Gulf County Detention Facility
Gulf County Detention Facility
For 24-hour inmate information, contact the 125-bed Gulf County Detention Facility at 850-227-1124.
Booking. Processing. Holding. This facility handles all three for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. After booking and processing, an inmate may be released on bond or on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is finished.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Sentences under one year are served at this jail. Sentences over one year are served at the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You will likely need it. If it isn’t online, call Gulf County Detention Facility at 850-227-1124.
Inmate Services
Phone
850-227-1124Mailing address (personal mail)
Gulf County Detention Facility
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Gulf County Detention Facility
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Other Jails and Prisons
You can search the Gulf County Detention Facility’s inmates on the Official Jail Inmate Roster and review each person’s charges, bond amount, when they can get visits, and mugshot. For more help, call the jail at 850-227-1124. Checking for warrants? Florida’s statewide wanted persons search includes Gulf County. Looking for court records? Many counties post criminal court cases online through a shared portal.
Gulf County Detention Facility Inmate Search
Florida law entitles most people arrested in Gulf County to reasonable pretrial release, unless they are charged with a capital or life felony and the proof is evident, or a judge finds no conditions would protect the public. Lower-level misdemeanors and traffic cases are often handled with a notice to appear. Bond amounts for most other charges come from a uniform statewide bond schedule set by the Florida Supreme Court.
Need an inmate’s bail amount? Call the Gulf County Detention Facility at 850-227-1124. The Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 lists the minimum bond for each type of offense, but local circuits may require more, and some charges can’t be bonded out until a judge holds a first appearance hearing. The county accepts cash, surety, or property bonds, or may release the offender on personal recognizance.
The Gulf County Detention Facility is licensed to house 125 inmates, but it is often forced to hold many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida turn over at least 35-40% of their inmates per month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with approximately 8-9% incarcerated six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Gulf County facilities much longer.
Gulf County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,100 offenders annually.
Our collection of jail photos, gathered over the years, is also available.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Gulf County Jail in Florida has a capacity of 125 inmates. The monthly average of total bookings is 182. The facility is located at Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL, 32456. Females are booked into the Liberty County Jail in Bristol, Florida. You can reach Liberty County Jail by calling 850-643-2075.
The Gulf County Detention Facility is at 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Boulevard in Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Gulf County government runs it as a county department, separate from the Sheriff’s Office, with a warden (Michael Hammond) and an administrator (Captain Bart Lowry). The phone is (850) 227-1124. The jail holds adult men awaiting trial or serving county sentences of up to a year. According to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, female inmates from Gulf County are housed at the Liberty County Jail in Bristol, so check there if the person you’re looking for is a woman. Port St. Joe is on Eastern Time, but the northern part of Gulf County is on Central, so double-check times if you’re coming from Wewahitchka.
After an arrest in Gulf County, the person is booked and, unless a bond is already set, sees a judge within 24 hours under Florida Rule 3.130. Gulf County is part of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. To confirm custody, call the facility or search VINELink.
Most people have a constitutional right to pretrial release on reasonable conditions (Fla. Const. Art. I, §14). The exceptions are capital or life felonies where guilt is evident and cases where no conditions can keep the community safe. The Florida Supreme Court’s 2026 uniform statewide bond schedule sets the minimum bonds used before first appearance. The Fourteenth Circuit’s chief judge may set higher amounts, and first appearance judges aren’t bound by the schedule. Certain charges require seeing a judge first (§§ 903.011, 903.046, 907.041). Many minor misdemeanors end with a notice to appear. Ask the facility where and how to post a cash bond. A licensed bondsman charges a nonrefundable 10% premium on state bonds.
For warrants, the FDLE wanted persons search is useful but incomplete, so confirm with the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office.
The county doesn’t publish visitation, mail, deposit or phone details online, so call (850) 227-1124 before visiting or sending money. No public bus serves the facility; plan to drive. Gas is close by at the Exxon (701 Monument Avenue) and the Chevron (609 Monument Avenue). Hungry Howie’s at 418 Monument Avenue and McDonald’s at 115 W. Highway 98 are good for a quick bite.
- Gulf County Detention: 850-227-1124
- Gulf County Sheriff Administration: 850-639-5717
- Liberty County Jail (women): 850- 643-2235
- Sheriff Gulf County: 850-227-1115
What is the booking process for the Gulf County Detention Facility?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Gulf County Detention Facility for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Gulf County Detention Facility:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 850-227-1124.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Gulf County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Gulf County Detention Facility in Port St. Joe for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Gulf County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 850-227-1124 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 850-227-1124.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Gulf County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Gulf County Florida, check out the Gulf County Detention Facility Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gulf County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
Gulf County Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
Gulf County Detention Facility
418 Cecil G Costin Sr Blvd
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
850-229-8404
Visitation at the Gulf County Detention Facility in Port St. Joe begins with the inmate adding your name to their pre-approved visitation list during initial booking processing.
