ADOC-North Alabama Community Work Center

Community Corrections-State

Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Address
1401 Hwy 20 W, Decatur, AL 35601
Beds
740
County
Morgan
Phone
256-350-0876

NAWR is for Community Corrections-State offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of ADOC-North Alabama Community Work Center

You can support your loved ones at NAWR on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 256-350-0876.

The NAWR is overseen by the Alabama Department of Corrections and consists of six community-based programs that supervise both pre-sentenced and sentenced offenders, prioritizing public safety and cost-effective alternatives to incarceration. Working in collaboration with the Department's Work Release Center, located at 1401 Hwy 20 W Decatur, AL, and other criminal justice agencies, the division oversees thousands of offenders in the community.

The North Alabama Community Based Facility and Community Work Center, established in May 1981, serves as a minimum custody facility situated on 11 acres in Decatur, AL, along Highway 20. Operated by the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), this center plays a vital role in facilitating the reintegration of inmates into society through various programs and initiatives.

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One notable aspect of the North Alabama CBF is its work release programs, which allow selected inmates to engage in gainful employment within the community while being supervised in a community-based facility during non-working hours. These programs are designed to assist inmates in preparing for their eventual release and aid them in transitioning from a structured institutional environment back into the community. Inmates interested in participating in the Work Release Program undergo an evaluation by a Classification Specialist to determine their eligibility.

Participants in the Work Release Program are required to perform a minimum of three hours per week of pro bono community service, a unique aspect of the North Alabama CBF compared to other centers. Additionally, inmates contribute a percentage of their gross salary to cover the costs associated with their participation, including transportation fees, medical co-pays, drug testing fees, and laundry services. Taxes and Social Security deductions are also withheld from their wages, with the remainder deposited into their PMOD account.

In addition to work release programs, the North Alabama CBF also offers drug treatment programs aimed at helping inmates overcome substance abuse issues. These programs, along with aftercare and NA/AA programs, contribute to the overall rehabilitation and well-being of the inmate population.

In conclusion, the North Alabama Community Work Center plays a crucial role in the reintegration of inmates into society by providing opportunities for gainful employment, community service, and drug treatment. Through these programs and initiatives, the center aims to empower inmates to make positive changes in their lives and successfully reintegrate into the community upon their release.

Inmate Locator

ADOC-North Alabama Community Work Center publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Alabama. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours for NAWR are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 256-350-0876, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Decatur. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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