Fannin County Adult Detention Center

Search for an Inmate in Fannin County

Fannin County Adult Detention Center Information

The Fannin County Adult Detention Center is a 84 bed jail in the city of Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 706-632-2045.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

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 706-632-2045, 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 Fannin County Adult Detention Center at 706-632-2045 to get it.

Phone: 706-632-2045

Physical Address:
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Fannin County Adult 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 706-632-2045 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Fannin County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Fannin County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search

The Fannin County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 84 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fannin County Adult 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 Fannin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,960 offenders.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
About the Fannin County Adult Detention Center

The Fannin County Adult Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Fannin 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 at 645 West First Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia in downtown Blue Ridge, directly behind the Fannin County Courthouse. 

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 706-632-2045, 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 Fannin County Adult 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. 

Saturdays and Sundays... different times for men and women.  See our Visitation page for schedule.

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#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

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#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Fannin County Adult Detention Center?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Fannin County Adult 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 Fannin County Adult 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.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 706-632-2045.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Directions / Map to the Fannin County Adult Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Fannin County Adult Detention Center in Blue Ridge 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 Fannin 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 706-632-2045 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Fannin County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Fannin County Georgia, check out the Fannin County Adult Detention Center Bail Page.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Fannin County Adult Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-632-2045

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 706-632-2045 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 706-632-2045 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY
males
9:00AM - 10:00AM
2:00PM - 3:00PM
SUNDAY
females
10:00AM - 11:00AM
3:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY
females
9:00AM - 10:00AM
3:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY
males
10:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 3:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-632-2045 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-632-2045 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Fannin County Adult Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Fannin County Adult Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 706-632-2045 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-632-2045 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center?

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-632-2045 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Fannin County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Fannin County Adult Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Fannin County Adult 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#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
The Fannin County Adult Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fannin County Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Fannin County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center 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.

All mail is to be shipped to the Fannin County Adult Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-632-2045 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Fannin County Adult Detention Center

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Fannin County Adult Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fannin County Adult Detention Center
645 West First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 706-632-2045 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-632-2045 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-632-2045 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Fannin County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fannin County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-632-2045 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Are there photos of the Fannin County Adult Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Fannin County

What are the other City and County Jails in Fannin County?

Fannin County County Jails
Fannin County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fannin County?

Fannin Murray Dawson Lumpkin Gilmer Union Cherokee Polk
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Search for an Inmate in Fannin County

This facility, known as "Fannin County Adult Detention Center" is also known as Fannin County Jail, Fannin County Jail , Fannin County Jail , Georgia, Fannin.