Shelby County Jail

Shelby County, Alabama • County Jail

County JailBirmingham Metro

Address: 380 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051

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Shelby County Jail

Captain Denver McCool oversees the Shelby County Jail on McDow Road in Columbiana. The 544-bed facility manages arrests from fast-growing Birmingham metro suburbs, lakeside communities, and I-65 logistics hubs.

Facility Address

380 McDow Road
Columbiana, AL 35051

Main Number

(205) 670-6000

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Shelby County Sheriff's Office

Headquarters: 380 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051
Phone: (205) 670-6000

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Map location: 380 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051

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Live Updates

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Birmingham Bowl Crowd
12/20/2025
Football visitors are filling hotels from Hoover to Chelsea; plan for heavier overnight bookings near I-65.
US-31 Lane Shifts
12/12/2025
ALDOT shifted lanes south of Alabaster for resurfacing. Allow extra time when delivering commissary funds.
Candlelight Tour in Montevallo
12/6/2025
Deputies will monitor Montevallo’s winter tour; expect limited parking around courthouse square Friday evening.

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