Homewood Jail

Q: Does Jefferson County have bail?

Does Jefferson County have bail? Yes, Alabama is a bail state, and Jefferson County allows bail.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Jefferson County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Jefferson County? There are four types of bonds accepted in Jefferson County: 1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The Jefferson County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of Alabama to cover the bond. 4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is released on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Jefferson County?

Who can set bail in Jefferson County? In Alabama, for violations of motor vehicle laws, a state trooper, sheriff’s office, police officers and constables can arrest and set bail for those violations not to exceed $300. For non-motor vehicle violations, a bond hearing officer sets bail in Alabama. This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.

Q: When is bail set in Jefferson County Alabama?

When is bail set in Jefferson County Alabama? Bail is set at the time of arrest for lesser offenses and within 48 hours at what is called the initial appearance for more serious offenses.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Homewood Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Homewood Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Homewood Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 205-332-6210. 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. Homewood Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Jefferson County?

What happens during booking in Jefferson County? 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 Jefferson 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Homewood Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Homewood Jail? 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 Jefferson 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Homewood Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 205-332-6210 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Homewood Jail booking process take?

How long does the Homewood Jail booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Homewood Jail? 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 Homewood Jail 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Homewood Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Homewood 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 205-332-6210 for the information you are looking for.

Homewood 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 Homewood 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 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

The Homewood Jail maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Homewood 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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About the Homewood Jail

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The Homewood Jail is one of the oldest jails in Alabama, having been established in 1926 when Charles Rice pushed to merge five smaller towns into one city.

The jail is located at 1833 29th Avenue South in Homewood, AL and has a capacity for 88 inmates. It typically holds about 20 inmates at any given time. The main phone number for the facility is 205-332-6210 and can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In 1959, Birmingham attempted to annex Homewood but their efforts were defeated by local voters. However, there was another attempt in 1964 which resulted in voting irregularities and lawsuits that ultimately thwarted the move.

During the 1940's, Homewood's police and fire departments expanded to match the city's 75% increase in population between 1940 and 1950.

The majority of prisoners in this facility are arrested for misdemeanors or other nonviolent crimes such as theft or traffic violations. Inmates have an opportunity to post bail if they wish to gain their release from the jail. The website for the facility is homewoodpd.org which provides information about services, programs, events and more related to the Jail and its operations.

The following personal items are the only thing allowed in the jail:

Undergarments, socks, papers, pens, envelopes, stamps, newspapers, magazines, paperback books, personal hygiene items (anything liquid must be clear and in a see-through bottle). No food.

These items can only be dropped of during visitation hours. Monday 8:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. and Thursday 1:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m.

Homewood Jail: 205-332-6210
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office: 205-325-5700

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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Steps involved in booking at Homewood Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Homewood Jail 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 Homewood Jail:

Identification confirmation.
Photographs (mugshots).
Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
Potential DNA collection.
Conducting a physical search.
Seizing personal property.
Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Homewood Jail at 205-332-6210.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Homewood Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to pay bail in Jefferson County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Homewood Jail in Homewood, 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 205-332-6210 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
A licensed bail bondsman in Jefferson County can assist with the process.
Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Jefferson County, Alabama, visit the Homewood Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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

Homewood Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209
205-332-6210

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
Call 205-332-6210 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 205-332-6210 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
MONDAY	8:30AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY	1:00PM - 6:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Homewood Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Homewood Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person.
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 205-332-6210 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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

Collect Calls

Almost every jail, including Homewood Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
To find out about Homewood Jail phone services, call 205-332-6210 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Homewood Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Homewood 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 Homewood 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#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

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 Homewood 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 Homewood 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#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Homewood 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 Homewood Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

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 Homewood Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Homewood Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Homewood Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

Bring money to the jail in person.
The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Homewood Jail
1833 29th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 205-332-6210 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Homewood Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Homewood 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 Homewood Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-332-6210 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Homewood Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Jefferson County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County County Jails

Jefferson County Jail – Bessemer Jefferson County Jail – Birmingham

Jefferson County City Jails

Birmingham City Jail Homewood Jail

Jefferson County Juvenile Facilities

Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Homewood Jail

Search for an Inmate in Jefferson County

Homewood Jail Information

Steps involved in booking at Homewood Jail

How to pay bail in Jefferson County for an arrestee

Homewood Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Homewood Jail

Homewood Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Homewood Jail

Search for an Inmate in Jefferson County

Homewood Jail

Search for an Inmate in Jefferson County

Homewood Jail Information

Steps involved in booking at Homewood Jail

How to pay bail in Jefferson County for an arrestee

Homewood Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Homewood Jail

Homewood Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Homewood Jail

Search for an Inmate in Jefferson County

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