Houston County Jail, AL Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
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Use this website for informational purposes only.
Houston County Jail is located in Dothan, Alabama.
The leadership of Houston County’s Department of Detention is comprised of sworn/certified detention deputies, civilian support members, and sworn deputy sheriffs.
Chief leads the Houston County Department of Detention, which includes two detention facilities, the booking facility, county and statewide inmate transportation, courtroom security, court process service, and several inmate work programs.
In addition to providing inmate processing, security, housing, food, and medical services within the two jails, the members of the Houston County Department of Detention are also responsible for courthouse security, court processing services, inmate transportation services, and the inmate work program.
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Houston County Jail Prison Information
| Jail Name | Houston County Jail |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 901 East Main Street, Dothan, AL, 36301 |
| Contact Numbers | 334-712-0762 |
| City | Dothan |
| Postal Code | 36301 |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston County |
| Jail Webpage | website |
Houston County Sheriffs Department
| Sheriff | Donald J. Valenza |
| Address | 144 North Oates Street, Dothan, Alabama, 36303 |
| Phone | 334-677-4882 |
| Fax | 334-671-8775 |
Inmate Resources for Family and Friends
Public Records Online Search
Criminal Records and Contact Info aggregated from real law enforcement agencies and government court houses.
Inmate Search
If you want to see if someone you know is in Houston County Jail, go to this page and check out the roster.
This database will serve as a jail inquiry, and you can easily find anyone you are looking for. Here, you can search their first and last name, and if they are in the jail, their profile will pop up with the following information:
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Their full name
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Their mugshot
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Their race
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Their date of birth
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Their height/weight
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Their booking date
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Their charges
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Their location within the jail
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Their charges
Houston County Jail provides a disclaimer on their website that says the information is for informational use only, it is subject to change, it may contain factual errors, and an arrest goes not mean a conviction.
Sending a Mail
Currently, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office contracts with Smart Jail Mail, which involves kiosks in all housing units for inmates to use. Through Smart Jail Mail, they can send and receive written communications with loved ones.
Click here to set up your Smart Jail Mail account: www.smartjailmail.com.
As of now, inmates will no longer receive postal mail, with the exception of legal mail.
If you do not have a computer to set up a Smart Jail Mail account, you may send postal mail to the following address, and it will be scanned and then emailed to the inmate via Smart Jail Mail:
Houston County Jail
INMATE NAME-ID NUMBER
901 East Main Street, Dothan, AL, 36301
Make sure to remember to write the inmate’s name and ID number clearly on the envelope.
Sending Money
Loved ones can deposit money into an inmate’s account in the following ways:
Online
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Visit www.accesscorrections.com to create an account
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Available 24/7
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Keep track of the deposits you’ve made
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A convenience fee applies
Over the phone
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Call 334-712-0762
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Available Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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A convenience fee applies
In person
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Visit Houston County Jail
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Use cash, a credit card, or debit card at a kiosk in the jail lobby
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open 24 hours per day
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A convenience fee applies
By mail
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Send a money order to:
Houston County Jail
INMATE NAME-ID NUMBER
901 East Main Street, Dothan, AL, 36301
Phone Calls
Houston County Jail provides a collect-calling system for inmate use through a contract with Securus Technologies. The system allows inmates to make collect calls only. No incoming calls can be received by an inmate. To establish an account with Securus, please contact them at 1-800-844-6591 or visit www.securustech.net.
Visiting Rules
Inmates at Houston County Jail have the opportunity to visit with friends and family twice per week for one hour each day via the Securus video visitation system.
This high-tech system of communication will still allow the visitor and the inmate to see each other and to communicate, while increasing the safety of the visitors and the security of the jail.
Adults
Either a current and valid:
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state identification card
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military identification
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passport, or
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state driver license.
No photocopies will be allowed
Minors (under 18 years old):
All visiting minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and present either an original or certified copy of the juvenile’s birth certificate from “The Department of Vital Statistics,” that shows the names of the parents.
Certificates of birth from a hospital and birth certificates stamped “Not a Certified Copy,” or that lack the raised seal, are not considered proper identification. No photocopies will be allowed
Note: Before entering the secure area of Houston County Jail, all visitors must remove their watches and jewelry. The only possession the visitor may take into the secure area of a facility is their identification and keys.
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
Houston County Prison Statistics
Houston County Jail Held Inmates
| Jail Population Held for State Prison | 27 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison | - |
| Jail Population Held for State Jail | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for ICE | - |
Houston County Jail Admissions By Race
| Black Jail Population | 139 |
| Asian Jail Population | - |
| White Jail Population | 115 |
| Native Jail Population | - |
| Latino Jail Population | 8 |
Houston County Prison Population By Race
| Native Prison Population | - |
| Other Prison Population | 7 |
| Latino Prison Population | - |
| Asian Prison Population | - |
| White Prison Population | 399 |
| Black Prison Population | 772 |
Houston County Jail Admissions
| Total Jail Admissions | 4,658 |
| Male Jail Population | 224 |
| Total Jail Population | 281 |
| Female Jail Population | 38 |
Houston County Pretrial Jail Population
| Pretrial Jail Population | 235 |
| Female Pretrial Jail Population | 52 |
| Male Pretrial Jail Population | 381 |
Houston County Prison Admissions
| Total Prison Admissions | 349 |
| Black Prison Admissions | 199 |
| Other Prison Admissions | 2 |
| Native Prison Admissions | - |
| Latino Prison Admissions | - |
| White Prison Admissions | 148 |
| Male Prison Admissions | 288 |
| Asian Prison Admissions | - |
| Female Prison Admissions | 61 |
Houston County Prison Population
| Female Prison Population | 85 |
| Total Prison Population | 1,178 |
| Male Prison Population | 1,093 |
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