Cullman County Detention Center

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Cullman County

Cullman County Detention Center

Phone: 256-775-4713. The 236-bed Cullman County Detention Center answers inmate information calls 24 hours a day.

This jail books and houses people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, an inmate may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved.

The inmate search tool lets you see who is currently in custody.

Less than one year: the sentence is served here. More than one year: the inmate is transferred to the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page covers visitation, inmate funds, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Not online? Call Cullman County Detention Center at 256-775-4713.

Phone: 256-775-4713

Physical Address:
1900 Beech Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cullman County Detention Center, AL
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cullman County Detention Center
1900 Beech Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Cullman County Detention Center?

On the Cullman County Detention Center’s Official Jail Inmate Roster, you can:

  • Search for an inmate by name
  • Review their criminal charges
  • Check their bond amount
  • See when they can get visits
  • View their mugshot

You can also call the jail at 256-775-4713 for the information you are looking for. For details about a specific criminal case in Alabama, go to the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.

Cullman County Detention Center Inmate Search

Read through our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for guidance on finding an inmate in the Cullman County Detention Center, how jail rosters work, and what happens after someone is arrested and booked. If you still need help, call 256-775-4713.

The Cullman County Detention Center is licensed to hold 236 inmates, though it frequently has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails see a monthly turnover of at least 40% of inmates, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Offenders who remain longer than a year are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Since those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Cullman County remain in custody at the Cullman County facility much longer.

Cullman County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,920 offenders per year.

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About the Cullman County Detention Center

The Cullman County Detention Center has been open since May 2005 at 1900 Beech Avenue SE in Cullman, next door to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office at 1910 Beech Avenue. Sheriff Matt Gentry’s office runs the 553-bed facility, and Warden Captain Todd Reynolds oversees it. There are three main housing units for men, two for women, and booking cells for new arrivals. The center holds pretrial felony defendants and misdemeanor offenders for the county courts, takes in prisoners for the cities around Cullman County, and also houses some federal prisoners for the U.S. Marshals Service. A staff of 44 detention officers works alongside a physician, nurses and a maintenance technician. The detention center’s number is (256) 735-2400, and the sheriff’s office is at (256) 734-0342.

The jail also runs an active work-release program for both men and women. Qualifying inmates live in dorm-style housing, go out to jobs in the community, and use their earnings toward court-ordered fines, fees and restitution. Ask the detention center whether your family member may qualify.

After booking, Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3 requires that the person be taken before a judge without unnecessary delay and no later than 72 hours after arrest. Cullman County is its own judicial circuit, the 32nd. The judge sets release terms, and under the Alabama Constitution bail is the rule for most charges. The exceptions are capital offenses where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and the offenses covered by Aniah’s Law (2022): murder; first-degree kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, domestic violence, human trafficking, burglary, arson and robbery; aggravated child abuse and certain crimes against children; and terrorism. For those, prosecutors can ask for a pretrial detention hearing. In May 2026, 81.6% of voters approved Amendment 1, adding solicitation, attempt or conspiracy to commit murder and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. The Rule 7.2 schedule suggests $10,000–$60,000 for a Class A felony, $5,000–$30,000 for Class B, $300–$6,000 for a Class A misdemeanor, and $1,000–$7,500 for DUI, and the judge may depart from it. Release may be on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured bond in cash, property, or through a professional bail bond company. Before turning yourself in on a possible warrant, search Alacourt and talk with the sheriff’s office or a lawyer.

Visits, calls and messages all run through Inmate Sales, at inmatesales.com, (877) 998-5678, or the kiosk in the lobby. Visits are by video, on site or from home using the Inmate Sales app, daily from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each visitor gets two free on-site visits a week. After that, and for remote visits, the cost is $0.20 a minute. Bring a government photo ID. Up to three visitors are allowed per session, anyone under 17 must come with an adult, and revealing clothing and hats are not allowed. A first-time caller gets one free 60-second call before an account is required.

Personal mail does not go to Cullman. It goes to the digital mail processor: the inmate’s name and ID number, Cullman County Detention Center, AL, PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076. For help, contact TextBehind at info@TextBehind.com. Legal mail and subscriptions go to the jail’s street address. Commissary money can be deposited at JailATM.com or at the lobby kiosk (cash or a debit/credit card with matching ID). The kiosk does not take coins, personal checks or foreign currency. Search for an inmate on VINELink or call the detention center.

