Why You Can't Get Medical Information About an Inmate at Chilton County (And How to Drop Off Approved Medication)
Trying to check on a loved one's health at Chilton County Jail? You'll hit a wall—and it's not personal. Here's why medical details stay private, plus what you *can* do if you need to drop off approved medication or medical items.
Jail staff won't discuss an inmate's healthcare with family or friends. HIPAA privacy laws prevent it. The same goes for Southern Health Partners, the jail's medical contractor - even if you ask them directly, they can't share information without proper authorization. Southern Health Partners was approved through the Chilton County Commission to provide healthcare services, but that doesn't change the privacy rules.
What you *can* do is drop off certain items. Chilton County Jail accepts medications, eyeglasses, contacts, and other approved medical items 24/7. Prescription medication can be brought in for inmates, but controlled substances are not allowed.
- ✓ Get approval first - all items must be approved by medical personnel and/or jail administration.
- ✓ Expect screening - all objects brought to the facility are subject to search.
- Confirm it’s prescription-only (and not a controlled substance) - the jail accepts prescription medication for inmates, but controlled substances are not allowed.
- Bring your photo ID - a photo ID is required to leave medication at the facility.
- Bring only what you’re dropping off and be ready for approval - medications and other medical items must be approved by medical personnel and/or jail administration before they’ll be accepted.
Note: Everything you bring in is subject to search, and items won’t be accepted unless approved by medical personnel and/or jail administration.
Want to confirm the drop-off procedure before making the trip? Call the jail at 205-755-1053. For after-hours questions, dispatch is available around the clock at 205-755-1120. The Sheriff's Office main line is 205-755-4698. If you're heading there in person, the address is 500 2nd Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045.
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