Chatham County Detention Center

Chatham County Detention Center Information

The Chatham County Detention Center is a 2000 bed jail in the city of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 912-652-7700, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 912-652-7700

Physical Address:
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail-GA
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405

Other Jails and Prisons

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

To search for an inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 912-652-7700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Chatham County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Chatham County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Chatham County Detention Center maintains an average of 2000 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chatham County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Chatham County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 42,000 offenders.

The following charts of Chatham County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Chatham County Corrections Department, the state of Georgia Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Chatham County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Chatham County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Chatham County and Georgia state prisons, click the button below.
Chatham County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Chatham County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 207 12.56%
Black 1,224 74.27%
Hispanic or Latino 176 10.68%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 41 2.49%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 1,648 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department, Georgia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Chatham County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 549 33.31%
Felony (2rd Degree) 289 17.54%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 135 8.19%
Felony (Uncategorized) 197 11.95%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 478 29.00%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department, Georgia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Chatham County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 1,479 89.75%
Female 169 10.25%
Total 1,648 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department, Georgia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Chatham County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 9 0.55%
18-20 99 6.01%
21-24 162 9.83%
25-30 301 18.26%
31-35 304 18.45%
36-40 314 19.05%
41-45 215 13.05%
46-50 83 5.04%
51-55 67 4.07%
56-60 55 3.34%
61-65 22 1.33%
66-75 17 1.03%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,648 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department, Georgia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Chatham County Detention Center
The Chatham County Sheriff's Complex in Georgia has a maximum capacity of 1650 inmates, with an average daily population of around 2000. The jail is currently being expanded to be able to hold 2774 beds by the year 2025. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office in Georgia can be contacted for general information, corrections, jail records, programs and cashier services at (912) 652-7700. For bookings within 24 hours of the office opening, contact Receiving and Discharge/Booking at (912) 651-3700, Front Lobby at (912) 652-7785 or Shift Commander at (912) 652-7710. Bookings within 72 hours of the office opening should contact Inmate Visitation at (912) 652-7790.Inmates at the Chatham County Detention Center in Georgia are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week. Visits must be scheduled in advance and can take place Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, or Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The physical address is 200 Gulf Stream Road Garden City, GA 31418. Chatham County Corrections in Georgia offers a variety of therapeutic, educational and literacy programs for eligible inmates. The jail also has rules to ensure safe custody, decent living conditions, fair treatment and protection of all inmates. In recent years, there have been reports of uncounted deaths in the prison system, as well as an officer charged with smuggling drugs to inmates. The Chatham County Detention Center in Georgia is designed and equipped to handle the special needs of persons with disabilities. It has 184 beds, one unit for Faith and Character inmates and Incentive Inmates, one segregation unit with 74 beds, and an Infirmary. Over the past 30 years, seven inmates had died at the Chatham County Detention Center, shaking public confidence, prompting an investigation by Jon Ossoff's committee into uncounted deaths in Georgia prisons and jails over the last two years.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Chatham County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 912-652-7700.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Chatham County Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Chatham County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Chatham County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Chatham County Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Chatham County and other Georgia and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Chatham County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Chatham County Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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

Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of cash money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in Chatham County Court in Savannah, Georgia.

Once the defendant is booked and filed for arrest, a custody and bail hearing will be scheduled, usually within 48 hours.

At the hearing the judge may issue a bail or bond amount. This bail or bond is a refundable sum of cash money paid to the court to provide incentive for the defendant to attend all scheduled court hearings.

Chatham County Detention Center Bond Procedures & Approved Bond Companies

How to Bond out an Inmate Online at the Chatham County Detention Center.

Chatham County Detention Center uses an online cash bonding company called CashBondOnline.com so you don't have to bond out your inmate at the jail or at the Chatham County Courthouse.

Here's how it works:

1. Once you find out that your inmate has been arrested, go here and select Georgia.
2. Next select Chatham County Detention Center, or if it is not listed like that, try Chatham County.
3. Next, input your inmate's name or ID Number and then click 'Find'.
4. If your inmate is elegible for a cash bond, the amount will be noted next to their criminal charges.

For full information on Cash bail and Bond Online, including how to contact them by phone and email, check out our Inmate Bail page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Chatham County Detention Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
912-644-5120

  • THE VISITATION DAY DEPENDS
  • All visitors must have a valid Government/State/School picture I.D. with date of birth and current address.
  • All visitors who are under the age of 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.
  • No child is to be left alone; all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children who are left unattended or are unruly, will cause the visitation to be terminated.
  • No phones or bluetooth allowed in visitation area.
  • CLOTHING:
    No distasteful or extremely tight fitting clothing of any kind are allowed.
    No ripped clothing, clothing with holes or clothing with tears is allowed.
    Cleavage, stomach, midsection, etc. covered 100%.
  • If you have travelled 150+ miles, you may request extra visitation time.
  • No food, drink, weapons.

VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Unit 2A, 2B, and 2C: Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Unit 4: Mondays and Thursdays (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Unit 5: Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Unit 6: Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Unit 7: Mondays and Wednesdays (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Unit 8: Mondays and Fridays (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Unit 9: Mondays and Wednesdays (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Medical: Tuesdays and Fridays (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)


Chatham County Detention Center Inmate Remote Video Visitation Schedule

1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
912-644-5120

  • First, create an account with Jail ATM.
  • The cost for the visitor is 40 cents per minute or $8.00 for 20 minutes. 

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Chatham County Detention Center by going here.


Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Chatham County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Chatham County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Chatham County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

You Can Email Inmate
Chatham County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 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 Chatham County Detention Center?

Visitation Hours & Schedule

  • Unit 1: Mondays and Thursdays (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • Unit 2A, 2B, and 2C: Mondays and Thursdays (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • Unit 3: Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • Unit 4: Mondays and Thursdays (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • Unit 5: Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • Unit 6: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • Unit 7: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
  • Medical: Tuesdays & Fridays (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chatham 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
Chatham 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 Chatham 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 inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405


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 Chatham County

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

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Chatham County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Chatham County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Chatham County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental 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 Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Chatham County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Chatham County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Chatham 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 # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail-GA
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The Chatham County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chatham County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405

Chatham County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Chatham County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Chatham County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail-GA
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The Chatham County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chatham County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Chatham County Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Chatham County Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Chatham County Detention Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Chatham County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Chatham County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Chatham County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Chatham County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Chatham County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Chatham County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chatham County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Chatham County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel. 

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  1. The Chatham County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  2. Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Chatham County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
  4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
  5. You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
  6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
  7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
  8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

  1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
  2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
  3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
  4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Chatham County Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Email an Inmate at Chatham County Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Chatham County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Chatham County Detention Center for a small monthly fee.  


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications
  • Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
  • Chatham County Detention Center information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
  • Legal research
  • Medical requests
  • Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Chatham County Detention Center directly at 912-652-7700 to rent a tablet for your inmate.


If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Chatham County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Chatham County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Chatham County Detention Center directly at 912-652-7700 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Chatham County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 912-652-7700 for further assistance.

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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Chatham County Detention Center" is also known as Chatham County Corrections, Chatham County Sheriff, Chatham County Jail & Detention Ctr , Chatham County Jail & Detention Ctr , Georgia, Chatham.