Elba Community Work Center
The Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center is a minimum-security work release facility located in Elba, Alabama. The center opened in 1976 and houses a maximum of 159 male inmates who are in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections.
The inmates housed at Elba are at the end of their sentence and are making the transition back to the community. They are classified as either "Minimum-Out" or "Minimum-Community."
Minimum-Out inmates are generally assigned to Community Work Centers but can be assigned to off-property work details without the direct supervision of correctional officers.
Minimum-Community inmates are allowed to be employed outside of the work center on a full-time basis and are supervised at the Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center when they're not working.
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Elba Community Work Center
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Visiting Hours and Rules
You must contact the Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center directly for specific visiting hours and information.
General Visiting Rules for Alabama Department of Corrections Facilities
All adult visitors must have a valid photo ID and be listed on the inmate's visitation list. Visitors are searched before they're allowed to enter the visitation room.
Each adult visitor may bring no more than $20.00 for the vending machines, a photo ID, and car keys in a clear plastic bag into the visiting room. You can not leave any item(s) for an inmate.
Visitors who have infants are allowed to bring four disposable diapers (one will be changed during searches), one small baby blanket, and two plastic baby bottles into the visiting area.
Prohibited Items in the Visiting Room
The following items are not allowed in the visiting room at Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center.
- Sunglasses, except prescribed by a doctor.
- Electronic equipment to include, but not be limited to, cell phones, video games, radios, MP3 players, laptops, etc.
- Jewelry, except wedding set/band.
- Medication, except prescribed by a doctor and with prior approval of the Warden.
- Tobacco products, matches, or lighters.
- Firearms/Weapons.
- Purses, briefcases, or duffel bags.
- Hats, caps, scarves, or headbands.
- White or any light colored clothing that appears white.
- Wigs, except prescribed by a doctor and with prior approval of the Warden.
- Scrub type garments.
- Sundresses or sleeveless shirts.
- Shorts, stretch pants, or tight fitting trousers with elastic type fabrics. All trousers must be at least ankle-length.
- Slippers, shower shoes, and beach shoes.
- Tight fitting, sheer, and see-through clothes.
Females in the visiting room must dress modestly. Dresses, skirts, and pants must extend below the knee. Splits/Slits must be knee length or lower. All blouses and shirts must be long enough to cover the waist and chest area.
Physical Address
Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center
1620 Boswell Street
Elba, AL 36323
Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/4cHkSiBdYLoZJvau8
General Phone Number
(334) 897-5738
Inmate Mailing Address(es)
Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center
Inmate name and number
1620 Boswell Street
Elba, AL 36323
In addition to sending snail mail via the US postal service, you also have the option of sending emails, e-cards, photos, and videograms by setting up an account with Securus and downloading their app.
Inmate Incentive Packages
You can send your loved one housed at Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center an incentive package via Access SecurePak. These packages include hygiene products, clothing, electronics, and food items that are pre-approved by the Alabama DOC.
There are four convenient ways to order the seasonal incentive packages:
- Online at http://alabamapackages.com/
- US MailAccess Securepak (AL)10880 Lin Page PlaceSt Louis, MO 63132
- Fax: 1-866-754-2813
- Phone: 1-800-546-6283
Footwear Package Program
To order shoes for your loved one housed at Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center, you have four different options via the Alabama DOC's exclusive footwear provider, Union Supply Direct.
- Online at: http://www.alinmatepackage.com/
- Call (877) 765-7013
- Fax (877) 765-7014
- Mail your order to:
UNION SUPPLY DIRECT
Dept. #651
P.O. Box 9018
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-9018
How to Call an Inmate
You can't call an inmate at the Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center.
However, family and friends can set up a phone account with Securus to receive incoming calls.How to Send Money
There are four ways to send money to an inmate at the Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center via Access Corrections or Cash Pay Today.
- Online at www.accesscorrections.com (debit or credit card only)
- Phone by calling (866) 345-1884 (debit or credit card only)
- Use Cash by visiting Cash Pay Today at www.CashPayToday.com or calling 844-340-CASH(2274) for the most current location list and to register for your account.
- Send a Money Order By Mail with a deposit coupon, which can be found by clicking here or at www.accesscorrections.com. Once you have both the money order and coupon, mail to:
Secure Deposits — Alabama DOC
PO Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
FEE SCHEDULES:
(Fees are deducted from the total deposited amount.)
Deposit Amount | Online | Phone | Money Order | Walk-In |
$0.01 - $25.00 | $2.95 | $3.50 | No Charge | $5.00 |
$25.01 - $100.00 | $5.95 | $6.50 | No Charge | $5.00 |
$100.01 - $200.00 | $7.95 | $8.50 | No Charge | $5.00 |
$200.01 - $300.00 | $7.95 | $9.00 | No Charge | $5.00 |
Programs For Inmates
Elba Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center offers various self-help/improvement and treatment programs, including adult basic education classes and Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous sessions. Inmates also provide services to local community work projects.
The center offers a number of employment opportunities in the community. Inmates can work for local automobile dealerships, welding fabrications, assembly lines, and construction companies.
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Careers at Elba Community Work Center
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