The Cullman County Correctional Facility is a state-of-the-art, $12.5 million correctional facility. The 236-bed facility, which also houses a 10-bed juvenile facility, replaced the facility built in 1964. The structure of the building allows it to be easily upgraded and expanded, which will allow the facility to keep up with any increased demand. The facility houses inmates from Cullman County, various municipalities in Cullman County, and federal inmates.

The detention center is located off US Highway 31, at 1900 Beech Avenue South East in Cullman, AL.

Mailing Address:
Cullman County Detention Center
(Inmate's Name)
1900 Beech Avenue South East
Cullman, AL 35055  Back to top

Directions:
From Birmingham: take Exit 299 turn right on to Golf Course Road follow this road to Beech Ave cross Highway 31 under railroad under pass. The Detention Center is located on Beech Ave on the right.

From Huntsville: take Exit 208 turn left on to Hwy 278 follow this road to Highway 31 turn right go south on Highway 31 turn left on to Sheraton Road SW • beside Handy TV, continue to Beech Ave. turn right on to Beech Ave. SE the Detention Center is on the left. Back to top

Office Hours:
The Detention Center Office is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. For inmate information, 24 hours a day, please call the 256-735-2400. Back to top

Commissary:
At the Cullman County Detention Center, we offer residents the opportunity to purchase additional personal hygiene items, a variety of snack items, and stationary products. Options to leave money for a inmate are listed below.

Option 1
Bring cash or credit / debit card to the facility.
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Option 2
Western Union Quick Collect

1. At a Western Union Agency
2. By phone using credit / debit cards- 1-800-634-3422 option
3. Online using credit / debit cards - www.westernunion.com

You will need to present the following information for Western Union transactions:

1. Pay To: SSC
2. Code City and State: COBRACASH / FL
3. Account Number: 3A1 + Social Security Number (use date of birth if no social security available). + Last Name
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Option 3
Government Payment Services

Go to http://www.govpaynow.com

You will need the following information for Government Payment Services transactions.

1. Pay Location Code 5500
2. Inmate's name and identification number (Social Security Number)
3. Location: Cullman County Detention Center / Alabama
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Inmate Visitation:

Monday through Thursday      Friday

8:00 AM til  10:30 AM            8:00 AM til 10:30 AM
1:00 PM til  4:30 PM              1:00  PM til 2:30 PM
6:30 PM til 9:00 PM

Inmates get one free visit per week.

Second and third visits  .25 cents per min.  Example: 30-min X .25=$7.50
Remote Visitation/ off-site .66 cents per min.  Example: 30-min X  .66=$19.80
Free visit cannot be scheduled more than 24 hours in advance, but paid visits can be scheduled at anytime.
Visitation can be scheduled at the Jail Phone and Lobby Kiosk or at www.Talton.com
 

Prepaid Calling for Friends & Family - Friends & family can set up a prepaid account
for you.

·  Talton Customer Service at 1-866-348-6231
·  www.talton.net website
·  Lobby KIOSK (Cash and Credit)

Visitor Requirements:

The only items allowed to be brought by visitors into the facility is the photo ID required to enter the facility and one car key.

Dress Code: Shorts and skirts must be no higher than mid thigh. No slits in clothing shall extend higher than mid thigh. Shirts must be no lower than the armpit in front or back. See through clothing is not allowed. Gang “colors” and other gang displays are prohibited. Shoes shall be worn at all times. Back to top

Inmate Programs:
Substance Abuse

	Addresses drug / Alcohol addictions
	NA /AA Meetings
	Guest Speakers
	Medical protocol for withdrawal / detox
	Referral programs available after release from custody

	GED
	Basic High School curriculum available to detainees who do not have a high school diploma
	Sponsored by Wallace State Community College

Mental Health

	Focused on emotional problems caused by substance abuse and / or natural issues
	Available to detainees thru our Medical Services
	Sponsored by Cullman Area Mental Health

	Nondenominational curriculum for detainees who want to regain or enhance their spiritual values / growth
	Sponsored by the Criminal Justice Ministry Program ( Comprised of area church members)

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Work Release:
The Cullman County Work Release Program was created in July 2005. The Work Release Program employees a fulltime staff of three deputies and an office clerk. Currently, the Program services approximately 10 client companies with approximately 50 participants. We are thankful to the Cullman community for the enthusiastic reception and support. Once properly classified and determined suitable for the Work Release Program, inmates are allowed employment in the private sector This allows the inmate the opportunity to earn a wage, which a portion of is used for Work Release operation costs. Wages earned are subject to court ordered payments to victims, fines, court costs, as well as child support. Back to top

Bonding Procedures:
There are 3 ways to make bond on charges at the Cullman County Detention Center.

1. CASH BOND: Cash in the amount of the total bond. This cash bond must be paid at the Cullman County Court House 500 2^nd Ave S.W. at the Cullman County District Court Office located on the second floor, if the defendant was charge by Cullman County. If the defendant was arrested by Cullman City Police you will have to go Cullman City Municipal Court located at 204 2^nd Ave. N.E. within Cullman City Hall.

2. PROPERTY BOND: If you own property in Cullman County, we can approve the bond here. If your property is located in another county, you will have to go to that county’s Sheriff’s Office to have the bond approved. Upon approval bring the bond papers to the Cullman County Detention Center.

• If you are making bond for a misdemeanor or traffic charge and the amount of the bond is $2000.00 or less, you will only need one property owner to sign the bond. Property value must be at least double the amount of the bond.

• If the charge is an Alias, Failure to Appear, or Motion to Set Aside a Suspended Sentence, you will be required to have at least 2 property owners to sign the bond. Property value must be at least double the amount of the bond.

• If the charge is a felony, you will be required to have at least 2 property owners to sign the bond. Property value must be at least double the amount of the bond and have no other bonds or liens on the property (For example, if the bond is $10,000.00, the property value must be at least $20,000.00).

• If the property is in the name of more than one person, all people listed on the property must be present to sign the bond.

• If the property is a commercial property, you must be able to show authorization from the company to sign the bond.

3. BONDING COMPANY: You may use a professional bonding company licensed to do business in Cullman County. Fees for bonding company services are determined by the individual bonding companies. Back to top

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What can I bring an inmate?

A: The Detention Center will accept prescription medication (only if it has the inmate's name on the prescription and certain medication may not be approved by medical staff), prescription eye glasses, and money may be place in the inmates' account by placing money in the Kiosk machine in the Detention's Lobby. Detention's Lobby is open 24 hours a day. (Medication can be brought anytime). Back to top

Q: When I booked out my money was not released, when can I expect my personal funds?

A: A check will be mailed on Wednesdays of every week to the address that the inmate gave during his or her booking intake process. Back to top

Q: When will my family member go to court?

A: The Cullman County Courts System does not provide the Detention Center with this type of information. Back to top

Q: My family member or friend has a failure to appear warrant. When will he or she have a bond or see a judge?

A: When an individual has a failure to appear warrant a he or she must see a judge. The judge will see these individuals when time permits during his day. The Detention Center does not have a set schedule for these individuals. Family or friends may call District Clerks Office or County Probation Office to find out what fines or court cost is to be paid for their release on particular case. Back to top

Q: How does my family member or friend get a court appointed attorney?

A: The individual must request a form from the Court Liaison Deputy. The court will NOT appoint an attorney for some charges such as misdemeanor, traffic related offenses and family court cases. The request for an attorney will be forwarded to the court system. Back to top

Q: How can I get on my families or friends visitation list and what information is require?

A: It is your family member or friends responsibly to place you on their visitation list. They must have your name as it appears on your driver's license and your date of birth. We check your their background for a felony conviction. If you have a felony conviction you will not be permitted to visit inmates in the Cullman County Detention Center. Back to top

Q: How do I receive calls from inmates?

A: You must have a land line or cell phone that can receive and accept collect phone calls. Call Talton Customer Service at 1-866-348-6231 to set up an account with them for this service. Back to top