Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
If you need information on an inmate, the 142-bed Gilmer County Adult Detention Center is available 24 hours a day at 706-635-4625.
Law enforcement brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered held until their trial is decided.
Check the inmate search tool for a roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Inmates who are convicted and sentenced to under a year stay here. Those with longer sentences are sent to the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the official roster, calling the facility at 706-635-4625, getting directions, and using inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
Make a note of the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since mail and other services often require it. If it isn’t online, call Gilmer County Adult Detention Center at 706-635-4625.
Inmate Services
Phone
706-635-4625Mailing address (personal mail)
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
106 Brett Dickey Memorial Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
106 Brett Dickey Memorial Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gilmer 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 706-635-4625 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Gilmer County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The Gilmer County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 142 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gilmer 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 Gilmer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,120 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 new Gilmer County Adult Detention Center is tucked away from street view on 106 Brett Dickey Memorial Drive, right off of Highway 152 in Ellijay, Georgia. It's on the same street as the Gilmer County Animal Shelter.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 706-635-4625, 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 Gilmer 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.
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#
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
106 Brett Dickey Memorial Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
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#
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
106 Brett Dickey Memorial Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
- Jail (Main): 706-635-4625
The booking process explained for Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Gilmer County Adult Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Gilmer County Adult Detention Center include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 706-635-4625.
What are the bail options in Gilmer County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Gilmer County Adult Detention Center in Ellijay for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 706-635-4625 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 706-635-4625.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Gilmer County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Gilmer County, Georgia, see the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule
106 Brett Dickey Memorial Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
706-635-4625
- First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Gilmer County Adult Detention Center, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
- On site visits - one allowed per week. No more than 3 visitors at a time.
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 7:30PM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Visiting an Inmate at the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-635-4625 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center?
Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-635-4625 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center uses Jail ATM 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.
Option 3 - 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. Call the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
106 Brett Dickey Memorial Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Gilmer County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Gilmer County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Gilmer County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Georgia, then choose Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Gilmer County Adult Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Gilmer County Adult Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Gilmer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilmer County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-635-4625 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Gilmer County Adult Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-635-4625 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilmer County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-635-4625 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
Search for JailATM services for Gilmer County Adult Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Gilmer County Adult Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Gilmer County Adult Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Gilmer County Adult Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Gilmer County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Gilmer County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Gilmer County Adult Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Gilmer County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Gilmer County Adult Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Gilmer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilmer County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-635-4625 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Gilmer 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 Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Gilmer County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Gilmer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilmer County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-635-4625 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Gilmer County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Gilmer County Adult 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)
- Gilmer County Adult 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center directly at 706-635-4625 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Gilmer 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center directly at 706-635-4625 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 Gilmer County Adult Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilmer County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-635-4625 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Gilmer County Adult Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Gilmer County: East Ellijay and Ellijay.