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Etowah County Jail 827 Forrest AvenueGadsden, AL 35901

256-549-5408

To search for an inmate in the Etowah County Jail, find out their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits or even view their mugshot, go to the official Inmate Search Jail Roster, or call the jail at 256-549-5408 for the information you are looking for.

The Etowah County Jail typically maintains an average of 950 inmates in custody on any given day, with a yearly turnover of approximately 19000 offenders, meaning that every year the jail arrests and releases that many people.

Mugshots and personal details about the inmates are for informational purposes only and should never be used for any commercial use or to cause harm to them or their families. Unless an offender has already been found guilty in court, they should be considered innocent. 

The Etowah County Jail is open 24 hours a day, however if you want to visit the facility for any reason, you should always call 256-549-5408 ahead of time to find out the best time to get your problem resolved. 

The physical address is:
827 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35901

If you wish to visit an inmate, first check the schedule to find out the visitation times and the rules for visiting your inmate. If you are on probation or parole, or you have recently been released from the jail, it is unlikely that your visit will be allowed. If you have any outstanding warrants, don’t even think about coming to the Etowah County Jail, as you will be arrested.

You can send mail to inmates in Etowah County but you need follow their guidelines carefully if you want your friend or loved one to get your correspondence. Go here to learn what mail is allowed and how to send it, otherwise they won't receive it.

If you want to send an inmate money so they can self-bail, or purchase commissary or phone cards, go here to find out where and how to send it. If you want to know more about the Etowah County Jail's commissary policy, go here.

If you want to set up an account so that your incarcerated friend or loved one can phone you, email you or text you, set up an account by going to this page for phoning, or this page for digital communication.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Etowah County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select Etowah County Jail, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Etowah County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Etowah County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Etowah County inmate, do the following:

Etowah County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Etowah County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Etowah County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Etowah County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Etowah County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Etowah County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Etowah County Jail follow these steps:

• Select Alabama, then select Etowah County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Etowah County.
• 
• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Etowah County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Etowah County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Etowah County.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Etowah County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Etowah County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Etowah County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Etowah County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Etowah County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
• Select Alabama, then select Etowah County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
• You can deposit money four ways:
• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Etowah County Jail lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Etowah County Jail.

How to Have Remote Video Visits and 'At the Jail' Visits with an Inmate in Etowah County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with correctpay.com to communicate with your Etowah County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

Etowah County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

• Visit from your home computer.
• Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the Etowah County Jail lobby.
• Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

• Register by creating an account here.
• Add a payment method.
• Select Alabama
• Select Etowah County Jail
• Select your inmate
• Schedule a visit.

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364

For all the information on remote video visits and 'at the jail' visitation for Etowah County Jail, including fees, schedules, how it works and more, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

How Do Inmates in Etowah County Jail Get Money to Make Phone Calls?  

To send money to an inmate in order to make phone calls in Etowah County Jail, follow these steps:

1. Register with correctpay online, the money depositing service used by Etowah County Jail, or call Customer Service at 855-836-3364. They are open 24/7.

2. Once registered, select Alabama, then Etowah County Jail, then the inmate you want to send money to.
3. Choose an amount, then a payment method (any major credit or debit card in your name), and then send.

NOTE: There is a cost to use this service... usually no more than 5%. The link below has all the information you need to know.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Etowah County inmates; what phone service they use, calling cards information, the rules, policies, fees, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Etowah County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Etowah County Jail follow these steps: You can deposit money four different ways:

• Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  
• Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Etowah County Jail lobby.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
• Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Etowah County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Etowah County.

How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Etowah County

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Etowah County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with correctpay by creating an account.
• Select Alabama, then select Etowah County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
• Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
  Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
  Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Etowah County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Etowah County. 
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364

Communication With and Sending Money to Inmates in Etowah County

Communication and Monetary Services for Family and Friends of Inmates

Jails throughout the United States are now partnering with various companies to provide and manage inmate servives for them and the inmates in their facilities.

Everything from video calls, to messages to visitation, and even digital mail and money deposits can be done from your home computer or personal device. Inmates in Etowah County Jail, if they don't already, will soon have their own personal tablets for watching movies, TV shows, access to educational and and legal information, and more.

The upside of all of this is the ease of which you can do all of this without ever having to physically go to the jail.  The downside is that every word you exchange is now on file with law enforcement and could someday be used against you or your inmate if anyhing you do or say can be harmful to their pending case.

Regardless, as Etowah County Jail adds these services, JAILEXCHANGE will add them to our pages, helping you access the services and answering your questions about how to use them and what they cost. But always be very careful about what you say and do.

You can check out this information now by going to the: Family Info page, Visit Inmate page, Inmate Mail page, Inmate Phone page, Send Money page, Inmate Bail page, Mugshots page, Text/Email an Inmate page, Commissary page, Remote Visits page, or the Tablet Rental page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you search for an inmate that is in the Etowah County Jail in Alabama?
To search for an inmate in the Etowah County Jail in Alabama, use our JailExchange Inmate Search feature found on this page. Type in the person's name and click 'search'. If you are still unable to find the inmate you are seeking, call the jail at 256-549-5408. Within the Inmate Search Jail Listing you will find details such as their bond amount, criminal charges and mugshots, when available. If they have been sentenced, you will also be able to view their release date. Learn more about how to search for an inmate in the Etowah County Jail.

How do you find an inmate's ID Number in Etowah County Jail in Alabama?
Inmate ID numbers, also known as Booking numbers, Book numbers or Case numbers are found next to their name in the Etowah County Jail Inmate Search feature of this page. The jail will require this when mailing the inmate a letter or adding money to their commissary or phone accounts. If you can't find the inmate or their ID number, call the jail at 256-549-5408 for this information. Learn more about how to search for an inmate in the Etowah County Jail.

Where do you find the information for visiting an inmate, writing an inmate, receiving phone calls from an inmate, sending an inmate money or purchasing commissary for an inmate in Etowah County Jail in Alabama?
Etowah County Jail uses the services of several third party companies for most of these services, while some they handle internally with jail staff. Learn more about how to get phone calls from an inmate in the Etowah County Jail, visit an inmate and find the inmate visitation schedules, send money to an inmate and get directions for purchasing commissary items, and learn more about how to mail an inmate in the Etowah County Jail, review the letter writing rules and regulations, and how to address your envelopes to them. So begin by learning more about how to search for an inmate in the Etowah County Jail. From there you can arrange a visit, send money, help them set up a phone account and help get them commissary. If you still have questions and can't find an answer on JailExchange, call 256-549-5408 for information.