How to Visit Someone at Cleveland County Detention (Two Locations & Last-name Schedule)
Visiting at Cleveland County Detention requires a bit of planning — visitation happens at two different Shelby locations, and the day you can visit depends on the inmate's last name. Here are the addresses, published hours, and how the Wednesday/Friday schedule works.
Cleveland County runs two detention facilities in Shelby, and visitation happens at both: the Law Enforcement Detention Center at 100 Justice Place and the Cleveland County Detention Center at 407 McBrayer Street. Visiting hours are 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm. Before you head out, double-check which location you need.
Note: Both detention facilities are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The county splits visitation days by last name. If the inmate's last name starts with A–M, you can visit on Wednesday. Last names starting with N–Z visit on Friday.
Visitation runs from 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm - one fixed window. Arrive early enough to get through check-in; showing up at 3:30 probably won't work.
- Plan around the posted hours - visitation is published as 1:00 pm–3:45 pm, so aim to be there early enough to get through whatever check-in process is required.
- Call to confirm day-of details - use the Cleveland County non-emergency number (704-484-4822) to ask about check-in timing, what happens if you arrive late, and any day-specific procedures before you travel.
Tip: The county posts visitation hours (1:00 pm–3:45 pm) but doesn't detail every check-in step online. Calling 704-484-4822 ahead of time can save you a wasted trip.
Not sure which building your person is in? Start with Cleveland County's online inmate inquiry/search page (P2C). It's the quickest way to figure out whether you need 100 Justice Place or 407 McBrayer Street.
If the online search doesn't give you a clear answer, call 704-484-4822 and ask which facility the person is housed at. Confirming beforehand beats driving to the wrong address.
Check Before Leaving
- ✓ Confirm the visitation day by last name: Wednesday (A–M) or Friday (N–Z)
- ✓ Verify the published visitation hours: 1:00 pm–3:45 pm
- ✓ Confirm which location to go to: 100 Justice Place or 407 McBrayer Street
- ✓ Use the county’s online inmate inquiry/search (P2C) to check where the person is housed
- ✓ If you’re still unsure, call the Cleveland County non-emergency number: 704-484-4822
- ✓ Ask by phone about any visitor-specific rules and check-in timing before you leave home
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