Hoover City Jail: Finding Someone, Bond Rules, and Visitation
The Hoover City Jail is run by the Hoover Police Department at 2020 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL 35244, and the jail’s phone number is 205-444-7737. The City of Hoover website does not list an online inmate search for the city jail, so the fastest way to confirm someone is there is to call. The City of Hoover also tells families to call that number for bonding and visitation questions.
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Key takeaways
- The Hoover City Jail is at 2020 Valleydale Road, not at Hoover City Hall.
- Call the jail at 205-444-7737 to confirm someone is there and to ask about bonding or visitation.
- Everyone charged in Hoover Municipal Court has a right to bail.
- Alabama law caps a municipal court bond at $1,000 for each separate offense, according to the City of Hoover.
- You may be able to post a Hoover bond online.
How do you find out if someone is in the Hoover City Jail?
Call the Hoover City Jail at 205-444-7737. The City of Hoover website does not list an online roster for the city jail, so a phone call is the direct route.
Have this ready before you call:
- His full legal name, plus any other names he uses
- His date of birth
- When and where he was arrested, if you know
A common mix-up: some listings, including the city’s own jail and visitation page, show 100 Municipal Lane. That is Hoover City Hall. The jail is at the Hoover Police Department on Valleydale Road.
If the jail says he is not there, he may be in a county jail. Hoover sits in both Jefferson County and Shelby County, so check both. Search the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Inmate Inquiry and the Shelby County inmate listing. Our Jefferson County Jail guide and Shelby County Jail guide walk through each search.
How does bond work at the Hoover City Jail?
According to the City of Hoover, the municipal court judge or magistrate has the authority to grant bail to anyone charged with violating a city ordinance, and the accused has an absolute right to bail in all municipal court cases. Bail simply means release from custody after posting enough bond to make sure the person comes back to court.
The city’s bonding procedure lists these bond types:
| Bond type | How it works |
|---|---|
| Cash bond | You deposit cash for the bail |
| Signature bond | Also called release on his own recognizance. He signs and is released |
| Judicial public bond | Another name the city uses for a signature bond |
| Property bond | Two or more property owners in Jefferson or Shelby County pledge property to secure his release |
| Professional bond (surety) | A licensed bonding company posts the bond |
A few Hoover rules to know before you pay anything:
- Municipal bonds are capped. The City of Hoover says Alabama law limits a municipal court bond to $1,000 for each separate offense.
- A warrant arrest comes with its bond already set. If he was arrested on a warrant, the bond amount and type are written on the warrant.
- Property bonds have strict requirements. The property’s unencumbered value must equal or exceed the bond, and each owner must bring valid ID and the latest Jefferson or Shelby County tax receipt.
- You may be able to post bond online through the service the city links, CashBondOnline.
- Missing court has a cost. If he fails to appear, the city starts forfeiture proceedings on the bond.
Charges handled outside municipal court follow Alabama’s statewide bail schedule in Rule 7.2(b) of the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. Read how to bail someone out of jail in Alabama for the full process, then call today.
How much does a bail bond cost in Hoover?
A bail bond fee is normally 10% to 15% of the bail amount:
| Bail amount | Bail bond fee at 10% to 15% |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | $100 to $150 |
| $5,000 | $500 to $750 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 to $1,500 |
Keeping your savings intact matters when he still has rent, a job, and a court date ahead. At Bail Bonds of Alabama, creative financing is available, upon approval.
What are the visitation rules at the Hoover City Jail?
The City of Hoover says inmate visitation is controlled by the Hoover Police Department. The city does not post visiting hours online, so call the jail at 205-444-7737 before you go.
What happens after he gets out?
Check his release paperwork for his court date. Put it on your calendar the same day. If he misses it, the bond can be forfeited and a new warrant can follow. Read failure to appear in Alabama to see what that means, and how a walk-through bond works if a warrant is already out.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Hoover City Jail?
The Hoover City Jail is at the Hoover Police Department, 2020 Valleydale Road, Hoover, AL 35244.
What is the phone number for the Hoover City Jail?
Call the Hoover City Jail at 205-444-7737.
How do I search for an inmate in the Hoover City Jail?
Call the jail at 205-444-7737. If he is not there, search the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Inmate Inquiry and the Shelby County inmate listing, because Hoover is in both counties.
What is the maximum bond in Hoover Municipal Court?
The City of Hoover says Alabama law limits a municipal court bond to $1,000 for each separate offense.
Can I post bond in Hoover online?
You may be eligible. The City of Hoover links an online bond service on its Bonding & Jail page.
Where to go next
- Bail bonds in Hoover: 24/7 emergency bail bond service
- Jefferson County Jail inmate search
- Shelby County Jail inmate search
- How to bail someone out of jail in Alabama
- Arrests & Jail Release: what to do in the first hour
Bail Bonds of Alabama has served Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair Counties since 2014. One call. That’s all. Call today: 205-401-8052, 24 hours a day.
This page is general information about the Hoover City Jail, based on the City of Hoover and Hoover Police Department websites as of September 2026. Jail rules and phone numbers can change. It is not legal advice.