The Pickens County Detention Facility is a 185 bed jail in the city of Carrollton, Pickens County, Alabama.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 205-367-2000, 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: 205-367-2000
Physical Address:
188 Cemetery Street
Carrollton, AL 35447
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name
Pickens County Jail
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, 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 205-367-2000 for the information you are looking for.
Pickens County Detention Facility 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 Pickens County Detention Facility, 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 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
The Pickens County Detention Facility maintains an average of 185 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pickens County Detention Facility 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 Pickens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,700 offenders.
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Pickens County Detention Facility is a minimum-level security facility with a capacity of 157 inmates.
Medical personnel are available at the facility, which is located at 188 Cemetery Street Carrollton, AL 35447. It can be contacted by phone at 205-367-2000.
Inmates can receive mail addressed to "Inmate's First and Last Name, Pickens County Jail, PO Box 226 Carrollton, AL 35447". Visitation at the facility is available Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 205-367-2006.
Each inmate is allowed one or two visits, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. The facility is administered by 16 correctional officers, staff supervisors, a jail program assistant, and an assistant jail administrator. It also uses Securus Technologies for prepaid phone services and inmates can only receive pre-stamped postcards.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Pickens County Detention Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 205-367-2000.
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.
Pickens County Detention Facility 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County Detention Facility 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 Pickens County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 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 Pickens County Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility?
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
Pickens County Detention Facility 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 Pickens County Detention Facility 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.
188 Cemetery Street
Carrollton, AL 35447
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 Pickens County Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Pickens County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Pickens County Detention Facility.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Pickens County Detention Facility.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Pickens County Detention Facility 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
Pickens County Detention Facility 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 Pickens County Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pickens County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility 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 Pickens County inmate, do the following:
Pickens County Detention Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Pickens County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Pickens County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Pickens County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Pickens County Detention Facility, 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 Pickens County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Pickens County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pickens County?
This facility, known as "Pickens County Detention Facility" is also known as Pickens County Sheriff, Pickens County Jail, Pickens Count Arrests, Pickens County Inmate Search, Pickens County Jail Alabama, Pickens County Jail/Detention.
