The Tuscaloosa County Jail is a 547 bed jail in the city of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 205-349-4511.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 205-349-4511, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Tuscaloosa County Jail at 205-349-4511 to get it.
Phone: 205-349-4511
Physical Address:
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Cell # (call 205-349-4511 to get the Cell #)
Tuscaloosa County Jail
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Cell # (call 205-349-4511 to get the Cell #)
Tuscaloosa County Jail
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Tuscaloosa 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 205-349-4511 for the information you are looking for.
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
The Tuscaloosa County Jail maintains an average of 547 offenders in custody on any given day. The Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,940 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessTuscaloosa County Jail is located at 1600 26th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. It is one of the oldest jails in the state, dating back to 1818.
The phone number for the jail is 205-349-4511 and the fax number is 205-752-0616.
It has a capacity of 547 beds and is currently experiencing overcrowding with an average population of more than 700 inmates.
Visitation hours are Monday from 8am to 4pm and Thursday from 9am to 5pm, with inmates allowed up to a one hour visit and two 45-minute onsite video visits each week. The jail also prohibits discrimination based on an inmate's race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or political views.
Because of overcrowding, the county is undertaking a major revamp of the jail which will cost $16 million and include tearing down part of it and rebuilding with 24 additional one-man cells for psychiatric care and six additional two-man cells.
Inmates are allowed to send and receive mail and care packages from approved third-party vendors. Recently, an inmate died after being taken to DCH Regional Medical Center and the death is under investigation. The facility is supervised by 63 staff members and offers a free mobile app that allows the public to receive information regarding current inmates in the facility.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Tuscaloosa County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Tuscaloosa County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 205-349-4511.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Tuscaloosa County Jail in Tuscaloosa for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Tuscaloosa County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 205-349-4511 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Tuscaloosa County Alabama, check out the Tuscaloosa County Jail Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Tuscaloosa County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-349-4511
ON-SITE VISITATION
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
REMOTE VISITATION
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Tuscaloosa County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Tuscaloosa County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tuscaloosa County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Tuscaloosa County Jail?
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205-349-4511
ON-SITE VISITATION
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
REMOTE VISITATION
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tuscaloosa County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Tuscaloosa County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Tuscaloosa 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.
Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.
For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tuscaloosa County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Tuscaloosa County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Tuscaloosa County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Tuscaloosa County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tuscaloosa County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 & Cell # (call 205-349-4511 to get the Cell #)
Tuscaloosa County Jail
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Cell # (call 205-349-4511 to get the Cell #)
Tuscaloosa County Jail
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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 Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa 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 & Cell # (call 205-349-4511 to get the Cell #)
Tuscaloosa County Jail
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
For inmates receiving mail in the Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Cell # (call 205-349-4511 to get the Cell #)
Tuscaloosa County Jail
1600 26th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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 Tuscaloosa County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.
For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, check out our Inmate Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tuscaloosa County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Tuscaloosa County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Tuscaloosa County inmate, do the following:
Tuscaloosa County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Tuscaloosa County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Tuscaloosa County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Tuscaloosa County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Tuscaloosa County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tuscaloosa County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Tuscaloosa County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Tuscaloosa County follow these instructions:
For all Tuscaloosa County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Tuscaloosa County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-349-4511 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tuscaloosa County?
This facility, known as "Tuscaloosa County Jail" is also known as Tuscaloosa County Sheriff, Tuscaloosa Police, Tuscaloosa Criminal Courts, Tuscaloosa County Arrests, Tuscaloosa County Inmate Search.