Clarke County Jail is located in Grove Hill, Alabama. The facility houses inmates who are either awaiting trial, awaiting sentencing, or are serving sentences for various crimes. To locate an inmate on the Clarke County Jail roster, contact the facility at 251-275-8132.

Jail Address

149 Clark Street
Grove Hill, AL, 36451

Clarke County Jail Roster

To locate an inmate on the Clarke County Jail roster, contact the facility at 251-275-8132.

Visitation

Jails in Alabama allow visitation with inmates. Some facilities only offer video visitation, while other allow in-person visits. Every jail in Alabama establishes its own visitation rules. For visitation hours, visitation rules, and to search the Clarke County Jail roster, contact the facility at 251-275-8132.

Inmate Mail

All inmate mail must display a return address on the envelope. Before sending an inmate mail, first confirm the inmate’s presence at the jail by reviewing the Clarke County Jail roster. To do so, call 251-275-8132. Address mail to inmates at the jail as follows:

Inmate’s first and last name
c/o Clarke County Jail
PO Box 913
Grove Hill, AL, 36451

Sheriff / Clarke County Jail Roster

Sheriff DeWayne Smith was elected to his current position by the Governor in 2021. Prior to becoming sheriff of Clarke County, he held a detective role with Jackson Police Department, and has altogether over 29 years of experience in law enforcement, including working closely with Presidential Service and the FBI National Academy. Sheriff Smith has also been active in educational roles. He has previously taught leadership classes at the United State Marine Corps and various schools across the community. For additional information on the sheriff’s office, click here.

The sheriff believes that influential leadership starts with a foundation based on integrity. Resting upon that foundation is a series of leadership principles, the most important of which is the principle of setting the example. Finally, the sheriff is a proponent of uninterrupted and consistent motivation. Motivation is contagious, and the sheriff of the county intends to motivate everyone with whom he comes into contact.

To locate an inmate on the Clarke County Jail roster, contact the facility at 251-275-8132.

Sheriff’s Office Address

114 Court Street
PO Box 913
Grove Hill, AL, 36451

About the County

Clarke County is located in the southwestern part of Alabama and was created on December 10, 1812m by the legislature of Mississippi Territory. It was named for General John Clarke of Georgia. This area was also known for its importance in the Civil War, as the salt that was produced from the county’s natural springs was shipped all over the south, making for gunboats to begin construction. The county was also home to many famous skirmishes before the end of the war in 1814. The county is also home to a jail facility. To locate an inmate on the Clarke County Jail roster, contact the facility at 251-275-8132.

Clarke County Demographics / Clarke County Jail Roster

The population estimate in the county for 2021 is 22,760. Residents in Clarke County ethnic background is predominately White at 52.5%, followed by Black or African American at 45.3%, American Indian and Alaska Native at 0.6%, then lastly Asian background at 0.5%. A portion of the county’s population resides at the county jail. To locate an inmate on the Clarke County Jail roster, contact the facility at 251-275-8132.