Prince Arnold Detention Center

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Prince Arnold Detention Center Information

The Prince Arnold Detention Center is a 64-bed jail located in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 334-682-4715.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Prince Arnold Detention Center at 334-682-4715 for assistance.

Phone: 334-682-4715

Physical Address:
240 Highway 265 S
Camden, AL 36726

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Prince Arnold Detention Center
240 Highway 265 South
P.O. Box 337
Camden, AL 36726

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Prince Arnold Detention Center
240 Highway 265 South
P.O. Box 337
Camden, AL 36726

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Prince Arnold Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Prince Arnold 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 334-682-4715 for the information you are looking for.

Prince Arnold 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 Prince Arnold 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 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

The Prince Arnold Detention Center maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Prince Arnold 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 Wilcox County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,280 offenders.

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About the Prince Arnold Detention Center

Prince Arnold Detention Center is located at 240 Highway 5 South, Camden, AL 36726. It is a medium-security correctional facility with a capacity of 64 inmates.

Inmates housed here are incarcerated for different levels of crime. Most are sentenced for less than one year.

The Prince Arnold Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Wilcox County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 334-682-4715, 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 Prince Arnold Detention Center 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#
Prince Arnold Detention Center
240 Highway 265 South
P.O. Box 337
Camden, AL 36726

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:

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Prince Arnold Detention Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Prince Arnold Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Prince Arnold Detention Center include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 334-682-4715.

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Directions / Map to the Prince Arnold Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Wilcox County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Prince Arnold Detention Center in Camden for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 334-682-4715 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Wilcox County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Wilcox County, Alabama, see the Prince Arnold Detention Center Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Prince Arnold Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Visiting Hours: Sunday's only

Male Inmates

POD(B)  1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
POD(C)  2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
POD(D)  3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Female Inmates

POD(A)  4:00 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.

The information below provides complete instructions regarding the Visiting Hours and Visitation Schedule, the Visiting Rules and the Jail Visitation process for the Prince Arnold Detention Center in Camden, Alabama.

Following these instructions exactly will enhance your chances of getting official approval to visit an inmate.

It is highly recommended that prior to an inmate visit at the jail, you first call the jail at 334-682-4715 to confirm that visits have not been cancelled.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Prince Arnold Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Prince Arnold Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Prince Arnold Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Prince Arnold Detention Center?

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Wilcox County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Prince Arnold Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Alabama, then select Prince Arnold Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Prince Arnold Detention Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Prince Arnold Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Prince Arnold Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Prince Arnold Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Prince Arnold Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Wilcox 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 Wilcox 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 Prince Arnold Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Prince Arnold Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Prince Arnold Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Prince Arnold 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 Prince Arnold 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#
Prince Arnold Detention Center
240 Highway 265 South
P.O. Box 337
Camden, AL 36726



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Prince Arnold Detention Center
240 Highway 265 South
P.O. Box 337
Camden, AL 36726



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 Prince Arnold Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Prince Arnold 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#
Prince Arnold Detention Center
240 Highway 265 South
P.O. Box 337
Camden, AL 36726

Prince Arnold Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Prince Arnold 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 Prince Arnold Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Prince Arnold Detention Center
240 Highway 265 South
P.O. Box 337
Camden, AL 36726


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 Prince Arnold Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Prince Arnold Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Prince Arnold Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay Contact, Help and FAQ

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Prince Arnold Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Prince Arnold 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 Prince Arnold Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Prince Arnold 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 Prince Arnold Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-682-4715 for further assistance.

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