Barbour County Jail
Barbour County Jail
In Clayton, at 24 Robertson Airport Drive, Clayton, AL 36016, the Barbour County Sheriff's Office keeps the county's adult jail, the Barbour County Jail. Its population comes from every part of the county, Eufaula included: people waiting on court dates, plus some serving short sentences. Contact rules here differ from many jails. Visits are by Pay Tel video only, personal letters go to a scanning center in Greensboro, North Carolina, and deposits are made through Inmate Canteen. The office takes calls at 334-775-3434 weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Inmate Services
Phone
334-775-3434Mailing address (personal mail)
Barbour County Jail
[Inmate Name], [Inmate ID #]
Facility ID # 5267
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
(personal mail is scanned and read on jail tablets)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Barbour County Jail
24 Robertson Airport Drive
Clayton, AL 36016
(legal mail is not scanned; call 334-775-3434 to confirm handling)
Other Jails and Prisons
Start with the sheriff's Barbour County inmate lookup, which lists everyone held at the Barbour County Jail today along with charges and bond details. Note the ID number next to the person's name; scanned mail, Pay Tel calls and video visits all depend on it. A name that doesn't appear may mean a release or a transfer, and the jail can confirm either one at 334-775-3434. Statewide court dates and case files are searchable on Alacourt, and VINELink will send free notices if the person's custody status changes.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAnyone hoping to stay close to someone at the Barbour County Jail should know two things up front: nobody visits in person anymore, and personal letters never go to the jail building. Both changes are explained below, after the basics on finding someone, bond and warrants; money, calls and court follow. For questions about a person in custody, phone the Barbour County Sheriff's Office at 334-775-3434 on a weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Is my loved one being held there?
The inmate lookup on the sheriff's website lists the current population. Our booking page tracks recent arrests as well. Copy down the ID number shown for the person, since mail cannot be addressed without it. VINELink sends free custody-status alerts.
Who runs the jail, and who ends up there?
The Barbour County Sheriff's Office operates it under Sheriff Tyrone Smith, in office since January 2019. You will find the building at 24 Robertson Airport Drive, Clayton, AL 36016; Clayton is the seat of this southeast Alabama county. Adults booked by deputies or by any other police agency in Barbour County come here. Most are awaiting court on misdemeanor or felony charges, and a smaller group is serving a short sentence. A prison term longer than a year means a transfer to the Alabama Department of Corrections.
Barbour's town police
Each of these towns has its own police force, and their arrests can lead to a booking in Clayton:
- Eufaula: 334-687-1200
- Clayton: 334-775-8011
- Clio: 334-397-4402
- Louisville: 334-266-5210
- Bakerhill: 334-616-0062
Eufaula stands apart because its police Corrections Division runs a city jail at 545 East Barbour Street. Officers there guard inmates and take them to court, bond meetings and doctor visits. Whether a Eufaula prisoner stays in that jail or is moved to the county jail depends on the charge and the court, so ask Eufaula police at 334-687-1200. Families with an arrest in Blue Springs or another small place can reach the Clayton jail at 334-775-3434 to learn who has the case.
How does bond work?
Phone the jail for the bond amount and the name of the court that set it. Bail is a constitutional right for most defendants in Alabama, and families usually choose among cash, a licensed bondsman, or a property bond where one is allowed. Each option is laid out on our bail page. On that same call, ask where to post it and which forms of payment are accepted.
What if I think there's a warrant?
Go in person. The circuit clerk's Magistrates & Warrants page explains that an arrest warrant is not public record until it has been served, and that anyone who suspects one must appear in person at the Barbour County Sheriff's Office. The office and the jail share 24 Robertson Airport Drive in Clayton, so that is where a person turns themselves in; the number is 334-775-3434. Misdemeanors from inside Eufaula city limits go through Eufaula's municipal court instead.
Want the full picture? Our Barbour County Jail bail instructions and Clayton jail mail rules go deeper.
How do I see my loved one?
Only on a screen. Pay Tel's Let's Visit! system connects you from a phone, tablet or computer, and getting started goes like this:
- Open an account in the free Pay Tel Connect app or on paytelconnect.com.
- Wait for your loved one to list you as a contact on inteleVISIT inside the jail. A text message will arrive with a link for finishing your profile, and jail staff then sign off on it.
- Pick a time in the app yourself, or accept a request sent from inside. Visits can be set for today or for a later date.
Stuck on the app? Pay Tel's help line is 1-800-729-8355.
Where do letters go?
A North Carolina scanning service receives them. Each personal letter is scanned there, and the person reads it on a jail tablet; the paper itself never reaches them. Copy this address exactly:
Barbour County Jail
[Inmate Name], [Inmate ID #]
Facility ID # 5267
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Leaving off the full name or ID number can keep a letter from being matched to the right person. Legal mail skips the scanner, and attorneys can get current instructions by phoning 334-775-3434. Personal letters should never be addressed to the street address in Clayton.
What about calls and messages?
Pay Tel handles those too. According to the sheriff, a call or a message is the quickest way to reach someone inside. Accounts are opened at paytel.com or by dialing 1-800-729-8355.
