How to Connect with an Inmate at Kilby Correctional Facility

Connecting with an inmate in Kilby Correctional Facility can be a complex process. Every prison has its own rules on what you can write to a prisoner and how to send it. Similarly, inmate visitation is different in every prison too. Even how you address a letter to an inmate may vary.

Luckily DoNotPay can help no matter why you're writing letters to an inmate. Whether you are family to the inmate or prison pen-pals, DoNotPay makes contacting the inmate you want to talk to a snap. This guide will talk about the Kilby Correctional Facility, how to write to an inmate at that correctional facility, and how DoNotPay can make it easier and faster to send a letter to your loved one.

Kilby Correctional Facility Contact Information

Kilby Correctional Facility is operated by the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) and led by warden Gwendolyn Babers. It is a level-five men's prison located in Mt. Meigs, Montgomery County, Alabama. The facility is about 20 minutes (15.8 miles) via I-85 North.

Physical address	Kilby Correctional Facility 12201 Wares Ferry Road Montgomery, AL 36117
Phone number	(334) 215-6600
Website	Kilby Correctional Facility
Fax	N/A
General email	N/A

How to Contact Inmates at Kilby Correctional Facility

There are three ways to contact an inmate at Kilby Correctional Facility on your own.

By Mail

Address a letter to a Kilby Correctional Facility inmate as follows:

Inmate Name, ID, Housing #
Kilby Correctional Facility
12201 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL, 36117

In-Person

An inmate must be housed at Kilby Correctional Facility for over 90 days before applying for visiting privileges that occur on Sundays.

Via Phone

All inmates will establish a list of telephone numbers they can call during the initial intake process. This list can be updated periodically throughout the inmate's prison term. To receive calls, you must first register your number. Inmates in Alabama can make both pre-paid calls through a third-party vendor and collect calls. The collect calls can be paid by the person receiving the call, or the funds can be taken out of the inmate's account. You cannot call an inmate directly.

How to Send Money to Kilby Correctional Facility Inmates

There are four ways to send money to prisoners at the facility.

Use Debit or Credit Card Online.
Use Debit or Credit Card By Phone by calling (866) 345-1884
To send cash, you can use Cash Pay Today by calling 844-340-CASH(2274) for the most current location list and to register for your account.
Mail your money order and the order deposit coupon, which can be found here; then send the money order and coupon, mail to: Secure Deposits — Alabama DOC PO Box 12486 St. Louis, MO 63132.

How to Send Packages to Kilby Correctional Facility Inmates

You can send approved packages directly to the prison or use a number of third-party organizations that ship packages to prisons.

Important Steps to Take Before Writing to a Prisoner

Keep these things in mind before writing to a prisoner.

Be sure you are familiar with what is allowed and what is prohibited. If you are sending a picture, it cannot be deemed sexual or violent in nature.
DoNotPay's "Connect with an inmate" can help you find an inmate quickly and easily.

Difficulties You May Have Contacting Loved One in Kilby Correctional Facility

You may encounter several difficulties trying to contact your loved ones at Kilby Correctional Facility.

Kilby is mainly used as a sorting ground to decide where to send a prisoner, so it is assumed they will not be there long-term; therefore, visitation rights don't start until 90 days after incarceration.
Phone calls are through CenturyLink and can be expensive.
Mail routing is complex as you need to know the inmate's ID number, and mail is often lost in the shuffle.

The Easier Way to Get in Touch With Your Loved Ones via DoNotPay

DoNotPay is the easiest way to contact your loved ones in the prison system. The feature is called connect with an inmate. You will need the inmate ID or booking number, the name of the prison, and the unit the inmate is located in.

DoNotPay Can Help You Locate Your Imprisoned Friend

DoNotPay can help you locate your imprisoned friend as well as contact them.

Locate the Connect With an Inmate service on DoNotPay.
Choose whether you want to locate a loved one, create a virtual mailbox, or send a personalized letter.
If you want us to find your loved one, provide his or her personal details and the state they are located in. We'll then conduct a search on the appropriate state database.
If you want to create a virtual mailbox, just provide your full name! We'll set one up for you so you can easily receive incoming mail from your loved one.
If sending a personalized letter, tell us which facility your loved one is located in and what you would like to say to them. You can even include a photo! Your letter will be delivered automatically - just wait 10 days for it to arrive to your loved one!