The Houston County Jail is a 400 bed jail in the city of Dothan, Houston County, Alabama.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 334-712-0762, 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.
Phone: 334-712-0762
Physical Address:
901 East Main Street
Dothan, AL 36301
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail, Pod (A, B, C, etc.)
901 East Main Street
Dothan , AL 36301
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail, Pod (A, B, C, etc.)
901 East Main Street
Dothan , AL 36301
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Houston 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 334-712-0762 for the information you are looking for.
Houston 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 Houston 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 334-712-0762 for further assistance.
The Houston County Jail maintains an average of 400 offenders in custody on any given day. The Houston 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 Houston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,960 offenders.
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Houston County Jail in Dothan, Alabama is a medium-security facility that holds inmates for more than 24 hours and is accredited by the state of Alabama.
It was named after George Smith Houston, the 24th Governor of Alabama. Located at 901 East Main Street, Dothan, AL 36301, the jail has a capacity of 188 inmates and was built in 1976. It houses individuals who have committed low-level misdemeanors to more severe ones such as rape, robbery, and murder.
The monthly average total bookings is 172. Face-to-face visitations must be scheduled no later than 3 P.M. on the day of the visit by calling 334-712-0762. The Sheriff's Office can be contacted at 334-677-4882 and other services such as inmate telephone, visitation, commissary, court appearance clothing, personal mail and access to the Alabama Department of Corrections website are available. Their database only contains currently incarcerated inmates and historical data is not available online at this time.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Houston County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 334-712-0762.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Houston County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 334-712-0762.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Houston County Jail Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Houston County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Houston County and other Alabama and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Houston County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Houston County Jail? What is the Schedule?
All face-to-face visitations will be scheduled by calling (334) 712-0762.
There will be no walk-in visits.
All visits must be scheduled no later than 3 P.M. on the Friday before the weekend face-to-face visits.
901 East Main Street
Dothan, AL 36301
334-712-0762
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | call 334-712-0762 for appt. |
| MONDAY | call 334-712-0762 for appt. |
| TUESDAY | call 334-712-0762 for appt. |
| WEDNESDAY | call 334-712-0762 for appt. |
| THURSDAY | call 334-712-0762 for appt. |
| FRIDAY | call 334-712-0762 for appt. |
| SATURDAY | call 334-712-0762 for appt. |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Houston County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Houston County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-712-0762 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 Houston County Jail?
All face-to-face visitations will be scheduled by calling (334) 712-0762.
There will be no walk-in visits.
All visits must be scheduled no later than 3 P.M. on the Friday before the weekend face-to-face visits.
901 East Main Street
Dothan, AL 36301
334-712-0762
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 8:15PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-712-0762 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Houston County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Houston 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Houston County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Houston County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-712-0762 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Houston County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Houston County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-712-0762 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Houston County Jail, and what can I send them?
All incoming personal inmate mail will be sent in on a single sheet of 8 ½ X 11 card stock which will be folded in half and taped on both edges and the top.
Nothing may be inserted in the folded card stock and the edges and the top cannot be completely sealed.
No hand-delivered mail or packages will be accepted.
Only letters hand-written in ink or typed will be accepted, nothing in crayon or non-ink substances.
No photocopies of any sort will be accepted.
No photographs of any kind will be accepted.
Incoming mail will only be delivered to the inmate it is addressed to.
The sheet MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail, Pod (A, B, C, etc.)
901 East Main Street
Dothan , AL 36301
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Houston County Jail, Pod (A, B, C, etc.)
901 East Main Street
Dothan , AL 36301
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 Houston 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 Houston 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#
Houston County Jail, Pod (A, B, C, etc.)
901 East Main Street
Dothan , AL 36301
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-712-0762 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Houston County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Houston County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-712-0762 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Houston County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Houston County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Houston 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 Houston County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-712-0762 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Houston County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Houston County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-712-0762 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Houston County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Houston County?
This facility, known as "Houston County Jail" is also known as Houston County Inmate Search, Houston County Arrests, Houston County Sheriff.
