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Sheffield City Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

Sheffield City Jail is a local correctional facility located in Sheffield, Alabama. It serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals arrested within the city limits of Sheffield.

Contact Information

Address: 316 N Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL 35660
Phone: (256) 386-5630
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

Locating an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Sheffield City Jail, you can call the facility directly at (256) 386-5630. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information

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

Sending Money

For information on how to send money to inmates, please contact the jail directly. Online payment systems are not available for this facility.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls. For specific information about phone privileges and any video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about available services and programs for inmates is limited. Contact the facility for details on any educational, vocational, or rehabilitation programs that may be offered.

Security and Management

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

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to legal counsel. For detailed information about legal and visitation rights at Sheffield City Jail, consult with a local attorney or contact the facility.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves taking fingerprints, photographs, and personal information. For information about the release process and bail procedures, contact the jail or consult with a local bail bondsman.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

The list of allowed items may vary. Generally, basic hygiene items and approved clothing are permitted. Contact the jail for a specific list of allowed items.

How can I post bail for an inmate?

Bail can typically be posted at the jail or through a licensed bail bondsman. Contact the jail for specific instructions on posting bail.

Are there medical services available for inmates?

Basic medical services are usually provided to inmates. For information about specific medical services available, contact the jail directly.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

600 North Montgomery Avenue, Sheffield, AL, 35660-2834

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 256-383-1771 .

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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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

Sheffield Jail driving directions

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