Macon County Jail
Macon County Jail
This jail is CLOSED. For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the Sheriff at 334-727-2503.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are usually taken to either Mobile County Jail or Shelby County Jail.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
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 Macon County Jail at 334-727-2503 and ask for it.
Inmate Services
Phone
334-727-2503Mailing address (personal mail)
Macon County Jail
c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Macon County Jail
c/o Macon County Sheriff
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, Alabama 36083
Other Jails and Prisons
The Macon County Sheriff has moved inmates to the Mobile and Shelby county jails, and the Tuskegee jail in Macon County now holds people only short-term, typically a few days. Before visiting the jail about an inmate you should call first at 334-727-2503.
Want to look up an inmate at the Macon 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 334-727-2503 for the information you need. If you need specific court information for a criminal case in Alabama, use the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Macon County Jail Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers explain:
- How to search for an inmate in the Macon County Jail
- How the jail roster works
- What happens after an arrest and booking
Still have questions? Call 334-727-2503 for further assistance.
The Macon County Jail is licensed to hold 80 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 Macon County on such charges remain in custody at the Macon County facility much longer.
Each year, Macon County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 41,600 offenders. Most are then moved to either Mobile County or Shelby County, although their court appearances remain in Macon County.
If someone you love was arrested in Macon County, call before you drive to Tuskegee. The Macon County Jail at 246 County Road 10, which also houses the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, has been working at reduced capacity since 2025. In late spring that year the sheriff moved all of the jail’s roughly 42 inmates to the Mobile County and Shelby County jails because of problems with the locks, security, plumbing and electrical systems. Since then the Tuskegee building has taken new arrests only for short-term holding, and people held longer are kept in other counties. The jail’s condition was still a campaign issue in the May 2026 sheriff’s primary. So the first step is to learn exactly where the person is. The jail’s number is (334) 727-2503, and the sheriff’s office is at (334) 724-0669. VINELink (vinelink.vineapps.com) searches county jails across Alabama, including Mobile and Shelby.
When fully open, the jail holds up to about 80 adults, men and women, most of them waiting for trial, serving a short county sentence, or sentenced to state prison and waiting for transfer. Wherever the person is held, Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3 says they must see a judge without unnecessary delay and within 72 hours of arrest. Macon County cases go through the Fifth Judicial Circuit, and you can track court dates on Alacourt at v2.alacourt.com.
On bail: the Alabama Constitution gives most defendants a right to it. A judge may deny bail in a capital case when the proof is evident or the presumption great. Under Aniah’s Law (2022), a judge may also deny it after a detention hearing for murder; first-degree kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, domestic violence, human trafficking, burglary, arson or robbery; aggravated child abuse and certain crimes against children; or terrorism. Since May 2026, when Amendment 1 passed with 81.6% of the vote, that list also covers solicitation, attempt or conspiracy to commit murder, and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. Bail usually follows the Rule 7.2 schedule, such as $5,000–$30,000 for a Class B felony or $1,000–$7,500 for DUI, though judges can depart from it. Release can be on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured bond through cash, property or a licensed bonding company. Call the jail for the amount and to learn where to pay it.
If you have been told there is a warrant for you, look up the case on Alacourt, then call the sheriff’s office or talk with a lawyer before turning yourself in so you know where to report.
Visits in Tuskegee have been through glass, 30 minutes long, with no more than two visitors, and only for people on the inmate’s approved list. Visitors need a government-issued photo ID, and minors need a parent or guardian with proof of relationship. Because many inmates are held out of county, call first to find out whether visits are possible and how they are being scheduled. No public bus serves the jail; most visitors drive. Gas is available at Bookers Corner, 207 E Martin Luther King Hwy, and the Texaco at 399 W Montgomery Rd. For food, try American Deli at 308 W Martin Luther King Hwy or Chick-fil-A at 1200 W Montgomery Rd.
Mail addressed to the Tuskegee jail goes to the person’s full name and inmate number, Macon County Jail, c/o Macon County Sheriff, 246 County Road 10, Tuskegee, AL 36083. Money deposits go through CorrectPay (correctpay.com, (855) 836-3364, or the lobby kiosk), and phone accounts go through NCIC at (800) 943-2189. If the person has been moved to another county, mail, money and phones follow that county’s rules, so confirm where they are housed before you send anything.
- Jail (Main): 334-727-2503
- Macon County Sheriff's Office: 334-724-0669
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.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 334-727-2503.
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 bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 334-727-2503 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Macon County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Macon County, Alabama, visit the Macon County Jail Bail Information Page.
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Macon County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
246 County Road 10
Tuskegee, AL 36083
334-727-2503
Offenders arrested in Macon County are usually housed at Mobile County or Shelby County.
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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Macon County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Macon County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. 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
Ask the Macon 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 Macon County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Macon County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
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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Macon County County Jails
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The Macon County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Macon County: Notasulga, Shorter and Tuskegee.