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The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) oversees the state's prison system. Its mission is to provide safe and secure confinement for incarcerated people, to effectively oversee the successful reintegration of offenders back into society, and to assist them in becoming productive, law-abiding citizens. Alabama has a mix of state-operated prisons, local county jails, city jails, and federal prisons.
Alabama's state prison system consists of major correctional facilities housing inmates who have been convicted of felonies and are serving longer sentences. These are some of the major state prisons in Alabama:
More details can be found on the Alabama Department of Corrections website.
County jails typically house inmates who are awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences. Each of Alabama's 67 counties has its own jail facility. Some notable ones include:
City jails typically hold inmates who have been arrested for city ordinance violations or misdemeanors. They usually house inmates for shorter periods compared to state or county facilities. City jails are found throughout Alabama in cities like Birmingham, Montgomery, and Huntsville.
Federal prisons house individuals convicted of federal crimes. Alabama hosts several federal facilities, including:
Inmates in Alabama's state prisons can be located using the Alabama Department of Corrections' Inmate Search tool. The tool allows you to search by name, AIS number (Alabama Institutional Serial number), or crime committed.
To locate inmates in county jails, you'll usually need to visit the respective county sheriff's website. Many provide online inmate lookup tools. For example, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has an Online Inmate Search tool. If the county doesn't provide an online tool, you might need to contact the jail directly.
City jail inmate information can typically be obtained through the city police department or the city jail's direct phone line. For instance, to find an inmate in the Birmingham City Jail, you would visit the Birmingham Police Department website or call the jail.
For federal prisons, the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Inmate Locator can be used. This tool allows you to search by name, age, and register number.
In general, when searching for an inmate, it's helpful to have as much information as possible, including the inmate's full name, date of birth, and the facility where they're housed. Please note that some information may be limited due to privacy and security concerns.
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