Washington County Jail Roster & Inmate Search

About the Washington County Jail

Washington County Jail is a county jail in Chatom, Alabama, operated by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Richard Stringer oversees the agency, and the facility houses pretrial detainees, sentenced county inmates, municipal holds, and state parole holds. The jail is used by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Chatom Police Department, Millry Police Department, and McIntosh Police Department.

Washington County Jail serves as the county's custody facility for people booked into local custody, people awaiting court proceedings, and people held on qualifying municipal or state parole matters. The public roster is listed under the official page name "Who's in Jail," with related booking and mugshot sections titled "Weekly Booking" and "Weekly Mugshots."

Facility

Washington County Jail

Address

45 Court St., Chatom, AL 36518

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 307, Chatom, Alabama 36518

Main Phone

251-847-2202

Operated By

Washington County Sheriff's Office

How the Washington County Inmate Search Works

The Washington County inmate search tool is the live roster at the top of this page. Users can review current custody entries by name, booking date shown under the "Date" column, bond amount shown as "Bond Amt," and charges.

The Washington County jail roster is a custody list, not a court docket and not a full court records search. Jail roster data is maintained by the Washington County Sheriff's Office as a current custody list showing inmates and active bond requirements, while court records are formal legal records maintained by the Circuit Clerk through Alabama's Alacourt system.

The public roster includes name, booking date, bond amount, and charges. Booking number, release date, arresting agency, age, gender, and race are not confirmed as roster table fields. Mugshots do not appear on the roster table, although a separate "Weekly Mugshots" page is listed.

For court record research, the confirmed court-record system is Alacourt ACCESS. It covers Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, State Traffic, Domestic Relations, and Child Support records. Alacourt ACCESS supports name search and case number search, and available case details may include basic case information, court action, case status, setting dates, party information, financial history, and detailed case action summary.

For time-sensitive questions about custody status, bond amounts, charges, or case numbers, call Washington County Jail at 251-847-2202 or the inmate information line at 251-847-2775. Bond information can change through court action, so users should confirm the current bail amount and case number before coming to the facility or courthouse.

Posting Bail at Washington County Jail

Bail is set by the court, not by Washington County Jail. Before coming to the courthouse or jail, call Washington County Jail at 251-847-2202 to confirm the inmate's current custody status, current bail amount, and any case-specific requirement.

For a cash bond, pay the total bond amount in cash at the Circuit Clerk's Office inside the Washington County Courthouse at 45 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518, during business hours of 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. After payment, obtain a receipt and bring a copy of that receipt to Washington County Jail.

Cash is the only bail payment method confirmed for cash bonds at the Circuit Clerk's Office. Card, money order, and online bail payment options are not confirmed, so users should verify payment requirements before coming to the courthouse.

Surety bonds are accepted when written by a bonding company licensed in Washington County. The confirmed local bonding agencies listed for Washington County are Cherokee Bail Bonds at 251-847-2827 and All Star at 251-847-2663.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Washington County Jail does not publish a confirmed commissary deposit method in the available facility information. Call the jail at 251-847-2202 before sending money to confirm whether deposits are accepted by cash, money order, kiosk, or an online provider, and have the inmate's full name ready.

Before sending any payment, confirm the approved method with Washington County Jail so the money is not delayed, rejected, or returned.

Inmate Communication

Washington County Jail does not list a confirmed inmate phone provider in the available facility information. Call the jail at 251-847-2202 to confirm the current phone provider, account setup instructions, and whether inmates can receive messages or only place outgoing calls.

Mail for inmates should use the confirmed mailing address for Washington County Jail: P. O. Box 307, Chatom, Alabama 36518. Include the inmate's full name on mailed items, and contact the jail before sending anything other than standard correspondence to confirm current mail restrictions.

Inmate calls and mail may be monitored except confidential legal communication. Attorneys and legal representatives should follow jail procedures for privileged communication.

Visitation at Washington County Jail

Washington County Jail visitation is confirmed for Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and visits require advance scheduling. Each inmate is limited to one 15-minute visitation period per week.

• Schedule the visit in advance before coming to Washington County Jail.
• Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Do not bring children into the lobby.
• Follow the jail's strictly enforced dress code.
• Confirm whether court, transport, discipline, or classification issues affect visitation.

A video visitation platform is not confirmed for Washington County Jail. Call Washington County Jail at 251-847-2202 before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, whether the visit will be in-person or video, and whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors.

Visitors should follow these Washington County Jail visitation rules:

Washington County Court Information

Washington County criminal cases move through the First Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama and the Washington County District Court. The circuit court has general jurisdiction over felony cases, while the district court has limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, traffic matters, and preliminary felony hearings.

The court handles arraignment, bail hearings, pretrial proceedings, trial settings, sentencing, and case proceedings. A hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance, so defendants and family members should rely on official court notices and confirmed clerk information.

Court records are available through Alacourt ACCESS, and a physical public access computer is available inside the Circuit Clerk's Office. Confirmed Alacourt search methods include name search and case number search, with record types including Criminal, Civil, Small Claims, State Traffic, Domestic Relations, and Child Support records.

Electronic court records have confirmed limitations and fees. Alacourt ACCESS charges search and report fees, including $9.99 per name or case search, $19.99 for district case reports, $29.99 for circuit case reports, and document images at $5.00 for the first 20 pages plus $0.50 per page after that. Sealed or confidential records, including juvenile and adoption cases, are legally restricted.

Court

First Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama and Washington County District Court

Address

Washington County Courthouse, 45 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518

Phone

251-847-2239

Hours

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Judicial District / Circuit

First Judicial Circuit of Alabama

Clerk

Valerie Bailey, Circuit Clerk of Washington County