Majority of inmates in the Shelby County Jail are either waiting for their trial or serving out their sentence. Typically the facility will only keep inmates if they have a sentence of 2 years or less. If an inmate has a longer sentence, they will be sent to a Alabama state prison.

Sheriff Leahy is responsible for all of the jail operations. The facility not only meets and exceeds state standards, but the facility also exceeds the national standards as well. The Shelby County Jail has a safe and humane environment.

Inmates will have access to the following programs and services while they are in custody of the Shelby County Jail.

• Religious Programs
• Inmate Mail
• Mental Health Care
• Educational Programs
• Substance Abuse Programs
• Commissary
• Visitation
• Telephone Use
• Medical Care

This section will house inmates who are non-violent. This section can house up to 500 inmates. This section is also known as the Minimum Security Misdemeanant Section. The minimum-security section opened their doors back in 1994.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, Shelby County Jail is a huge part of the law enforcement community. They are a major part in serving the various law enforcement agencies in promoting with a more safer and efficient way.

The Shelby County Jail is nestled in Columbiana, Alabama. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is the law enforcement agency responsible for overseeing all the day to day operations of the Shelby County Jail.

Shelby County Jail Sheriff's Office

Inmate Mailing Address

Inmate Name, ID, Housing #
Shelby County Jail
380 McDow Road PO Box 1240, Columbiana, AL, 35051

Shelby County Jail Prison Information