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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.

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Source: sheriff.jccal.org

Verify urgent custody details directly with the detention authority at +1-205-325-5700.

Name	Booking #	Booked At	Charges	Status
ASHFORD, KEOTIS WARNER	250360	May 14, 2026	POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SYNTHETIC NARCOTIC - POSSESS - NO DRUGS SEIZED	In Custody
Charges POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SYNTHETIC NARCOTIC - POSSESS - NO DRUGS SEIZED
AKAMUNE, MICHAEL JABARI	973296	May 14, 2026	STATE CONVICT FOR COURT	In Custody
Charges STATE CONVICT FOR COURT
ALI, CALEB IBRAHIM	1215874	May 12, 2026	UDOCS - Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, UNLAWFUL POSSESN OF CONTROLLED SUBST +2 more	In Custody
Charges UDOCS - Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance UNLAWFUL POSSESN OF CONTROLLED SUBST PODP - DRUG PARAPHERNALIA POSSESSION (M) TRAFFICKING IN STOLEN IDENTITIES
ALLISON, OLLICE CHRISTOPHER Fourth	515738	May 9, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR +1 more	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER
AUSTIN, ANTONIO MAURICE	1006707	May 8, 2026	ADULT SEX OFFENDER - REG W/LE REQ. (x2), Bond Type +3 more	In Custody
Charges ADULT SEX OFFENDER - REG W/LE REQ. (x2) Bond Type Good Bond Court Date FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3)
ADAMS, RICKY ANDREW	1037554	May 3, 2026	OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE USING FALSE ID - FICTITIOUS PERSON, PROBATION VIOLATION - MISDEMEANOR +4 more	In Custody
Charges OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE USING FALSE ID - FICTITIOUS PERSON PROBATION VIOLATION - MISDEMEANOR FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR OBJUFID - USING FALSE IDENTITY TO AVOID ARREST/HINDER PROSECUTION PODP - Drug Paraphernalia; Use Or Possession; Delivery or Sale; Forfeiture POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 2ND DEGREE
ATKINS, KE'VON LASHARD	1130196	Apr 30, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3), Certain persons forbidden to possess pistol +1 more	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3) Certain persons forbidden to possess pistol DRUG -TRAFFICKING (x2)
ANDERSON, BRYAN MICHAEL	668150	Apr 26, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY
ARMSTRONG, SHANNON REENA	268429	Apr 23, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3)	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3)
AMICK, NICHOLAS JAMES	579011	Apr 23, 2026	Promoting prison contraband in the second degree., ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER +3 more	In Custody
Charges Promoting prison contraband in the second degree. ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS (x2) FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR (x2) FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3)
AULTMAN, MICHAEL LEAMON	344217	Apr 11, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x2) +1 more	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x2) FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR
ALFRED, MIKAL QADREE	282681	Apr 1, 2026	CONTEMPT	In Custody
Charges CONTEMPT
ALLEN, CHRISTOPHER DYONTE	656245	Mar 27, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x2), PODP - Drug Paraphernalia; Use Or Possession; Delivery or Sale; Forfeiture +1 more	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x2) PODP - Drug Paraphernalia; Use Or Possession; Delivery or Sale; Forfeiture OBJUFID - USING FALSE IDENTITY TO AVOID ARREST/HINDER PROSECUTION
ATKINS, TYREE DEWAYNE	1140611	Mar 21, 2026	Receiving Stolen Property in the First Degree (x2), ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE +2 more	In Custody
Charges Receiving Stolen Property in the First Degree (x2) ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE Assault in the First Degree DISCHARGE FIREARM INTO AN OCCUPIED DWELLING OR VEHICLE
ALEXANDER, KING	288900	Mar 11, 2026	Certain persons forbidden to possess pistol, UDOCS - Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (x2) +1 more	In Custody
Charges Certain persons forbidden to possess pistol UDOCS - Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (x2) DRUG -TRAFFICKING (x2)
Arterberry, Leamon DALE	556988	Mar 2, 2026	ESCAPE 2ND (x2) +1 more	In Custody
Charges ESCAPE 2ND (x2) FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x2)
ANDERSON, TRISTAN	1164665	Feb 10, 2026	SEXUAL ABUSE 1ST (x3)	In Custody
Charges SEXUAL ABUSE 1ST (x3)
ALLEN, PHILLIP EARL Junior	308733	Feb 4, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3)	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3)
AUSTIN, JAMES JAVON	1047394	Jan 18, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x6), FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR +1 more	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x6) FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR ROBBERY 1ST - ROBBERY STREET GUN (x2)
ALLEN, BRANNAN RASHAD	336460	Jan 15, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x13), FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR (x4) +4 more	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x13) FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR (x4) Possession of Marijuana First Degree: Not for Personal Use ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER FORGERY 3RD - FORGED INSTRUMENT OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE USING FALSE ID - USING PERSON'S ID DOCS OR ID INFO
ALLEN, ROBERT ELIJAH	346072	Jan 10, 2026	DRUG -TRAFFICKING (x4) +1 more	In Custody
Charges DRUG -TRAFFICKING (x4) POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - HALLUCINOGEN - POSSESS
AUSTIN, JARRELL LAMAR	536627	Jan 6, 2026	FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR (x3), POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - HALLUCINOGEN - POSSESS +2 more	In Custody
Charges FAILURE TO APPEAR MISDEMEANOR (x3) POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - HALLUCINOGEN - POSSESS FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3) UBEV - UNLAWFUL BREAKING AND ENTERING OF VEHICLE
AMOS, LAGARRION	294673	Dec 11, 2025	UDOCS - Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT - OBJECT OF CONSPIRACY IS CLASS A FELONY (x2) +2 more	In Custody
Charges UDOCS - Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT - OBJECT OF CONSPIRACY IS CLASS A FELONY (x2) KIDNAPPING 1ST ROBBERY 1ST - BUSINESS GUN
ALLEN, JASMINE RENAE	564895	Dec 8, 2025	CAPITAL MURDER - TWO OR MORE VICTIMS +1 more	In Custody
Charges CAPITAL MURDER - TWO OR MORE VICTIMS AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - A TO M - ATTEMPTED MURDER
ANDERSON, CLARENCE JIMAL	536324	Sep 29, 2025	UNLAWFUL POSSESN OF CONTROLLED SUBST, Theft of Property 3 (x2) +6 more	In Custody
Charges UNLAWFUL POSSESN OF CONTROLLED SUBST Theft of Property 3 (x2) Theft Second Degree - Exceed $1500 but less than $2500 - Deception UBEV - UNLAWFUL BREAKING AND ENTERING OF VEHICLE (x2) Theft of Property 4 Receiving Stolen Property 2 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY STRANGULATION OR SUFFOCATION FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY (x3)

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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.

Is the Jefferson County Jail roster the same as a court records search?

No. The Jefferson County jail roster shows jail booking and custody information, while court records are maintained separately through Alabama trial court record systems such as Just One Look, Alacourt, and AlaFile. Court dates, courtroom assignments, and hearing formats should be confirmed through the court or the judge-issued hearing notice.

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.