Harris County Correctional Institution

To search for an inmate in the Harris County Correctional Institution, 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 706-628-4959 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Harris County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Harris County Correctional Institution Inmate Search

The Harris County Correctional Institution maintains an average of 160 offenders in custody on any given day. The Harris County Correctional Institution 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 Harris County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,980 offenders.

How to post bail for a loved one in Harris County

Once booked at Harris County Correctional Institution in Hamilton, 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 706-628-4959.

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 706-628-4959.
• Licensed bail bondsmen in Harris 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 Harris County, Georgia, visit the Harris County Correctional Institution Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Harris County Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?

Harris County Correctional Institution Inmate Visitation Schedule & Instructions

9982 Georgia Hwy 116
Hamilton, GA 31811
706-628-4959

• Visiting hours are Saturday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, or
• Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (not both)
• Visitors may bring $20.00 each in Quarters
• Dress appropriately

INSTRUCTIONS

• FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION FIRST
• Then send the completed application to:
  Harris County Correctional Institution
  7175 SACERDOTE LANE
  COLUMBUS, GA  31908

How to Schedule a Visit with an inmate at the Harris County Correctional Institution

• After you get approval... (An email will be sent from gdcvisitationnoreply@gdc.ga.gov once your request for visitation has been approved)
• You need to register and schedule an appointment online.
  
• Family members will be allowed to schedule one (1) session for each day of visitation
• Visits will be no more than two (2) hours in length
• Four (4) approved visitors will be allowed and must visit at the same time
• Children of all ages may attend visitation
• All visitors must be on the offenders approved visitation list
• VISITATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  <<   click here
• Visitation Policies.
• CANCELLATION - If you scheduled a visit and need to cancel use this form to do so.

Harris County Correctional Institution uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Harris County Correctional Institution will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Harris County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Harris County Correctional Institution inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Harris County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
• 
• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Harris County Correctional Institution.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Harris County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Harris County Correctional Institution and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Harris County, visit our full page guide. 

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-628-4959 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Harris County Correctional Institution?

Harris County Correctional Institution uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.

For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Harris County Correctional Institution will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-628-4959 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Harris County Correctional Institution?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Harris County Correctional Institution

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 Harris County Correctional Institution 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#
Harris County Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 408
Hamilton, GA 31811

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 706-628-4959 to ask any questions about this.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Harris County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Harris County Correctional Institution follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Georgia, then Harris County Correctional Institution, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• NOTE: Harris County Correctional Institution may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Harris County Correctional Institution, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Harris County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-628-4959 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Harris County Correctional Institution?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Harris County Correctional Institution

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Harris 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 Harris County Correctional Institution, 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 Harris 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 Harris County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-628-4959 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Harris County Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?

Harris County Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Harris County Correctional Institution'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 Harris County Correctional Institution 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#
Harris County Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 408
Hamilton, GA 31811

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Harris County Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 408
Hamilton, GA 31811

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 Harris County Correctional Institution'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 Harris County Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Harris County Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 408
Hamilton, GA 31811

Harris County Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Harris County Correctional Institution's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Harris County Correctional Institution also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Harris County Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 408
Hamilton, GA 31811

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Harris County Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 408
Hamilton, GA 31811

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 Harris County Correctional Institution'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 Harris County Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Harris County Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 408
Hamilton, GA 31811

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-628-4959 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Harris County Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?

Harris County Correctional Institution contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Georgia.
3. Select Harris County Correctional Institution.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Harris County Correctional Institution staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Harris County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Harris County Correctional Institution follow these steps:

• Select Georgia, then select Harris County Correctional Institution, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Harris County.
• 
• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Harris County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Harris County Correctional Institution check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Harris County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-628-4959 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Harris County Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Harris County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Harris County Correctional Institution follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Georgia, then select Harris County Correctional Institution, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Harris County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Harris County Correctional Institution, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Harris County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-628-4959 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Harris County Correctional Institution have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Harris County Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-628-4959 for further assistance.

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