Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL, AL Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
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Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL is located in Bessemer, Alabama. It consists of a booking/release center, a direct supervision facility, a main facility jail, and a work release center. In addition to providing work release opportunities, the Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL system seeks to develop and provide educational programs to help deter future criminal behavior from released inmates.
Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL Prison Information
| Jail Name | Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 1822 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL, 35020 |
| Contact Numbers | 205-481-4160 |
| City | Bessemer |
| Postal Code | 35020 |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Jail Webpage | website |
Jefferson County Sheriffs Department
| Sheriff | Mark L. Pettway |
| Address | 2200 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203 |
| Phone | 205-325-5700 |
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
The Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL website hosts a search engine where one can locate an inmate by entering their full last name and first name (or partial parts of the first name.) There is also a daily booking report that lists persons booked within the past 24 hours.
Call 205-481-4160 with any questions about information retrieved from the website, as it is not guaranteed to be totally accurate.
Sending a Mail
Family and friends are encouraged to carry on correspondence with their inmate. Letters can be sent along with five photos per envelope (no larger than 5x7.) Photos and pictures must not contain inappropriate content. Do not send any other items in the envelope, and do not spray perfume or use white out, glue, lipstick, etc. Do not use a padded envelope.
You cannot send care packages, but you can order softcover books, magazines and newspapers directly from a publishing company like Amazon. Have them delivered USPS to the inmate’s address.
Send all mail to:
Inmate Name
Inmate Booking Number
Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL
1822 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL, 35020
Sending Money
Family and friends of an inmate are allowed to send money to and receive funds from an inmate.
There are a variety of ways that one can send money to an inmate. Funds in the form of a money order can be mailed to
Inmate Name
Jail Number and housing area
Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL
1822 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL, 35020
Include your name and address on all items except for government issued checks.
Funds can also be deposited online via Western Union or by visiting a Western Union location in person. Include the following information:
Pay to: Jefferson County Corr Inmate Comm
Code City/State
Acct#: Include inmate's booking number, last name and first name
Attention line: Include six-digit date of birth (i.e. MMDDYY)
Phone Calls
Inmates at Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL are allowed to make outgoing calls to family and friends who create accounts with the Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL’s telephone system. These accounts allow you to load money into your account so that you can receive calls, even to your cell phone. Family and friends cannot make calls to the inmate.
Ensure that your inmate has enough funds in their commissary account to place a call.
Visiting Rules
Visitation at Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL is allowed for family and friends through video. Each inmate can have three video visits per week. Attorneys and law enforcement officials are allowed to meet in person with an inmate. Much like all visits or phone calls, video visits may be monitored and/or recorded.
Each visit is allowed three family/friends. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. All visitors must wear modest clothing with no profane images or language. Visitors must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Talk quietly and do not be disruptive. For a full list of visitation rules, check the Jefferson County Jail Bessemer AL website.
The video visitation center is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday. Call 205-481-4160 to make an appointment ahead of time, and arrive 15 minutes before your visit time. If you are late you will not be permitted to visit your inmate. Bring only a valid form of photo identification, a set of car keys, and your wallet.
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.
Jefferson County Prison Statistics
Jefferson County Jail Held Inmates
| Jail Population Held for State Prison | 176 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison | 7 |
| Jail Population Held for State Jail | 3 |
| Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies | 2 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for ICE | - |
Jefferson County Jail Admissions By Race
| Black Jail Population | 776 |
| Asian Jail Population | 2 |
| White Jail Population | 146 |
| Native Jail Population | 5 |
| Latino Jail Population | 20 |
Jefferson County Prison Population By Race
| Native Prison Population | - |
| Other Prison Population | 13 |
| Latino Prison Population | - |
| Asian Prison Population | - |
| White Prison Population | 860 |
| Black Prison Population | 3,264 |
Jefferson County Jail Admissions
| Total Jail Admissions | 16,502 |
| Male Jail Population | 835 |
| Total Jail Population | 1,115 |
| Female Jail Population | 109 |
Jefferson County Pretrial Jail Population
| Pretrial Jail Population | 775 |
| Female Pretrial Jail Population | 115 |
| Male Pretrial Jail Population | 732 |
Jefferson County Prison Admissions
| Total Prison Admissions | 1,577 |
| Black Prison Admissions | 1,074 |
| Other Prison Admissions | 12 |
| Native Prison Admissions | - |
| Latino Prison Admissions | - |
| White Prison Admissions | 491 |
| Male Prison Admissions | 1,365 |
| Asian Prison Admissions | - |
| Female Prison Admissions | 212 |
Jefferson County Prison Population
| Female Prison Population | 220 |
| Total Prison Population | 4,137 |
| Male Prison Population | 3,917 |
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