Muscogee County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Muscogee County Jail

Address:
700 10th Street
Columbus, GA 31901

Phone:

706-653-4258

Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Muscogee County

The Muscogee County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Muscogee County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Muscogee County, or in some cases the state of Georgia, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Muscogee County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 706-653-4258 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Muscogee County inmate locator.


 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 706-653-4258 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Muscogee County Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post bond online in Muscogee County

Muscogee County Jail uses an online cash bonding company called CashBondOnline.com so you don't have to bond out your inmate at the Muscogee County Jail or at the Muscogee 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 Muscogee County Jail, or if it is not listed like that, try Muscogee 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.

  • You can only use one credit card, so make sure you have enough available credit on it, and the only acceptable cards are Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
  • You will need an email to do this online, but if you don't have an email, call CashBondOnline at 888-726-6301 and you can process the bond over the phone.
  • If you want to contact support by email, their address is: [email protected].

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Muscogee County Jail?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Georgia state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Muscogee County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Muscogee County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Muscogee County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

Muscogee County Bail Bond Information

Because Muscogee County and Georgia can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Muscogee County Jail at 706-653-4258, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Muscogee County Jail or the Muscogee County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.


 

Muscogee County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Muscogee County Jail 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 Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM.com - Muscogee County Jail
925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Muscogee County Jail
700 10th Street
Columbus, GA 31901



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 Jail 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 Muscogee County Jail 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#
Muscogee County Jail
700 10th Street
Columbus, GA 31901


 

How Do Inmates in Muscogee County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Muscogee County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Muscogee County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

iphone app
Google Play app

For all the information regarding phone calls with Muscogee County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Muscogee County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Muscogee County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Muscogee County, by creating an account.
  • Select Georgia, then select Muscogee County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Muscogee County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps

iphone app
Google Play app

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Muscogee County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Muscogee County.


 

How to Email an Inmate at Muscogee County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Muscogee County Jail - 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.


 

How to Bond out an Inmate Online at the Muscogee County Jail.

Muscogee County Jail 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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee County Jail, or if it is not listed like that, try Muscogee 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.


 

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Muscogee County Jail
  • 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 Muscogee County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Muscogee 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 Muscogee County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Muscogee County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Muscogee County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Muscogee County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Muscogee County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Muscogee County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Muscogee County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Muscogee 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 Muscogee County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Muscogee County.


 

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