Dawson County Detention Center COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Dawson County Detention Center

Address:
19 Tucker Avenue
Dawsonville, GA 30534

Phone:

Jail: 706-344-3545 or

New Visitation Policies in Dawson County Detention Center Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Dawson County Detention Center in Dawsonville, Georgia, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call Jail: 706-344-3545 or for updates.

Video Visitation at Dawson County Detention Center

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Dawson County Detention Center, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call Jail: 706-344-3545 or first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Dawson County, the state of Georgia and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Dawson County Detention Center Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Dawson County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Dawson 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 Dawson 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.


 

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Dawson County Detention Center

To communicate by text or email with an Dawson County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Dawson County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Dawson County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Dawson County Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Dawson County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.


 

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

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

  • Select Georgia, then select Dawson County Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Dawson County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Dawson County at any one time.

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


 

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Dawson County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Georgia, then select Dawson County Detention Center, 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.
  • 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.

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


 

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

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

  • Dawson County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Dawson County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Dawson County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

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