This page helps users handle an inmate search in Houston County, Alabama, using the official jail lookup and related Houston County Sheriff's Office resources. It covers current confinement searches, jail contact options, visitation, phone service, commissary deposits, mail, and court clothing rules.
The main online search path is Inmate Confinements - Citizen Connect. For questions that need staff help, the Houston County Jail and Houston County Sheriff's Office provide the public contact points.
Inmate Confinements - Citizen Connect
Use search current inmate confinements to review Houston County Jail confinement information online. The search page notes that date ranges must be limited to 31 days or less.
- Use a date range of 31 days or less when searching by confinement dates.
- Use the inmate name or available booking details when narrowing a result.
After opening the search page, keep the search narrow enough to avoid incomplete or invalid results.
- Open the Inmate Confinements search page.
- Enter the available inmate or date information.
- Review the current confinement results.
- Contact the Houston County Jail if the search result is unclear or does not answer your question.
Houston County Jail visitation
Houston County Jail allows face-to-face, non-contact visitation by scheduled appointment. Walk-in visits are not accepted. Face-to-face visits must be scheduled by calling the jail at (334) 712-0762, and scheduling must be completed no later than 3 P.M. on the Friday before weekend face-to-face visits.
Inmates who want visitors must complete a visitation list within 30 days of booking. The list is limited to 8 names, and face-to-face visitors must be approved before visiting.
Visitors age 16 and older must present a current government-issued photo ID. Visitors younger than 16 must have a social security card or birth certificate. Only two people, including children, may visit an inmate during a visitation day, and split visits are not allowed.
Review inmate telephone and visitation rules before scheduling, because rule violations can result in a visitation ban.
Inmate phone service
Inmate Calling Solutions, also listed as ICSolutions, is the Houston County Jail inmate telephone provider. Friends and family may set up prepaid accounts or fund an inmate debit account through ICSolutions.
Inmates are allowed one free 2-minute call upon initial booking. Calls may be monitored and recorded. Call forwarding and three-way calling are not permitted, and the maximum time allowed per call is 15 minutes.
Phone PIN reminder: the initial PIN uses the inmate ID plus date of birth in MMDD format, followed by the inmate-created passcode after setup.
Commissary and phone deposits
Commissary deposits can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone account deposits use ICSolutions, and commissary account deposits use Inmate Canteen.
- Inmate's name
- Inmate's number
- Location listed as Houston County Jail
- Credit or debit card
Deposits may also be made at the kiosk in the Houston County Jail lobby during normal business hours. Kiosk users must present a valid driver's license or identification card. A service fee applies to each transaction.
Check commissary deposit options for Houston County Jail accounts.
Personal mail rules
Houston County Jail inspects inmate mail for contraband and facility security. Incoming personal inmate mail must be sent on a single sheet of 8 ½ x 11 card stock, folded in half and taped on both edges and the top.
No hand-delivered mail or packages are accepted. Letters must be handwritten in ink or typed. Photocopies, photographs, crayon, and non-ink substances are not accepted.
Incoming mail must include the sender's first and last name, complete address, inmate number, and pod location on the envelope. Nicknames are not accepted.
Read the personal mail rules before sending mail to an inmate.
Court clothing for inmates
The jail accepts one set of court clothing for an inmate during the week before the inmate's court date. Clothing may be dropped off Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 3 PM.
If clothing must be brought during the week of trial, it must be delivered by the inmate's attorney or a representative from the attorney's office. Family members may not deliver clothing during the week of trial.
A court clothing set may include a suit jacket, necktie, shirt, pants, low-rise dress shoes, dress socks, and a belt. Clothing must be picked up within two weeks after the case is completed for the current term of court.
Houston County inmate search contacts
Use these contacts for jail search questions, visitation scheduling, inmate services, and related Houston County Jail help.
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Houston County Sheriff's Office, 411 N Foster Street, Dothan, AL 36303
Phone: (334) 677-4882; (334) 677-4808
Email: info@houstoncountysheriff.org
Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm -
Houston County Jail, 411 N Foster Street, Dothan, AL 36303
Phone: (334) 712-0762
Common questions
Where can I search for a Houston County inmate online?
Use the Inmate Confinements - Citizen Connect search for current Houston County Jail confinement information. The search page is available through the official inmate confinement lookup.
How long can the date range be in the inmate search?
The Inmate Confinements search page says to limit the date range to 31 days or less.
How do I schedule a face-to-face jail visit?
Call the Houston County Jail at (334) 712-0762. Visits must be scheduled by 3 P.M. on the Friday before the weekend face-to-face visits, and walk-in visits are not accepted.
Who provides inmate phone service for Houston County Jail?
Inmate Calling Solutions, also listed as ICSolutions, is the inmate telephone service provider. Friends and family may set up prepaid service or fund an inmate debit account through that provider.
Can I hand-deliver personal mail or packages to an inmate?
No. Houston County Jail does not accept hand-delivered mail or packages. Incoming personal mail must follow the jail's card stock, sender information, inmate number, and pod location rules.