DeKalb County Detention Center

DeKalb County Detention Center, AL Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 24, 2024

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Location 2801 Jordan Road Southwest, Fort Payne, AL, 35968
Official Website http://www.dekalbcountysheriff.org/

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DeKalb County County can be found in the Alabama area. Fort Payne – is the county seat. DeKalb County has a total population of 71617 and was formed in 1836.

DeKalb County County has a total area of 777 square miles. The zip codes in DeKalb County County are .

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office:

The DeKalb County Sheriff, Jimmy Harris, is the head law enforcement officer in the DeKalb County county. You can reach him by calling 256-845-3801.

Address: 2801 Jordan Road Southwest, Fort Payne, Alabama, 35968, .

Fax: 256-845-8564

Phone: 256-845-3801

 

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DeKalb County Detention Center is located in DeKalb County County, Alabama state. The specific address of the DeKalb County Detention Center is 2801 Jordan Road Southwest, Fort Payne, AL, 35968. The DeKalb County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 58,000. The DeKalb County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 256-845-8565, the DeKalb County Detention Center information line, or fax at or fax256-304-0465.

Jail History and Structure

In 1986, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Fort Payne. The justice center houses the DeKalb County county sheriff, Fort Payne police department offices, and the DeKalb County Detention Center. The DeKalb County county sheriff is the general overseer of the DeKalb County Detention Center. Originally, the DeKalb County Detention Center could house approximately 2329 inmates.

Over the years, the DeKalb County Detention Center has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the DeKalb County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of DeKalb County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The DeKalb County Detention Center has a 146-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the DeKalb County Detention Center.

The DeKalb County Detention Center comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the DeKalb County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the DeKalb County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The DeKalb County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the DeKalb County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the DeKalb County Detention Center inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to DeKalb County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the DeKalb County Detention Center inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the DeKalb County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Dekalb County Sheriffs Department

Address 2801 Jordan Road Southwest, Fort Payne, Alabama, 35968
Phone 256-845-3801
Fax 256-845-8564
Website website

DeKalb County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name DeKalb County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 2801 Jordan Road Southwest, Fort Payne, AL, 35968
Capacity 245
Facility Type Adult
City Fort Payne
Postal Code 35968
State Alabama
County DeKalb County
Official Website http://www.dekalbcountysheriff.org/

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the DeKalb County Detention Center inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the DeKalb County Detention Center. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the DeKalb County Detention Center if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the DeKalb County Detention Center include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the DeKalb County Detention Center.

The DeKalb County Detention Center is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the DeKalb County Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the DeKalb County Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the DeKalb County Detention Center’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

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