Julia Tutwiler Prison

All mail at Julia Tutwiler Prison gets screened for security. Non-legal correspondence may be opened and reviewed before delivery. Some Alabama facilities use third-party vendors or scanning systems that digitize letters and deliver them electronically—originals are handled per facility policy. Want to send approved items instead of mailing them yourself? Family and friends can order hygiene packages, inmate property, and approved footwear through Union Supply (online, by phone, fax, or mail). Check Union Supply's site for 2025 ordering periods. For mailed money deposits, follow the facility's instructions carefully. The deposit form warns against including cash, letters, stamps, photos, or notes with a money order. Always use the inmate's full legal name (plus any required ID number) and include your complete return address on every piece of mail.

Sending money to someone at Julia Tutwiler Prison typically goes through Access Corrections' Secure Deposits program. To mail a deposit, fill out the deposit form/coupon and send it with your money order to Secure Deposits — Alabama DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Money order deposits max out at $900 per day. Keep the envelope clean: don't include cash, letters, stamps, photos, or personal notes. If a money order or check bounces, expect a $25 handling fee. To use Access Secure Deposits, create an account at accesscorrections.com or call the vendor. Transaction fees vary by deposit amount and method—the vendor also commonly offers online, phone, kiosk, and retail deposit options.

Need to reach Julia Tutwiler Prison? Start with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) official facility page. It lists the current mailing address and phone number—your best source when details change. For medical records, ADOC requires you to print their health-records release form and email it to the ADOC Office of Health Services at the address they provide. The facility page also lists specific offices (like the warden or unit team) and explains how to handle routine questions. For emergencies or immediate safety threats, call emergency services—don't rely on email or web forms. Some administrative services may require appointments or specific steps, so check the facility page before visiting in person.

Julia Tutwiler Prison is the Alabama Department of Corrections' receiving unit for all female inmates—most women entering the state system get processed here first. According to the women's inmate handbook, reception and classification typically wrap up within two weeks of arrival. Non-English speakers or people with disabilities can get help from a translator or the facility's ADA Coordinator during this process. Family and friends can order hygiene packages and inmate property through Union Supply online, by phone, or by mail. The site notes orders are scheduled for delivery to facilities by September 26, 2025. For shoes, Union Supply Direct is ADOC's exclusive footwear provider—orders accepted online, by phone, fax, or mail.