Atlanta City Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Atlanta City 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 404-865-8001 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Fulton County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Atlanta City Detention Center Inmate Search

The Atlanta City Detention Center maintains an average of 1300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Atlanta City 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 Fulton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 151,140 offenders.

How to post bail for a loved one in Fulton County

Once booked at Atlanta City Detention Center in Atlanta, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 404-865-8001.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

• Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 404-865-8001.
• Licensed bail bondsmen in Fulton County can assist with the process.
• Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in Fulton County, Georgia, visit the Atlanta City Detention Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Atlanta City Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

254 Peachtree Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-865-8001

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 404-865-8001 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit 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 404-865-8001 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Atlanta City Detention Center Inmate Visitation Rules, Guidelines and Scheduling

254 Peachtree Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-865-8001

What are the rules for visiting an inmate?

• The inmate must be incarcerated for at least 48 hours before he/she is eligible for visitation.
• The inmate must not be scheduled for court or awaiting transfer to another jurisdiction.

When can I visit an inmate?

• Visitation is scheduled on Wednesday and Sundays.
• There is no movement during shift change and the facility count between shifts, which means no visits during this time.

Who sets up the visit, me or my inmate?

• The inmate must place the visitor(s) name and time of visit on the visitor’s registry in his/her assigned housing pod.
• The list must be completed a day before the scheduled visit day.
• The inmate is responsible for notifying all visitors of reserved times by contacting you by phone.

How long are visits?

• All visits are limited to thirty (30) minutes.

What else do I need to know about coming to visit an inmate?

• All visitors are required to bring certified photo identification for scheduled visits and must report at the scheduled time.
• Anyone under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult with proper identification.
• A supervisor must approve all out-of-town visits.
• A photo identification from another county (of at least 50 miles distance) or state is required before approval can be granted. This visit must not disrupt routine jail operations.
• No personal items are allowed in the visitation area. A public locker can be utilized for the rental fee of .50 cents (2 quarters).

Are attorney visits the same, or is there more flexibility?

• Attorneys reporting to the facility for an inmate-client visit without prior notice may endure a delay due to the inmate’s movement to another facility or involvement in an institutional program at the time of the visit.
• Attorneys may visit inmate-clients, except during emergencies, on a 24-hour per day, 7 days per week schedule.
• Non-contact visits occur in the interview booths located in the Bonds Lobby or mezzanine levels of the respective housing pods.
• Contact visits, while more time consuming to arrange, will be facilitated by the Watch Commander upon request. Attorney briefcases and packages will be inspected prior to entering the facility.
• Attorneys who are not known to staff must present a current bar card and driver's license prior to admission.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Atlanta City Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Atlanta City Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Atlanta City Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Fulton County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Atlanta City Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Georgia, then select Atlanta City Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Atlanta City Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Atlanta City Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Atlanta City Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

• Atlanta City Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
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• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Families and friends of Fulton County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Fulton County.
• Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

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 Fulton County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Atlanta City Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Atlanta City Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Atlanta City Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Atlanta City 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 Name
Department of Corrections
254 Peachtree Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate Name
Department of Corrections
254 Peachtree Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

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
Ask the Atlanta City Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 Atlanta City Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Atlanta City Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate Name
Department of Corrections
254 Peachtree Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Atlanta City Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Atlanta City 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 Atlanta City Detention Center:
Inmate Name
Department of Corrections
254 Peachtree Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

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 Atlanta City Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Atlanta City Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Fulton County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Atlanta City Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Georgia, then select Atlanta City Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Atlanta City Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Atlanta City Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 404-865-8001 for further assistance.

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

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