Chambers County Detention Facility is a 136-bed facility based in Lafayette, Chambers County, Alabama. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 334-864-4336.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Chambers County Detention Facility at 334-864-4336 for assistance.
Phone: 334-864-4336
Physical Address:
105 Alabama Avenue West
Lafayette, AL 36862
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chambers County Detention Faciltiy
105 Alabama Ave W
LaFayette, AL 36862
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chambers County Detention Faciltiy
105 Alabama Ave W
LaFayette, AL 36862
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Chambers 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 334-864-4336 for the information you are looking for.
Chambers 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 Chambers 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 334-864-4336 for further assistance.
The Chambers County Detention Facility maintains an average of 136 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chambers 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 Chambers County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,720 offenders.
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Chambers County Detention Facility in Alabama is a medium-to-maximum-security facility located in the City of LaFayette, in Chambers County. The facility is under the governance of the County Sheriff's office. It houses inmates from all over the county who are awaiting trial or serving sentences for various offenses, violent and non-violent. Both male and female prisoners are held there.
Chambers County Detention Facility offers a variety of services including inmate search, visitation hours, jail roster, phone number, sending money, address, and fax number. The AIS number for each inmate incarcerated by the ADOC is also available.
Inmates have access to medical care, educational programs, recreational activities, and other resources. They strive to provide a safe and secure environment for inmates and staff members.
Chambers County Detention Facility has a capacity of 136 inmates, after an extension that was completed in 2022. This allowed for the creation of different secitions to separate violent from non-violent offenders. Inmates come from all over Chambers County.
is located at 105 Alabama Avenue West, LaFayette, AL, 36862. The facility can be contacted by phone at 334-864-4336.
The sprawling red brick buildings that make up the Chambers County Detention Facility share one large, fenced yard in the back and several small, fenced yards in the front, offers wheelchair accessible entrances, and provides all detention services for the county.
All inmates from Chambers County that are held here will be on misdemeanor or felony charges and range from low security to maximum security for serious or violent crimes, and they will remain at Chambers County Detention Facility both as they wait for their trial and as they serve their sentence.
To search the inmate list and determine if someone you know is being held, access the online look up or specific questions can be directed to the staff by calling 334-864-4336.
Money may be added to the inmate account to support their commissary and other purchases online.
Phone accounts are supported through and they are able to make outgoing calls during daytime hours but not receive incoming calls.
Sending mail must be through the US Postal Service with a full return address and address to the inmate at the facility directly to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chambers County Detention Faciltiy
105 Alabama Ave W
LaFayette, AL 36862
... where it will be inspected and all contraband removed.
Visits can be scheduled directly with the staff by calling 334-864-4336 or with the inmate.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Chambers County Detention Facility for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Chambers County Detention Facility:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Chambers County Detention Facility at 334-864-4336.
Once an individual is booked at Chambers County Detention Facility in Lafayette, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 334-864-4336 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Chambers County, Alabama, visit the Chambers County Detention Facility Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chambers County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
105 Alabama Avenue West
Lafayette, AL 36862
334-864-4336
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chambers County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-864-4336 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 Chambers County Detention Facility?
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chambers County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-864-4336 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chambers County Detention Facility?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Chambers County Detention Facility 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 Chambers County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chambers County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chambers County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-864-4336 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chambers County Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Chambers County follow these instructions:
Chambers County Detention Facility 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:
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 Chambers County Detention Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
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 Chambers 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 Chambers County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-864-4336 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chambers County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Chambers County Detention Facility 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 Chambers County Detention Facility 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 #
Chambers County Detention Faciltiy
105 Alabama Ave W
LaFayette, AL 36862
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chambers County Detention Faciltiy
105 Alabama Ave W
LaFayette, AL 36862
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 Chambers County Detention Facility 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 Chambers County Detention Facility 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 #
Chambers County Detention Faciltiy
105 Alabama Ave W
LaFayette, AL 36862
For inmates receiving mail in the Chambers County Detention Facility 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 Chambers County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chambers County Detention Faciltiy
105 Alabama Ave W
LaFayette, AL 36862
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 Chambers County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-864-4336 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chambers County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Chambers County Detention Facility 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 Chambers County Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Chambers County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chambers County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chambers County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-864-4336 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chambers County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Chambers County Detention Facility lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Chambers County Detention Facility follow these steps:
Chambers County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Chambers County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Chambers County Detention Facility lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Chambers County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Chambers County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chambers County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-864-4336 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Chambers County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Chambers County Detention Facility offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Chambers County Detention Facility offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chambers County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-864-4336 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chambers County?
This facility, known as "Chambers County Detention Facility" is also known as Chambers County Jail, James C. Morgan Detention Facility, Chambers County Jail & Detention Facility, Chambers County Jail & Detention Facility, Alabama, Chambers, Chambers County Inmate Search, Chambers County Arrests, Chambers County Sheriff.
