Etowah County Detention Center, AL Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 17, 2024

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Etowah County County can be found in the Alabama area. Gadsden – is the county seat. Etowah County has a total population of 102755 and was formed in 1866.

Etowah County County has a total area of 535 square miles. The zip codes in Etowah County County are 35901, 35902, 35903, 35904, 35905, 35906, 35907, 35952, 35954, 35972, 35990.

Etowah County Sheriff’s Office:

The Etowah County Sheriff, Jonathon W. Horton, is the head law enforcement officer in the Etowah County county. You can reach him by calling 256-546-2825.

Address: 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama, 35901, 35901, 35902, 35903, 35904, 35905, 35906, 35907, 35952, 35954, 35972, 35990.

Fax: 256-549-2171

Phone: 256-546-2825

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Etowah County Detention Center is located in Etowah County County, Alabama state. The specific address of the Etowah County Detention Center is 827 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35901. The Etowah County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 49,000. The Etowah County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 256-549-5410, 256-549-1444, the Etowah County Detention Center information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1976, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Gadsden. The justice center houses the Etowah County county sheriff, Gadsden police department offices, and the Etowah County Detention Center. The Etowah County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Etowah County Detention Center. Originally, the Etowah County Detention Center could house approximately 1942 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Etowah County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Etowah County Detention Center has a 135-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Etowah County Detention Center.

The Etowah 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 Etowah County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Etowah County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Etowah County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Etowah County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Etowah County Detention Center inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Etowah County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Etowah 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 Etowah County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Etowah 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 Etowah County Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Etowah County Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the Etowah County Detention Center’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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

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