Bullock County Jail

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Bullock County Jail Information

The Bullock County Jail is a 28 bed jail in the city of Union Springs, Bullock County, Alabama. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 334-738-2670.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 334-738-2670, 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.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Bullock County Jail at 334-738-2670 to get it.

Phone: 334-738-2670

Physical Address:
217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bullock County Jail
217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bullock County Jail
217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089

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How Do You Find Someone in the Bullock County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Bullock 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 334-738-2670 for the information you are looking for.

Bullock 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 Bullock 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 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

The Bullock County Jail maintains an average of 28 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bullock 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 Bullock County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 560 offenders.

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About the Bullock County Jail

Bullock County Jail in Union Springs, Alabama is operated and managed by the Union Springs Police Department and houses inmates awaiting trial or who are sentenced to serve time in jail.

The Bullock County Jail offers a variety of inmate services including commissary, visitation hours, and an AIS number for each inmate. It houses about 288 detainees. The facility is located on 110 acres, 1.5 miles east of Union Springs. About 27 acres are enclosed by a 20 foot high reinforced concrete wall.

The Jail mainly houses pre-trial detainees and those waiting for their sentences and was built in 1962. The facility is supervised by 93 staff members and offers basic education courses to inmates, such as GEDs and English as a second language. The Bullock County Jail is located at 212 North Prairie Street in Union Springs, Alabama. The postal code for the area is 36089. The contact numbers for the jail are 334-738-2222 and 334-738-2670

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Bullock County Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Bullock County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Bullock County Jail:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 334-738-2670.

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Directions / Map to the Bullock County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

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When an offender is arrested and brought to the Bullock County Jail in Union Springs for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Bullock County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 334-738-2670 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Bullock County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Bullock County Alabama, check out the Bullock County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bullock County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Bullock County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089
334-738-2670

  • Schedule subject to change.
  • Call 334-738-2670 to confirm visitation time prior to making arrangements.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per visit.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No Visits
MONDAY 9:00AM - 7:30 PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 7:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 7:30 PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 7:30 PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bullock County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bullock County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bullock County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bullock County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bullock County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bullock County Jail?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Bullock County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Bullock County follow these instructions:

Bullock County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Alabama.
  • Choose Bullock County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Bullock County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Alabama to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Alabama to Alabama) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Bullock County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Bullock County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bullock County Jail, and what can I send them?

Bullock County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bullock 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 Bullock 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 #
Bullock County Jail
217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bullock County Jail
217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089



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 Bullock County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Bullock 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 #
Bullock County Jail
217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089

Bullock County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Bullock 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 Bullock County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bullock County Jail
217 North Prairie Street
Union Springs, AL 36089


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 Bullock County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bullock County Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bullock County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bullock County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bullock County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bullock 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 Bullock County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-738-2670 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Bullock County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bullock County?

Bullock Pike Macon Montgomery Russell Barbour
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Search for an Inmate in Bullock County

This facility, known as "Bullock County Jail" is also known as Sheriff H. O. “Red” Williams Detention Center, Bullock County Jail, Alabama, Bullock, Bullock County Arrests, Bullock County Inmate Search, Bullock County Sheriff.