Chilton County Jail

Visiting Chilton County Jail starts with dressing appropriately—halter tops, short shorts, transparent or revealing clothing, and vulgar attire are all prohibited. Show up in the wrong outfit and you'll be turned away. Video and home visits run daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM, with a break from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Remote visits go through Securus, and the jail provides a video link plus support for sessions. New to the process? Plan to register or schedule ahead where required. Attorneys follow separate rules: bring a government-issued ID and current Bar Card (ASB number), but leave electronic devices and bags behind—staff will provide pens. Ministers can also visit once added to the inmate's visitation list.

Chilton County Jail uses Securus for both video visits and phone calls. For video, Securus Video Connect works through the free app, a computer, or a tablet—you'll need to register and follow their setup steps. Onsite and remote visits are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM, though there's no visitation from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Phone calls also go through Securus as collect, prepaid, or credit card calls. Expect calls to be monitored and recorded. Inmates place outgoing calls using assigned PIN numbers. To set up or fund an account, call 1-800-844-6591 and use facility code 5500. The jail can block numbers for harassment or misuse. Attempt a three-way call and the number gets permanently deactivated—plus the inmate faces disciplinary action.

Sending mail to someone at Chilton County Jail? Here's the key change: since 03/29/2022, routine personal mail goes through the Securus Digital Mail Center using the Tampa PO Box specified by the jail—not to the jail itself. Legal correspondence and money orders are different. Those go directly to the jail at the facility address listed in their FAQ. Follow the labeling and content rules carefully. Use the incarcerated person's full name, write on plain white paper in pencil or black/blue ink, and skip photographs or other restricted items. Reading materials are limited, including one faith-based book tied to a documented religion. Medical items like medications or eyeglasses have separate drop-off and approval procedures.

Chilton County Jail accepts deposits through the lobby kiosk (cash, debit, or credit) and through their online deposit vendor. Commissary orders are processed Monday at 10:30pm and delivered Wednesday, so funds need to hit the account by 5:00am Monday to cover that week's order. After release, remaining commissary funds can be collected at the Chilton County Sheriff's Office at the courthouse. Refunds come as checks Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm—no checks on weekends or holidays. Inmates on disciplinary lockdown may only purchase hygiene items, medical supplies, writing materials, and whites. For bond, you have three options: cash bond through the Circuit Clerk, a property bond with specific requirements, or an approved bonding company listed by the jail.