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Jefferson County Jail Roster & Inmate Search

Jefferson County jail roster searches show current custody records for the Jefferson County jail AL system, including Birmingham and Bessemer bookings. This roster is synced directly from official booking data so users can search by name, booking number, or listed charge. Use the sections below to contact the jail, confirm bail, schedule visits, send money, and follow court-date instructions.

Current Jefferson County Jail Roster

Search current Jefferson County custody records by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge.

Use an inmate name, booking number, or listed charge to filter the current Jefferson County jail roster.

Current Records 1603 current inmate records
Last Successful Sync 2026-09-05 04:51 UTC Regularly synced official data
Name Booking # Booked At Charges Status
HARRIS, SHELIA YVONNE
1121341 Sep 4, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY
In Custody
YOUNGBLOOD, TAMECKIA
610555 Sep 4, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR +1 more
In Custody
LANGSTON, ALBERT
335104 Sep 4, 2026
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 2ND DEGREE, MANUFACTURE, USE, SALE, ETC. OF SYNTHETIC URINE OR URINE ADDITIVE +1 more
In Custody
HINTON, TA'DARRIUS JAJUAN
1222664 Sep 4, 2026
Theft of Property 3, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 3 (x2) +1 more
In Custody
CASTER, EARNEST WAYNE
1223635 Sep 4, 2026
DRUG -TRAFFICKING +1 more
In Custody
BROWN, ULYSE CLAYTON
917373 Sep 4, 2026
Certain persons forbidden to possess pistol
In Custody
MCKINNEY, SAMARIAN ALEXIS
654602 Sep 4, 2026
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT A CRIME - CLASS A FELONY +1 more
In Custody
SUDARSANA, ANASTASIA TSEFIA
1168566 Sep 4, 2026
MURDER
In Custody
VALENTINE, BUDDY RANIER
1201845 Sep 4, 2026
VIOLATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDER, Certain persons forbidden to possess pistol +1 more
In Custody
CUMMINGS, ANTHONY TYRECE
568246 Sep 4, 2026
BURGLARY 3RD, ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH/SPEED EXCEEDS 20MPH OVER LIMIT) +2 more
In Custody
BRESLER, ALIX TAYLOR
1094779 Sep 4, 2026
FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY 3RD, FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF THE ELDERLY 2ND +2 more
In Custody
NELSON, LAQUETTA RENEE
631272 Sep 4, 2026
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3RD, BURGLARY 3RD +6 more
In Custody
MULLIN, SHELDON DEANDRE
886900 Sep 4, 2026
MURDER
In Custody
VALDEZ, FELIX MIGUEL Junior
1185200 Sep 4, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY
In Custody
MORRIS, KEVIN DENARD
548625 Sep 4, 2026
STATE CONVICT FOR COURT +1 more
In Custody
HILL, DREW JAMES
1223596 Sep 4, 2026
PUBLIC INTOXICATION
In Custody
HOLLOWAY, D'ERIAN QUINTEZ
1075707 Sep 4, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR (x2)
In Custody
RIVERS, ARTHUR LEE
306468 Sep 3, 2026
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2ND - BURGLARY 2ND +1 more
In Custody
KNIGHT, CORNELIUS
1014183 Sep 3, 2026
TOP 1ST AUTO - THEFT
In Custody
JONES, JEFFREY NOVELE
1214077 Sep 3, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR, FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x2) +3 more
In Custody
HAMLER, CAMILLE ELISE
1100040 Sep 3, 2026
ROBBERY 1ST - ROBBERY STREET GUN
In Custody
JOHNSON, JA'MARI DEWAYNE
1146393 Sep 3, 2026
DISCHARGE FIREARM INTO AN OCCUPIED DWELLING OR VEHICLE +1 more
