Colbert County Jail Roster & Inmate Search - Page 2

About the Colbert County Jail

Colbert County Jail serves Colbert County, Alabama, under the Colbert County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Eric Balentine is the sheriff for the county, and the jail administration information provided for this facility identifies Marcus Rutland as Chief Administrator and Josh Smith as Jail Correction Lt.

The facility was built in 1962 for 62 inmates. The provided jail information also notes that male inmates are held at Colbert County Jail, while female inmates are held at Tuscumbia City Jail. Anyone confirming the current housing location for a specific inmate should call the jail before arriving, because inmate placement can depend on classification, transport status, and current facility operations.

The jail address used for Colbert County Jail is 107 W. 4th St., Tuscumbia, AL 35674. Because this address was not separately confirmed as the physical public entrance address, visitors, bonding parties, and anyone bringing documents should call ahead before going to the facility.

Facility

Colbert County Jail

Address

107 W. 4th St., Tuscumbia, AL 35674

Main Phone

256-383-0741

Operated By

Colbert County Sheriff's Office

How the Colbert County Inmate Search Works

The Colbert County inmate search at the top of this page is the live roster search tool for this county page. Users can search the Colbert County jail roster by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge, and the roster filters the displayed records directly on the page.

The current roster fields include name, booking number, age, booking date, charges, and bond. Individual inmate profile details may include mugshot, gender, race, and address when those fields are available in the official booking data. Released records may also show a release date in the 48 Hour Release area when that information is available.

The View Details option expands the inmate record so users can review additional booking information without leaving the county page. Charges, bond amounts, and related case information can change after court appearances, so anyone posting bail or preparing for court should confirm the current information by calling the jail or the appropriate court office before taking action.

The Colbert County Jail roster is not the same as a court docket. The roster shows booking and custody information, while Alabama court records and court setting dates are handled separately through Alacourt ACCESS / Just One Look and Alacourt docket search resources.

Posting Bail at Colbert County Jail

Bail for a Colbert County Jail inmate is set through the court process, not by the jail staff. The jail can provide current custody and bond handling information, but bond amounts and release conditions may change after court appearances.

Before coming to post bail, call the jail at 256-383-0741 or the bond phone at 256-386-8551 to confirm the inmate's current bond status, accepted bond type, and timing. Cash bond and property bond hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Confirmed bond types for Colbert County include cash bond, property bond, and bail bondsman. The provided data confirms that surety bond and bondsman options are used, and that listed bondsman names are available through the local bond process. A $35 bond filing fee must be paid by money order made payable to the Colbert County Circuit Clerk.

Accepted bond-related payment details should be confirmed before arrival. The data confirms the $35 money order requirement for the bond filing fee, but anyone posting a cash bond, property bond, or surety bond should call 256-386-8551 before coming to confirm the current instructions.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Colbert County Jail uses Legacy Commissary Services for commissary. Commissary items listed for this jail include snacks, drinks, personal hygiene items, stationery including stamped envelopes, and some clothing items.

JailATM is also identified for commissary funds, personal email, care packages, and video visitation. Families and friends should use the inmate's correct booking information when arranging deposits or services, because errors in inmate name or booking number can delay processing.

Commissary ordering and distribution are listed as Thursday ordering and Friday distribution. Call the jail at 256-383-0741 to confirm current deposit rules, order deadlines, spending limits, and whether a specific inmate is eligible to receive commissary funds or care packages.

Inmate Communication

Colbert County Jail phone service is provided through C.P.C. / Combined Public Communications. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls, so family and friends must wait for the inmate to place an outgoing call through the approved phone system.

Call the jail at 256-383-0741 to confirm the current phone account setup instructions for C.P.C. / Combined Public Communications. Phone access can depend on inmate classification, housing status, disciplinary status, and facility operations.

Mail for inmates is processed through the listed mail handling address, not simply the street address used for the jail. Send inmate mail using the inmate's full name and the facility mail processing address:

• Colbert County Jail Inmate Mail
• JailATM.com-Colbert County Jail
• 1605 Beltline Rd SW D8 #244
• Decatur, AL 35601

Legal Communication

Calls and mail are generally monitored for security, except confidential legal communication. Attorneys and legal representatives should follow facility procedures for privileged communication and should call the jail if they need current instructions for legal mail or legal calls.

Visitation at Colbert County Jail

Visitation schedules and formats at Colbert County Jail can change based on facility operations, staffing, and inmate classification. Call 256-383-0741 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.

The provided data notes that the sheriff's page says there is no physical visitation at this time, but that language may be stale because it appears tied to COVID-era wording. JailATM is identified for video visitation, so visitors should confirm directly with the jail whether current visitation is video-only, whether any in-person visitation is available, and what account setup is required.

Common visitor requirements may include:

• Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Confirm whether minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Follow facility dress code and conduct rules.
• Confirm the inmate is not in court, transport, medical housing, or restricted status.
• Arrive only after confirming the current visit format and schedule by phone.

Colbert County Court Information

Colbert County court matters connected to jail bookings are handled through the 31st Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk is Mark R. Eady, and the courthouse phone number provided for the Circuit Clerk is 256-386-8511.

The court handles proceedings that may affect custody status, including arraignment, bail hearings, pretrial settings, trial dates, sentencing, and other case events. A hearing notice or court order is the controlling source for the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance.

Alabama court records and court setting dates are handled separately from the Colbert County jail roster. The provided court data identifies Alacourt ACCESS / Just One Look for court record searches and Alacourt docket search for court setting dates, but the jail roster on this page remains the source for current booking and custody information.

Court

Colbert County Circuit Clerk

Address

201 North Main Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

Phone

256-386-8511

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Judicial District

31st Judicial Circuit