Calhoun County Jail Inmate Search

Calhoun County Jail was built in 1924 as a part of an annex of the Calhoun County Courthouse, a historic county courthouse in Anniston, Alabama. The courthouse was designed by J.W. Golucke and built in 1900, becoming one of the earliest neoclassical courthouses in the state. The jail was consequently built in the northside of the building. Calhoun County Jail, as well as the county, was named in honor of John C. Calhoun, American statesman from South Carolina and Vice President (1825-32). Because of a fire, the building was rebuilt in 1935. Fifty years later, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Since its inception, the mission of the Calhoun County Jail has been to provide a safe and secure confinement of individuals committed to the custody of the jail, and to ensure that all inmates are treated in accordance with the established laws of the U.S. and the State of Alabama.

The jail is operated by the Sheriff of Calhoun County, and the Calhoun County Commission is responsible for funding its operations. Under the Calhoun Country Commission, the number staff and the annual operating budget are determined. The Calhoun County Jail correction officers facilitate an inmate’s stay and are responsible for intake, security, transport services, visitation coordination, mail delivery, food delivery and overall general care.

This institution has the capacity to house approximately 370 male and female inmates; the average daily population ranges from 180 to 500. Custody in this jail is not intended to be punitive; its main function is to ensure the upkeep of those individuals held in custody pending disposition of their respective cases by the court. Federal inmates are also housed at this facility; offenses vary. Approximately 38% of inmates are charged with probation violation or failure to appear, and almost 25% are charged with a drug or alcohol offense.

The Calhoun County Jail also has a robust set of amenities, including a full kitchen facility, preparing over 400,000 meals per year, a drug rehabilitation program, providing over 4,000 hours of community service annually, a medical facility for all inmates, and a separate women's facility.

WHAT ARE VISITING HOURS? All visitation times are based on the section the inmate is assigned and are scheduled through the www.gettingout.com website

WHO CAN VISIT? Only authorized immediate family members- parents, grandparents, legal spouses, siblings, and children. The following persons will not be allowed to visit:

Any person awaiting trial in any jurisdiction for a felony offense. Any person on furlough or pass from any correctional institution or rehab Any person released from jail/prison during the past 12 months Any person who is a co-defendant or victim of the inmate Any person who has an active warrant for their arrest Inmates establish their visitation list when they are booked into the facility. Only in special circumstances will a change be made to an inmate’s visitation list once they have been booked in. The inmate is the only that can request a change to the list.

HOW DO I SCHEDULE A VISIT? Visits are scheduled through the www.gettingout.com website for general population inmates. Inmates not listed on that website can be visited by scheduling via the visitation desk at (256) 241-8032. Under certain circumstances a special visit may be authorized by jail administration. If you would like to request a special visit please call the visitation desk.

I’M A COMMON LAW SPOUSE, CAN I VISIT? No, only authorized immediate family members (parent, grandparent, legal spouse, sibling, or children).

DUE TO SECURITY CONCERNS THE CALHOUN COUNTY JAIL NO LONGER ACCEPTS PACKAGES OF ANY KIND. Please refer to www.jailatm.com where you can purchase a care package to be sent to an inmate.

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS Inmates may receive publications as follows: New paperback or soft back books (no hardcover books) sent directly from the publisher Barnes and Noble to the jail. Books must be no larger than 9.5 x 6.5 inches. Inmates are allowed one book per month send directly from Barnes and Noble to the jail. The number of paperback books that inmates are allowed to have in possession is limited to four. Magazines and newspapers are a fire hazard and they are not allowed in the jail in accordance with fire department regulations and fire code. Books that contain lewd, obscene, or inflammatory books or photographs will not be permitted. Publications that are directed at revolutionary activities, advocate treason or civil disobedience will not be permitted in the facility. The Jail Administrator or designee reserves the right to refuse any book. Books that do not meet the standards of this facility will be destroyed or donated to charity.

HOW DO I MAIL A LETTER TO AN INMATE? Mail should be addressed with the inmates name to 400 West 8th Street, Anniston, AL 36201. The return address must be listed

WHAT AM I ALLOWED TO MAIL TO AN INMATE? Inmates are allowed to receive letters from friends and family. All incoming and outgoing mail will be inspected. Do not send any form of money in the mail.

HOW DO I ADD MONEY TO AN INMATES ACCOUNT? Money can be added to an inmate’s store account at the jail lobby store kiosk, by visiting www.jailatm.com. Money can be added to the inmate’s phone account at the jail lobby phone kiosk, my visiting www.gettingout.com , or calling 1-888-516-0115

ARE MONEY ORDERS ACCEPTED? We do not accept money orders or checks.

HOW DO I GET PERSONAL PAPERWORK SIGNED BY INMATES? The Calhoun County Jail personnel will not accept personal paperwork that needs to be signed by the inmate. This must be done utilizing the United Postal Service.

HOW DO I FIND OUT CHARGE, BOND AMOUNT, AND COURT DATE OF CURRENT INMATES? Please contact the jail at 256-241-8032.

HOW CAN I SPEAK WITH AN INMATE IF I AM NOT ALLOWED TO VISIT? Inmates can receive mail and can make phone calls.

WHAT IS THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE CALHOUN COUNTY JAIL? 400 West 8th Street Anniston, AL 36201 (256) 241-8032 general information (256) 241-8032 visitation appointments

HOW LONG WILL AN INMATE BE HELD IN THE JAIL? Inmates that have a bond amount set can make bond at anytime. Those that do not have bonds cannot be released until his/her judge has authorized it.

CAN EMPLOYEES DELIVER MESSAGES TO AN INMATE? Only messages containing emergency information can be delivered to an inmate. Please contact the supervisor or administration if you have an emergency message (they are the only ones that can approve it).

ARE TOBACCO PRODUCTS ALLOWED? The Calhoun County Jail is a tobacco free facility. Tobacco products are considered contraband and possession in the facility is against the law.

WHEN WILL AN INMATE BE SENT TO PRISON? The date an inmate is taken to prison is decided by the Alabama Department of Corrections. The Calhoun County Jail cannot give out transport information.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN AN INMATE IS LISTED WITH A “HOLD?” The inmate has an active warrant for their arrest or is wanted by another agency. Please contact that agency for more information.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT HOW MUCH AN INMATE HAS ON HIS STORE OR PHONE ACCOUNT? The date an inmate is taken to prison is decided by the Alabama Department of Corrections. The Calhoun County Jail cannot give out transport information.We cannot give out information regarding an inmate’s monetary accounts. You will need to discuss this information with the inmate.