The Muscogee County Correctional Institution is a 575 bed jail in the city of Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 706-641-5800, 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: 706-641-5800
Physical Address:
7175 Sacerdote Lane
Columbus, GA 31908
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
(The ID# corresponds to whether the inmate is a state or county inmate)
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution, 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 706-641-5800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Muscogee County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Muscogee County Correctional Institution Inmate Search
The Muscogee County Correctional Institution maintains an average of 575 offenders in custody on any given day. The Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 Muscogee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 29,300 offenders.
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Muscogee County State Prison and Correctional Institution in Columbus, Georgia has a capacity of 575 inmates. All have been sentenced and are doing their time, however approximately 25 of these are county inmates, the remainder are state inmates.
Each day the Muscogee County Correctional Institution dispatches 425 inmates for outside details, and 150 inmates remain inside the facility, providing services and maintenance of city property. The outside details add to the city's workforce in maintaining infrastructures and providing services.
Replacing these 425 inmates with regular city employees at G2 pay scale plus benefits would cost the Columbus Consolidated Government $10,251,000 annually, saving taxpayers a substantial amount of money.
The Muscogee County Prison and Correctional Institution is located at 7175 Sacerdote Lane in Columbus, Georgia and can be reached by calling 706-641-5800. The prison is spread out over a large acreage with two pods with twelve dormitories, each with 48 beds. There is also twenty Isolation/Segregation cells, and two medical cells. It is considered both a minimum security and medium security lockup.
Some of the programs available at this facility are a General Education Diploma, Literacy education, Stress Management, Self-Growth, AA/NA, Substance Abuse Education, various Worship Services, Bible Study, and the following vocational training: Food Service, Building Maintenance, Laundry Services, and Auto Repair.
For answers to all of your questions regarding visitation, schedules, phone, mailing and sending money and commissary, check out the appropriate sections below, or call the facility at 706-641-5800.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Muscogee County Correctional Institution, call the jail’s booking line at 706-641-5800.
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.
Muscogee County Correctional Institution Booking Roster
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 Muscogee 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.
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 Muscogee 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.
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.
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.
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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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.
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.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?
7175 Sacerdote Lane
Columbus, GA 31908
706-641-5800
INSTRUCTIONS
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution?
Muscogee County Correctional Institution uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account.
You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender.
You will need:
Inmate's Correctional ID number and last name
The facility name or receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.
5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
6. Lobby Kiosk
You can use a debit or credit card in the lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.
Muscogee County Correctional Institution uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account.
You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender in Muscogee County.
You will need:
The Muscogee County Inmate's Correctional ID number and their last name
Muscogee County Correctional Institution or the receive code.
You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.
5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order
Inmate Name and Inmate ID#
Muscogee County Correctional Institution address.
6. Lobby Kiosk
You can use a debit or credit card in the jail lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Muscogee County Correctional Institution.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Muscogee County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Muscogee County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 & State or County ID#
(The ID# corresponds to whether the inmate is a state or county inmate)
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Postcards
The Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
(The ID# corresponds to whether the inmate is a state or county inmate)
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
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 Muscogee County Correctional Institution allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Muscogee County Correctional Institution 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 & State or County ID#
Muscogee County Prison
P.O. Box 84041
Columbus, GA 31908-4041
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?
The company is called Union Supply Direct of Georgia
Ways to Order
or
GA Property & Quarterly Package Program
c/o Union Supply Direct
Dept. 421, P.O. Box 619059
Dallas, TX 75261-9059
Food
Clothing
Games
Personal
Hygeine
There is a $2.95 shipping and handling charge for all orders. These charges are non-refundable for all orders.
GDC has set a maximum spending limit for State Prisons* and ITFs of $100 per offender or 15 lbs. per package (based on which limit is reached first) and $50 per offender or 7 lbs. per package (based on which limit is reached first) for Probation Detention Centers. Multiple orders will be consolidated into one package not to exceed these limits.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Muscogee County Correctional Institution have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee County Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-641-5800 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Muscogee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Muscogee County?
This facility, known as "Muscogee County Correctional Institution" is also known as Muscogee County Prison & Correctional Institution, Muscogee County Prison & Correctional , Muscogee County Prison & Correctional , Georgia, Muscogee.
