Colquitt County Correctional Institution
Colquitt County Correctional Institution
At the 190-bed Colquitt County Correctional Institution, inmate information is available 24 hours a day by calling 229-616-7490.
Individuals arrested for misdemeanors or felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held in custody until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to access the facility’s roster of current inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year remain at this jail, and inmates sentenced to more are moved to the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page outlines inmate services including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future contact. If it’s not online, call Colquitt County Correctional Institution at 229-616-7490.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Colquitt 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 229-616-7490 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Colquitt County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Colquitt County Correctional Institution Inmate Search
The Colquitt County Correctional Institution maintains an average of 190 offenders in custody on any given day. The Colquitt 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 Colquitt County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,880 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Colquitt County Prison & Correctional Institution has a capacity of 232 inmates. The facility houses non-violent adult male felons and all manner of offenders who have been sentenced to serve time within the Georgia Department of Corrections. inmates work with Colquitt County doing maintennace work such as lawn care, weeding, public works projects and other work to help the county offet its labor costs.
The prison was built in 1954, renovated in 199, and contains four dormitories with 55 beds each, and 12 isolations cells. The facility provides programs for the inmates, including spiritual, academic and vocational.
The address of Colquitt County Prison in Georgia is 200 North Veterans Parkway, Moultrie, GA 31788. The phone number is 229-616-7490.
- Prison: 229-616-7490
How does the booking process work at Colquitt County Correctional Institution?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Colquitt County Correctional Institution for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Colquitt County Correctional Institution typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 229-616-7490.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Colquitt County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Colquitt County Correctional Institution in Moultrie for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 229-616-7490 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 229-616-7490).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Colquitt County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Colquitt County, Georgia, visit the Colquitt County Correctional Institution Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?
Colquitt County Correctional Institution Inmate Visitation Schedule & Instructions
200 South Vanderburg Drive
Moultrie, GA 31768
229-616-7490
- Visiting hours are Saturday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, or
- Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (not both)
- Visitors may bring $20.00 each in Quarters
- Dress appropriately
INSTRUCTIONS
- FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION FIRST
- Then send the completed application to:
Colquitt County Correctional Institution
7175 SACERDOTE LANE
COLUMBUS, GA 31908
How to Schedule a Visit with an inmate at the Colquitt County Correctional Institution
- After you get approval... (An email will be sent from gdcvisitationnoreply@gdc.ga.gov once your request for visitation has been approved)
- You need to register and schedule an appointment online.

- Family members will be allowed to schedule one (1) session for each day of visitation
- Visits will be no more than two (2) hours in length
- Four (4) approved visitors will be allowed and must visit at the same time
- Children of all ages may attend visitation
- All visitors must be on the offenders approved visitation list
- VISITATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS << click here
- Visitation Policies.
- CANCELLATION - If you scheduled a visit and need to cancel use this form to do so.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colquitt County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-616-7490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colquitt County Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-616-7490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colquitt County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-616-7490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution?
How Do Inmates in Colquitt County Correctional Institution Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Colquitt County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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Register here,
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contact them online, or
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call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Colquitt 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 Colquitt County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-616-7490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?
Colquitt County Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Colquitt County Correctional Institution's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Colquitt 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 & Inmate ID#
Colquitt County Correctional Institution
PO Box 339
Moultrie, GA 31776
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colquitt County Correctional Institution
PO Box 339
Moultrie, GA 31776
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
Check the Colquitt County Correctional Institution's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Colquitt County Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colquitt County Correctional Institution
PO Box 339
Moultrie, GA 31776
Colquitt County Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Colquitt County Correctional Institution's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Colquitt 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 & Inmate ID#
Colquitt County Correctional Institution
PO Box 339
Moultrie, GA 31776
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colquitt County Correctional Institution
PO Box 339
Moultrie, GA 31776
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
Check the Colquitt County Correctional Institution's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Colquitt County Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colquitt County Correctional Institution
PO Box 339
Moultrie, GA 31776
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colquitt County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-616-7490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?
Colquitt County Correctional Institution uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
- Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
- Choose Georgia
- Choose Colquitt County Correctional Institution
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
- Pay for the items.
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Colquitt County Correctional Institution only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
- Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
- Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
- Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
- Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colquitt County Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-616-7490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Colquitt 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
- The Colquitt County Correctional Institution inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- 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.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Colquitt County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
- An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
- 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.
- All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
- If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
- Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.
Cost to send messages
- The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
- For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
- For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
- There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Colquitt County Correctional Institution for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Colquitt County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Colquitt County Correctional Institution follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Colquitt County Correctional Institution inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- 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.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Colquitt County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Colquitt County Correctional Institution check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Colquitt County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colquitt County Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-616-7490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Colquitt County Correctional Institution 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)
- Colquitt County Correctional Institution 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 Colquitt County Correctional Institution directly at 229-616-7490 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 Colquitt County Correctional Institution
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Colquitt 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 Colquitt County Correctional Institution directly at 229-616-7490 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 Colquitt County Correctional Institution.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colquitt County Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-616-7490 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Colquitt County Correctional Institution" is also known as Colquitt County Prison & Correctional Institution, Colquitt County Prison , Colquitt County Prison , Georgia, Colquitt.