You can get inmate information by calling the 185-bed Pickens County Detention Facility at 205-367-2000, any time of day or night.
Anyone taken into custody in this county on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought here for booking and processing. Based on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until the end of their trial.
The inmate search tool shows the names of people currently held at this facility.
Sentences of less than a year are served at this jail. Sentences longer than that are served in the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Find information on this page about the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate’s account, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Once you find the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, save it for mail and other communication. If it’s not online, call Pickens County Detention Facility at 205-367-2000.
Phone: 205-367-2000
Physical Address:
188 Cemetery Street
Carrollton, AL 35447
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
(personal mail - white postcards only)
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
Other Jails and Prisons
Checking on someone at the Pickens County Detention Facility? The Official Jail Inmate Roster shows who is in custody, what they are charged with, their bond amount, when they can have visits, and their mugshot. You can also call 205-367-2000. For Alabama criminal court information, visit the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Pickens County Detention Facility Inmate Search
Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers include:
For further assistance, call 205-367-2000.
The Pickens County Detention Facility at a glance:
Because serious cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Pickens County on those charges remain in custody at the Pickens County facility much longer.
Every year, Pickens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,700 offenders.
People arrested in Pickens County are booked into the Pickens County Detention Center, 188 Cemetery Street, Carrollton, AL 35447, which is operated by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. This medium-security county jail holds people arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges while their cases move through court, along with those serving shorter county sentences. The main number is (205) 367-2000. The sheriff posts a current inmate roster at pcsoal.org/roster-choose.
After booking, each new inmate gets a collect call to reach family or a lawyer, and must see a judge without unnecessary delay and within 72 hours of arrest (Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3). Pickens County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit with Fayette and Lamar counties. Case information is on Alacourt. If there may be a warrant, contact the sheriff’s office or an attorney before turning yourself in.
Bail is a right for most defendants in Alabama, apart from capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great and the charges covered by Aniah’s Law (2022), where a judge may deny bail after a detention hearing: 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. Amendment 1, approved by 81.6% of voters in May 2026, added solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. Judges start from the Rule 7.2 schedule (for example, $5,000–$30,000 for a Class B felony) and may adjust. Release can be on recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured bond of cash, property, or a bail bond company.
Visits are by appointment only; call (205) 367-2006 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at least 24 hours ahead. Visiting runs weekdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., except holidays and court days. Each inmate lists three family members and one minister, and two can visit at a time. Visitors must be 18 or older, pass a background check, bring a photo ID, and have no incarceration history. Each inmate gets two 30-minute non-contact visits a month; visitors traveling more than 300 miles may be approved for an hour. Leave purses, phones, and keys in the car.
The jail accepts only pre-stamped postcards for personal mail. Send them to the inmate’s name and ID number at PO Box 226, Carrollton, AL 35447. Inmates can call out between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., for up to 15 minutes, using collect calls or Securus prepaid accounts ((800) 844-6591), and phone cards are sold in the sheriff’s lobby. Commissary care packs up to $125 can be ordered from Inmate Canteen.
No public bus runs in Carrollton, so plan to drive. B Mart 2 at 241 Reform Street and West Alabama Ag at 25661 AL-17 N sell gas, and for a quick meal there’s CFM Groceries & Deli at 88 Tuscaloosa Street and Pizza Doctor at 92 Old Aliceville Carrollton Road.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Pickens County Detention Facility for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Pickens County Detention Facility typically includes the following steps:
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 205-367-2000.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Pickens County Detention Facility in Carrollton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 205-367-2000 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Pickens County, Alabama, visit the Pickens County Detention Facility Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
188 Cemetery Street
Carrollton, AL 35447
205-367-2006
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 205-367-2000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
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:
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 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.
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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:
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 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.
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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.
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.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Pickens County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
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.
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
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.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility follow these steps:
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.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
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:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Pickens County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
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.
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Do Inmates in the Pickens County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Questions:
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:
Questions:
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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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pickens County?
