Located in Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama, the Escambia County Jail is a 153-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 251-809-0741.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Escambia County Jail at 251-809-0741 for assistance.
Phone: 251-809-0741
Physical Address:
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Escambia County Jail
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Escambia County Jail
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
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To search for an inmate in the Escambia County Jail, 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 251-809-0741 for the information you are looking for.
Escambia County Jail 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 Escambia County Jail, 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 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
The Escambia County Jail maintains an average of 153 offenders in custody on any given day. The Escambia County Jail 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 Escambia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,660 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 153-bed Escambia County Jail is located within the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The easily accessible building has a full set of ramps at the front with the back of the building being the windowless jail portion.
The Escambia County Jail provides the care and detention of the offenders who are arrested on misdemeanor or felony charges as they wait for their trial, who are serving a sentence, waiting for a transfer to serve their sentence at another location, or who are being held for other counties.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 251-809-0741, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Escambia County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Queries about inmates or their status, visits, or bail, can be directed to the staff by calling 251-809-0741, and online inmate roster portals are provided for new arrests, changes in status, and recent releases.
The mailing address for Escambia County Jail is:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Escambia County Jail
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
... and any mail for an inmate will be opened and checked for contraband upon arrival. Each letter must have a full return address and it must have no other markings on the envelope other than address and return address.
Inmates will have access to phones for outgoing calls only and are unable to receive messages.
Information on visiting is provided only to approved visitors and must be scheduled with the staff by calling 251-809-0741.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Escambia County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Escambia County Jail:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 251-809-0741.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Escambia County Jail in Brewton, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 251-809-0741 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Escambia County, Alabama, visit the Escambia County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Escambia County Jail? What is the Schedule?
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
251-809-0741
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.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Escambia County Jail 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Escambia County Jail?
Escambia County Jail 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Escambia County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Escambia County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Escambia County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Escambia County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Escambia County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Escambia County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Escambia 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 Escambia County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Escambia County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Escambia County Jail 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 Escambia 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 #
Escambia County Jail
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Escambia County Jail
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
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
The Escambia County Jail 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Escambia County Jail standards will be disposed of.
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 #
Escambia County Jail
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
For inmates receiving mail in the Escambia 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 Escambia County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Escambia County Jail
316 Court Street
Brewton, AL 36426
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 Escambia County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Escambia County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Escambia County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Escambia County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Escambia County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Escambia County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Escambia County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Escambia County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Escambia 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
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Escambia County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Escambia County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Escambia County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Questions:
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:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-809-0741 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Escambia County?
This facility, known as "Escambia County Jail" is also known as Escambia County Sheriff, Escambia County Criminal Court, Escambia County Inmate Search, Escambia County Arrests, Escambia County Jail Alabama .