Sheriff Provides Email Access To Tuscaloosa County Jail Inmates

Tuscaloosa AL

30 March, 2021

9:50 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday announced a new communication method for inmates in the Tuscaloosa County Jail that will allowed enhanced communication with their family members and friends. Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts. Sheriff Ron Abernathy said his office noticed a need for improved methods of communication for those being held in the jail during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which prompted the implementation of an email system that can be accessed through the sheriff's office TCSO says those who wish to communicate with inmates will find a new button on the booking information page of each inmate. Visitors can then clicking the "Email Inmate" button, which will prompt the user to acknowledge the jail communication rules and register an account with a corresponding email address. Available at no charge, inmates will receive a printed copy of the email with an approved photograph attachment in the same way postage mail is delivered. Although the new system was rolled out this week, the jail will continue to receive mail through the US Postal Service. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected].