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Bibb Correctional Facility

Brent, Bibb County, Alabama

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (205) 926-5252 Info last verified: June 2026

A medium-security men's prison at Brent, south of Birmingham, with one of the largest medium-security populations in the state and a total-care medical infirmary.

Statewide rules that apply at every Alabama state prison

These rules are set by ADOC and apply at every unit. The full list — including all permitted and prohibited items and the approval process — is in Visiting in Alabama.

Dress code

No tan clothing or anything that looks tan, and no scrub-style clothing — both resemble what inmates wear (Alabama inmates wear white, and minimum-custody clothing is tan or white).
Dresses, skirts, and pants must be no shorter than three inches above the knee (including any slit), and trousers must be at least ankle-length; no shorts, stretch pants, or tight, sheer, or see-through clothing.
No sundresses or sleeveless tops — blouses and shirts must cover the waist and chest — and a complete set of undergarments is required.
No hats, caps, scarves, or headbands (religious headwear needs advance written approval); no sunglasses unless prescribed and no smart glasses; jewelry limited to a wedding set and simple stud earrings; no house, shower, or beach shoes.

ID: Every adult visitor must be on the inmate's approved list (built with Form 303-A) and show a government-issued photo ID — a driver's license, state ID, military ID, or immigration ID. An inmate may have up to eight approved adult visitors at a time.
What to bring: Each visitor may bring up to $30 (in change or on a $30 debit card) for the vending machines, plus a photo ID and car keys, in a clear plastic bag — and nothing else. Phones and electronics, purses and bags, tobacco, and weapons are prohibited; parents may bring a few baby items.
Scheduling: There is no statewide schedule and ADOC does not post visiting hours online, so confirm days and hours with the specific prison. Under the 2025 rules, all visits must be pre-scheduled and approved, and a newly arrived inmate may face up to a 60-day wait before visits can begin.

Full statewide rules: Visiting in Alabama

Overview

Bibb Correctional Facility, on Bibb Lane in Brent, Bibb County, is a medium-security men’s prison holding about 1,808 men — one of the largest medium-security populations in the Alabama system. ADOC describes it as a security-level-four facility with a total-care medical infirmary (dental, emergency, and diagnostic services through a private medical contractor), along with educational, substance-abuse treatment, and self-improvement programs. Vocational training comes through Ingram State Technical College (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical). It opened in July 1997, between Brent and Centreville in central Alabama.

What Makes Bibb Different

It holds one of the largest medium-security populations in the state.
It operates a total-care medical infirmary, relevant for families of men with medical needs.
Its programs include substance-abuse treatment and self-improvement classes, plus vocational training through Ingram State Technical College.
It is in rural Bibb County, between Brent and Centreville, south of Birmingham.

Visiting

The statewide ADOC rules above — the approved visitor list, the no-tan dress code, ID, and the $30 vending limit — apply at Bibb. The facility’s own arrangements:

The full approval process is in Visiting in Alabama.

Getting There and Parking

The prison is on Bibb Lane in Brent, in central Alabama south of Birmingham.

Distances are approximate, based on map routing. Visitor parking is on site.

Nearby Services

Brent and Centreville, the adjacent twin towns, have basic gas and food; Montevallo (about 20 miles northeast) and the Birmingham metro area have fuller lodging and services. The nearest hospital emergency room is Bibb Medical Center in Centreville, a few miles away.

Mail

Personal mail does not go to the prison. Since late 2025, ADOC routes personal letters, cards, and photos to an off-site scanning center in San Antonio, Texas, addressed with the person’s name and AIS number; the person receives the mail as images on a tablet. Legal mail and packages still go to the facility. Full addressing details are in Mail & Packages.

A Note on History

Bibb is among the facilities named in the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation and 2020 lawsuit over conditions in Alabama’s men’s prisons — the case alleges unconstitutional levels of violence and unsafe conditions and is in litigation. This context is covered, with sources, on the Alabama overview.

Learn More

For detailed information about visiting and communicating with someone at an Alabama state prison:

Visiting in Alabama — the approved list, dress code, and scheduling
Mail & Packages — the San Antonio scanning address and what still goes to the facility
Phone & Video Calls — ICSolutions calls, messaging, and video
Sending Money — Access Corrections and the trust account
Medical & Mental Health — the co-pay and how to raise a concern
Transfers & Finding Someone — reception centers and the inmate search

Sources

This page is compiled from the following publicly available sources. Policies change without notice — confirm current details with the facility before relying on them.