Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Arab City Police Jail?
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Arab City Police Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Arab City Police Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Arab police department at 256-586-8124 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Arab City Police Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Alabama inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Alabama.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Arab City Police Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 256-586-8124.
Arab City Police Jail Visitation Hours
Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Arab City Police Jail
More Information
Arab is a city located in Alabama State. The city alone records double crime figures compared to the whole Alabama state. These records are much higher than the national crime rate. The prison started receiving inmates immediately after construction work was completed. The most common crimes in the Arab city are property crimes and theft. However, other offences can also lead to arrest.
The facility has a working online system where you can find the list of persons incarcerated in the facility. In a situation where you do not find the name of an inmate, this means he has been released or transferred to another facility. For more information, you can call the facility and ask for more details about the inmate.
The city jail holds adult convicted male inmates above 18 years. These are men convicted of committing a crime under the Alabama state laws. Those awaiting trials, pleas, and sentencing are also housed in the facility. Most numbers of inmates in the jail are serving a one year sentence or below. This is because they have been found guilty of committing crimes viewed in nature as less severe, or rather lighter crimes. The facility also keeps the public updates of the inmates being released.
If you are planning to visit the city jail, there is crucial information that you should be familiar with. Chief among them all is that you should be an approved visitor by law. Otherwise, it will be pointless to make an effort. For this reason, it is important to first confirm with the jail authorities before the visit.
Some of the basic rules for the visitors include: you must not be a felon, you must have a valid ID and for children who are 16 years and below, must be accompanied with a legal custodian or guardian. When you arrive late, you might not be allowed to see your inmate (s). This will also apply if you are intoxicated or dressed inappropriately. The authorities don’t want to expose the inmates in unconducive environments during visits.
Sometimes you might want to send money to the facility. You can do this employing a check, cashier or money order into the facility account. You can also make direct money deposits to the inmate’s jail account at the administrative office. It is essential to include the inmate’s full name, the age, sex, and their ID number to make sure they receive. You can note this at the back, do not forget this information, it is imperative. This also applies to package sending. But for packages, make sure the items being sent are approved. You can always contact the prison authorities for more information regarding items on the approved list.
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