About the Limestone County Jail
The Limestone County Jail in Athens, Alabama is operated by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office. This page reflects the current inmate roster from the county's Zuercher Portal, including booking dates, charges, and bond amounts when published.
An arrest is not an indication of guilt. Confirm custody status and court details with the Limestone County Sheriff's Office or the Limestone County Circuit Court.
- Facility
- Limestone County Jail
- Operated By
- Limestone County Sheriff's Office
- County
- Limestone County, Alabama (Athens)
- Roster Source
- Zuercher Portal inmate roster (live JSON API)
How the Limestone County Inmate Search Works
Search the Limestone County roster by last name, first name or a word from the listed charge. Names may be spelled differently in booking records, so try the last name on its own first. When the public feed omits charges or bond, the official inmate search for Limestone County Jail (limestone-al-911.zuercherportal.com/#/inmates) has the full booking record.
A new booking can appear several hours after the arrest, and a person transferred to another facility will drop off this list. Nearby county jails in Alabama, such as Lee, Lowndes, Lawrence, keep separate rosters; someone arrested across a county line will be booked there instead. Many Alabama sheriffs publish a current inmate list with charges and bond.
This roster covers Limestone County Jail only; it is not a statewide Alabama inmate search. People sentenced to state prison are listed by the state department of corrections. Alabama county jails are sheriff-run.
Posting Bail at Limestone County Jail
Bond is set by a magistrate or judge, often cash/surety. County jails take bondsmen who work that jail — a Mobile bondsman cannot walk Jefferson’s window. Property bonds follow Alabama procedure, not a Florida form. Bail bond agents must be licensed in Alabama and approved to post bonds at this jail.
Bond amounts shown on the roster can change after the first court appearance. Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Limestone County Circuit Court. CurrentPrisonList does not accept bail payments or recommend bondsmen.
If the person also has a hold from another county or state, posting the Limestone County bond may not lead to release. The jail or the defense attorney can confirm which holds are active.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money for commissary and phone accounts at Limestone County Jail is deposited through the jail's approved vendor, kiosk or lobby payment options. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider.
Have the person's full name and booking number from this roster ready when you make a deposit. The jail's street address is 101 W Elm Street, Athens, AL 35611. Never send money through third parties who claim to represent the jail.
Inmate Communication
Calls and video visits from Limestone County Jail are handled by the jail's contracted provider. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider. Phone numbers may need to be registered and approved before calls can connect.
Mail must follow Limestone County jail rules on photos, books and legal correspondence; check the sheriff's office website for the current policy. If the person is transferred to a state prison, phone and commissary accounts do not carry over automatically.
Limestone County Court Information
Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Limestone County Circuit Court. Circuit and district courts sit in the county seat. Jefferson has Birmingham and Bessemer divisions that families mix up. A municipal court in Hoover does not set the Jefferson County Jail visiting list.
Court dates, including first appearance, arraignment and trial, are set by the court, not the jail. The roster shows who is currently held at Limestone County Jail; the clerk of court can tell you when a case is scheduled.
- Court
- Limestone County Circuit Court