How do I add money?
Through Inmate Canteen. A free account at team3.inmatecanteen.com works from home, and an Inmate Canteen kiosk in the Sheriff's Office lobby takes in-person deposits by Visa, MasterCard or Discover. At the kiosk, a single transaction tops out at $150, and the total for any 30 days tops out at $500, fees included. Funds cover commissary purchases and communication services. Outside clothing and personal items are no longer taken in, so anything your loved one needs has to be bought through commissary.
Which courthouse handles the case?
It could be either one. Barbour County belongs to Alabama's 3rd Judicial Circuit and keeps two courthouses, each with an office of Circuit Clerk Paige Q. Smith: Clayton at One Court Square (334-775-8366) and Eufaula at 405 East Barbour Street, Suite A119 (334-687-1515). Case records can be searched on Alacourt, and our court page goes into more depth.
Is there anywhere to eat or stay nearby?
Clayton is a small town with few places to eat or spend the night, so most visitors arrive by car. Eufaula, the county's larger city on Lake Eufaula, has a wider choice of hotels and restaurants.
- Barbour County Jail: 334-775-3434
- Barbour County Sheriff's Office: 334-775-3434
How does the booking process work at Barbour County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Barbour County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Barbour County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 334-775-3434.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Barbour County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Barbour County Jail in Clayton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 334-775-3434 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 334-775-3434).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Barbour County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Barbour County, Alabama, visit the Barbour County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Barbour County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Barbour County Jail ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
24 Robertson Airport Drive
Clayton, AL 36016
334-775-3434
Nobody visits on site here. In-person visiting has ended. Family and friends now connect by video from home with Pay Tel's Let's Visit!
- Account: download Pay Tel Connect (it's free) or register on paytelconnect.com.
- Contact list: the person inside has to add you through inteleVISIT, which sends you a text link for completing your profile.
- Approval: jail staff sign off before your first visit. The app shows where you stand under inteleVISIT → Account.
- Booking: choose a slot in the app, or say yes to a request from your loved one.
- Timing: same-day and future dates both work.
- Help: Pay Tel, 1-800-729-8355.
| DAY | TIME |
| In-person (any day) | Not permitted |
| Remote video | Open slots appear in Pay Tel Connect when you book |
Visiting an Inmate at the Barbour County Jail
Barbour County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
- You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
- Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
- Once the Barbour County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.
Visiting an Inmate at the Barbour County Jail
Barbour County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- Then you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- Then you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- The Barbour County Jail requires you upload a copy of your ID and a selfie.
For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barbour County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-775-3434 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Barbour County Jail?
Barbour County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
- You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
- Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
- Once the Barbour County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barbour County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-775-3434 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Barbour County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Barbour County Jail 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.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Barbour County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Barbour County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Alabama, then Barbour County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
- NOTE: Barbour County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Barbour County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Barbour County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barbour County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-775-3434 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Barbour County Jail?
How Do Inmates in Barbour County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Barbour County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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Register here,
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contact them online, or
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call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Barbour County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental 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 Barbour County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-775-3434 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Barbour County Jail, and what can I send them?
Barbour County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Barbour County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Barbour County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barbour County Jail
[Inmate Name], [Inmate ID #]
Facility ID # 5267
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
(personal mail is scanned and read on jail tablets)
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barbour County Jail
24 Robertson Airport Drive
Clayton, AL 36016
(legal mail is not scanned; call 334-775-3434 to confirm handling)
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Barbour County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Barbour County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Barbour County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barbour County Jail
24 Robertson Airport Drive
Clayton, AL 36016
(legal mail is not scanned; call 334-775-3434 to confirm handling)
Barbour County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Barbour County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Barbour County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Barbour County Jail
[Inmate Name], [Inmate ID #]
Facility ID # 5267
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
(personal mail is scanned and read on jail tablets)
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barbour County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-775-3434 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Barbour County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select Alabama, then Barbour County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
5. Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Barbour County.
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Barbour County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Barbour County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Alabama, then Barbour County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Barbour County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Barbour 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 Barbour County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-775-3434 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Barbour County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Barbour County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Barbour County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Barbour County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
- An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
- You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
- All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
- If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
- Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.
Cost to send messages
- The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
- For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
- For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
- There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Barbour County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Barbour County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Barbour County Jail follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Barbour County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Barbour County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Barbour County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Barbour County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barbour County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-775-3434 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Barbour County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Barbour County Jail for a small monthly fee.
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
- Phone Calls
- Messages (email / texts)
- Educational applications
- Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
- Barbour County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
- Legal research
- Medical requests
- Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)
Contact Paytel online, or call the Barbour County Jail directly at 334-775-3434 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Barbour County Jail
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Barbour County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
- Phone Calls
- Messages (email / texts)
- Educational applications and Entertainment
- Legal Research
- and much more!
Contact Paytel online, or call the Barbour County Jail directly at 334-775-3434 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Barbour County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barbour County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-775-3434 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Barbour County?
The Barbour County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Barbour County: Blue Springs, Clayton, Clio, Eufaula, Louisville, Midway, Pittman and Texasville.