Located in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, the Birmingham City Jail is a 350-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 205-254-6369.
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 Birmingham City Jail at 205-254-6369 for help.
Phone: 205-254-6369
Physical Address:
425 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Subject Number
Birmingham City Jail
425 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35203
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Subject Number
Birmingham City Jail
425 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35203
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Birmingham City 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 205-254-6369 for the information you are looking for.
Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City 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 205-254-6369 for further assistance.
The Birmingham City Jail maintains an average of 350 offenders in custody on any given day. The Birmingham City 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 Jefferson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 40,300 offenders.
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The Birmingham City Jail is a secure facility located in Birmingham, Alabama that opened its doors in 1966 and has been continuously operational since. It is a municipal jail operated by the Birmingham Police Department that holds an average of 150-200 inmates, including suspects awaiting trial or serving sentences for violation of city ordinances. Visitors must be approved by a jail supervisor and those with warrants will be arrested. Records kept on inmates include arrest records, sentencing records, court documents, and other criminal records.
In April 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail" while incarcerated there for leading a Good Friday demonstration as part of the civil rights movement in violation of an injunction against such activities.
The original city jail was housed within the Birmingham City Hall on 4th Avenue North and 19th Street, but the current location of the prison is at 425 6th Avenue South in South Titusville neighborhood.
It provides services to all neighborhoods throughout the city such as events and issues related to each neighborhood and can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 205-254-6369. The mission of the jail is to provide an enhanced level of service to citizens while maintaining humane custody and supervision through safe confinement practices. Recently there have been discussions about transitioning inmates from the city jail to the Jefferson County jail.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Birmingham City Jail 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 Birmingham City Jail 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 205-254-6369.
Once booked at Birmingham City Jail in Birmingham, 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 205-254-6369.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Jefferson County, Alabama, visit the Birmingham City Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Birmingham City Jail? What is the Schedule?
Officials – upon presentation of valid identification, Attorneys, Parole and Probation Officers, and Social Workers for public or community services will be permitted to visit with a detainee at any reasonable time during day or evening hours.
Visits by clergy – upon presentation of appropriate identification (e.g., valid clergy card or ministerial credential card and driver license), members of the clergy may visit between the hours of 9:00AM until 11:00AM and 5:00PM until 7:00PM, 7 days a week.
Visits with Friends and Family - Video Screen Visits per the schedule below.
Visitation for pre-trial detainees – includes those individuals who have not yet been to trial, either due to a continuance or before scheduled court dates.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or
3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Detainees Serving Time
The visitation schedule for those detainees serving time is as follows:
Inmate's Last Name begins with A-D
Monday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Inmate's Last Name begins with E-H
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Inmate's Last Name begins with I-P
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Inmate's Last Name begins with I-P
Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Females only
Sunday
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
*The minimum age to enter the jail is 13 years old and the visit must be pre-approved by the Commander or other staff.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Birmingham City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-254-6369 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 Birmingham City Jail?
Officials – upon presentation of valid identification, Attorneys, Parole and Probation Officers, and Social Workers for public or community services will be permitted to visit with a detainee at any reasonable time during day or evening hours.
Visits by clergy – upon presentation of appropriate identification (e.g., valid clergy card or ministerial credential card and driver license), members of the clergy may visit between the hours of 9:00AM until 11:00AM and 5:00PM until 7:00PM, 7 days a week.
Visits with Friends and Family - Video Screen Visits per the schedule below.
Visitation for pre-trial detainees – includes those individuals who have not yet been to trial, either due to a continuance or before scheduled court dates.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or
3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Detainees Serving Time
The visitation schedule for those detainees serving time is as follows:
Inmate's Last Name begins with A-D
Monday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Inmate's Last Name begins with E-H
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Inmate's Last Name begins with I-P
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Inmate's Last Name begins with I-P
Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Females only
Sunday
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
*The minimum age to enter the jail is 13 years old and the visit must be pre-approved by the Commander or other staff.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Birmingham City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-254-6369 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Birmingham City Jail?
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 self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Subject Number in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail to:
Inmate's Full Name & Subject Number
Birmingham City Jail
425 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35203
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Birmingham City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-254-6369 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Birmingham City Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Birmingham City Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Birmingham City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-254-6369 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Birmingham City Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City 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 & Subject Number
Birmingham City Jail
425 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35203
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Subject Number
Birmingham City Jail
425 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35203
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 Birmingham City Jail 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 Birmingham City 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 & Subject Number
Birmingham City Jail
425 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35203
For inmates receiving mail in the Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Subject Number
Birmingham City Jail
425 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35203
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 Birmingham City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-254-6369 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Birmingham City Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Birmingham City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-254-6369 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Birmingham City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Birmingham City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-254-6369 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-254-6369 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Jefferson County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jefferson County?
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