Jackson County Jail is a 212-bed facility based in the city of Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 256-574-1884.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Jackson County Jail at 256-574-1884 for assistance.
Phone: 256-574-1884
Physical Address:
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Jail
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Jail
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jackson 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 256-574-1884 for the information you are looking for.
Jackson 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 Jackson 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 256-574-1884 for further assistance.
The Jackson County Jail maintains an average of 212 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jackson 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 Jackson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,240 offenders.
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Jackson County Jail in Scottsboro, Alabama is a medium-security detention center that houses inmates who are awaiting trial or sentencing. Built between 1906 and 1907 by the F.B. Hull Construction Company and the Pauly Jail Building Company, it originally cost $22,000 to build and stands 64 feet tall.
Jackson County Jail has a capacity of 212 inmates and employs seven full-time staff. Inmates are classified by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and housed in separate areas based on security levels. The jail also provides several services for the community such as a work-release program and an inmate search feature on their website.
The Jackson County Sheriff runs the Jackson County Jail where all of the locally arrested offenders are housed on either misdemeanor or felony charges and will remain until their trial or as they serve a short sentence, under one year in length. After arrest they will be processed and booked, complete with an assessment to determine any immediate medical needs, any imminent mental heatlh concerns, their past charges and current charges, and then be assigned to the housing unit that is best fit for their security needs.
The status and location of an inmate can be checked online, including those who have been recently released, or by calling the facility at 256-574-1884.
Serving both Jackson County and the surrounding communities of Scottsboro, Hollywood, Bridgeport, Section, Pisgah, Woodville, Owens Cross Roads, Gurley, New Hope, and Skyline, the address of the jail is 545 Parks Avenue, Scottsboro, AL 35768 and the telephone number is 256-574-1884. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is located at 102 East Laurel Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768. The county is named after Army General Andrew Jackson, who later became the President of the United States. The jail can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Healthy meals are made and provided three times each day to provide all nutritional needs. To provide financial support to an inmate their family and friends may make a deposit to their account at the kiosk that is found in the lobby of the jail, and there is also online access.
Mail can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Jail
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
... and it will be checked for any contraband, adult content, and banned items or illegal activities before it is given to the inmate, and will only be accepted with a full return address.
Visits are the last way in which family or friends can support inmates and there are visiting hours every day 9:00am to 9:00pm with a blackout period on Friday from 4:00pm-9:00pm. Visits are all done via video, either onsite or remotely, with each visit being 30 minutes in length and one free visit being provided each week. Create an account to view, book, and pay for visits.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Jackson County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Jackson County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Jackson County Jail at 256-574-1884.
Once an individual is booked at Jackson County Jail in Scottsboro, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 256-574-1884 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Jackson County, Alabama, visit the Jackson County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail? What is the Schedule?
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-574-1884
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Jackson County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Jackson County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Jackson County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Jackson County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Jackson County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Jackson County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Jackson County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Jackson County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Jackson County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Jackson County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked 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 Jackson County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Jackson County Jail Phone: 256-574-1884
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-574-1884 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 Jackson County Jail?
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-574-1884
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-574-1884 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Jackson County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company 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. Call the Jackson County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Jail
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Jackson County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Jackson County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Jackson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-574-1884 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Jackson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Jackson County Jail has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Jackson County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Jackson County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
- Email & Photo Sharing
- Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Phone & Voicemail Fees
1. GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Alabama.
2. Prepaid calls between Alabama and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Jackson County Jail approves of the phone number.
Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card. When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Jackson County Jail GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Jackson County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-574-1884 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Jackson 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 Jackson 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#
Jackson County Jail
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Jail
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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#
Jackson County Jail
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
For inmates receiving mail in the Jackson 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 Jackson County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Jail
545 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768
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 Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-574-1884 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Jackson County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Jackson County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Jackson County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Jackson County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jackson County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Jackson County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Jackson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-574-1884 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Jackson County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Jackson County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Jackson County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Jackson County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Jackson County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-574-1884 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Jackson County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Jackson County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Jackson County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Jackson County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Jackson County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-574-1884 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jackson County?
This facility, known as "Jackson County Jail" is also known as Jackson County Sheriff, Jackson County Criminal Court, Jackson County Inmate Search, Jackson County Arrests, Jackson County Jail , Jackson County Detention Center.
