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Columbia Jail, Alabama: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Columbia Jail is a detention facility located in Columbia, Alabama. It serves as the primary holding facility for individuals arrested in Columbia and surrounding areas of Houston County.

Contact Information

Address: 106 E Washington St, Columbia, AL 36319
Phone: (334) 696-4701
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Columbia Jail, you can call the facility directly at (334) 696-4701. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation schedules and procedures.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates at Columbia Jail, please contact the facility directly. They will provide guidance on accepted methods of payment and any associated procedures.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Columbia Jail may have access to phone calls. For specific information about phone privileges, costs, and any available video visitation options, please contact the jail administration.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs at Columbia Jail is limited. Contact the facility directly to inquire about available educational, vocational, or rehabilitative programs.

Security and Management Information

Columbia Jail operates under the jurisdiction of the Columbia Police Department. For detailed information about security measures and management practices, please contact the jail administration.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Columbia Jail have certain legal and visitation rights. For specific information about these rights, consult with the jail administration or a legal professional familiar with Alabama detention facilities.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from the arrestee. For information about the release process, including bail procedures, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring during visitation?

Allowed items during visitation may be restricted. Contact the jail directly for a current list of permitted items.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

To send mail to an inmate, address it to the inmate's full name, c/o Columbia Jail, 106 E Washington St, Columbia, AL 36319. Include your return address on the envelope.

What are the bail procedures at Columbia Jail?

Bail procedures may vary. Contact the jail or a local bail bondsman for specific information about posting bail for an inmate at Columbia Jail.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Columbia Jail. If you are have completed a Columbia Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Columbia Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Columbia Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

202 South Main Street, Columbia, AL, 36319

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 334-696-4444, 334-696-4417 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Columbia Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Columbia Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Columbia Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Columbia Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Columbia Jail.

General Stats for Alabama

Alabama Total Number of Inmates

35,861

Alabama Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

47,407

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

384

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

8,245

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

5,660

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

254

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

93.64

18,176

Female

6.36

1,235

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

55.64

444

Detained

38.35

306

Diverted

5.64

45

Prisons and Jails in Alabama