Birmingham City Jail
Birmingham, Alabama — Jefferson County
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Visiting Information
Birmingham City 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) 254-6369 or visit their official website.
Inmate Search & Lookup
Locating someone at Birmingham City 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) 254-6369 or visit their official website.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Deposit methods at Birmingham City 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) 254-6369 or visit their official website.
Inmate Services & Resources
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Phone Calls
Phone policies at Birmingham City 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) 254-6369 or visit their official website.
Mail & Communication
Communication options at Birmingham City 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) 254-6369 or visit their official website.
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About Birmingham City Jail
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham City Jail operates as a correctional facility. It is situated in Jefferson County.
Facility Details
| Facility Type | Correctional Facility |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Alabama |
| Status | Open |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The phone number for Birmingham City Jail is (205) 254-6369. 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.
Birmingham City Jail is located at 425 6Th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205. 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.
Birmingham City Jail is a correctional facility located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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