Inmate Search 🔍 | Houston County Jail

Houston County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Houston, AL. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Houston County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Houston County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

901 East Main Street
Dothan, Alabama 36301

County

Houston County

Phone Number

334-712-0762

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

188

Website

www.houstoncountyso.org

Fax Number

334-671-9479

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Houston County Jail?

Houston County 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 Houston County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Dothan police department at 334-712-0762 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Houston County Jail?

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 Houston County Jail?

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.
For more information one can call 334-712-0762.

Houston County 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.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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.