Send Photos & Mail at Etowah County Detention Center

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Need information about someone in custody at Etowah County Detention Center? Start with the booking phone number or booking email address listed on the facility's site. For broader questions, there's also a 24-hour non-emergency phone number for the sheriff's office. The Compliance Section is led by Captain Bradley Saylor, and an email contact is available for compliance-related questions. One important note: if a Project Lifesaver client wanders away, call 911 and tell dispatchers the person has an armband. For staying in touch with someone housed at the jail, communication typically happens through outgoing inmate calls and vendor-run video or messaging services. You'll often need the inmate's booking ID and a funded vendor account for paid options.

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Quick Facts

  • The facility provides a phone number and an email address for booking and inmate information.
  • The sheriff's office page on the site lists a 24-hour non-emergency phone number.
  • If a Project Lifesaver client wanders away, the public is instructed to call 911 and inform dispatchers the person has an armband.
  • The Compliance Section is led by Captain Bradley Saylor and an email contact is provided on the site.
  • Non-legal incoming and outgoing mail is opened and inspected for contraband and security issues.

Common Questions

How do I get information about an inmate at Etowah County Detention Center?

Use the booking phone number or the booking email address listed on the facility site to request inmate information.

Is there a 24-hour non-emergency number for the sheriff's office?

Yes. The site lists a 24-hour non-emergency phone number for the sheriff’s office for general inquiries.

What should I do if a Project Lifesaver client wanders away?

Call 911 and tell dispatchers the person is a Project Lifesaver client and has an armband, as instructed on the site.

Can I send books or packages to an inmate at Etowah County Detention Center?

Rules vary, but many facilities only accept books and publications if they’re shipped directly from an approved retailer or publisher, and they may limit items to paperbacks. Check the facility’s guidance for any vendor restrictions before ordering.

How should I address mail to an inmate at Etowah County Detention Center?

Address each envelope with the inmate’s full legal name (no nicknames) and include any required booking or ID number. Add your full return address (street, city, state, ZIP) so the mail isn’t rejected, returned, or destroyed.

Will my letter be opened or scanned before it reaches an inmate?

Yes. Non-legal mail is commonly opened and inspected for contraband and security issues. In many Alabama facilities, letters may also be scanned and delivered electronically through a third-party system, with originals handled per policy.

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