About the Cherokee County Jail
Cherokee County Jail serves Cherokee County, Alabama, and houses people currently in custody on local charges, warrants, court orders, and other qualifying holds. The jail operates in connection with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, while criminal court records and cash bond processing are handled through the Cherokee County Circuit Clerk's Office when the bond is paid directly to the court.
The available local data does not provide a confirmed jail administrator name, bed count, Alabama Department of Corrections classification, operational capacity, or compliance score for Cherokee County Jail. For current facility administration, inmate housing status, or operational questions, call the jail before making plans around bail, visitation, deposits, or release.
- Facility
- Cherokee County Jail
- Address
- Call the jail to confirm the current jail address before visiting or mailing items
- Main Phone
- Call the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office or jail directly to confirm current inmate procedures
- Operated By
- Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
How the Cherokee County Inmate Search Works
The Cherokee County inmate search tool is the live roster displayed at the top of this page. The roster can be searched by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge, and the table filters the current custody records directly on the page. The roster fields confirmed for Cherokee County include last name, first name, booking number, booking date, and charges.
Each inmate record includes a details link, shown as "View Profile" or "View Details," where additional booking information may be displayed when it is available in the official booking feed. Cherokee County roster records may use charge abbreviations such as FTA, meaning Failure to Appear, and UPOCS, meaning Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. The roster may also show bond-related phrases inside the charge field, such as "REVOKED BOND," but the confirmed data does not show bond amounts on the roster.
The Cherokee County jail roster is not the same thing as the court docket. The roster summarizes who is currently in custody and what charges or holds are listed with the booking record. Court records are maintained separately by the Cherokee County Circuit Clerk's Office and may include legal charge details, hearing dates, filings, dispositions, and sentencing information.
Cherokee County also has a 48 Hour Release page that shows people released within the most recent 48-hour release window. The available data does not confirm exactly when a released person is removed after that period, so users who need a legal record or release confirmation should contact the Cherokee County Circuit Clerk's Office or the jail directly.
Posting Bail at Cherokee County Jail
Bail in Cherokee County is set by the court, not by the jail. The jail may hold the person in custody, process release paperwork, and accept certain after-hours bonds, but the bond amount and release conditions come from the court record or judicial order. Before driving to the jail or clerk's office, call 256-927-3637 to confirm the current bond amount, accepted payment method, and the correct location for the transaction.
Cash bonds can be paid through the Cherokee County Circuit Clerk's Office. The data lists the cash bond payment address as 373 East Main Street, Centre, AL 35960, but there is a known address conflict for Cherokee County court offices. Some sources list 373 East Main Street, Suite 102, Centre, AL 35960, while older directory-style sources list 100 Main Street or 100 West Main Street, Centre, AL 35960. Because the address conflict is not fully resolved in the available data, call the Circuit Clerk at 256-927-3637 before going to any courthouse address for bond payment.
Cherokee County also identifies Cash Bond Online as an online or card-based bond payment option. Cash Bond Online can be reached at 1-888-726-6301, and the available data states that credit or debit card payments may be made through that system. Jail staff may accept bonds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but bond processing is not available during 5:00-7:00, 11:00-13:00, or 17:00-19:00.
Cherokee County data also confirms that property bonds may be accepted. A property bond requires two signed property sureties. Bail bond companies must be licensed in Cherokee County, and the locally listed companies include Regional Bail Bonds, Rush Bail Bonds, and Connies Bail Bonding.
The available data does not confirm an estimated release time after bond is posted. After payment or surety paperwork is completed, jail staff must verify the bond, complete release checks, and begin the discharge process.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Cherokee County Jail uses JailATM for commissary account deposits. To make a JailATM deposit, the available data states that users need the inmate's full name, date of birth, and location. Transaction timing and service fees are not confirmed in the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office data, so call the jail before sending money if the deposit is urgent.
The jail lobby also has a Legacy Cashier machine for commissary deposits. The confirmed accepted payment types for the Legacy Cashier machine are cash, credit card, and debit card. The available data does not confirm money order rules for Cherokee County Jail.
Phone account deposits are handled separately through Combined Public Communications, also known as CPC. CPC can be reached at 1-877-998-5678. The jail lobby has a CPC kiosk machine that accepts cash, credit card, or debit card for phone account funding.
The available Cherokee County data does not confirm a booking fee, pay-to-stay fee, medical co-pay, work release fee, or other inmate fee schedule. If you need to know whether a deposit will be applied to fees, commissary, phone time, or another account balance, call the jail before making the payment.
Inmate Communication
Inmates at Cherokee County Jail cannot receive incoming personal phone calls. The confirmed phone account provider is Combined Public Communications, or CPC, and phone account deposits can be made through CPC or the jail lobby CPC kiosk. Call CPC at 1-877-998-5678 or call the jail to confirm current account setup instructions before funding a phone account.
The available data does not confirm a separate inmate messaging platform for Cherokee County Jail. If electronic messaging is available, the jail should confirm the current provider, account requirements, and whether the inmate is eligible to receive messages.
Mail should be addressed using the inmate's full name and the confirmed Cherokee County Jail mailing address. Because the provided data does not include a verified jail mailing address, call the jail before mailing letters, photographs, documents, money orders, or legal mail. Jail mail and inmate calls are generally monitored, except confidential legal communication with attorneys and other protected legal contacts.
Visitation at Cherokee County Jail
Visitation schedules and formats at Cherokee County Jail can change based on facility operations, staffing, and inmate classification. Call the jail before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, whether your visit will be in-person or video, and whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.
Common visitor rules may include:
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Confirm whether minors may visit and whether a parent or legal guardian must be present.
- Follow the jail dress code and avoid clothing that may be rejected by staff.
- Arrive early enough for check-in and security screening.
- Understand that court, transport, discipline, medical status, or classification can affect visitation eligibility.
The available data does not confirm a video visitation provider for Cherokee County Jail. Do not assume a video visit is available until the jail confirms the current visitation format.
Cherokee County Court Information
Cherokee County criminal cases are handled through the local District Court and the 9th Judicial Circuit in Alabama. The confirmed District Court judge is Wesley S. Mobley. Cherokee County District Court is part of Alabama's 9th Judicial Circuit, which includes Cherokee County and DeKalb County, while felony cases are handled in the Circuit Court.
The Cherokee County Circuit Clerk is Dwayne Amos. The Circuit Clerk's Office keeps court records and can help confirm bond information, case status, hearing information, and record access options. Because courthouse address information conflicts across sources, call 256-927-3637 before mailing documents, appearing for court, or paying a cash bond.
Cherokee County court proceedings may include arraignment, bail hearings, preliminary hearings, pretrial settings, trial, sentencing, probation matters, and bond review hearings. The hearing notice or court order is the controlling document for the date, time, courtroom, and appearance format. The available data does not confirm a Cherokee County-specific remote hearing policy, video court process for in-custody defendants, or recurring Zoom procedure.
Court records may be accessible through Alabama AOC's alacourt.gov "Just One Look" system, which may require payment. A free alternative is to contact the Cherokee County Circuit Clerk's Office directly. Cherokee County Circuit Clerk resources may also publish periodic court calendars, including a 2025 Court Calendar PDF, but the available data does not confirm an update schedule for those calendars.
- Court
- Cherokee County District Court / Cherokee County Circuit Court
- Address
- Address conflict exists; call to confirm whether your matter is handled at 373 East Main Street, Suite 102, Centre, AL 35960, or another courthouse address
- Phone
- 256-927-3637
- Hours
- Not confirmed in the available official data
- Judicial District
- Alabama 9th Judicial Circuit