Choctaw County Jail

Find an inmate in the Choctaw County Jail by visiting the Official Jail Inmate Roster. The roster lists criminal charges, bond amounts, visitation eligibility, and booking photos. If you can’t find what you need, call the jail at 205-459-2166. You can find court information for criminal cases in Alabama on the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.

Choctaw County Jail Inmate Search

Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers give you the basics: how to find an inmate in the Choctaw County Jail, how jail rosters work, and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. Still need help? Call 205-459-2166.

Licensed for 52 inmates, the Choctaw County Jail often has to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. A typical city or county jail turns over at least 40% of its population every month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, with approximately 8-9% staying between six and twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because it takes longer to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in Choctaw County remain in custody at the Choctaw County facility much longer.

Choctaw County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,240 offenders each year.

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Choctaw County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Choctaw County Jail in Butler 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 205-459-2166 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: 205-459-2166).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Choctaw 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 Choctaw County, Alabama, visit the Choctaw County Jail Bail Information Page.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Choctaw County Jail, and what can I send them?

Choctaw County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Choctaw 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 Choctaw County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Washington County Jail
P. O. Box 307
Chatom, Alabama 36518

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 Choctaw County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-459-2166 for further assistance.

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