Pickens County Detention Facility is a 185-bed jail based in Carrollton, Pickens County, Alabama. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 205-367-2000.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Pickens County Detention Facility at 205-367-2000 for help.
Phone: 205-367-2000
Physical Address:
188 Cemetery Street
Carrollton, AL 35447
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
(personal mail - white postcards only)
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pickens 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 205-367-2000 for the information you are looking for.
Pickens 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 Pickens 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 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
The Pickens County Detention Facility maintains an average of 185 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pickens 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 Pickens County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,700 offenders.
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Pickens County Detention Facility is a medium-level security facility with a capacity of 157 inmates.
Medical personnel are available at the facility, which is located at 188 Cemetery Street Carrollton, AL 35447. It can be contacted by phone at 205-367-2000.
Inmates can receive mail addressed to "Inmate's First and Last Name, Pickens County Jail, PO Box 226 Carrollton, AL 35447". Inmates can only receive pre-stamped postcards.
Visitation at the facility is available Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 205-367-2006.
The facility is administered by 16 correctional officers, staff supervisors, a jail program assistant, and an assistant jail administrator.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 205-367-2000, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Pickens County Detention Facility also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
(personal mail - white postcards only)
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
After arrest, individuals are processed at Pickens County Detention Facility, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Pickens County Detention Facility:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 205-367-2000.
If someone is taken to Pickens County Detention Facility in Carrollton for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 205-367-2000.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Pickens County, Alabama, visit the Pickens County Detention Facility Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
188 Cemetery Street
Carrollton, AL 35447
205-367-2006
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 205-367-2000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 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 Pickens County Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Pickens County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Pickens County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Pickens County Detention Facility ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
(personal mail - white postcards only)
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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#
Pickens County Detention Facility
PO Box 226
Carrollton, AL 35447
For inmates receiving mail in the Pickens 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. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pickens County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Pickens County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickens County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-367-2000 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pickens County?
This facility, known as "Pickens County Detention Facility" is also known as Pickens County Sheriff, Pickens County Jail, Pickens Count Arrests, Pickens County Inmate Search, Pickens County Jail Alabama, Pickens County Jail/Detention.
