Jackson County AL Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
102 E Laurel St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
Beds
212
County
Jackson
Phone
256-574-1884
Fax
256-574-2164

Jackson Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is TelMate Inmate Calling, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

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

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You can support your loved ones at Jackson Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 256-574-1884.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Jackson County AL Jail. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Jackson Co Jail, located at 102 E Laurel St in Scottsboro, AL, is a secure detention center operated by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Scottsboro Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

The Jackson County Jail can house 208 inmates, with an average number of 155 held on a daily basis. Medical needs are contracted through Southern Health Partners which outfits the jail with a nursing and doctor staff.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Alabama. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Jackson County AL Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

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

Jackson County AL Jail - Visitation

All inmate visits are done by a video monitoring system. Visits may be scheduled daily from 9 am until 9 pm, with the exception of Friday which is 4 pm until 9 pm. There are two ways to schedule an inmate visit. You may visit gettingout.com and create a login or sign in to an existing account to schedule or visit the kiosk located in the lobby of the Jackson County Jail. Each inmate is allowed one free visit every 7 days. Additional visits can be purchased for $7.50 plus taxes and fees.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.