In Custody
MADISON, TRAMELL DION
564808 Sep 3, 2026
BURGLARY -POSSESS BURGLAR'S TOOLS +1 more
In Custody
SAFFOLD, TERRY EUGENE
357793 Sep 3, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x2)
In Custody
FANNING, NIE'SEAN EARL
1202561 Sep 3, 2026
Murder - Attempt, Reckless Endangerment
In Custody
CREAR, JUARN TLONOLYL
1003284 Sep 3, 2026
DISCHARGE FIREARM INTO AN OCCUPIED DWELLING OR VEHICLE, Assault in the First Degree +1 more
In Custody
NELSON, CHRISTOPHER A
1223554 Sep 3, 2026
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 2ND DEGREE +1 more
In Custody
FORREST, WILLIE HERMAN Third
249602 Sep 3, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY
In Custody
BELL, DE'AQUINEZ RODRIQUEZ
1065519 Sep 3, 2026
Murder - Attempt +1 more
In Custody
PEEPLES, BRANDON WADE
589246 Sep 3, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR (x6) +1 more
In Custody
SALERY, MARQUICE EARL DEVONTAY
664020 Sep 3, 2026
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - HALLUCINOGEN - POSSESS, Possession of Marijuana First Degree: Not for Personal Use +1 more
In Custody
WILLIAMS, DE'AVION JO'VAIRUS TY'JUAN
906084 Sep 3, 2026
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY STRANGULATION OR SUFFOCATION, FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3) +1 more
In Custody
HILTON, STEPHEN AVERY
160083 Sep 3, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY
In Custody
HODGE, JENNIFER RENEE COLLINS
1162222 Sep 3, 2026
PROBATION VIOLATION (F)
In Custody
OWENS, MARCUS XAVIER
638796 Sep 2, 2026
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1ST DEGREE
In Custody
SANDERS, EMANUEL ANTONIO
275456 Sep 2, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR +1 more
In Custody
BROWN, JERRY WAYNE Junior
996816 Sep 2, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3)
In Custody
GRIGGS, DAMON LAWAYNE
1073230 Sep 2, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR +1 more
In Custody
TOWNSEND, ROBERT MARQUEZE
1223496 Sep 2, 2026
CONTEMPT
In Custody
MARTIN, TERRANCE EDWARD
650516 Sep 2, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY
In Custody
JOHNSON, DANIEL
223077 Sep 2, 2026
POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - HALLUCINOGEN - POSSESS, UDOCS - Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance +5 more
In Custody
SANDERS, JAMAL JAY
619184 Sep 2, 2026
PROBATION VIOLATION - MISDEMEANOR (x2)
In Custody
BENNETT, DARIUS DONNELL
1046813 Sep 2, 2026
DISCHARGE FIREARM INTO AN OCCUPIED DWELLING OR VEHICLE, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2ND ASSAULT FAMILY STRONG ARM +9 more
In Custody
JONES, BRANDON DUVOL
517665 Sep 2, 2026
PODP - Drug Paraphernalia; Use Or Possession; Delivery or Sale; Forfeiture, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 2ND DEGREE +2 more
In Custody
HAWKINS, LAKEISHA SHANICE
1098553 Sep 2, 2026
STATE CONVICT FOR COURT
In Custody
SMITH, OMAR HENRY LEE LAMONTE
1048979 Sep 2, 2026
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 2ND NON-FAMILY GUN +1 more
In Custody
WILLIAMS, JAMEL D
648685 Sep 2, 2026
PROBATION VIOLATION - MISDEMEANOR
In Custody
OLIVER, AMANDA ANN
320715 Sep 2, 2026
THEFT OF PROPERTY 1ST
In Custody
PITTS, BETH ANN
1128872 Sep 2, 2026
PODP - Drug Paraphernalia; Use Or Possession; Delivery or Sale; Forfeiture, POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - HALLUCINOGEN - POSSESS +2 more
In Custody
ABNEY, NATHAN WARREN
530018 Sep 2, 2026
FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR +1 more
In Custody

