Bay Minette's Baldwin County Corrections Center, at 200 Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507, takes in adults arrested throughout Baldwin County and is run by the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. Staff can be reached about inmates at any hour at 251-937-0202. Accreditation puts it in rare company as one of just two accredited jails in the state, and the new Jail Tower B opened in January 2026 increasing the bed count from 700 to 950.
Two rules catch many families off guard. Personal letters must go to TextBehind's PO box, because mail scanning began September 1, 2025, and family visits happen only by ICSolutions video. After booking, a person may post bond, be let go on their own recognizance, or stay in custody until court.
Phone: 251-937-0361
Physical Address:
200 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & MNI #
Inmate Name – Inmate ID
Baldwin County Jail, AL
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
(mail is scanned by TextBehind; letter size, return address required)
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & MNI #
c/o Baldwin County Corrections Center
200 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Other Jails and Prisons
Baldwin County's booking search, run on Southern Software, is the live roster for the Baldwin County Corrections Center and the quickest place to look. Each entry shows booking details and charges. When a name won't come up, phone the docket room at 251-937-0361. Staff there confirm charges and bond amounts by phone but won't discuss anything else about the case.
Record the inmate ID once you have the right person, since letters, account deposits and video visit scheduling all ask for it. With so many bookings passing through each year, compare the full name and date of birth before acting on a match. For free text, phone or email alerts about a release or transfer, register with VINELink.
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On an average day, the sheriff counts about 550 people in custody at the Baldwin County Corrections Center, the primary adult jail serving Baldwin County, Alabama. Bookings top 15,000 a year, and the kitchen turns out about 1,740 meals daily. The jail stands at 200 Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507, in the county seat. Questions about someone inside go to 251-937-0361.
The Baldwin County inmate search pulls from the live roster and displays booking details and charges. For the latest arrests countywide, open our booking page. Jot down the inmate ID, which you'll be asked for when you write, deposit money or schedule a visit.
Every sheriff's arrest ends up here, as do felony arrests made by city police departments throughout Baldwin County; Daphne, for one, transfers its felony arrests within 24 hours. The population mixes pretrial detainees, people serving short sentences and people held for other agencies. State prison time, meaning any sentence over a year, is usually served with the Alabama Department of Corrections rather than here.
Officers from these police departments may bring the people they arrest to Bay Minette:
Six of these cities keep jails of their own. Daphne's is a short-stay jail for misdemeanor cases, and its felony arrests are driven here within 24 hours. Orange Beach runs a 31-bed jail that holds only misdemeanor prisoners, for up to a year. Fairhope, Foley (jail line 251-970-3040), Gulf Shores and Robertsdale (jail line 251-947-8935) hold city cases in their own cells. When a charge from one of those towns becomes a state felony case, or a judge orders it, the person is moved to this Corrections Center. Spanish Fort sends its misdemeanor arrests to Daphne. Magnolia Springs has no police force and pays the sheriff's office for patrols. Questions about Perdido Beach or any spot left off this list can go to Corrections Center staff at 251-937-0361.
Bonds are posted at the Corrections Center docket, and the docket room will share bond amounts and charges but nothing more. Pre-trial questions belong at 112 East 3rd Street in Bay Minette. Our Baldwin County bail page compares cash bonds, bondsmen and property bonds.
A Warrant Office run by the Sheriff's Office sits at 112 East 3rd Street, Bay Minette, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (251-580-2519). It processes about 18,000 warrants a year, yet privacy policy keeps staff from giving warrant details to the public, whether someone calls or walks in. The sheriff's Warrants page tells anyone who believes a warrant is out to report to the booking office here at the Corrections Center in Bay Minette, or to take a photo ID to any local law enforcement agency.
For more detail, read the Baldwin County Corrections Center bond page or see how video visits in Bay Minette are booked.
Sheriff Anthony E. Lowery's office oversees the jail from its headquarters at 320 North Hoyle Avenue, Bay Minette (251-937-0202). Day to day, a Major acts as Commander of Corrections, supported by two Captains and six Lieutenants. Accreditation sets this jail apart: only one other jail in Alabama holds it. Inmates see a contract doctor and dentist, and church services and Alcoholics Anonymous meet every week. The county has operated a jail for over two centuries.
Construction on a major expansion started in January 2022, and Jail Tower B had its ribbon-cutting on January 26, 2026. Local TV news estimated the cost near $70 million. Our listing shows a rated capacity of 950 beds since the construction, an increase of 250.
Letters no longer come to Hand Avenue. As of September 1, 2025, TextBehind scans all personal mail, and anything addressed to the jail itself gets turned back. Use this address:
Inmate Name – Inmate ID
Baldwin County Jail, AL
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Stick to letter-size paper in a white envelope with a complete return address. Leave out stamps, stickers, colored paper, crayon, glitter, internet printouts, cash and checks. Photos (10 at most) must be on real photo paper; books, magazines, newspapers and packages are not allowed. Attorneys send legal mail to Inmate Name – Inmate ID, Baldwin County Jail, 200 Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507.
