For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the 43-bed Henry County Jail at 334-585-3293.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Henry County Jail at 334-585-3293 and ask for it.
Phone: 334-585-3293
Physical Address:
166 East Williams St
Abbeville, AL 36310
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Henry County Jail
101 Court Sq. Suite G
Abbeville Al. 36310
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Henry County Jail
101 Court Sq. Suite G
Abbeville Al. 36310
Other Jails and Prisons
Want to look up an inmate at the Henry County Jail? The Official Jail Inmate Roster shows their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and in many cases their mugshot. You can also call the jail at 334-585-3293 for the information you need. If you need specific court information for a criminal case in Alabama, use the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Henry County Jail Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers explain:
Still have questions? Call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
The Henry County Jail is licensed to hold 43 inmates at a time, but it often has to make room for more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails, at least 40% of the inmate population turns over each month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, while about 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than a year are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take so long to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Henry County on such charges remain in custody at the Henry County facility much longer.
Each year, Henry County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 860 offenders.
Henry County’s jail has operated at 166 East Williams Street in Abbeville since 1978. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office runs it as a small medium-security jail with room for about 43 people, holding men and women charged with misdemeanors and felonies who are waiting for trial or sentencing, along with those serving under a year. The jail line, (334) 585-3293, is staffed 24 hours; the sheriff’s office is at (334) 585-3131.
Family visits happen by video through NCIC. On-site visits at the jail are free and run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Remote visits from home are available daily 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m. and cost about $7.50 for 30 minutes plus a $2 fee. Schedule every visit at least 24 hours ahead at NCIC’s visit site. Each person may have two visits a week, with two adult guests plus one child age 6 or younger. You need to be on the approved list and bring a government-issued photo ID.
Once booked, a person must go before a judge within 72 hours and without unnecessary delay (Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3). Henry County belongs to the 20th Judicial Circuit, shared with Houston County. Most people are entitled to bail. The exceptions are capital cases where proof is evident, and, after a pretrial detention hearing, the Aniah’s Law offenses: murder, first-degree kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, domestic violence, human trafficking, burglary, arson, robbery, aggravated child abuse, certain crimes against children, and terrorism. Since May 2026 that also includes solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. The Rule 7.2 guideline is $10,000–$60,000 for Class A felonies and lower for lesser charges, and judges can adjust it. Bail may be posted in cash, by credit card or money order, with property in Henry County, or through a local bondsman; release on recognizance or an unsecured bond is also possible.
Mail goes to the person’s full name and inmate ID, Henry County Jail, 101 Court Square, Suite G, Abbeville, AL 36310. Books must be paperback and sent from a publisher. For money, use NCIC at (800) 943-2189, Inmate Canteen at team3.inmatecanteen.com, the jail kiosk, or a mailed money order; commissary purchases top out at $125. Phone accounts are also opened with NCIC.
Look up custody through VINELink and cases on Alacourt. Before surrendering on a warrant, call the sheriff’s office or an attorney.
No public bus serves the jail; most visitors drive. Gas is close at Shell, 501 Kirkland St, and Marathon, 401 Columbia Rd. Jimmy’s Barbecue at 103 Kirkland St and Subway at 644 Ozark Rd are easy stops for food.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Henry County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Henry County Jail:
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Henry County Jail at 334-585-3293.
After being arrested and booked into Henry County Jail in Abbeville, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 334-585-3293 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Henry County, Alabama, visit the Henry County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Henry County Jail? What is the Schedule?
166 East Williams St
Abbeville, AL 36310
334-585-3293
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Henry County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Henry County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Henry County Jail?
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Henry County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Henry County Jail whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Henry County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Henry County Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Henry County Jail uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Mail it to the Henry County Jail address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Henry County Jail
101 Court Sq. Suite G
Abbeville Al. 36310
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189
For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.
For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Henry County Jail?
Henry County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase phone calling time from this jail’s inmate phone calling service.
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You can deposit money four different ways:
Cost to Send Money
Call Correct Pay at 855-836-3364 to ask what a deposit will cost.
*Rates are subject to change.
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Henry County follow these instructions:
Henry County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Henry County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Henry County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Henry County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Henry County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Henry County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Henry 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 #
Henry County Jail
101 Court Sq. Suite G
Abbeville Al. 36310
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Henry County Jail
101 Court Sq. Suite G
Abbeville Al. 36310
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 Henry 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 Henry County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Henry County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Henry County Jail
101 Court Sq. Suite G
Abbeville Al. 36310
For inmates receiving mail in the Henry 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 Henry County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Henry County Jail
101 Court Sq. Suite G
Abbeville Al. 36310
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 Henry County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Henry County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Henry 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 Henry 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 Henry County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Henry County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Henry County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Henry County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Henry County Jail follow these steps:
Henry County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Henry County Jail whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Henry County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Henry County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Henry County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Henry County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Henry County Jail whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Henry County Jail what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henry County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-585-3293 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Henry County?
