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William C. Holman Correctional Facility

Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama

Visiting schedules change without notice. Always call before traveling.

Call Visiting Office: (251) 368-8173 Info last verified: June 2026

Alabama's primary death-row facility for men and the site of the state's only execution chamber, near Atmore; most general-population housing closed in 2020, leaving a small specialized population.

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

William C. Holman Correctional Facility, on Highway 21 north of Atmore in Escambia County, is a men’s prison that serves a narrow, specialized role. It is Alabama’s primary death-row facility for men and holds the state’s only execution chamber. In January 2020, ADOC closed Holman’s main general-population unit after its underground power, water, and sewer systems failed, transferring more than 400 men to other prisons; the death-row housing and the execution chamber remained in operation. The facility now holds a small population — about 213 men as of April 2026. It runs Alabama’s prison license-plate (tag) plant and a sewing operation that produces linens for state prisons.

What Makes Holman Different

It is Alabama’s primary death-row facility for men and holds the state’s only execution chamber.
Its main general-population unit closed in January 2020 after utility failures, so it now holds a small, specialized population.
It operates Alabama’s prison license-plate (tag) plant and a sewing operation.
Because of its death-row mission, visiting and housing rules differ from a general-population prison — confirm the person’s status and visit format.

Visiting

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

The full approval process is in Visiting in Alabama.

Getting There and Parking

The prison is on Highway 21 north of Atmore in Escambia County, in the Interstate 65 corridor between Mobile and Montgomery.

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

Nearby Services

Atmore, about 10 miles south, has the nearest gas, food, and lodging; Mobile, about 50 miles southwest, has the fullest range. The nearest hospital emergency room is Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore; higher-level trauma care is in Mobile or in Pensacola, Florida.

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.

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.