St Clair County Jail – Ashville, AL

St Clair County Jail is located in St. Clair County and is the main jail for this area. Are you looking for somebody at St Clair County Jail? This site will tell you about everything a person needs to know about St Clair County Jail,such as: How to locate an inmate. Find inmate mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Bail and how to get out of jail. St Clair County Jail intake procedures. Court records. And much more…

The thought of going to jail is a daunting and scary situation, not only for the person who gets arrested, but also their family and friends. The goal of this guide is to give you information and tips you need to make the process a lot easier. If you have a specific question, feel free to ask them, and please leave any comments or tips that might be a benefit to other people in the same situation is welcome.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that has gone to jail and want to locate them?

Do you know someone who’s been arrested and you need to find out what jail they’re in?

To look up who is in jail at St Clair County Jail you need to go to their link and use the inmate lookup.

The St Clair County Jail Inmate Lookup has information on persons currently in custody, including current status, bail amount, and visiting schedule. You can find info for anybody who has been arrested or released within the past 24 hours. Jail inmates are listed alphabetically by last name. You can find their arrest information faster if you have their name, date of birth, or inmate ID.

If the inmate you are looking for may be at another county jail you should look here, too: Alabama County Jails Listing

A mugshot, or intake photo, is the photograph that the jail takes when you are processed at the jail intake. A mugshot is actually two photos one and a side photo. Your full name and jail ID number will appear on the pictures, and they’re on file.

Mugshots can be seen on the website, or you can view them at the St Clair County Jail. When viewing online you will have to put in the full name, and the booking date.

Want to get your mugshot erased from the St Clair County Jail website? This may not be possible, because your mugshot is a matter of public record. You will need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. This means that your arrest record would be sealed, and will not be accessible. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

Read our in-depth tutorial about getting your mugshot removed, the different mugshot websites, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Of course, once you’re in jail, your primary thought is about when and how you will get out. After you’ve gone through the booking process, your bail will be decided either through a preset bail schedule or a magistrate. In cases where no bail is set this might mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you have to stay in jail until your trial.

If you are released you are required to promise to be in court on your court date, and until that day you won’t be allowed to travel out of the county.

Typically, an inmate will earn early release in exchange for good behavior if they follow the rules and area a good inmate while they’re in jail.

If you follow the rules, you may be granted work release. You will either have to return to jail every day when you’re finished at your job, or you might be allowed to move to a halfway house when you are not working.

Bail is how much money that you have to pay to the court system to be released from jail until your trial. The amount of bail that is set depends on how serious your crime is. You or someone you know will have to pay 10% of the amount that was determined before you can bail out of jail. If you don’t show up for your court appearance, whoever put up your bail money will lose that money.

To find out someone’s bail amount you have to call the St Clair County Jail. If know the pertinent information, including name, address and date of birth, they’ll be able to let you know what their bail is set at. Also, you can find out how much their bail is on the St Clair County Jail website.

Having to bail someone out of jail is never a fun thing, but usually, it is easy if you have the money. First, you need to know if it is a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If this is the case, you won’t be able to use the services of a Bail Bondsman. Take cash only to the jail – the jail can’t take a personal check. When you’ve paid bail, the prisoner will be discharged. If the conditions of bail are not violated, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you just don’t have the money, you will need to use a bail bondsman. They generally charge you a fee of 10-15% of the bail amount, and usually have a minimum of $100. This money will not be returned to you and must be paid in cash. If the bail has been set really high, the bondsman will usually ask to use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral in addition to the fee they charge.

To contact a bail bondsman visit our page about: Find a bail bondsman at St Clair County Jail

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In Alabama your bail is already set by the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure – Bail Schedule, but the judge or magistrate has the last word on where your bail is set. The bail schedule lists all of the crimes included in Alabama and the specific bail you will have to pay for each one.

