The Lauderdale County Jail is a 203 bed jail in the city of Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 256-760-5771, 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: 256-760-5771
Physical Address:
700 South Seminary
Florence, AL 35631
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Lauderdale County Detention Center
Post Office Box 1710
Florence, AL 35631
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Lauderdale County Detention Center
Post Office Box 1710
Florence, AL 35631
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lauderdale 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 256-760-5771 for the information you are looking for.
Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 256-760-5771 for further assistance.
The Lauderdale County Jail maintains an average of 203 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,060 offenders.
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Lauderdale County Jail in Florence, Alabama is a medium-security facility with a capacity for 150 inmates. It is located at 635 South Seminary Street and can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The telephone number is 256-760-5771.
The facility was built in 1943 and is open for visitation Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. Visits are non-contact and conducted through a glass partition. The jail houses individuals who have been arrested by local police departments or who have been sentenced to serve time in the county jail. Video visitation is available. The jail is part of the Florence, Alabama judicial district. As of 2018, the Violent Crime Rate in the area was 268.
It is operated by the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department and holds adult male and female inmates who have been arrested by local county or municipal law enforcement. The jail is named after Colonel James Lauderdale of Tennessee.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lauderdale County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 256-760-5771.
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.
Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County Jail? What is the Schedule?
700 South Seminary
Florence, AL 35631
256-760-5771
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Lauderdale County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Lauderdale County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Lauderdale County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Lauderdale County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Lauderdale County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Lauderdale County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Lauderdale County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Lauderdale County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Lauderdale County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Lauderdale County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Lauderdale County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Lauderdale County Jail Phone: 256-760-5771
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-760-5771 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 Lauderdale County Jail?
700 South Seminary
Florence, AL 35631
256-760-5771
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 7:45PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:45PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-760-5771 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lauderdale County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-760-5771 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Lauderdale County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-760-5771 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 first and last name
c/o Lauderdale County Detention Center
Post Office Box 1710
Florence, AL 35631
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Lauderdale County Detention Center
Post Office Box 1710
Florence, AL 35631
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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 first and last name
c/o Lauderdale County Detention Center
Post Office Box 1710
Florence, AL 35631
For inmates receiving mail in the Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County Jail:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Lauderdale County Detention Center
Post Office Box 1710
Florence, AL 35631
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 Lauderdale County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-760-5771 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lauderdale County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-760-5771 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lauderdale County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Lauderdale County Jail.
2. You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3. You add a credit or debit card.
4. You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5. You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6. Lauderdale County Jail charges a fee for each message sent or received.
Important Things to Know
- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
- ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail.
- Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
- Rates vary and are always subject to change.
- Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
- You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
- You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
- You may NOT type or send emoticons.
- You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
- You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved.
- Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
- You may NOT transfer credits to another email.
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: [email protected]
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Lauderdale County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Lauderdale County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Lauderdale County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-760-5771 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lauderdale County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Lauderdale County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Lauderdale County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Lauderdale County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Lauderdale County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lauderdale County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-760-5771 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lauderdale County?
This facility, known as "Lauderdale County Jail" is also known as Lauderdale County Detention Center, Lauderdale County Jail , Lauderdale County Jail , Alabama, Lauderdale.
