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Cottonwood Jail: A Guide for Inmates and Visitors

Overview of the Facility

Cottonwood Jail is a small municipal detention facility located in Cottonwood, Alabama. It primarily serves as a short-term holding facility for individuals arrested within the city limits of Cottonwood.

Contact Information

Address: 301 E Kyle St, Cottonwood, AL 36320
Phone: (334) 691-2611
Website: No official website available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Cottonwood Jail, you can call the facility directly at (334) 691-2611 during business hours. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information

Visitation policies and hours are not publicly available. Contact the jail directly for current visitation information and procedures.

How to Send Money

Information about sending money to inmates at Cottonwood Jail is not publicly available. Contact the facility directly for guidance on how to send funds to an inmate.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Details about phone calls and video visitation options are not publicly available. Contact the jail for information on communication methods available to inmates.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs at Cottonwood Jail is not publicly available. Contact the facility for details on any programs or services offered to inmates.

Security and Management Information

Cottonwood Jail is managed by the Cottonwood Police Department. For specific information about security measures and management practices, contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Cottonwood Jail have certain legal and visitation rights as prescribed by Alabama state law and facility policies. For detailed information about these rights, contact the jail or consult with a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release processes at Cottonwood Jail follow standard procedures for municipal jails in Alabama. For specific details about these processes, contact the facility directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have at Cottonwood Jail?

The list of allowed items may vary. Contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on permitted items for inmates.

How can I bail someone out of Cottonwood Jail?

To bail someone out, contact the jail directly for information on the bail process and accepted payment methods.

What medical services are available to inmates at Cottonwood Jail?

Information about specific medical services is not publicly available. Contact the jail directly for details on medical care provided to inmates.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Cottonwood Jail. If you are have completed a Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1414 Metcalf Street, Cottonwood, AL, 36320

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 334-691-2113 .

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 Cottonwood 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.
How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Cottonwood 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

Cottonwood Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Cottonwood 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