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Dothan City Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

The Dothan City Jail is a short-term holding facility located in Dothan, Alabama. It primarily houses individuals arrested by the Dothan Police Department before they are transferred to the Houston County Jail or released.

Contact Information

Address: 210 N Saint Andrews St, Dothan, AL 36303
Phone: (334) 615-3000
Website: Dothan Police Department

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Dothan City Jail, you can call the facility directly at (334) 615-3000. Provide the inmate's full name and date of birth if possible.

Visitation Information

Due to the short-term nature of this facility, visitation is generally not available. Inmates are typically transferred to the Houston County Jail within 72 hours of arrest.

How to Send Money

Money cannot be sent directly to inmates at the Dothan City Jail. If an inmate is transferred to the Houston County Jail, you can send money through that facility's approved methods.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls upon booking. Video visitation is not available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Due to the short-term nature of this facility, extensive services and programs are not offered. Basic medical care is available if needed.

Security and Management Information

The Dothan City Jail is managed by the Dothan Police Department and adheres to strict security protocols to ensure the safety of inmates and staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to speak with their attorney. Due to the short-term nature of the facility, regular visitation is not typically available.

Booking and Release Process

Upon arrest, individuals are booked into the Dothan City Jail. They may be released on bond or transferred to the Houston County Jail within 72 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do inmates typically stay at the Dothan City Jail?

Inmates typically stay at the Dothan City Jail for up to 72 hours before being transferred to the Houston County Jail or released.

Can I visit an inmate at the Dothan City Jail?

Due to the short-term nature of this facility, visitation is generally not available for inmates at the Dothan City Jail.

How can I find out if someone is being held at the Dothan City Jail?

You can call the facility directly at (334) 615-3000 to inquire about an inmate's status. Provide the inmate's full name and date of birth if possible.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

210 North Saint Andrews Street PO Box 2128, Dothan, AL, 36303

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 334-615-3000 .

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 Dothan 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 Dothan 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

Dothan Jail driving directions

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