Visiting, mail, money and calls at Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail

What we could confirm for Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail. Each item names its source and the day it was checked; check the source before you travel or send money.

How to look someone up

The facility's own search, the wider list and the phone number
Call Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail at (251) 847-2202 with the person's full name and date of birth.
Number from HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)

Address and phone

Where it is and how to reach it
Street address: 45 Court St, Chatom, AL, 36518.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)
Phone: (251) 847-2202. People held here cannot take incoming calls.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)

How these things work in general: visiting, sending money, mail, phone calls.

Questions about Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail

How do I find out if someone is in Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail?

We do not collect a public roster for this facility. Call the facility to confirm whether someone is being held there.

Where is Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail?

Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail is in Chatom, Washington County, Alabama. The street address we have on file is 45 Court St, Chatom, AL, 36518.

What is the phone number for Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail?

The phone number we have on file is (251) 847-2202. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.

How do I visit someone at Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail?

Many county jails hold most visits by video, either from a lobby kiosk or from home through an app, and some still offer in-person visits. Visits usually need to be scheduled in advance, and people who were just booked often cannot have visitors for the first day or two. Before you go, call (251) 847-2202.

Can I call someone at Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail?

No. People held at Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. All calls are recorded, so do not discuss the case on the phone. Ask the facility which phone provider it uses, at (251) 847-2202.

How do I send money to someone at Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail?

Money goes into the person's account, often called a trust or commissary account, using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, at a lobby kiosk or by money order. Never send cash in the mail. Ask Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail which deposit service it uses before you send anything.

How do I send mail to someone at Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail?

Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. The street address we have on file is 45 Court St, Chatom, AL, 36518. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.

Is searchinmates.org run by this facility?

No. searchinmates.org is a private website and is not affiliated with any government agency. We copy information from public sheriff and corrections sources, and it may be out of date. Always verify with the facility.

An arrest is not a conviction. Everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Washington County Sheriffs Department/jail or any government agency.