Macon County Jail

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Macon County Jail Information

Located in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, the Macon County Jail is a 80-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 334-727-2503.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.

The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.

Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Macon County Jail at 334-727-2503 for assistance.

Phone: 334-727-2503

Physical Address:
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, AL 36083

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macon County Jail
c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macon County Jail
c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083

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How Do You Find Someone in the Macon County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Macon 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 334-727-2503 for the information you are looking for.

Macon 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 Macon 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 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

The Macon County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Macon 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 Macon County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.

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About the Macon County Jail

The Macon County Jail in Tuskegee, Alabama is a medium-security facility with a capacity of 80 inmates. It is run and managed by the Macon County Sheriff's Office and serves surrounding areas that lack the capability of holding inmates. The county covers 608 square miles and includes zip codes 36031, 36039, 36075, 36083, 36087, 36088, and 36866. 

The monthly average of total bookings in Macon County Jail is 75. The jail is located at 246 County Road 10, Tuskegee, AL, 36083 and the direct contact numbers are 334-727-2503 and 334-724-0669. To send mail to an inmate, use the address 246 County Road 10, Tuskegee, AL, 36083. Visitation hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. All visits are non-contact and conducted through a glass partition.

Some controversy has surrounded the Macon County Sheriff's Office, as employees have been arrested in separate cases, one of which was for alleged sexual contact with inmates.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Macon County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Macon County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Macon County Jail:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 334-727-2503.

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Directions / Map to the Macon County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Macon County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Macon County Jail in Tuskegee, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 334-727-2503 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Macon County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Macon County, Alabama, visit the Macon County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Macon County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-727-2503

  • 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 334-727-2503 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 334-727-2503 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macon County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macon County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macon County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

Macon County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) 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.

You can deposit money four different ways:

Cost to Send Money
To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%. 
*Rates are subject to change.

Examples:  

  • Deposit $100.00, your fee will be as high as $7.95.  Your inmate will receive $92.05.
  • Deposit $300.00, your fee will be as high as $17.95.  Your inmate will receive $282.05.

correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Macon County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Macon County follow these instructions:

Macon 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:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Alabama.
  • Choose Macon County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 Macon County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Alabama to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Alabama to Alabama) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

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 Macon 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 Macon County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Macon County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Macon 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 Macon 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#
Macon County Jail
c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macon County Jail
c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083



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 Macon County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Macon 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#
Macon County Jail
c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Macon 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 Macon County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Macon County Jail
c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083


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 Macon County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macon County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Macon County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Macon County 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 Macon County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Macon County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Macon County

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