Located in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, the Dekalb County Detention Center is a 235-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 256-845-8565.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Dekalb County Detention Center at 256-845-8565 for help.
Phone: 256-845-8565
Physical Address:
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dekalb County Detention Center
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dekalb County Detention Center
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dekalb 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 256-845-8565 for the information you are looking for.
Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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 256-845-8565 for further assistance.
The Dekalb County Detention Center maintains an average of 235 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dekalb 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 DeKalb County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,700 offenders.
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Dekalb County Detention Center in Fort Payne, Alabama is a medium-security correctional facility that houses inmates from DeKalb County and other counties in the Alabama. It has a comprehensive visitation program and makes available inmate records to the public. There are 235 beds for inmates.
The facility works closely with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ensure compliance with their standards, as well as the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office. The jail is managed by the Corrections Division of the Sheriff's Office, with 46 staff members working at the facility. There is a medical unit run by a full-time registered nurse and a part-time doctor. The inmates also have access to a law library and video conferencing.
In addition, there are two inmate work crews that travel around DeKalb County collecting garbage and maintaining county property, as well as an additional crew on standby. The jail also provides access to video visitation for family members and friends of inmates, who must make an appointment in order to visit. The jail also offers a Work Release Program for non-violent offenders, allowing them to leave the facility in the morning, work all day for an outside employer, and return in the evening.
To reach the Jail by phone, call 256-845-8565. The physical address is 2801 Jordan Road SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968
With an average daily population of 235 inmates, the Dekalb County Detention Center serves the county of DeKalb County and all its communities along with the municipal departments of Fort Payne, Fyffe, Sylvania, Rainsville, Geraldine, Henagar, Collinsville, Crossville, Powell, Valley Head, and Hammondville.
They are also in partnership with the US Marshals and house federal detainees when required.
Those who are being detained in Dekalb County Detention Center are either waiting for their sentence, waiting transfer to a federal or other center, or they may be serving a short sentence of under one year.
By allowing those with short sentences to serve them locally, detainees are more likely to have contact with their friends and family who will be providing support after their incarceration, which improves mental health and helps to provide lower recidivism rates.
The focus within the jail is the safety of all detainees, staff, and visitors, and to provide skills and tools for detainees to build a successful return to their community and future.
A medical unit is onsite with a registered nurse and a contracted doctor, and mental health care is provided in the method of counseling and support groups, along with other treatments. A law library and recreational reading materials are available and accessible by all detainees regardless of the length of their incarceration.
Work crews from the detention center give back to their community through cleaning garbage from roadsides, working in the building and on the campus for maintenance and upkeep, yardwork, and other tasks.
A work release program is also in place to allow inmates to maintain employment outside of the facility and to return to continue their sentence around the work shifts.
Access to phones is available for inmates to use funds from their accounts or to make outgoing collect calls to friends or family, and they are able to both send and receive mail to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dekalb County Detention Center
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
... which will be checked for contraband before being permitted into cells and other areas.
Visits are also provided through video and an appointment must be made in advance online, or calling the facility at 256-845-8565. Visits occur between 9am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday, with up to 3 visitors and for 30 minute long blocks.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Dekalb County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Dekalb County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 256-845-8565.
Once booked at Dekalb County Detention Center in Fort Payne, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 256-845-8565.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in DeKalb County, Alabama, visit the Dekalb County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dekalb County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
256-845-8565
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No onsite video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| SATURDAY | No onsite video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
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 Dekalb County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-845-8565 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 Dekalb County Detention Center?
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
256-845-8565
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No onsite video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 3:30PM |
| SATURDAY | No onsite video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dekalb County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-845-8565 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dekalb 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
Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dekalb County Detention Center
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
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 Dekalb County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Dekalb County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for DeKalb County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dekalb County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-845-8565 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dekalb County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in DeKalb County follow these instructions:
Dekalb County Detention Center 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 Dekalb County Detention Center, 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 DeKalb 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 Dekalb County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-845-8565 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dekalb County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dekalb County Detention Center 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 Dekalb County Detention Center 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#
Dekalb County Detention Center
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dekalb County Detention Center
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
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 Dekalb County Detention Center 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 Dekalb County Detention Center 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#
Dekalb County Detention Center
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
For inmates receiving mail in the Dekalb County Detention Center 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 Dekalb County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Dekalb County Detention Center
2801 Jordan Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
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 Dekalb County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-845-8565 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dekalb County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Dekalb County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Dekalb County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Dekalb 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
Dekalb 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 Dekalb County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Dekalb County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for DeKalb County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dekalb County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-845-8565 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dekalb County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Dekalb County Detention Center 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 Dekalb County Detention Center follow these steps:
Dekalb County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {DeKalb 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 Dekalb County Detention Center 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 Dekalb County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for DeKalb County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dekalb County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-845-8565 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Dekalb County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Dekalb County Detention Center 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.
Dekalb County Detention Center 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 Dekalb County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-845-8565 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding DeKalb County?
This facility, known as "Dekalb County Detention Center" is also known as DeKalb County Jail, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, DeKalb County Inmate Search, DeKalb County Arrests, Dekalb County Jail & Detention Center, Dekalb County Jail & Detention Center, Alabama, DeKalb, DeKalb County Sheriff.
