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

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

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Alabama, then Dallas County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Dallas County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Dallas County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Dallas County.

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

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

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Alabama, then Dallas County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Dallas County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Dallas County.

Dallas County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.

Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Dallas 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 Dallas County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dallas County Jail
988 Selfield Road
Selma, AL 36703


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Dallas County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Dallas County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Dallas County, by creating an account.
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• Select Alabama, then select Dallas County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Dallas County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Dallas County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Dallas County.

How Do Inmates in Dallas County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Dallas County Jail 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 Dallas 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 Dallas County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Dallas County Jail?

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate at Dallas County Jail, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Dallas County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Inmate Sales utilizing the following instructions:

In order to have a successful video visit with an inmate in Dallas County, these are the steps to follow:

• Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
• Register with Inmate Sales.
• Find Dallas County Jail
• Select 'New Purchase'
• Choose Dallas County Jail and a product (either 'Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
• Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
• Schedule a visit.
• Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Dallas County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Dallas County Jail Phone: 334-874-2585