Crenshaw County Jail
Crenshaw County Jail
The 50-bed Crenshaw County Jail provides inmate information 24 hours a day by phone at 334-335-3860.
People arrested in this county on misdemeanor or felony charges are brought here first for booking and processing. Those who aren’t immediately released stay in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial concludes.
Want to know if someone is here? Search the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
After sentencing, inmates with terms under one year stay at this jail, while inmates with longer terms are transferred to the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Most communication services ask for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so keep it on hand. If it’s missing online, call Crenshaw County Jail at 334-335-3860.
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Looking for someone in the Crenshaw County Jail? The official inmate roster lets you search by name and review their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot. Or call the jail at 334-335-3860 and ask. Court records for Alabama criminal cases can be searched on the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Crenshaw County Jail Inmate Search
Common questions about the Crenshaw County Jail, such as how to find an inmate, how rosters work, and what happens after arrest and booking, are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. For more help, call 334-335-3860.
Here’s what to know about the Crenshaw County Jail’s population:
- Licensed capacity: 50 inmates, though the jail often has to make room for more, especially on weekends
- Typical monthly turnover at city and county jails: at least 40%
- Additional turnover every 90 days: 30%
- Additional turnover every six months: 20%
- Held six to twelve months: about 8-9%
Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Crenshaw County remain in the Crenshaw County facility much longer.
Every year, Crenshaw County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,000 offenders.
The Crenshaw County Jail, at 186 Justice Avenue in Luverne, is one of the smaller county jails in south Alabama. Built in 1978, it is an adult-only, medium-security facility that handles booking for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. Guards, nurses and volunteers work at the jail. Staff answer (334) 335-3860 around the clock, and that is the quickest way to learn whether someone is in custody, what the charges are, and the bond amount. VINELink also shows custody status.
Within 72 hours of arrest, as Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3 requires, the person goes before a judge, who sets release conditions. Crenshaw County is in Alabama’s 2nd Judicial Circuit.
Most defendants are entitled to bail under the Alabama Constitution. Judges can deny it in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and, after a detention hearing under Aniah’s Law (2022), in cases of murder; first-degree kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, domestic violence, human trafficking, burglary, arson or robbery; aggravated child abuse and certain crimes against children; and terrorism. The May 2026 Amendment 1 (81.6% yes) added solicitation, attempt or conspiracy to commit murder and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. The Rule 7.2 schedule is a guide, not a ceiling: $10,000–$60,000 for a Class A felony, $5,000–$30,000 for Class B, $300–$6,000 for a Class A misdemeanor, $1,000–$7,500 for DUI. Release can be on personal recognizance, an unsecured bond, or a secured bond paid in cash, pledged with property, or written by a bail bond company.
Visiting times change often, so call the jail before you make the trip and to set up a visit. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, and expect to be on the inmate’s approved visitor list. No public transit serves Luverne, so most visitors drive. Tom Thumb (432 Forest Avenue) and Marathon Red Rock (1260 Forest Avenue) are nearby for gas, and Jack’s (869 Forest Avenue) and The Chicken Shack (665 Forest Avenue) are both on the same road.
Address letters to the inmate’s name and ID number, Crenshaw County Jail, 186 Justice Ave., Luverne, AL 36049. Postcards, envelopes and legal mail are accepted. Newspapers, magazines and paperback books must come straight from the publisher, and hardcover books are refused. Money for commissary goes through CorrectPay, online at correctpay.com, by phone at (855) 836-3364, through the mobile app, or at the jail’s kiosk. Kellwell handles commissary orders. Phone service is through Inmate Sales at (877) 998-5678. If you think you may have a warrant, check Alacourt and call the sheriff’s office or a lawyer before turning yourself in.
- Jail (Main): 334-335-3860
- Sheriff: 334-335-4850
The booking procedure at Crenshaw County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Crenshaw County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Crenshaw County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 334-335-3860.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Crenshaw County
If someone has been booked at Crenshaw County Jail in Luverne, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 334-335-3860.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 334-335-3860 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Crenshaw County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Crenshaw County, Alabama, visit the Crenshaw County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Crenshaw County Jail? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crenshaw County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-335-3860 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crenshaw County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-335-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Crenshaw County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Crenshaw County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Crenshaw County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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- Select Alabama, then select Crenshaw County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Crenshaw County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crenshaw County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-335-3860 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Crenshaw County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Crenshaw County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Crenshaw County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- 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 Crenshaw County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-335-3860 for further assistance.
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Crenshaw County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Crenshaw County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Crenshaw 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 #
Crenshaw County Jail
186 Justice Ave.
Luverne, AL 36049
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Crenshaw County Jail
186 Justice Ave.
Luverne, AL 36049
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 Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Crenshaw County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Crenshaw County Jail
186 Justice Ave.
Luverne, AL 36049
Crenshaw County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Crenshaw County Jail
186 Justice Ave.
Luverne, AL 36049
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 Crenshaw County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-335-3860 for further assistance.
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Purchasing a Crenshaw County Jail Inmate Commissary
Crenshaw County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 334-335-3860 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Crenshaw County
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Crenshaw County Jail follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Crenshaw County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Crenshaw County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crenshaw County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-335-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Crenshaw County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crenshaw County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-335-3860 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Crenshaw County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crenshaw County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-335-3860 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Crenshaw County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Crenshaw County: Brantley, Luverne, Petrey and Rutledge.