Bibb County Jail
Bibb County Jail
Inmate information from the 88-bed Bibb County Jail is available by phone 24 hours a day at 205-926-9581.
Whenever someone is arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony, this is where they go for booking and processing. Some are released quickly on bond or their own recognizance; others stay in custody until their trial is over.
You can check who is in custody right now with the inmate search tool.
Sentences of less than one year are carried out at this facility. Sentences of more than one year are carried out in the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page lists what you need to know to search the official jail roster, find the facility, and use inmate services including visitation, money deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Don’t forget to note the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which is usually required for mail. If you can’t find it online, call Bibb County Jail at 205-926-9581.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
The most reliable way to check on someone in Bibb County, Alabama is a phone call to the Bibb County Jail at 205-926-9581. Statewide, VINELink lets you search custody records for free and sign up for notifications. Avoid "inmate.bibbsheriff.us," because that roster covers Bibb County, Georgia. Alacourt holds Alabama case files, and so does the Bibb County docket list. For a person serving a state sentence, the Alabama Department of Corrections is the right place to search; its Bibb Correctional Facility is a separate prison on the same road.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessChecking on an arrest
To learn whether someone is being held, ask the jail itself at 205-926-9581; staff there are the surest source. The statewide VINELink service is free to search and can send alerts. Our booking page describes the steps that follow an arrest.
Two mix-ups to avoid
First, the website "inmate.bibbsheriff.us" belongs to Bibb County, Georgia; it has nothing to do with the Bibb County Jail in Alabama. Second, Bibb Lane is shared with Bibb Correctional Facility, a state prison operated by the Alabama Department of Corrections. Look for number 94; that's the county jail. Someone serving state prison time should be looked up through the Alabama Department of Corrections instead.
Who is held
Adults arrested anywhere in Bibb County, Brent, Centreville and West Blocton included, are booked here. Some await court; others serve short sentences. Sentences beyond a year typically mean a move to state prison.
Centreville, Brent and nearby forces
These police departments may book their arrests into this jail:
- Centreville Police Department, 205-926-5052
- Brent Police Department, 205-926-4647
- West Blocton Police Department (number varies by source; Bibb jail staff at 205-926-9581 can give the right one)
- Woodstock Police Department, 205-938-9790 ext. 312
Part of Woodstock reaches into Tuscaloosa County. An arrest on that side, or in a town missing here, may lead somewhere else, and Bibb booking staff at 205-926-9581 can tell you where.
Bond
Jail staff can give out the bond figure and identify the court behind it. Most defendants in Alabama are entitled to bail; families typically pay cash, hire a licensed bondsman, or ask about a property bond. Details are on our bail page. Staff at 205-926-9581 can also tell you where bond gets posted.
Possible warrants
In Bibb County, an arrest warrant becomes public record only once it has been served. According to the Bibb County Circuit Clerk, someone who suspects a warrant must go in person to the Sheriff's Office at 157 S.W. Davidson Drive, Centreville (205-926-4683). Before surrendering, call that office to ask whether to report there or straight to the jail at 94 Bibb Lane. Misdemeanors from inside a town's limits run through that town's municipal court.
Two related guides: posting bail at the Bibb County Jail and writing to an inmate in Brent.
Where it is and who runs it
This Bibb County, Alabama, jail sits at 94 Bibb Lane, Brent, AL 35034. Phone the jail at 205-926-9581 or fax 205-926-2602. Sheriff Jody Wade leads the Sheriff's Office, based at 157 S.W. Davidson Drive in Centreville (205-926-4683; fax 205-926-3110). Non-emergency police calls go through county dispatch at 205-926-3129.
Call before you go
One call to 205-926-9581 ahead of the drive to Brent can confirm the visit time assigned to your inmate (it can follow surname or housing unit) and ID requirements, plus which phone company serves the jail and how message accounts get set up.
Putting money on an account
For commissary deposits, the sheriff's website links to JailATM at deposits.jailatm.com. Confirm with the jail before sending funds.
Mailing a letter
On the envelope goes the inmate's full name over Bibb County Jail, 94 Bibb Lane, Brent, AL 35034; put your complete return address in the corner. Keep the letter simple: plain paper, blue or black pen. Cash, stamps, stickers and anything glued or taped should stay out of the envelope, and attorneys should label legal mail clearly. Anything you're unsure of about mail can be checked by calling 205-926-9581.
Court in Centreville
The Bibb County Courthouse, 35 Court Square East, Centreville (205-926-3103), handles the county's cases for Alabama's 4th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office keeps weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closing from noon to 1:00 for lunch. Alacourt has case lookups; for the full rundown, see our court page.
- Jail (Main): 205-926-9581
- Sheriff: 205-926-4683
What is the booking process for the Bibb County Jail?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Bibb County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Bibb County Jail:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 205-926-9581.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Bibb County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Bibb County Jail in Brent for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Bibb County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 205-926-9581 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 205-926-9581.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Bibb County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Bibb County Alabama, check out the Bibb County Jail Bail Page.
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Bibb County Jail ON SITE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
94 Bibb Lane
Brent, AL 35034
205-926-9581
Bibb County has not posted fixed visiting hours. Visits can be grouped by an inmate's surname, the unit they live in, or both. Ring 205-926-9581 before the drive to Brent; staff can say which window has been set for your inmate.
- Look the person up on our Bibb County Jail inmate search page to confirm they're in custody, and keep the booking number or inmate ID handy.
- Ask whether your name must be on an approved visitor list, and carry a government-issued photo ID.
- Leave your phone, bag and other belongings in the car.
- Go to the county jail at 94 Bibb Lane, not the state prison that shares the road.
- Money for the inmate's account goes through JailATM. Ask staff if a lobby machine takes cash or money orders while you're there.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bibb County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-926-9581 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bibb County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Bibb County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Bibb County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bibb County Jail
94 Bibb Lane
Brent, AL 35034
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Bibb County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Bibb County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Bibb County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Alabama, then choose Bibb County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Bibb County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Bibb County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Bibb County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bibb County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-926-9581 for further assistance.
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Collect Calls
- Almost every jail, including Bibb County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
- Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.
Direct Calls
- Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
- To find out about Bibb County Jail phone services, call 205-926-9581 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
- Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bibb County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-926-9581 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Bibb County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bibb County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-926-9581 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bibb County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Bibb County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Bibb County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Bibb County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Bibb County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Bibb County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Bibb County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Bibb County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Alabama, then choose Bibb County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Bibb County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Bibb County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Bibb County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bibb County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bibb County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-926-9581 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Bibb County Jail" is also known as Bibb County Sheriff-Jail, Centreville Jail, Centreville City Jail, Bibb County Jail, Alabama, Bibb, Bibb County Inmate Search, Bibb County Arrests, Bibb County Sheriff.