Emanuel County Detention Center
Emanuel County Detention Center
The 125-bed Emanuel County Detention Center is staffed around the clock, and you can call 478-237-8771 at any hour for inmate information.
Arrestees charged with misdemeanors or felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing. If held, they stay until they post bail, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody through the end of their trial.
The facility’s roster of current inmates is available through the inmate search tool.
Convicted inmates with sentences of less than a year remain here. Inmates with sentences of more than a year are sent on to the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes information about the visitation schedule, sending money to an inmate’s account, mail, receiving calls from an inmate, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Find and save the inmate’s booking number early, since you may need it for letters and other communication. Can’t find it online? Call Emanuel County Detention Center at 478-237-8771.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Emanuel County Detention Center, 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 478-237-8771 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Emanuel County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Emanuel County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Emanuel County Detention Center maintains an average of 125 offenders in custody on any given day. The Emanuel County Detention Center 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 Emanuel County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,100 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 125-bed Emanuel County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Emanuel County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The detention center is located right behind the Emanuel County Public Works Department in Swainsboro, Georgia.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 478-237-8771, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Emanuel County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Emmanuel County Detention Center
P.O. Box 703
Swainsboro, GA 30401
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Emmanuel County Detention Center
P.O. Box 703
Swainsboro, GA 30401
- Jail (Main): 478-237-8771
- 478-237-8771
What is the booking process for the Emanuel County Detention Center?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Emanuel County Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Emanuel County Detention Center:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 478-237-8771.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Emanuel County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Emanuel County Detention Center in Swainsboro for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Emanuel County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 478-237-8771 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 478-237-8771.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Emanuel County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Emanuel County Georgia, check out the Emanuel County Detention Center Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Emanuel County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Emanuel County Detention Center Inmate on-site Video Visitation
769 Kite Road
(Georgia Highway 57 West)
Swainsboro, GA 30401
478-237-8771
- First, you must register with Homewav Communications online.
- This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
- Once you do this, you can choose Emanuel County Detention Center, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| SATURDAY | No visitation |
| SUNDAY | No visitation |
Emanuel County Detention Center Inmate Remote Video Visitation
769 Kite Road
(Georgia Highway 57 West)
Swainsboro, GA 30401
478-237-8771
- First, you must register with Homewav Communications online.
- This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
- Once you do this, you can choose Emanuel County Detention Center, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
Visiting an Inmate at the Emanuel County Detention Center
Emanuel County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
- You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
- Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
- Once the Emanuel County Detention Center approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.
Visiting an Inmate at the Emanuel County Detention Center
Emanuel County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- Then you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- Then you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- The Emanuel County Detention Center requires you upload a copy of your ID and a selfie.
For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Emanuel County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-237-8771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Emanuel County Detention Center?
Emanuel County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
- You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
- Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
- Once the Emanuel County Detention Center approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Emanuel County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-237-8771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Emanuel County Detention Center?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Emanuel County Detention Center uses CommissaryDeposit.com to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Choice 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 478-237-8771 first to ask Emanuel County Detention Center if this option is still available.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Emanuel County
To deposit money in an Emanuel County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Georgia
- Choose Emanuel County Detention Center
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Emanuel County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Emanuel County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Emanuel County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-237-8771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Emanuel County Detention Center?
How Do Inmates in Emanuel County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Emanuel 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 Emanuel 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 Emanuel County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-237-8771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Emanuel County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Emanuel County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Emanuel County Detention Center'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 Emanuel County Detention Center 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#
Emmanuel County Detention Center
P.O. Box 703
Swainsboro, GA 30401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Emmanuel County Detention Center
P.O. Box 703
Swainsboro, GA 30401
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 Emanuel County Detention Center'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 Emanuel County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Emmanuel County Detention Center
P.O. Box 703
Swainsboro, GA 30401
Emanuel County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Emanuel County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Emanuel County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Emmanuel County Detention Center
P.O. Box 703
Swainsboro, GA 30401
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Emmanuel County Detention Center
P.O. Box 703
Swainsboro, GA 30401
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 Emanuel County Detention Center'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 Emanuel County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Emmanuel County Detention Center
P.O. Box 703
Swainsboro, GA 30401
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Emanuel County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-237-8771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Emanuel County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Emanuel County Detention Center 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 Emanuel County Detention Center
- 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
Emanuel County Detention Center 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
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Emanuel County
To deposit money in an Emanuel County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Georgia
- Choose Emanuel County Detention Center
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Emanuel County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Emanuel County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Emanuel County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-237-8771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Emanuel County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Emanuel 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 Emanuel County Detention Center 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 Emanuel 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 Emanuel County Detention Center 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 Emanuel County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Emanuel County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Emanuel County Detention Center 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 Emanuel 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 Emanuel County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Emanuel County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Emanuel County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-237-8771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Emanuel County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Emanuel County Detention Center 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)
- Emanuel County Detention Center 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 Emanuel County Detention Center directly at 478-237-8771 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 Emanuel County Detention Center
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Emanuel 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 Emanuel County Detention Center directly at 478-237-8771 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 Emanuel County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Emanuel County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-237-8771 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County County Jails
Emanuel County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Emanuel County?
The Emanuel County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Emanuel County: Garfield, Nunez, Portal, Swainsboro and Twin City.