Winston County Jail
Winston County Jail
You can call the 50-bed Winston County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 205-489-5205.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Winston County Jail at 205-489-5205 for assistance.
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Is someone you know in the Winston County Jail? Check the Official Jail Inmate Roster for their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call 205-489-5205 to ask the jail directly. For Alabama criminal court information, visit the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Winston County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve created a set of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about finding an inmate in the Winston County Jail, how jail rosters work, and the process after an offender is arrested and booked. For further assistance, call 205-489-5205.
The Winston County Jail is licensed for 50 inmates, but it often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails turn over at least 40% of their inmates monthly, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, while approximately 8-9% stay six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Winston County remain in custody at the Winston County facility much longer.
Law enforcement agencies in Winston County arrest and detain approximately 1,000 offenders every year.
The Winston County Jail is at 11 Blake Drive in Double Springs, in the same building as Sheriff Caleb Snoddy’s Winston County Sheriff’s Office. It is a small jail with about 50 beds, and it can stretch to 60 when crowded. Most people here are awaiting trial or sentencing, and people with sentences under a year may serve their time here. The county runs a work release program, which you can reach at (205) 489-2033. Call the jail at (205) 489-5205 or email corrections@winstonal.gov.
Winston County shares the 25th Judicial Circuit with Marion County. People arrested here see a judge without unnecessary delay and within 72 hours (Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3). Use VINELink to confirm someone is in custody and Alacourt to follow the case. If there’s a warrant, talk with the sheriff’s office or an attorney before turning yourself in.
Alabama’s Constitution gives most defendants the right to bail. Capital offenses are the exception when proof is evident or the presumption great. Aniah’s Law (2022) added hearing-based detention for 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, Amendment 1 (81.6% yes) added solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. Rule 7.2 recommends $10,000–$60,000 for a Class A felony, $5,000–$30,000 for Class B, $300–$6,000 for a Class A misdemeanor, and $1,000–$7,500 for DUI, and judges can go higher or lower. Release may be on recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured bond. The jail accepts cash, credit card, money order, or property in the county, and licensed bondsmen can also write bonds. Call the jail for the amount.
Visits are by video through Inmate Sales (inmatesales.com, (877) 998-5678). On-site video visits are free but must be scheduled, and they run 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (no Monday visits). Each inmate is assigned one day a week, and up to three visitors can come. Bring a state or government photo ID, leave hats, tank tops, low-cut tops, and short skirts at home, and keep children under 17 with an adult at all times. Remote visits cost about 20 cents a minute and are available 6 a.m.–11 p.m. daily. No public bus serves Double Springs. For gas, there’s Chevron at 14908 Highway 74 and Texaco at 234 Main Street. Jack’s at 15266 U.S. 278 and Subway at 26285 Highway 195 are nearby for food.
Address letters to the person’s full name and inmate number, Winston County Jail, 11 Blake Drive, Double Springs, AL 35553, in blue or black ink. Staff open all mail, and hardcover books are not accepted. Deposits go through CorrectPay: online, through the app, at the VendEngine kiosk in the jail, or by phone at (855) 836-3364. Commissary is ordered once a week from Kellwell. Inmate Sales also handles calls, text messages ($4 a month plus 10 cents per message, all viewable by staff), and tablets.
- Jail (Main): 205-489-5205
- Sheriff: 205-489-2115
The booking procedure at Winston County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Winston County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Winston County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 205-489-5205.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Winston County
If someone has been booked at Winston County Jail in Double Springs, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 205-489-5205.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 205-489-5205 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Winston County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Winston County, Alabama, visit the Winston County Jail Bail Information Page.
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Winston County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule
11 Blake Drive
Double Springs, AL 35553
205-489-5205
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of REMOTE visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
- A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
- Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
- Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
- Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session.
- Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
- Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
- An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
- Inmates are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week, which must be scheduled in advance between 8:15am to 4pm Tuesday through Sunday.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:15AM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
| TUESDAY | 8:15AM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:15AM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:15AM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:15AM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:15AM - 4:00PM |
Winston County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Winston 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:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Winston County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- 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 Winston County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-489-5205 for further assistance.
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Winston 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:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Winston County Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
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 Winston County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-489-5205 for further assistance.
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You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Winston County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Winston County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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- Select Alabama, then select Winston County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Winston County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winston County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-489-5205 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Winston County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Winston County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Winston County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- 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 Winston County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Winston 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 Winston County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-489-5205 for further assistance.
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Winston County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Winston County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Winston 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 #
Winston County Jail
11 Blake Drive
Double Springs, AL 35553
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winston County Jail
11 Blake Drive
Double Springs, AL 35553
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 Winston 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 Winston County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Winston County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winston County Jail
11 Blake Drive
Double Springs, AL 35553
Winston County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Winston 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 Winston County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Winston County Jail
11 Blake Drive
Double Springs, AL 35553
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 Winston County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-489-5205 for further assistance.
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Purchasing a Winston County Jail Inmate Commissary
Winston County Jail allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 205-489-5205 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winston County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-489-5205 for further assistance.
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Winston County Jail 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:
- 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.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Winston County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Winston County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Winston County, by creating an account.
- Select Alabama, then select Winston County Jail, 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 Winston County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Winston County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Winston County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winston County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-489-5205 for further assistance.
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Winston County Jail 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 are not directly connected to the internet, and 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.
- 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.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Winston County Jail 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 are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winston County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-489-5205 for further assistance.
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