Etowah County Detention Center

Etowah County Detention Center, AL Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 18, 2024

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Location 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35901
Official Website http://www.etowahcountysheriff.org/detention.php

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Etowah County Detention Center is an adult correctional facility located at 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35901. It is run by the Etowah County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Etowah County Detention Center includes jail superintendent, 6 sergeants, and 9 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Etowah County Detention Center. The Etowah County Detention Center hosts an average of 49 inmates daily and 1364 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Etowah County Detention Center:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Gadsden, Etowah County, AL Overview

City of Gadsden
mottos:
“City of Champions”
Coordinates:
34.01000°N 86.01028°W
Country:
United States
State:
Alabama
County:
Etowah
Government:
Type:
Mayor–council (with seven councilmen)
Mayor:
Sherman Guyton (D)
Area:
City:
38.49 sq mi (99.68 km2)
Land:
37.32 sq mi (96.67 km2)
Water:
1.16 sq mi (3.01 km2)
Elevation:
541 ft (165 m)
Population (2010):
City:
36,856
Estimate (2019):
35,000
Density:
937.73/sq mi (362.06/km2)
Metro:
103,931 (US: 345th)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (Central Time)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
35901-35907
Area codes:
256, 938
FIPS code:
01-28696
GNIS feature ID:
0157961

Etowah County Alabama Sheriff Overview

Etowah County can be found in the northern area of Alabama. Gadsden – is the county seat. Etowah County has a total population of 102755 and was formed in 1866.

Etowah County has a total area of 535 square miles. The zip codes in Etowah County are 35901, 35902, 35903, 35904, 35905, 35906, 35907, 35952, 35954, 35972, 35990.

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Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Etowah County Detention Center. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Etowah County Detention Center website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Etowah County Detention Center

The Etowah County Detention Center allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Etowah County Detention Center;

827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35901.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Etowah County Detention Center permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Etowah County Detention Center prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Etowah County Detention Center allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 256-549-5410, 256-549-1444 or fax through.

Visitations at Etowah County Detention Center

The Etowah County Detention Center allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Etowah County Sheriffs Department And Detention Center

Address 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama, 35901
Phone 256-546-2825
Fax 256-549-2171

Etowah County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name Etowah County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35901
Capacity 950
Facility Type Adult
City Gadsden
Postal Code 35901
State Alabama
County Etowah County
Official Website http://www.etowahcountysheriff.org/detention.php

Visiting Hours

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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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Gadsden, Etowah County , AL Overview

City of Gadsden
mottos:
"City of Champions"
Coordinates:
34.01000°N 86.01028°W
Country:
United States
State:
Alabama
County:
Etowah
Government:
Type:
Mayor–council (with seven councilmen)
Mayor:
Sherman Guyton (D)
Area:
City:
38.49 sq mi (99.68 km2)
Land:
37.32 sq mi (96.67 km2)
Water:
1.16 sq mi (3.01 km2)
Elevation:
541 ft (165 m)
Population (2010):
City:
36,856
Estimate (2019):
35,000
Density:
937.73/sq mi (362.06/km2)
Metro:
103,931 (US: 345th)
Time zone:
UTC−6 (Central Time)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
35901-35907
Area codes:
256, 938
FIPS code:
01-28696
GNIS feature ID:
0157961

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