre
Address: 140 2nd Ct N,
Birmingham, AL 35204
Phone: (205) 325-5498