Cherokee County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 256-927-6435 for the information you are looking for.

Cherokee County Detention Center Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

The Cherokee County Detention Center maintains an average of 114 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cherokee County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Cherokee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,280 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Cherokee County Detention Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

110 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960
256-927-6435

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
• All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
• On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
• A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
• Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
• All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
• Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
• Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
• Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
• Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
• An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
• Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.

Cherokee County Detention Center Remote Inmate Video Visitation

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

Cherokee County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Cherokee County Detention Center
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center?

Cherokee County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Cherokee County Detention Center
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Google Play app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center?

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
Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cherokee Count Detention Center
110 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960

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 Cherokee County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Cherokee County Detention Center follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Cherokee County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Alabama, then choose Cherokee County Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Cherokee County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Cherokee County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Cherokee County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Cherokee County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Cherokee County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Cherokee County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Cherokee County Detention Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
• Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Cherokee County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Cherokee County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Cherokee County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Cherokee County Detention Center 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 #
JailATM.com – Cherokee County Jail
Inmate Name/Inmate Number
1605 Beltline Rd SW D8 #244
Decatur, AL 35601

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cherokee Count Detention Center
110 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The Cherokee County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Cherokee County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cherokee Count Detention Center
110 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960

Cherokee County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Cherokee County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Cherokee County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
JailATM.com – Cherokee County Jail
Inmate Name/Inmate Number
1605 Beltline Rd SW D8 #244
Decatur, AL 35601

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cherokee Count Detention Center
110 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The Cherokee County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Cherokee County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cherokee Count Detention Center
110 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Cherokee County Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Cherokee County Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Cherokee County Detention Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Cherokee 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

Cherokee 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Cherokee County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Cherokee County Detention Center follow these steps:

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• Go to JailATM, choose Alabama, then choose Cherokee County Detention Center
• 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 Cherokee County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cherokee County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cherokee County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at Cherokee County Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Cherokee County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Cherokee County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Cherokee County Detention Center now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Cherokee County Detention Center may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

• Games – Play tested and approved games.
• Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
• Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
• Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
• Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
• Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
• Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cherokee County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-927-6435 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cherokee County?