Charlton County Jail
Charlton County Jail
ARRESTED INDIVIDUALS IN CHARLTON COUNTY ARE SENT TO SURROUNDING COUNTIES TO SERVE SENTENCES.
TO FIND THE ACCUSED, CONTACT THE CHARLTON COUNTY SHERIFF AT: 912-496-7321.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 912-496-7321, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Charlton County Jail at 912-496-7321 to get it.
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To search for an inmate in the Charlton County Jail, 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 912-496-7321 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Charlton County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Charlton County Jail Inmate Search
The Charlton County Jail maintains an average of 6 offenders in custody on any given day. The Charlton County Jail 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 Charlton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 720 offenders.
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ARRESTED INDIVIDUALS IN CHARLTON COUNTY ARE SENT TO SURROUNDING COUNTIES TO SERVE SENTENCES.
TO FIND THE ACCUSED, CONTACT THE CHARLTON COUNTY SHERIFF AT: 912-496-7321.
- Jail (Main): 912-496-7321
- Charlton County Sheriff: 912-496-7321
What happens during booking at Charlton County Jail?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Charlton County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Charlton County Jail:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 912-496-7321.
How do you post bail in Charlton County?
If someone is taken to Charlton County Jail in Folkston for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 912-496-7321.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 912-496-7321.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Charlton County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Charlton County, Georgia, visit the Charlton County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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The Charlton County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Charlton County: Folkston and Homeland.