• Time Off For Good Behavior
• Get Out on Work Release
• Released For Time Served
• Get Out on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Out on House Arrest
• Be Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake process takes you through the following steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If the jail is really busy, you may not be processed immediately.
• Firstly, you will have to answer some basic questions, such as what is your full legal name, address, birthdate and contact person.
• They’ll also ask about your psychological and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate ID.
• You will be fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• Any personal property you have will get taken away from you and stored until you get discharged from jail.
• You will get to make a phone call to get in touch with a family member, friend, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released quickly, you might be allowed to wear your street clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will be given a jail uniform.

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Once you are able to post bail, you will get discharged from jail. This process may take anywhere between 10 minutes to hours or even all day long. Or, simply, the quicker bail is posted, the quicker you will get let go. It also will depend on whether or not you’ve been given a cash bond or if the magistrate must decide on how much to set your bail at. For lesser charges, you will get booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. If you have served a sentence in jail and know the release date, you should expect to be discharged in the morning.

for your arrest, or if you have to begin your sentence in jail, it is highly advisable that you do the right thing and turn yourself into the authorities. For a warrant, go down to the jail intake center, and tell the intake officer that you think they might have a warrant out for your arrest. A record check will be run, and if so, you will be taken into custody. If it is for a jail sentence, go down to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order states. Be very careful that you get don’t get there late, or they may decide to arrest you. Be sure to only bring things that are allowed when you go to jail, for example a driver’s license or even your ID, prescription medication, and the sentencing order from court.

In order to have visitors, inmates have to provide information about each visitor to the jail before anyone can visit them. Your visitor’s information will be entered into a Visiting log for the inmate. Every visitor will have to provide identification. Any visitors arriving late or that is not on the visitation list will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
The St Clair County Jail visitation procedures frequently change, so you should double-check the official St Clair County Jail jail site before you go.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . Jail phone calls are typically more expensive than phone calls made at home. Inmates are able to make phone calls, with restrictions on when and how often you can use the phone, but you should keep in mind lots of people want to use the phone – so you have to share. If you break the rules, an inmate’s ability to use the phone might get reduced or eliminated completely, as part of the punishment.

Phone Number: 205-594-2533

All mall sent to inmates must be sent using the actual US Postal Service. You can’t use any other method of mail or package delivery. You should write or type the inmate’s name, prisoner number, and jail address on the letter that you send. Don’t send anything in a package or box, padded envelope, plastic bag, or an envelope with any metal in it. All mail received by the jail is opened and read and examined by the staff, and the mail will be sent back if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to an inmate at St Clair County Jail:

St Clair County Jail
48 6Th Street, Suite 300
Ashville, AL 35953

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
St Clair County Jail
48 6Th Street, Suite 300
Ashville, AL 35953

The St Clair County Jail mail policy is always changing, so check the official St Clair County Jail site before send a letter to someone in jail there.

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When you’ve been arrested, you have certain rights, the first of which is that you have the right to request an attorney. Remember that you may be limited to the amount of phone calls you can make, so it is a good idea to get a friend or family member to locate an attorney when you talk to them. You might be thinking ‘I don’t have to get a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ While you are not required to have one, a criminal lawyer can advise you of your rights, help protect your best interests and help you navigate through the criminal justice system in your county. The quicker you get a lawyer involved with your criminal case, the better your chances.

For more information on how to find a lawyer, go to: How to Find a Lawyer in St. Clair County

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you will be given a public defender for a lawyer. The Public Defender Office is staffed by independent investigators, crime scene and forensics experts as well as case workers. All Public Defenders are full-fledged lawyers, members of the State Bar and are legally licensed to practice law in Alabama.

Have you or someone you know used a court appointed attorney? Do you think that they did a good job of defending you?

All court records are public records and are available upon request. They are comprised of a court case file with a docket and every documents that have been filed. You are able to access court records via the online service, or by going to the Clerk of Court where the case was filed.

A Clerk of Court is an official part of the court who manages access to court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath in a court case, and also read the verdict when the jury makes their final decision. All court records from your court case are kept and available to you at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court costs and court fees are the fees and charges associated with your court case, such as filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you can’t afford to pay these fees and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you may get out of having to pay them.