ICSolutions handles every family visit by video. The ICS mobile app or a home PC is all you need. A 25-minute session runs $6.25. Reservations open a week in advance and close 24 hours before the slot. Start times run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, and two visits per inmate per week are allowed, which must fall on separate days.
Lawyers may meet clients in person on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., blackout periods excepted. Reserve a time by phoning 251-580-2581 no later than a day beforehand. Public defenders' video visits cost nothing and are not recorded.
ICSolutions also carries inmate phone calls. Prepaid accounts can be opened at icsolutions.com or 1-888-506-8407, or funded by mailing a cashier's check or money order to ICSolutions, Attn: Customer Service Department/Prepaid Account, 2200 Danbury Street, San Antonio, TX 78217.
Money for snacks and hygiene items from commissary goes into the inmate's trust account. Deposits can be made at the Public Docket Lobby kiosk using cash or a card, or online by card at team3.inmatecanteen.com. Kimble's/Turnkey answers deposit questions at 706-298-4974.
Every inmate has tablet access. At no charge, the tablet offers a selection of books, faith-based and educational programming, and a law library; music, movies, email and messaging are paid extras with a $4 monthly fee. InmateSales operates the messaging side (702-829-3001), and its balance is separate from the trust account, with no transfers allowed in either direction.
State cases from the 28th Judicial Circuit are heard in three Baldwin County buildings: the main courthouse, 312 Courthouse Square, Bay Minette (251-937-0280); the Fairhope satellite, 1100 Fairhope Avenue (251-928-3002); and the Foley satellite, 201 East Section Avenue (251-943-5061). Alacourt carries case records, and our court page lists clerk hours and more.
Most people drive to Bay Minette. McMeans Avenue has quick meals at Arby's (620 McMeans Avenue), Burger King (700 McMeans Avenue) and Subway (701 McMeans Avenue), and gas stations are a short drive away in town.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Baldwin County Corrections Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Baldwin County Corrections Center includes the following steps:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 251-937-0361.
If someone has been booked at Baldwin County Corrections Center in Bay Minette, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 251-937-0361.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Baldwin County, Alabama, visit the Baldwin County Corrections Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baldwin County Corrections Center? What is the Schedule?
200 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
251-937-0361
Relatives and friends see inmates here only on video, through ICSolutions. A home computer works, and so does the ICS mobile app. Accounts and bookings are handled at icsolutions.com, with phone help at 1-888-506-8407.
| DAY | TIME |
| Monday | 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 AM; 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 AM; 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 AM; 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 AM; 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30 AM; 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | No visits |
| Sunday | No visits |
Times listed are visit start times. Attorneys may visit on site Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; call 251-580-2581 at least 24 hours ahead.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Baldwin County Corrections Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the IC Solutions calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Be logged in or checked in before the scheduled start time.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Baldwin County Corrections Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baldwin County Corrections Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-937-0361 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Baldwin County Corrections Center?
200 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
251-937-0361
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00 am, 8:30am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 am, 8:30am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 am, 8:30am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 am, 8:30am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 am, 8:30am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baldwin County Corrections Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-937-0361 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baldwin County Corrections Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Baldwin County Corrections Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Baldwin County Corrections Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Baldwin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baldwin County Corrections Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-937-0361 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baldwin County Corrections Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Baldwin County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Baldwin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baldwin County Corrections Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-937-0361 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baldwin County Corrections Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Personal Mail Address
Inmate's Full Name & MNI #
Inmate Name – Inmate ID
Baldwin County Jail, AL
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
(mail is scanned by TextBehind; letter size, return address required)
Envelopes
No envelopes allowed, except for legal mail.
Legal Mail Address
Inmate's Full Name & MNI #
c/o Baldwin County Corrections Center
200 Hand Avenue
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Newspapers
No newspapers allowed.
Magazines
No magazines allowed.
Books
No books allowed.
Packages
No packages allowed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baldwin County Corrections Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-937-0361 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baldwin County Corrections Center, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Baldwin County Corrections Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Baldwin County Corrections Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Baldwin County Corrections Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Baldwin County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baldwin County Corrections Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-937-0361 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baldwin County Corrections Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Baldwin County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Baldwin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baldwin County Corrections Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-937-0361 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Baldwin County Corrections Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baldwin County Corrections Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-937-0361 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Baldwin County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Baldwin County?
This facility, known as "Baldwin County Corrections Center" is also known as Baldwin County Jail, Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, Bay Minette Corrections Center, Baldwin County Inmate Serch, Baldwin County Sheriff's Corrections Center, Baldwin County Arrests, Baldwin County Sheriff.
