Etowah County Detention Center Photos & Videos

Etowah County Detention Center Photos

Below are 'street photos' (provided to us by users of this website) of the Etowah County Detention Center from different perspectives.

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How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Etowah County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Etowah County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Etowah County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Etowah County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

Etowah County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Etowah County Detention Center 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 Etowah County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Etowah County Detention Center
827 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35901


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 Money to an Inmate in Etowah County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Etowah County Detention Center follow these steps:

Etowah County Detention Center uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account. 

You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender in Etowah County.

  1. Online payments
  2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729
  3. MoneyGram
  4. If you wish to send cash you can use MoneyGram. MoneyGram has many convenient locations nationwide.
    The following establishments will always have MoneyGram services:
    Walmart
    7-11
    CVS Pharmacy

You will need:
The Etowah County Inmate's Correctional ID number and their last name
Etowah County Detention Center or  the receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.

        5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
            Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
           Etowah County Detention Center address.

        6. Lobby Kiosk
            You can use a debit or credit card in the jail lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Etowah County Detention Center.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Etowah County Detention Center

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Etowah County Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Etowah County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Etowah County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Etowah County inmate, do the following:

Etowah County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Etowah County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Etowah County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Etowah County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Etowah County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

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

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

  • Select Alabama, then select Etowah County Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Etowah County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Etowah County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Etowah County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Etowah County.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Etowah County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Etowah County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Etowah County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.