Hamilton Community Work Center

The Hamilton Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center is a minimum-security work release facility located in Hamilton, Alabama. A maximum of 172 male inmates can be housed at this work center.

This facility was originally opened in 1967 as a Road Camp, and in 1976 became a work center for the Department of Corrections.

The inmates housed at Hamilton have almost completed their sentence and have been placed at the work center to help with their transition back to the community. Hamilton inmates are classified as either "Minimum-Out" or "Minimum-Community." 

Minimum-Out inmates are usually 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 have full-time jobs outside of the work center. They are supervised at the Hamilton Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center when they're not working.

Prison Insights

Visiting Hours and Rules

You must call the Hamilton Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center directly for specific visiting hours and information.

General Visiting Rules for Alabama Department of Corrections Facilities

All adults visiting an Alabama Department of Corrections facility — including the Hamilton Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center — must have a valid photo ID and be listed on the inmate's visitation list in order to enter the visiting 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, and visitors will be searched before they enter the facility.

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 Hamilton 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.

Friends and family don't have to settle for communication via snail mail. They 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center. 

How to Send Money

There are four ways to send money to an inmate at the Hamilton Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center through 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. Mail both the money order and coupon to:

Secure Deposits — Alabama DOC
PO Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

FEE SCHEDULES:
(Fees are deducted from the total deposited amount.)

Programs For Inmates

Inmates at the work center are assigned to city, county, and state agencies performing community services. They also are assigned to various civilian jobs in the surrounding communities.

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Careers at Hamilton Community Work Center

If you are interested in a career with the Alabama Department of Corrections and would like to work at the Hamilton Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center, click here or here.