Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
For inmate information, the 72-bed Randolph County Jail can be reached at 256-357-4545 24 hours a day.
This facility conducts booking and processing for all misdemeanor and felony arrests in the county. Inmates whose charges require detention remain here until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held through the end of their trial.
The inmate search tool gives you access to the list of people currently in custody.
Those serving a sentence of less than one year serve it at this jail. Those with a sentence of a year or longer are transferred to the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page gives you information about the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, mail an inmate, receive phone calls, use voicemail, send emails and texts, rent tablets, post bail, and purchase commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, as it’s commonly needed for mail. If you can’t locate it online, call Randolph County Jail at 256-357-4545.
Phone: 256-357-4545
Physical Address:
340 Probuilt Drive
Wedowee, AL 36278
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Randolph County Jail
PO Box 347
Wedowee, AL 36278
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Randolph County Jail
PO Box 347
Wedowee, AL 36278
Other Jails and Prisons
To get details on an inmate in the Randolph County Jail, such as their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, or mugshot, visit the Official Jail Inmate Roster. You can also get information by calling 256-357-4545. When you need court information for a criminal case in Alabama, use the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Randolph County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a helpful list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about finding an inmate in the Randolph County Jail, how jail rosters work, and what happens after booking. For further assistance, call 256-357-4545.
The Randolph County Jail is licensed for 72 inmates, but on weekends especially, it is often forced to hold many more. Most city and county jails turn over at least 40% of their inmate population monthly, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, while approximately 8-9% remain six to twelve months. Stays of more than twelve months usually involve serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Randolph County stay at the Randolph County facility much longer.
Each year, Randolph County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,440 offenders.
The modern, grey and blue, newly built Randolph County Jail offers both minimum and maximum security housing pods for both male and female inmates. It provides that housing for all offenders arrested on misdemeanors and felonies throughout Randolph County, both as they wait for their trial and as they serve a sentence. The building has a top capacity of 110 inmates and covers 27,181 square feet with a modular build allowing for expansion easily and without extensive construction.
While the old jail was located directly behind the courthouse and shared a parking lot with them, the new building is on Probilt drive in Wedowee.
The Randolph County Detention Center at 340 Probilt Drive in Wedowee opened in February 2021, replacing a 1985 jail that had problems with crowding and bad plumbing. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office runs it. The building cost about $11.7 million, covers 27,181 square feet, and houses about 110 men and women at minimum and maximum security levels. It can grow to 156 beds without major construction. For jail business, call (256) 357-4545 and choose option 2. Administrative staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The current inmate list is on the sheriff’s roster at randolphcountyso.org. Anyone booked here must see a judge without unnecessary delay, and within 72 hours of arrest, under Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3. Randolph County belongs to the Fifth Judicial Circuit. You can follow the case on Alacourt (v2.alacourt.com). If you believe there is a warrant, call the sheriff’s office or a lawyer before turning yourself in.
In Alabama, most defendants can get bail. The main exceptions are capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and cases covered by Aniah’s Law (2022). For those charges, a judge may deny bail after a pretrial 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. In May 2026, voters approved Amendment 1 (81.6% yes), which added solicitation, attempt or conspiracy to commit murder, and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. For other charges, judges start from the Rule 7.2 schedule ($10,000–$60,000 for a Class A felony, $5,000–$30,000 for a Class B felony, $300–$6,000 for a Class A misdemeanor, and $1,000–$7,500 for DUI) and can go above or below it. Release can be on personal recognizance, on an unsecured appearance bond, or on a secured bond using cash, property or a licensed bail bond company.
You can visit online through the jail’s approved provider, Inmate Sales (Combined Public Communications), or in person at the visitation kiosk inside the detention center. On-site visits run daily from 8:00–11:00 a.m. and 1:00–4:00 p.m. Each inmate gets one 30-minute visit a week, with no more than two guests. Bring a government-issued photo ID and dress conservatively. No public bus serves Wedowee, so most visitors drive. Exxon at 1308 Main Street S. and Main Street Food Mart at 444 N. Main Street sell gas, and Jack’s (32 Village Lane) and Subway (142 Village Lane) are close by for a meal.
Address letters to Randolph County Detention Center, Attn: the detainee’s full legal name, P.O. Box 347, Wedowee, AL 36278. Paperback books are the only property accepted by mail or delivery service. During the first seven days, families may bring socks, underwear and white T-shirts, and they must be new and still in the original sealed package. Commissary is run by Kimbell’s Food By Design. Deposits go through team3.inmatecanteen.com, and orders placed by 6:00 p.m. Monday arrive on Wednesday. For phone time, CPC takes deposits at the lobby kiosk, at cpcjail.com, or at (877) 998-5678.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Randolph County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Randolph County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 256-357-4545.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Randolph County Jail in Wedowee for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 256-357-4545 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Randolph County, Alabama, see the Randolph County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Randolph County Jail? What is the Schedule?
340 Probuilt Drive
Wedowee, AL 36278
256-357-4545
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 256-357-4545 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM |
Randolph 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:
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 Randolph County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-357-4545 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 Randolph County Jail?
Randolph 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:
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 Randolph County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-357-4545 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Randolph County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Randolph County Jail 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 Randolph County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Randolph County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Randolph County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-357-4545 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Randolph County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Randolph County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Randolph 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 Randolph County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-357-4545 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Randolph County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Randolph 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 Randolph 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#
Randolph County Jail
PO Box 347
Wedowee, AL 36278
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Randolph County Jail
PO Box 347
Wedowee, AL 36278
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 Randolph County Jail 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 Randolph 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#
Randolph County Jail
PO Box 347
Wedowee, AL 36278
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Randolph County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-357-4545 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Randolph County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Randolph County Jail 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 Randolph County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Randolph County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Randolph 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 Randolph County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-357-4545 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Randolph County Jail 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 Randolph County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Randolph 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.
Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Randolph County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Randolph County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Randolph County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-357-4545 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Randolph County Jail 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 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:
Questions:
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:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Randolph County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-357-4545 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Randolph County?
This facility, known as "Randolph County Jail" is also known as Randolph County Sheriff, Randolph County Inmate Search, Randolph County Arrests.
The Randolph County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Randolph County: Roanoke, Wedowee and Woodland.
