Frequently Asked Questions

Inmates are allowed visitation on Wednesdays ONLY from 9am-10am and 7pm-8pm, and also on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day no matter what day of the week it falls on. Inmates are allowed up to 4 visitors at the inmates request.

Mail can be sent to an inmate using the following format: Gulf Shores Detention Center Post Office Box 896 Gulf Shores, AL 36547 Inmate: First Name Last Name

Inmates are allowed WHITE socks, shirts, and underwear. They are also allowed paperback books or magazines. All hygiene items are provided by the detention center.

The Detention Center is located at: 220 Clubhouse Dr. Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Currently, the Gulf Shores Detention Center does not have a commissary.

Property can be released from the Detention Center at the request of the inmate.

For court information, you can contact the court at 251-968-6780 during normal business hours.

Bond can be posted 24 hours a day.

Cash can only be paid to the court during normal business hours only. Any other time requires the use of a money order.

Money orders shall be made out to “City of Gulf Shores”.