Cullman has no fixed-route bus, but CARTS, the county’s demand-response transit service based at 1950 Beech Avenue SE, will take riders anywhere in the county on weekdays. Book by 2:30 p.m. the business day before at (256) 734-1246. Fares run $2–$6 depending on distance. Drivers can fill up at Murphy USA (624 Olive Street SW) or Chevron (1701 Cherokee Avenue SW), and Chick-fil-A (1830 Cherokee Avenue SW) and Milo’s Hamburgers (1830 Patriot Drive SW) are a short drive west of the jail.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Cullman County Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Cullman County Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Cullman County Detention Center:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 256-775-4713.

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Directions / Map to the Cullman County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Cullman County

Once someone is booked at Cullman County Detention Center in Cullman after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 256-775-4713 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 256-775-4713 with questions.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Cullman County can help cover bail.
  • Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Cullman County, Alabama, see the Cullman County Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cullman County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Cullman County Detention Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1900 Beech Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055
256-775-4713

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
  • On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
  • A video visit lasts 25 minutes.
  • Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
  • Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
  • Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
  • Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
  • Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
  • An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
  • Each visitor is allowed 2 visits per week for free. Any additional visit or a remote visit is $0.20 per minute.
  • On Site video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit lasts 25 minutes. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system. Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
  • Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis. Visitors are encouraged to go online to reserve a visitation time.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM


Cullman County Detention Center Remote Inmate Video Visitation

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM

Cullman County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Cullman County Detention Center
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cullman County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-775-4713 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cullman County Detention Center?

Cullman County Detention Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1900 Beech Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055
256-775-4713

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
  • All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
  • On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
  • A video visit lasts 25 minutes.
  • Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
  • Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
  • Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
  • Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
  • Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
  • An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
  • Each visitor is allowed 2 visits per week for free. Any additional visit or a remote visit is $0.20 per minute.
  • On Site video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit lasts 25 minutes. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
  • All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system. Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
  • Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis. Visitors are encouraged to go online to reserve a visitation time.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM


Cullman County Detention Center Remote Inmate Video Visitation

  • First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  • Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
  • Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 8:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cullman County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-775-4713 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cullman County Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Cullman County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Cullman County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cullman County Detention Center
1900 Beech Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Cullman County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Cullman County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Cullman County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Alabama, then choose Cullman County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Cullman County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
  • If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Cullman County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Cullman County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cullman County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-775-4713 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cullman County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Cullman County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Cullman County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Cullman County Detention Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Cullman County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Cullman County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cullman County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-775-4713 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cullman County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Cullman County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Cullman County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Cullman County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cullman County Detention Center, AL
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cullman County Detention Center
1900 Beech Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Cullman County Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Cullman County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Cullman County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cullman County Detention Center
1900 Beech Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055


TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.

Here’s how it works for Cullman County Detention Center:
1.    All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Cullman County Detention Center Alabama
(note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

2.    If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3.    An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will  use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4.    All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5.    Cullman County Detention Center mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once they process your mail and ship them out on your behalf, they are out of the loop entirely. However, at times they may offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy. 
  • Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them. 

Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:

  • Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
  • Next, you will receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon. 

YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...

  • Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
  • The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps. 
  • All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
  • After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
  • The delivery of your letters depends on couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.

IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts

** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Cullman County Detention Center Alabama (
note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cullman County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-775-4713 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cullman County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cullman County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-775-4713 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cullman County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?


TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.

Here’s how it works for Cullman County Detention Center:
1.    All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Cullman County Detention Center Alabama
(note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

2.    If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3.    An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will  use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4.    All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5.    Cullman County Detention Center mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once they process your mail and ship them out on your behalf, they are out of the loop entirely. However, at times they may offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy. 
  • Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them. 

Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:

  • Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
  • Next, you will receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon. 

YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...

  • Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
  • The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps. 
  • All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
  • After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
  • The delivery of your letters depends on couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.

IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts

** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Cullman County Detention Center Alabama (
note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.


 


TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.

Here’s how it works for Cullman County Detention Center:
1.    All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Cullman County Detention Center Alabama
(note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

2.    If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3.    An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will  use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4.    All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5.    Cullman County Detention Center mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once they process your mail and ship them out on your behalf, they are out of the loop entirely. However, at times they may offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy. 
  • Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them. 

Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:

  • Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
  • Next, you will receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon. 

YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...

  • Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
  • The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps. 
  • All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
  • After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
  • The delivery of your letters depends on couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.

IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts

** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Cullman County Detention Center Alabama (
note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cullman County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-775-4713 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Cullman County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Cullman County Detention Center now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.


Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
  • Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

Questions:

iphone app download

Google Play download

Cullman County Detention Center now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.


Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.

The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:

Here's how it works:

Questions:

iphone app download

Google Play download

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cullman County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-775-4713 for further assistance.

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