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Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility, AL Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 14, 2024
Russell County Jail – Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility Basic Information

Facility Name
Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
307 Prentiss DrivePO Box 640, Phenix City, AL, 36868-0640
Phone
334-298-8621
Capacity
215
City
Phenix City
Postal Code
36868-0640
State
Alabama
County
Russell County
Official Website
Website

Russell County Sheriffs Department

Address
305 Prentiss Drive, Phenix, Alabama, 36869
Phone
334-298-6535
Fax
334-291-7667

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Russell County Jail – Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility is located at 307 Prentiss DrivePO Box 640, Phenix City, AL, 36868-0640. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Russell County.

Daily Life in Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 334-298-8621 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 334-298-8621 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 307 Prentiss DrivePO Box 640, Phenix City, AL, 36868-0640. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 334-298-8621 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Russell County Jail - Prentiss L.Griffith Detention Facility, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Russell County Prison Statistics

Russell County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail 3
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 1
Jail Population Held for State Prison 6

Russell County Prison Population By Race

Black Prison Population 282
Asian Prison Population -
White Prison Population 235
Other Prison Population 2
Native Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population -

Russell County Prison Admissions

Other Prison Admissions 1
Latino Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 73
Native Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 26
Asian Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions 57
Total Prison Admissions 131
Male Prison Admissions 105

Russell County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 38
Male Prison Population 481
Total Prison Population 519

Russell County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 3,107
Total Jail Population 230
Male Jail Population 196
Female Jail Population 24

Alabama Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates

Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.26
In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.26

Russell County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population -
Black Jail Population 123
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 5
White Jail Population 92

Russell County Pretrial Jail Population

Male Pretrial Jail Population 133
Female Pretrial Jail Population 18
Pretrial Jail Population 185

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