Homewood Jail

The Homewood Jail roster is available online through the Official Jail Inmate Roster. Search it to find an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call the jail at 205-332-6210. To find court details for a criminal case anywhere in Alabama, go to the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.

Homewood Jail Inmate Search

We’ve gathered the most common questions about the Homewood Jail in our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers, including how to find an inmate, how the roster works, and what happens after arrest and booking. Call 205-332-6210 if you still need assistance.

The Homewood Jail is licensed for 20 inmates, but it often has to take in many more offenders, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails, at least 40% of inmates turn over each month, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, while around 8-9% stay six to twelve months. Those held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Jefferson County remain at the Jefferson County facility much longer.

Approximately 40,300 offenders are arrested and detained annually by Jefferson County law enforcement agencies.

What are the bail options in Jefferson County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Homewood Jail in Homewood for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 205-332-6210 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 205-332-6210.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Jefferson County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Jefferson County, Alabama, see the Homewood Jail Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Homewood Jail? What is the Schedule?

Homewood Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209
205-332-6210

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Call 205-332-6210 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 205-332-6210 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Homewood Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Homewood Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Homewood Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Homewood Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 205-332-6210 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Homewood Jail?

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Homewood Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Homewood Jail phone services, call 205-332-6210 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Homewood Jail, and what can I send them?

Homewood Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Homewood Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Homewood 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#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

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 Homewood 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 Homewood Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Homewood Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Homewood 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 Homewood Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

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 Homewood Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Homewood Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Homewood Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Homewood Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 205-332-6210 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Homewood Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Homewood Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County County Jails

Jefferson County City Jails

Jefferson County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jefferson County?