About the Covington County Jail
Covington County Jail is a county jail located in Andalusia, Alabama, and operated by the Covington County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff David “Blake” Turman oversees the agency, and Jennifer Hudson is the Jail Administrator. The facility houses pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates, municipal holds, and state prisoners.
Covington County Jail is used by the Covington County Sheriff's Office, City of Opp Police Department, and City of Andalusia Police Department. This Covington County jail AL page brings together current booking information, jail contact details, visitation guidance, inmate money options, bail basics, and local court record information.
- Facility
- Covington County Jail
- Address
- 290 Hillcrest Drive, Andalusia, AL 36420
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 188, Andalusia, AL 36420
- Main Phone
- 334-428-2640
- Operated By
- Covington County Sheriff's Office
How the Covington County Inmate Search Works
Use the live roster at the top of this page to run a Covington County inmate search by name, booking number, booking date, charge, or custody status when those fields are available. The roster may show “View Details” or expanded profile information for a booking record.
Available fields can include the person’s name, booking number, booked-at date, charges, and custody status, depending on the record. Some booking records may display fewer details than others, especially when a photo, charge, or profile field is not available in the source data. The live roster on this page supports inmate lookup in Covington County using current booking data.
The Covington County jail roster is not the same as a court docket or court records search. The jail roster is an administrative custody record from the Sheriff’s Office, while Alabama court records through Alacourt Access or “Just One Look” are judicial records maintained through the court system.
Roster details can change as bookings, bonds, court actions, transfers, or releases are processed. Confirm important details with Covington County Jail at 334-428-2640 before acting on bail, charges, case numbers, custody status, or release information.
Posting Bail at Covington County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not by Covington County Jail. Before paying or arranging a bond, call Covington County Jail at 334-428-2640 to confirm the inmate’s current custody status, bail amount, case number, and accepted payment methods.
Covington County information confirms that the Covington County Circuit Clerk’s office pre-qualifies and monitors bonding companies, approves appeal bonds, and that statutory bail bond fees may apply. A surety bond or bonding company may be involved when allowed through the court process, but the exact bond status for a specific inmate should be confirmed before payment.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Covington County Jail uses the Inmate Canteen Website for commissary deposits, email and photo transmission, and care package purchases. Inmates may use a commissary account to buy snacks, hygiene products, and other personal items, or to transfer funds to phone accounts.
A deposit kiosk is available in the jail lobby at 290 Hillcrest Drive, Andalusia, AL 36420. Mail-in money orders are accepted, but the envelope must clearly and visibly state that a money order is enclosed. If e-cigarettes are permitted for a specific inmate, they must be ordered directly through the CPC Account.
Covington County information confirms a $30 booking fee for county inmates who are booked or incarcerated at Covington County Detention Center and later convicted. The fee does not apply to municipal inmates.
Inmate Communication
Covington County Jail phone service is provided by Combined Public Communications, also known as CPC. Family members can establish a CPC account through the Inmate Sales Website or by calling 877-998-5678. Inmate Sales is also used to fund CPC accounts for phone and Chirp text messaging.
General messages are not delivered to inmates at Covington County Jail. For verified family emergencies, relatives must call the main jail line at 334-428-2640, and staff will coordinate with a chaplain or close relative to convey information when appropriate.
Covington County Jail also supports Chirp text messaging through CPC and electronic mailing and photo sharing through Inmate Canteen. Mail should be addressed using the facility mailing address: Covington County Jail, P.O. Box 188, Andalusia, AL 36420. Follow facility rules when sending mail, photos, or electronic messages, especially if the message contains legal, medical, or sensitive information.
Visitation at Covington County Jail
Covington County Jail confirms daily visitation, advance online scheduling, and daily video visitation through Inmate Sales / Combined Public Communications. Visits must be scheduled online through the Inmate Sales visitation portal, and users should call 334-428-2640 before planning a visit to confirm the inmate is eligible for visits that day.
| Visitation Type | Days | Hours | Scheduling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled visitation / video visitation | Daily | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM, and 6:30 PM–8:30 PM | Schedule online through Inmate Sales |
Visitor rules
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Minors may need a parent or legal guardian present.
- Follow jail dress code and conduct rules.
- Confirm whether court, transport, discipline, or classification issues affect visitation.
- Schedule the visit in advance through the Inmate Sales visitation portal.
Covington County Court Information
Covington County court records are handled through Alabama’s official state trial court records system, including Alacourt Access and the “Just One Look” on-demand portal. Mrs. Amy W. Jones is the Covington County Circuit Clerk, and the courthouse is located at 1 North Court Square in Andalusia, Alabama.
The court handles criminal case proceedings such as arraignment, bail hearings, pretrial hearings, trial, sentencing, and case actions. A hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance. Public docket setting-date searches are available through Alacourt ACCESS Docket Search using County Code 63, setting date, and optional last name.
Alabama court records through Alacourt Access or “Just One Look” may include criminal case status, court setting dates, party details, costs, rulings, and case action summaries. These court records are separate from the jail roster and should be used for court case information rather than custody confirmation. Electronic court records may not include juvenile or expunged records, and online searches may involve transactional fees.
- Court
- Covington County Courthouse / Covington County Circuit Clerk
- Address
- 1 North Court Square, Suite 1-K, Andalusia, AL 36420
- Phone
- (334) 428-2520
- Clerk
- Mrs. Amy W. Jones