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About the Jefferson County Jail

Jefferson County Jail is a two-facility county jail system in Jefferson County, Alabama, operated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The system includes the Birmingham Jail and the Bessemer Jail, and the facilities hold people awaiting trial, people held on state or federal matters, and individuals awaiting transfer to the Alabama Department of Corrections.

The current Jefferson County Sheriff is Mark Pettway. The corrections command structure includes Deputy Chief John F. Weatherly Jr. over Birmingham and Bessemer Corrections, Captain Terry Guinn for Birmingham Corrections, and Captain Philip O. Hill Jr. for Bessemer Corrections. Jail operations are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with on-site medical services at both facilities and law library and adult education services listed for the Birmingham facility.

Jefferson County Jail - Birmingham

Facility
Jefferson County Jail - Birmingham
Address
809 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Main Phone
(205) 325-5670
Operated By
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Jefferson County Jail - Bessemer

Facility
Jefferson County Jail - Bessemer
Address
1822 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
Main Phone
(205) 481-4160
Operated By
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

How the Jefferson County Inmate Search Works

The live roster at the top of this page is the Jefferson County inmate search tool for current jail custody records. You can use the search box to filter the roster by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge, and the results narrow while you search.

The roster may show core booking fields such as name, booking number, booking date, charge summary, custody status, and housing facility. When available, "View Details" may reveal more booking information, including subject number, demographic information, booking history, housing facility, total bond amount, total bail amount, booking origin, bond entries, and individual charge rows.

Use the "In Custody" status and housing facility information carefully because Jefferson County's broader official inquiry data can include released or historical booking records. This page is designed for current inmate lookup Jefferson County users, but the jail roster is not the same thing as a court docket. Alabama trial court records are maintained separately through state court record systems such as Just One Look, Alacourt, and AlaFile, while this roster is focused on jail booking and custody data.

Posting Bail at Jefferson County Jail

Bail is set by the court, not by Jefferson County Jail staff. Jail staff can provide information about an inmate's charges, bond amount, and how to arrange bond, but the court controls whether bond is available and what conditions apply.

Before going to the jail to post bail, call the facility where the inmate is housed. For Birmingham inmates, call Jefferson County Jail - Birmingham at (205) 325-5670 or the Birmingham Pre-Trial Release Office at (205) 325-5716. For Bessemer inmates, call Jefferson County Jail - Bessemer at (205) 481-4160 or the Bessemer Pre-Trial Release Office at (205) 481-8529.

The roster details may show total bond amount, total bail amount, bond number, bond type, and bond amount when those fields are available. Accepted payment methods are not confirmed in the provided county data, so call the jail before arriving to confirm whether cash, card, money order, or surety bond options are currently accepted.

Common court-ordered bail or release conditions in Alabama may include:

  • No-contact or protective-order conditions.
  • Firearm surrender requirements.
  • DUI-related alcohol, drug, testing, or driving restrictions.
  • Pretrial evaluation, monitoring, or supervision.
  • Court-date compliance and updated contact information requirements.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Jefferson County Jail money deposit methods are not confirmed in the provided county data. Call the jail before sending funds or coming to the facility to confirm the current approved deposit methods for the Birmingham or Bessemer location.

For an inmate housed in Birmingham, call (205) 325-5670. For an inmate housed in Bessemer, call (205) 481-4160. Use the inmate's full name and booking number from the Jefferson County jail roster when asking staff how to deposit money so the funds are applied to the correct person.

No commissary platform, online deposit vendor, cash drop-off process, booking fee, medical co-pay, work-release fee, or pay-to-stay fee was confirmed in the provided county data. Do not assume a deposit method is accepted until jail staff confirms the current procedure.

Inmate Communication

Inmates at Jefferson County Jail cannot receive incoming personal phone calls. The current phone service provider and account setup instructions are not confirmed in the provided county data, so call the jail at (205) 325-5670 for Birmingham or (205) 481-4160 for Bessemer before setting up a phone account.

Mail should be addressed to the facility where the inmate is housed. For Birmingham inmates, use Jefferson County Jail - Birmingham, 809 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203. For Bessemer inmates, use Jefferson County Jail - Bessemer, 1822 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020.

Include the inmate's full legal name and booking number when available. Jail calls and mail are generally monitored and screened, except confidential legal communication with an attorney.

Visitation at Jefferson County Jail

Jefferson County Jail has in-person visitation, but visit access depends on the facility, inmate eligibility, staffing, classification, and scheduling. The provided county data confirms that Birmingham visitation is available Monday through Saturday evenings and Bessemer visitation is available Saturday and Sunday.

Visitor rules confirmed for Jefferson County Jail include:

  • Bring a valid state ID or driver's license.
  • Expect all visitors to be subject to search.
  • Do not wear provocative or revealing clothing.
  • Do not bring cell phones, electronic devices, purses, packages, food, or drinks into the visitation area.
  • Confirm age and supervision rules before bringing a minor visitor.
Facility Confirmed Visitation Window Confirmed Scheduling Rule
Birmingham Jail Monday through Saturday evenings The inmate must schedule a 45-minute slot the day before the visit
Bessemer Jail Saturday and Sunday The inmate must schedule a 45-minute slot the day before the visit

Each inmate may receive no more than two visits per week under the confirmed Jefferson County visitation rules. Call the correct facility before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, whether the inmate is cleared for visitors, and whether any operational changes affect that day's visit.

