Located in Linden, Marengo County, Alabama, the Marengo County Detention Center is a 118-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 334-295-2257.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Marengo County Detention Center at 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
Phone: 334-295-2257
Physical Address:
101 Dunn Street
Linden, AL 36748-0698
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marengo County Jail
101 Dunn Street
Linden, Alabama 36748
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marengo County Jail
101 Dunn Street
Linden, Alabama 36748
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Marengo 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 334-295-2257 for the information you are looking for.
Marengo 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 Marengo 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 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
The Marengo County Detention Center maintains an average of 118 offenders in custody on any given day. The Marengo 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 Marengo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,360 offenders.
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Marengo County Detention Center in Linden, Alabama is a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of 118 beds. It is located at 101 Dunn Street, Linden, Alabama, 36748 and can be contacted by phone at 334-295-4208 or by fax at 334-295-1557.
Marengo County Detention Center houses pre-trial detainees and those waiting for their sentences. Visitation hours are Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m for male inmates and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m until 3:00 p.m for female inmates.
Visitors must sign the visitation register and call 334-295-2257 to ensure that their visit is still active before arriving. Money can be sent to inmates via kiosk in the jail lobby, money orders through the mail, or online using JPay. Photographs up to 4" x 6" can also be sent to inmates.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Marengo County Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Marengo County Detention Center:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Marengo County Detention Center at 334-295-2257.
After being arrested and booked into Marengo County Detention Center in Linden, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 334-295-2257 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Marengo County, Alabama, visit the Marengo County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
101 Dunn Street
Linden, AL 36748-0698
334-295-2257
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 334-295-2257 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 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 Marengo County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Marengo 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
Marengo 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 Marengo 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#
Marengo County Jail
101 Dunn Street
Linden, Alabama 36748
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 Marengo County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Marengo County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Marengo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Marengo 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 Marengo 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#
Marengo County Jail
101 Dunn Street
Linden, Alabama 36748
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marengo County Jail
101 Dunn Street
Linden, Alabama 36748
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 Marengo 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 Marengo 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#
Marengo County Jail
101 Dunn Street
Linden, Alabama 36748
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Marengo County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Marengo County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Marengo 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
Marengo 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 Marengo County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Marengo County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Marengo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Marengo County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Marengo County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marengo County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-295-2257 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Marengo County?
This facility, known as "Marengo County Detention Center" is also known as Marengo County Jail, Marengo County Sheriff, Marengo County Inmate Search, Marengo County Arrests, Marengo County Jail & Detention Center, Marengo County Jail & Detention Center, Alabama, Marengo.
