How to Contact an Inmate at Morgan County Jail, AL (AL)

Morgan County Jail is changing how incoming mail works. Starting April 1, 2025, the jail's mail vendor will photocopy all physical mail and deliver it electronically to the facility. This means anything you send as a physical original should be treated as something you won't get back. If the original matters (irreplaceable photos, keepsakes, official documents), don't mail it until you've confirmed the current rules and any exceptions directly with the jail.

Morgan County Jail participates in VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday). VINE tells you whether an offender is in custody and sends automatic notifications if their status changes (release, transfer, etc.). You can register by phone at 1-877-846-3425 (touch-tone required) or online through VINELink.

1. Write and address your letter knowing it will be copied. Starting April 1, 2025, physical mail is photocopied and delivered to the facility electronically, so what the inmate receives may be a copy rather than the original.
2. Do not send irreplaceable originals. Avoid mailing anything you would need returned in original form (keepsake photos, one-of-a-kind items, or documents you cannot replace).
3. Include clear identifying information. Use the inmate’s full name, and add an ID or booking number if you have it, so staff can match the mail to the right person.
4. Keep a personal copy of what you send. If questions come up about content or delivery, having a copy of your letter (and any included pages) helps you track what went out and when.
5. Confirm the current mail rules before adding extras. If you want to include anything beyond a basic letter, contact the jail first so you do not waste time or money sending something that will be rejected.

1. Call VINE to register by phone. Dial 1-877-846-3425 from a touch-tone phone and follow the prompts.
2. Or register online through VINELink. Use VINELink to look up the person and set up notifications.
3. Choose how you want updates. Pick the notification method VINE offers that works best for you, then save any confirmation details so you can update or cancel alerts later.

• ✓ Confirm that the April 1, 2025 photocopying policy applies to the type of mail you plan to send
• ✓ Ask whether any categories of mail are handled differently (for example, legal mail)
• ✓ Verify what items are allowed inside an envelope (photos, greeting cards, printed pages, etc.) before you send them
• ✓ Ask how long mail typically takes to be processed after it arrives
• ✓ Confirm VINE registration options if you run into issues (phone registration versus VINELink)

With the April 1, 2025 change, the main thing to clarify is how broadly "all physical mail" applies in practice. Ask whether any types of mail are exempt (legal mail is the most common exception) and whether special handling rules apply depending on what you're sending. Also confirm the practical details that can cause mail to be rejected or delayed: what you can include in an envelope, limits on printed materials or photos, how the review process works, and typical turnaround time from arrival to delivery. If you've mailed something that matters to you as an original, ask whether originals are ever returned or if the policy means they're kept or destroyed after copying.

For VINE, confirm you're using the right registration method for your situation. Morgan County Jail's VINE instructions include phone registration at 1-877-846-3425 and online registration through VINELink. Still, verify the current prompts and required information when you sign up. If VINE can't answer your question (a mismatch in custody details, trouble locating someone), ask the jail who handles inmate-status inquiries and what information they need from you.