Jefferson County Court Information

Jefferson County criminal cases are handled within the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, with Birmingham and Bessemer divisions. District Court handles misdemeanor matters and felony preliminary hearings, while Circuit Court has the primary role in felony prosecutions.

Court dates can change, and the hearing notice or judge-issued document is the controlling source for the date, time, courtroom, and format. The jail roster is not a court calendar, and Jefferson County Jail should not be treated as the final source for court-date changes.

For court-date questions connected to Birmingham cases, the confirmed numbers are District Court at (205) 325-5309 and Circuit Court at (205) 325-5285. For court-date questions connected to Bessemer cases, the confirmed numbers are District Court at (205) 497-8520 and Circuit Court at (205) 497-8510.

Jefferson County court information includes a Find My Courtroom resource that warns court dates may change frequently and that judge-issued documents control when there is a conflict. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Court Services function also handles court-related duties, including prisoner transport, but the provided data does not confirm whether a specific hearing will use in-person transport, video, telephone, Zoom, or another format.

Court
Jefferson County Circuit Clerk - Birmingham Division
Address
Jefferson County Courthouse, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone
(205) 325-5355
Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Judicial District
Tenth Judicial Circuit of Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if someone is in Jefferson County Jail?

Use the live Jefferson County jail roster at the top of this page to search current custody records. Search by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge, then review the custody status and housing facility. If you need to confirm a result before posting bail or visiting, call Birmingham Jail at (205) 325-5670 or Bessemer Jail at (205) 481-4160.

What charges show up on the Jefferson County inmate roster?

The Jefferson County inmate roster may show listed charges from the booking record, including charge summaries and individual charge rows when details are available. "View Details" may also show booking history, bond entries, total bond amount, total bail amount, and housing facility. Charge information on the roster is jail booking information, not a final court judgment.

How much is bail at Jefferson County Jail?

Bail at Jefferson County Jail is set by the court, not by jail staff. The roster details may show total bond amount, total bail amount, bond type, and bond amount when that information is available. Call the correct jail facility before coming in because staff can explain the listed bond amount and how to arrange bond.

Does Jefferson County Jail accept credit cards for bail?

The provided Jefferson County data does not confirm whether credit cards are accepted for bail. Before arriving, call Birmingham Jail at (205) 325-5670 or Bessemer Jail at (205) 481-4160 to confirm current accepted payment methods. Do not assume cash, card, money order, or surety bond options are available unless jail staff confirms them.

How do I visit an inmate at Jefferson County Jail?

Jefferson County Jail visitation is scheduled through the inmate, who must arrange a 45-minute slot the day before the visit. Birmingham visits are confirmed for Monday through Saturday evenings, while Bessemer visits are confirmed for Saturday and Sunday. Bring valid state ID or a driver's license, follow dress rules, and call the facility before visiting to confirm the inmate is cleared for visitors.

How do I send money to an inmate at Jefferson County Jail?

The provided Jefferson County data does not confirm an approved commissary platform or deposit method. Call Birmingham Jail at (205) 325-5670 or Bessemer Jail at (205) 481-4160 to confirm current approved deposit methods. Use the inmate's full name and booking number from the Jefferson County inmate search when asking staff about deposits.

Can I call an inmate at Jefferson County Jail?

You cannot call an inmate directly at Jefferson County Jail because inmates cannot receive incoming personal calls. The current phone service provider is not confirmed in the provided data. Call Birmingham Jail at (205) 325-5670 or Bessemer Jail at (205) 481-4160 to confirm phone account setup instructions.

Who runs Jefferson County Jail?

Jefferson County Jail is operated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The current Sheriff is Mark Pettway, and the corrections command structure includes Deputy Chief John F. Weatherly Jr., Captain Terry Guinn for Birmingham Corrections, and Captain Philip O. Hill Jr. for Bessemer Corrections. The jail system includes facilities in Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama.

Is the Jefferson County Jail roster updated in real time?

The Jefferson County jail roster on this page is synced directly from official booking data. Because custody status, bond, housing, and court movement can change, call the jail before taking action based on a roster entry. For Birmingham, call (205) 325-5670; for Bessemer, call (205) 481-4160.