Once you have confirmed that the inmate has added you, call the detention office directly at 850-229-8404 to find out their exact visiting day and session time. Visiting availability fluctuates depending on housing block assignments, male or female custody tiers, and alphabetical rotation of inmate last names.
A valid, unexpired government photo ID is required for every adult visitor. The facility enforces conservative dress requirements—provocative clothing, sleeveless shirts, low cut blouses, and short skirts or shorts are strictly prohibited. Cellular phones, purses, and packages cannot be brought inside.
Minor children are permitted only when accompanied by an approved adult guardian.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gulf County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-227-1124 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gulf County Detention Facility?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gulf County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-227-1124 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gulf County Detention Facility?
How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in Gulf County Detention Facility
Gulf County Detention Facility uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will send the money to your inmate at Gulf County Detention Facility.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to:
1. register,
2. add a credit or debit card, and then
3. locate your inmate, before you can even deposit funds.
Maximum Deposit - $300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
- $3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
- $6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
- $8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
- $10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately send will be held as a credit on your account for future disbursement or spend.
For full instructions on how to deposit money to your inmate online, what the fees are, and how to save money doing it this way, check out our inmate money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gulf County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-227-1124 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gulf County Detention Facility?
Collect Calls
- Almost every jail, including Gulf County Detention Facility, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
- Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.
Direct Calls
- Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
- To find out about Gulf County Detention Facility phone services, call 850-227-1124 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
- Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gulf County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-227-1124 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Gulf County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Gulf County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Gulf County Detention Facility whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Gulf County Detention Facility 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#
Gulf County Detention Facility
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gulf County Detention Facility
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
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 Gulf County Detention Facility 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 Gulf County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Gulf County Detention Facility whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gulf County Detention Facility
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Gulf County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Gulf County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Gulf County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gulf County Detention Facility
1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gulf County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-227-1124 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gulf County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
Gulf County Detention Facility uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Gulf County Detention Facility.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate, before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc.
Here are the basic details of what they sell and their fees:
Commissary products that you can purchase -
Candy, Chips, Meats, Seafood, Writing supplies, Hygeneine Kits, Underwear. These are all in various pre-defined packs ranging in price from $11.00-$27.00. The shipping fee is an additional $4.95.
Maximum Deposit -
$300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
$3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
$6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
$8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
$10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately spend will be held as a credit on your account for future purchases.
JailPackStore is the Gulf County Detention Facility's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix or Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygeine products, Letter writing materials and Underwear items for sale on their website.
Here is a sample of what you can purchase for your inmate:
SNACKS
$19.75 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before tax $31.65
MAC'S Pack Caramel Corn 6oz - 1
Bud's Best Butterfinger Cookie 6oz - 1
Chex Mix - Cheddar 1.75oz - 1
Combos Buffalo Blue Cheese - 7oz -1
Creme Cookies 13oz - 1
White Cheddar Cheez-its 1.5oz - 2
Kar's Honey Roasted Peanuts 3.5oz - 1
Kar's Sweet and Salty Mix 2oz - 1
Snyder's Jalapeno Pretzel Pieces 2.25oz - 1
LETTER WRITING MATERIALS
$15.00 + $4.95 shipping + $3.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $23.90
Stamped Envelopes - 8
Glue Top Writing Pad 8.5x11 - 1
Friendship Greeting Cards w/Stamps – 2
HYGEINE ITEMS
$26.50 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $38.40
Degree Extreme Blast Deodorant - 1.7oz - 1
Colgate w/Baking Soda Toothpaste - 6.4oz - 1
Dove Sensitive Skin Soap - 4oz- 2
Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion - 10oz - 1
Garnier Shampoo - 13oz - 1
Axe Body Wash 16oz – 1
If you don't have a bank card and want to see if they will accept a money order for payment call JailPackStore at 800-822-9388. Their hours are Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM.
They are closed Saturday and Sunday.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Gulf County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Gulf County Detention Facility follow these steps:
- Gulf County Detention Facility uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
- McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Gulf County Detention Facility.
- JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate in Gulf County before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc.
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Gulf County at any one time.
For all information, tips and a list and photos of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Gulf County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Gulf County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gulf County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-227-1124 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gulf County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gulf County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-227-1124 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Gulf County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gulf County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-227-1124 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Gulf County?
Gulf County County Jails
Gulf County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Gulf County?
Nearby counties
The Gulf County Detention Facility serves the following cities and towns of Gulf County: Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka.