The Marengo County Detention Center is a 118 bed jail in the city of Linden, Marengo County, Alabama.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 334-295-2257, 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: 334-295-2257
Physical Address:
101 Dunn Street
Linden, AL 36748-0698
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Marengo County Jail
101 Dunn Street
Linden, AL 36748
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To search for an inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center, 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 334-295-2257 for the information you are looking for.
Marengo County Detention Center 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 Marengo County Detention Center, 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 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
The Marengo County Detention Center maintains an average of 118 offenders in custody on any given day. The Marengo County Detention Center 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 Marengo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,360 offenders.
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Marengo County Detention Center in Linden, Alabama is a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of 118 beds. It is located at 101 Dunn Street, Linden, Alabama, 36748 and can be contacted by phone at 334-295-4208 or by fax at 334-295-1557.
Marengo County Detention Center houses pre-trial detainees and those waiting for their sentences. Visitation hours are Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m for male inmates and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m until 3:00 p.m for female inmates.
Visitors must sign the visitation register and call 334-295-2257 to ensure that their visit is still active before arriving. Money can be sent to inmates via kiosk in the jail lobby, money orders through the mail, or online using JPay. Photographs up to 4" x 6" can also be sent to inmates.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Marengo County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 334-295-2257.
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.
Marengo County Detention Center 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 Marengo 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 Marengo 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 Marengo County Detention Center 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 Marengo County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 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 Marengo County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Marengo County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Marengo County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
101 Dunn Street
Linden, AL 36748-0698
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Marengo County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Marengo County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Marengo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Marengo County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Marengo County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Marengo County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Marengo County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Marengo County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Marengo County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Marengo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Marengo County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Marengo County?
This facility, known as "Marengo County Detention Center" is also known as Marengo County Jail, Marengo County Sheriff, Marengo County Inmate Search, Marengo County Arrests, Marengo County Jail & Detention Center, Marengo County Jail & Detention Center, Alabama, Marengo.
