Bessemer Jail
Bessemer, Alabama — Jefferson County
Contact & Location
Bessemer, AL 35020
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Visiting Information
Bessemer Jail may offer visiting depending on its programs. Community corrections facilities, halfway houses, and transitional centers often have more flexible visiting than traditional lockups — some allow visits in common areas or outdoor spaces. Contact the facility for their current policy.
For visiting information, call (205) 481-4160 or visit their official website.
Inmate Search & Lookup
Locating someone at Bessemer Jail typically requires calling the facility directly. Detention centers and community corrections facilities may not appear in standard inmate search databases. If the person was recently transferred from a jail or prison, their record in the previous facility's system may not yet show the new location.
VINELink (vinelink.com) is a free service that tracks inmates across many facility types and can send you alerts on status changes.
For direct assistance, call (205) 481-4160 or visit their official website.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Deposit methods at Bessemer Jail vary depending on the operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses may accept personal checks or cash payments directly — something most jails and prisons do not allow. Contact the facility for approved methods.
For deposit instructions, call (205) 481-4160 or visit their official website.
Inmate Services & Resources
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Phone Calls
Phone policies at Bessemer Jail depend on the facility's operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses may allow inmates to use personal cell phones or have more flexible calling hours than traditional lockups.
For phone information, call (205) 481-4160 or visit their official website.
Mail & Communication
Communication options at Bessemer Jail vary based on the facility's operating agency. Community corrections facilities and halfway houses typically allow more communication freedom than traditional lockups, including personal cell phone use in some programs.
For specific communication policies, call (205) 481-4160 or visit their official website.
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About Bessemer Jail
Located in Bessemer, Alabama, Bessemer Jail operates as a correctional facility. It is situated in Jefferson County, has a capacity of 400 inmates.
Facility Details
| Facility Type | Correctional Facility |
| Capacity | 400 inmates |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Alabama |
| Status | Open |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The phone number for Bessemer Jail is (205) 481-4160. When you call, you will reach the facility's main switchboard. Ask to be transferred to the booking desk for inmate information, or the visitation office for visiting questions. Calling during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM local time) will generally connect you faster.
Bessemer Jail is located at 1822 2Nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020. It is in Jefferson County. If you are visiting, note that GPS may direct you to a staff entrance rather than the visitor entrance — look for visitor parking signs when you arrive.
Bessemer Jail is a correctional facility located in Bessemer, Alabama.
Nearby Facilities in Alabama
Helena City Jail
Jefferson County Youth Detention Center
Birmingham City Jail
Hoover City Jail
Birmingham Jail
Birmingham Community Based Facility / Community Work Center
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