DeKalb County Jail Photos & Videos

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in DeKalb County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in DeKalb County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your DeKalb County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - [email protected]

For all DeKalb County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the DeKalb County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in DeKalb County Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in DeKalb County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Georgia.
• Select DeKalb County Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 404-298-8145 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the DeKalb County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for DeKalb County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from DeKalb County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in DeKalb County Jail

To send a text or email message to a DeKalb County inmate, do the following:

DeKalb County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in DeKalb County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your DeKalb County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all DeKalb County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in DeKalb County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in DeKalb County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select DeKalb County Jail, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in DeKalb County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.