Houston County Jail

Houston County Jail, AL Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 14, 2024

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Location 901 East Main Street, Dothan, AL, 36301
Official Website http://www.houstoncountyso.org/

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Houston County County can be found in the Alabama area. Dothan – is the county seat. Houston County has a total population of 104346 and was formed in 1903.

Houston County County has a total area of 579 square miles. The zip codes in Houston County County are 36301, 36302, 36303, 36304, 36305, 36312, 36319, 36320, 36321, 36343, 36370, 36376.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office:

The Houston County Sheriff, Donald J. Valenza, is the head law enforcement officer in the Houston County county. You can reach him by calling 334-677-4882.

Address: 144 North Oates Street, Dothan, Alabama, 36303, 36301, 36302, 36303, 36304, 36305, 36312, 36319, 36320, 36321, 36343, 36370, 36376.

Fax: 334-671-8775

Phone: 334-677-4882

 

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Houston County Jail is located in Houston County County, Alabama state. The specific address of the Houston County Jail is 901 East Main Street, Dothan, AL, 36301. The Houston County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 45,000. The Houston County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 334-712-0762, the Houston County Jail information line, or fax at or fax334-671-9479.

Jail History and Structure

In 1981, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Dothan. The justice center houses the Houston County county sheriff, Dothan police department offices, and the Houston County Jail. The Houston County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Houston County Jail. Originally, the Houston County Jail could house approximately 1839 inmates.

Over the years, the Houston County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Houston County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Houston County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Houston County Jail has a 143-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Houston County Jail.

The Houston County Jail 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 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Houston County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Houston County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Houston County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Houston County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Houston County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Houston County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Houston County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Houston County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Houston County Sheriffs Department

Address 144 North Oates Street, Dothan, Alabama, 36303
Phone 334-677-4882
Fax 334-671-8775

Houston County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Houston County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 901 East Main Street, Dothan, AL, 36301
Capacity 188
Facility Type Adult
City Dothan
Postal Code 36301
State Alabama
County Houston County
Official Website http://www.houstoncountyso.org/

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Houston County Jail 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 Houston County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Houston County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Houston County Jail’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

Dothan, Houston County , AL Overview

City of Dothan
nicknames:
"The Peanut Capital of the World" "The Circle City" "The Hub of the Wiregrass"
Coordinates:
31.22722°N 85.40722°W
Country:
United States
State:
Alabama
Counties:
Houston, Dale, Henry
Government:
Type:
Mayor - Council
Mayor:
Mark Saliba (R)
Area:
City:
90.08 sq mi (233.32 km2)
Land:
89.76 sq mi (232.48 km2)
Water:
0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2)
Elevation:
322 ft (98 m)
Population (2010):
City:
65,496
Estimate (2019):
68,941
Density:
768.05/sq mi (296.55/km2)
Metro:
148,171
CSA:
248,947
Time zone:
UTC−6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
36301-36305
Area code:
334
FIPS code:
01-21184
GNIS feature ID:
0117397

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