About the Coosa County Jail
Coosa County Jail serves Coosa County, Alabama, from Rockford and may also be referenced in local materials as the Coosa County Detention Facility or Coosa County Detention Center. The facility is operated by the Coosa County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Michael Howell, with Captain Shelia Thomas listed as jail administrator.
Coosa County Jail is a county jail and detention center that may house pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates including court-ordered sanctions, warrant arrests, and probation or parole violators. The jail roster reflects booking custody information maintained by the Sheriff as jailor, while court records are separate legal case records maintained through the Alabama court system.
- Facility
- Coosa County Jail
- Address
- 296 School Street, Rockford, AL 35136
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 279, Rockford, AL 35136
- Main Phone
- 256-377-4922
- Operated By
- Coosa County Sheriff's Office
How the Coosa County Inmate Search Works
The roster at the top of this page is the Coosa County inmate search tool for current jail custody information. Users can review available booking details such as name, booking number, booking date, charges, and custody status when those fields appear in the live roster.
For an inmate lookup, Coosa County users can open available record details through the roster when expanded information is provided. Some booking records may show abbreviated charges or limited charge details, so confirm time-sensitive information such as custody status, charges, bail, case numbers, or release eligibility directly with Coosa County Jail at 256-377-4922 before taking action.
The Coosa County jail roster is not a court docket and is not a court records search. Court records for Coosa County are searched through the Alabama Unified Judicial System portal, Alacourt, using services such as “Just One Look” or Alacourt Access where available.
Alacourt may provide case numbers, party names, court division, filing date, case status, upcoming dates, docket entries, scheduled hearings, charges, case action summaries, final judgments, and payment orders. Search methods may include Name Search, Case Number Search, and Docket Search by County Code 63, Setting Date, and optional Last Name. Some court records may be sealed, confidential, restricted, or unavailable through public electronic access.
Posting Bail at Coosa County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not by Coosa County Jail. Before coming to post bail, confirm the current bond type, bail amount, case number, and custody status with the jail or the Coosa County Circuit Clerk's Office.
Cash Bonds and Appeal Bonds are paid at the Coosa County Circuit Clerk's Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST. Property Bonds are accepted at the Coosa County Sheriff's Office. Professional Surety Bonds are executed directly with the jail by licensed bonding companies that hold current and valid business licenses required to bond in Coosa County.
For Cash Bonds, cash is accepted at the Circuit Clerk's Office, and the full bond amount must be deposited along with the $35.00 State Bond Fee paid by money order or cashier's check. For Property Bonds, property collateral is accepted, and the person posting bond must present tax assessments, the $35.00 bond fee, and all registered property owners with valid photo IDs at the Sheriff's Office. Credit and debit cards are not officially accepted for bail.
A quick bail checklist for Coosa County Jail:
- Identify the bail type set by the court.
- For Cash or Appeal Bonds, pay the full bond amount and the $35.00 State Bond Fee at the Circuit Clerk's Office during weekday business hours.
- For Property Bonds, bring required property records, valid photo IDs for all registered property owners, and the $35.00 bond fee to the Sheriff's Office.
- For Professional Surety Bonds, work with a licensed bonding company approved to bond in Coosa County.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Coosa County Jail uses JailATM for inmate money deposits and messaging under its Kimble commissary services contract. A Kimble Kiosk is located in the lobby of the Coosa County Jail, but the kiosk operating hours are not officially stated.
Commissary at Coosa County Jail is a privilege contracted to Kimble's Commissary Services. Approved commissary items are limited by jail safety and security rules, and a public list of approved items is not published.
A $30.00 booking fee is assessed against and collected from each person booked or incarcerated and subsequently convicted. For kiosk access, current deposit rules, and account questions, contact Coosa County Jail at 256-377-4922 before sending funds.
Inmate Communication
Coosa County Jail uses NCIC Inmate Communications for inmate phone service. Family members can set up a phone account through the NCIC account system or by calling 1-800-943-2189.
Inmates at Coosa County Jail cannot receive incoming calls because the facility operates on an outgoing-only call system. Messaging is available through JailATM under the commissary services contract.
Published call rates include a flat rate of $0.25 per minute for local, intrastate, and debit interstate calls, $0.21 per minute for prepaid interstate calls, and $0.50 per minute for international calls. Web or IVR deposit fees are listed as $3.00, and live operator deposit fees are listed as $5.95.
Mail for inmates should be addressed to the facility mailing address at PO Box 279, Rockford, AL 35136. Include the inmate’s full name and booking information when available. Non-legal calls and mail may be monitored under facility rules.
Visitation at Coosa County Jail
Coosa County Jail holds visitation on Saturdays only, and inmates must have been incarcerated for at least one week before visits occur. Inmates must submit a completed visitor list before the visitation day, and visitors must sign in with photo identification verification at the dispatch window.
Visitation Schedule
| Housing Block | Visiting Day | Visiting Hours | Visit Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Block | Saturday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | 15 minutes |
| B Block | Saturday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 15 minutes |
| C Block | Saturday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 15 minutes |
| D Block | Saturday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 15 minutes |
Visitor Rules
Visitor rules at Coosa County Jail include:
- Bring valid photo identification and sign in at the dispatch window.
- Children under age 10 are prohibited unless a special administrative provision is granted.
- Minors under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wear conservative clothing; halter tops, short shorts, see-through blouses, and revealing apparel are prohibited.
- Former felony inmates released within the last three years, persons under indictment, and individuals on bond from the facility are prohibited from visiting.
- Check whether court, transport, discipline, or classification issues affect visitation before arriving.
Video Visitation
Video visitation services are available at Coosa County Jail, but specific configuration details such as lobby terminals or remote-only access are not published. Call 256-377-4922 before planning a visit to confirm the current visit format and whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.
Coosa County Court Information
Criminal cases in Coosa County are handled through the Alabama court system. The 40th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama handles felony prosecutions, while the Coosa County District Court handles criminal misdemeanors and preliminary hearings in felony prosecutions.
The court handles arraignments, bail hearings, preliminary hearings, pretrial proceedings, trials, sentencing, payment orders, and other case proceedings. A hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance, so users should rely on the court notice or official court record rather than the jail roster for court scheduling.
Court records for Coosa County may be searched through the Alabama Unified Judicial System portal, Alacourt, using “Just One Look” on-demand service or Alacourt Access. Court records are separate from jail booking records and may show case filings, hearings, judgments, and payment orders where public access is allowed. Annual static court calendars are published as downloadable PDF files on the official county court website for Circuit Court, District Court, and Drug Court.
- Court
- Coosa County Courthouse / Alabama 40th Judicial Circuit and Coosa County District Court
- Address
- Coosa County Courthouse, 9709 US Highway 231, PO Box 98, Rockford, AL 35136
- Judicial District / Circuit
- 40th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama