Pickens County Detention Facility

To look up an inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, you have two options: search the Official Jail Inmate Roster online, or call the jail at 205-367-2000. Either way you can learn their charges, bond amount, and when they can receive visits, and see their mugshot. The Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal provides specific court information for criminal cases in Alabama.

Pickens County Detention Facility Inmate Search

For more on finding an inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, how jail rosters work, and what happens after an arrest and booking, read our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. If you still have questions, call 205-367-2000.

Though licensed for 185 inmates, the Pickens County Detention Facility often has to house many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails have a monthly turnover of at least 40%, with another 30% turning over every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and about 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take time to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Pickens County are held in the Pickens County facility much longer.

Law enforcement agencies in Pickens County arrest and detain approximately 3,700 offenders each year.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Pickens County Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

188 Cemetery Street
Carrollton, AL 35447
205-367-2006

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Call 205-367-2006 to make an appointment - Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per month.
• 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 205-367-2000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Pickens County Detention Facility 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:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Pickens County Detention Facility
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. 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 Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.

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

Pickens County Detention Facility 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:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Pickens County Detention Facility
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Google Play app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Pickens County Detention Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pickens County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Alabama, then Pickens County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Pickens County Detention Facility may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pickens County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility?

How Do Inmates in Pickens County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Pickens County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Pickens County Detention Facility uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• 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 Pickens County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Pickens 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 Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Pickens County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Pickens County Detention Facility ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.

• Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
• Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected.
• It is best to only use blue or black ink.
• Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
(personal mail - white postcards only)

Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447

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 Pickens County Detention Facility 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 Pickens County Detention Facility 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#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Pickens County Detention Facility 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. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Pickens County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Pickens County Detention Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pickens County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Alabama, then Pickens County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pickens County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Pickens County Detention Facility 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:  

• Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
• 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.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Pickens County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Pickens County, by creating an account.
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• Select Alabama, then select Pickens County Detention Facility, 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 Pickens County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Pickens County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Pickens County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Pickens County Detention Facility 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 can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the 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. Fee based system.
• 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.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

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Pickens County Detention Facility 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 can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 877-998-5678

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Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.

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