On February 15, 1995 The Tuscaloosa County Jail moved into its new location at 1600 26^th Avenue, in Tuscaloosa. This facility houses all inmates both minimum and maximum security for the misdemeanor as well as felony arrest issued by the courts. Overseeing this operation is Chief of Operations, James Taggart.

The technology, kitchen, medical and dental as the living quarters are among the most modern in the state. This facility was constructed at a cost of $8.2 million including renovations to the old Metro facility which is now a part of the Tuscaloosa County Jail.

The jail handles prisoners for all jurisdictions in Tuscaloosa County. Included in the jail is a Drug Court and an  Identification and Extradition unit.

Information about an arrestee's charge(s) and bond is available online through our Arrest Inquiry Database. - Arrest Inquiry Database

For information regarding rules and regulations for inmates and visitation, click here.

To download and view the Inmate Handbook, click here. (PDF Format)

On August 5, 2002 the Tuscaloosa County Jail received Accreditation from the American Correctional Association. This makes the Tuscaloosa County Jail the first and ONLY county jail in the State of Alabama to receive Accreditation. The process for Accreditation is extensive and required numerous changes and modifications to Jail Operations. For more information on the American Correctional Association click HERE.

Jail Photos

A Detention Supervisor in the booking area

The Jail Nurse preparing medications

An Officer  addressing an inmate via the intercom in a pod control center

Inside a cell block, each cell houses two men with a common area seen in foreground