Birmingham Work Release, AL

Want to send approved property, hygiene, or footwear packages to someone at Birmingham Work Release? You'll need to order through Union Supply Direct—they manage approved ADOC packages and serve as the Alabama Department of Corrections' exclusive footwear provider. Place orders online, by phone, by fax, or by mail. The 2025 incentive-package ordering window runs July 22 through August 21, 2025, with packages delivered to ADOC facilities by September 26, 2025. For regular mail (not packages), use the incarcerated person's full legal name and include a complete return address. Staff will open and inspect all incoming mail.

Birmingham Work Release deposits go through Access Corrections. Add funds online, through the Access Corrections app, by phone, with cash at CashPayToday retail locations, or by mailing a money order with a completed deposit coupon to Access Corrections' St. Louis P.O. Box. Money-order deposits have a $900 daily limit. Processing and vendor fees get deducted from whatever you send. If you mail a money order, don't include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes—returned money orders or checks can trigger a $25 handling fee. Deposits of $3,000 or more require the sender's Social Security number under federal rules. Access Corrections offers bilingual support through its app, website, and phone line at 866-345-1884.

Contact Birmingham Work Release (Frank Lee facility) using the phone number and mailing address on the facility's official listing. For questions about mail, programs, or general information, start with the official contact page—you'll reach the correct office and see any specialized contact methods they prefer. If someone's safety or life is in immediate danger, call emergency services. Don't rely on email or online forms. Looking for custody-status updates or victim notifications? Many facilities link to the statewide system from their contact pages, so check the Frank Lee page for that link or instructions. Planning to visit in person? Confirm whether you need an appointment first to avoid delays.

Intake and initial classification at Birmingham Work Release typically wrap up within about two weeks. The inmate should receive a Time Sheet shortly after. Reception includes standard booking steps—photos, fingerprints—plus medical screening. Classifications don't stay fixed: every inmate gets a classification review at least once a year, and files are reviewed every six months for possible custody or placement changes. Need health records? You'll need a signed ADOC health-records release form. HIV/STD, psychiatric, and drug/alcohol treatment records require expressed consent. The authorization lasts one year and can be revoked in writing. Frank Lee Community Work Center is minimum custody, with residents assigned to roadside and grass-cutting work for nearby municipalities.