A Magistrate acts as the judge that presides on your case. Magistrates are judges that do many different things, like setting your bail amount, issuing warrants for arrest, and acting as the presiding judge over preliminary court appearances and detention hearings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is put together with information about the arrestee’s background and information about the defendant’s life, which the magistrate will review when deciding on the sentence. Information and personal details will be collected from the defendant, his or her family members, and if necessary the victim in the crime. Don’t forget that you can request to get your own copy of the pre-sentencing report prior to sentencing, so you can correct any mistakes that it contains.

After being convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. There are a number of different options, including community service, house arrest, and probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on how serious your crime was, you could be taken into custody immediately, or you could be given a date to report to jail to serve your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if some you know is incarcerated, or has ever been locked up?

To do so, you need to query the jail website and do an inmate search, and search by:

• Name.
• Birthdate.
• Their approximate booking date.
• or inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you can call the jail get confirmation.

If you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can find out by checking the arrest warrants on the St. Clair County jail website or you can call the court. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and ask the officer in charge. Bear in mind that if you do have an outstanding warrant, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s first and last name, as well as their arrest date, contact the St. Clair County jail, by phone, in person, or look online. Records of arrests are a matter of public record and these records are available to anyone.

Civil processes are when you get served with papers, like court orders. You can find these by going to the Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All people registered as sex offenders must be registered and listed on both a national and state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex offense. You are able to view these offenders online, but keep in mind that you will not be able to see the actual address, just the neighborhood block they live on.

Court Records are considered public records, so they are accessible to anyone who requests them. They include a case file that includes a docket and all filings and documents filed in your case. You can access court records on the website, or at Clerk of Court office where the case was filed.

Every state maintains a record of their state citizen’s criminal past. These databases are connected and you can track criminal convictions from another state. You are able to go to the St. Clair County Courthouse and make an inquiry, or you can check online. It helps to know which county the crime occurred in, and if the crime was in a completely different state, you might have to pay for a more complete search.

A search of someone’s criminal history you can get a listing of all the arrests, charges, or convictions for any of the following crimes:

• DUI.
• Drug offenses.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Theft.

If you do a criminal records check, usually will not find if they have had any:

• Speeding tickets.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Any accidents.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To find this kind of information, you will have to do a search for their driving record.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? Was it a difficult process? Did you do your search online or did you call the local courthouse? Was the information you received correct? There are many reasons that folks search for criminal records, and your story could help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI keeps a list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In St. Clair County, the Sheriff maintains their own list of the top most wanted criminals in the county.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List

St. Clair County Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Everyone knows that getting locked up in St Clair County Jail is no fun, soon you will get accustomed to the routine that is set for you. You will get an alarm for wake-up every morning at 6:00 AM, and next they’ll do roll call. Then you will eat breakfast. Following breakfast you will work in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in St Clair County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the St Clair County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The process for sending funds to jail inmates can change, so we suggest that you check the site when you send money to an inmate.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at St Clair County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the St Clair County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

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Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been an inmate in this jail? Do you have a family member or friend that is a prisoner there? Have you ever visited someone there?

If your answer is yes, then please tell us about it. Write down your jail experience because others can learn what to expect.

Things you can include in the review:

• Jail conditions.
• Jail, yard and pod facility and layout
• Guards and staff
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitation
• Other Inmates.
• Safety
• Jail gangs
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everyone’s who has been put in jail has a story about it. Why were you locked up? Were you mistreated? What was your daily routine in jail? What were the other inmates like? How has this experience impacted your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you meet some cool folks in jail? Do you want to reconnect with an inmate you met while you were incarcerated? Send a message to them here.

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Links and Resources

Main St Clair County Jail Link
St Clair County Jail Inmate Search Link
St Clair County Jail Mugshots
St Clair County Jail Bail Link

Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure – Bail Schedule

St Clair County Jail Visitation Policy Link
St Clair County Jail Jail Mail Link
Find an inmate at St Clair County Jail
St Clair County Jail Warrant Inquiry
St Clair County Jail Arrests
Send Money to an Inmate at St Clair County Jail
Jobs at St Clair County Jail


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