Lamar County Jail
Lamar County Jail
Looking for inmate information? The 50-bed Lamar County Jail is available 24 hours a day at 205-695-7103.
People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in the county are taken here for booking and processing. Those held stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain until the disposition of their trial.
The facility’s roster is available through the inmate search tool.
Inmates with sentences of less than one year serve them here. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes information on the visitation schedule, putting money on an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
It’s smart to save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and messages. If it’s not online, call Lamar County Jail at 205-695-7103.
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Other Jails and Prisons
Here’s what you can find on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the Lamar County Jail:
- Whether an inmate is in custody
- Criminal charges
- Bond amount
- When visits are allowed
- Mugshot
For anything else, call the jail at 205-695-7103. Looking for court information on a criminal case in Alabama? Use the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Lamar County Jail Inmate Search
Read our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to learn how to find an inmate in the Lamar County Jail, how jail rosters are kept, and what happens after an arrest and booking. If your question isn’t answered, call 205-695-7103.
The Lamar County Jail’s license covers 50 inmates, but the jail often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails experience a monthly turnover of at least 40%, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, with about 8-9% of inmates staying six to twelve months. Those who stay longer than a year usually face serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Lamar County remain in the Lamar County facility much longer.
Every year, Lamar County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,000 offenders.
The Lamar County Jail is a small, minimum-security jail run by the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office in Vernon. It is at 330 1st St NE, Vernon, AL 35592. You can reach the jail at (205) 695-7103 and the Sheriff’s Office at (205) 695-7470. It was built in 1961 and holds about 50 people. The county makes around 1,000 arrests a year. Most people here are waiting for their cases to be resolved, and some are serving sentences of less than a year.
To check on someone, call the jail or search VINELink at vinelink.com, which can also send you an alert if the person is released or moved. The first court appearance must happen without unnecessary delay and within 72 hours of arrest under Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3. Lamar County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit, and you can look up case details on Alacourt. If there may be a warrant, call the Sheriff’s Office or a lawyer first to plan how to turn yourself in.
The jail will give you the bond amount by phone. Bonds can be paid with cash, a money order, or a credit card, or through a licensed bail company. Most people in Alabama are entitled to bail. A judge can deny it in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great. Under Aniah’s Law (2022), a judge can also deny it after a hearing for murder; first-degree kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, domestic violence, human trafficking, burglary, arson, and robbery; aggravated child abuse and certain offenses against children; and terrorism. Since voters passed Amendment 1 in May 2026 (81.6% yes), that list also includes solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. Rule 7.2 recommends $10,000–$60,000 for a Class A felony, $5,000–$30,000 for Class B, $300–$6,000 for a Class A misdemeanor, and $1,000–$7,500 for DUI. A judge may also release someone on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured cash, property, or surety bond.
Visits are handled by Inmate Sales (Combined Public Communications). Each person gets one 30-minute visit a week with up to two guests, and visitors must be on the approved list. Book at least 24 hours ahead. Visiting times are 9–11 a.m. and 2–4 p.m. every day, plus 6–8 p.m. on weekdays. Bring a government-issued photo ID and dress modestly. Remote video visits are also available through Inmate Sales if you have a device with a camera, speaker, and internet connection. No public bus serves the jail, so most visitors drive. For gas, try Mac’s Texaco at 44390 AL-17 or Ronnie’s BP at 44525 AL-17. For food, Jack’s Family Restaurant is at 44745 AL-17 and Sonic Drive-In is at 44237 AL-17.
Address letters to the person’s full name and inmate ID number, Lamar County Jail, 330 1st St NE, Vernon, AL 35592. Postcards, letters, and legal mail are accepted. Softcover books must come from a retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Books-A-Million, and hardcovers are refused. Money can be deposited through JailATM online, by phone at (877) 810-0914, or at the kiosk, and money orders can be mailed. JailATM also sells gift packs of snacks and hygiene items. Phones, tablets, and paid text messages (called “chirps”) are provided by Inmate Sales at (877) 998-5678.
- Jail (Main): 205-695-7103
- Sheriff: 205-695-7470
Booking process details at Lamar County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Lamar County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Lamar County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 205-695-7103.
How to post bail for a loved one in Lamar County
Once booked at Lamar County Jail in Vernon, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 205-695-7103.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 205-695-7103.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Lamar County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Lamar County, Alabama, visit the Lamar County Jail Bail Information Page.
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Lamar County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
330 1st St NE
Vernon, AL 35592
205-695-7103
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 205-695-7103 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 205-695-7103 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Lamar 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:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Lamar County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-695-7103 for further assistance.
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Lamar 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:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Lamar County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
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 Lamar County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-695-7103 for further assistance.
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There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
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
Lamar 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 Lamar 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 payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Jail
330 1st St NE
Vernon, AL, 35592
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.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Lamar County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Lamar County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Lamar County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Alabama, then choose Lamar County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Lamar County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Lamar County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lamar County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-695-7103 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Lamar County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Lamar County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Lamar County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Lamar County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-695-7103 for further assistance.
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Lamar County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Lamar County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lamar 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#
Lamar County Jail
330 1st St NE
Vernon, AL, 35592
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Jail
330 1st St NE
Vernon, AL, 35592
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 Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Lamar County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Jail
330 1st St NE
Vernon, AL, 35592
Lamar County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Lamar 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 Lamar County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lamar County Jail
330 1st St NE
Vernon, AL, 35592
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 Lamar County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-695-7103 for further assistance.
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JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Lamar County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Lamar County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Lamar County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Lamar 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
Lamar 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.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Lamar County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lamar County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Alabama, then choose Lamar County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Lamar County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Lamar County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Lamar County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lamar County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-695-7103 for further assistance.
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Lamar County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
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:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Lamar County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Lamar County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Lamar County, by creating an account.
- Select Alabama, then select Lamar County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Lamar County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lamar County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lamar County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-695-7103 for further assistance.
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Lamar County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Lamar County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lamar County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-695-7103 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Lamar County Jail" is also known as Lamar County Sheriff, Lamar County Criminal Court, Lamar County Arrests, Lamar County Inmate Search.