Oneonta's Blount County Detention Center, at 225 Industrial Park Road, Oneonta, AL 35121, holds adults arrested by the Blount County Sheriff's Office and police departments across the county, including all of the City of Oneonta's municipal prisoners. Every arrest starts with booking. From there, a person might be freed on bond or on recognizance, or might stay until the court case is over. The jail's own number is 205-625-4133; the Sheriff's Office line, staffed 24 hours a day, is 205-973-0517.
Phone: 205-625-4133
Physical Address:
225 Industrial Park Road
Oneonta, AL 35121
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blount County Detention Center
225 Industrial Park Road
Oneonta, AL 35121
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Blount County Detention Center
225 Industrial Park Road
Oneonta, AL 35121
Other Jails and Prisons
Go first to the sheriff's Blount County inmate roster. It shows who is in the Blount County Detention Center right now along with anyone released over the last 48 hours, and the sheriff's home page highlights the latest bookings. Save the booking number, which letters and deposits require. If the name isn't there, phone the jail at 205-625-4133. Oneonta city prisoners are housed here too, so a city arrest should appear on this same roster. Case records live on Alacourt, with scheduled hearings on the Blount County docket list.
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The Blount County Sheriff's Office keeps an online inmate roster listing everyone now in custody at the Blount County Detention Center, plus anyone released within the past 48 hours, and its home page flags the newest bookings. For arrest news, check our booking page. Keep the booking number handy, since mail and deposits depend on it.
Arrests by the Sheriff's Office and by police departments throughout Blount County come here, and the City of Oneonta contracts to house all of its municipal prisoners at this jail. The population includes people awaiting court and people serving shorter terms. Those sentenced to over a year are generally handed over to the Alabama Department of Corrections.
Arrests by these forces can end with a booking in Oneonta:
Oneonta pays the county to house all of its city prisoners at this center. Places such as Allgood, Locust Fork, Susan Moore, Nectar, County Line and Rosa are not on this list; detention staff at 205-625-4133 know which agency covers each one. Altoona's police force is listed with Etowah County, so check by phone too.
On county charges, the jail can give you the bond amount. On Oneonta city charges, a municipal magistrate sets bond; reach that office at 205-274-2126. According to the city, everyone charged in municipal court is entitled to bail. Our bail page explains more. Payment choices generally include cash, a licensed bonding company or, where the court permits, property. To learn where a county bond is posted, call the jail at 205-625-4133.
A Most Wanted list appears on the sheriff's site, but only some names make it there; the Circuit Clerk notes that an arrest warrant isn't public record until it is served. Anyone who suspects a warrant has to show up in person at the Sheriff's Office, which shares the jail's Industrial Park Road address; the sheriff's line, 205-973-0517, is answered 24 hours. Misdemeanor cases from Blountsville, Oneonta or Snead go through those towns' municipal courts.
Go further with the Blount County Detention Center bond guide or the page on Oneonta jail visits.
Its home is the sheriff's campus at 225 Industrial Park Road, Oneonta, AL 35121; Oneonta is the Blount County seat, northeast of Birmingham in Alabama. Reach the jail directly at 205-625-4133. Sheriff Mark Moon's office answers around the clock at 205-973-0517 and keeps business hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Blount County forms a circuit by itself. Its courthouse is at 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, where the Circuit Clerk (205-973-0499) is open weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Following renovations, the clerk's office was scheduled to move back into the courthouse on September 8, 2026. Search cases on Alacourt, and see our court page for details.
Address the envelope to the inmate by full name and booking number, then Blount County Detention Center, 225 Industrial Park Road, Oneonta, AL 35121. Add your own full return address. Use plain paper, write in blue or black, and leave out cash, stamps, stickers and glued items. Mark any legal mail clearly. If anything about mail rules is in doubt, the jail can settle it at 205-625-4133.
Our visitation, phone and money pages reflect services families have used here (NCIC for video visits and calls, JailATM for deposits); call 205-625-4133 to confirm before paying anything.
A January 2019 news report put the jail's age at roughly 24 years, placing its construction in the mid-1990s. It was designed for about 101 inmates, and county officials were planning a 71-bed addition estimated at $700,000 to $800,000. We list 350 beds; for today's capacity, call 205-625-4133.
U.S. Highway 231 and Alabama Highway 75 run through Oneonta, and 2nd Avenue East has most of the restaurants and gas stations: McDonald's (718 2nd Avenue East), Bojangles' (724 2nd Avenue East) and Zaxby's (994 2nd Avenue East), plus a Shell at 28210 Alabama Highway 75. Overnight options include the Days Inn by Wyndham, 293 Valley Road, and the Covered Bridge Inn Motel, 120 High School Street.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Blount County Detention Center 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 Blount County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 205-625-4133.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Blount County Detention Center in Oneonta 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 205-625-4133 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Blount County, Alabama, visit the Blount County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Blount County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
225 Industrial Park Road
Oneonta, AL 35121
205-625-4133
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Blount County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Blount County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-625-4133 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 Blount County Detention Center?
225 Industrial Park Road
Oneonta, AL 35121
205-625-4133
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-625-4133 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Blount County Detention Center?
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
Blount County Detention Center 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 Blount County Detention Center 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#
Blount County Detention Center
225 Industrial Park Road
Oneonta, AL 35121
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Blount County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Blount County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Blount County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-625-4133 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Blount County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Blount County follow these instructions:
Blount County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Blount County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Blount County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Blount County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-625-4133 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Blount County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-625-4133 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Blount County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Blount County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Blount County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Blount County Detention Center 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
Blount County Detention Center 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Blount County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Blount County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Blount County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-625-4133 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Blount County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Blount County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Blount County Detention Center follow these steps:
Blount County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Blount County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Blount County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Blount County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-625-4133 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Blount County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Blount County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Blount County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Blount County Detention Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-625-4133 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Blount County?
This facility, known as "Blount County Detention Center" is also known as Blount County Jail, Blount County Correctional, Blount County Jail & Corrections Department, Blount County Jail & Corrections Department, Alabama, Blount, Blount County Inmate Search, Blount County Arrests, Blount County Sheriff, Blount County Corrections Department.
