Harris County Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Harris County Jail

Address:
9825 GA Highway 116
P.O. Box 286
Hamilton, GA 31811

Phone:

706-628-4211

New Visitation Policies in Harris County Jail Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Harris County Jail in Hamilton, Georgia, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 706-628-4211 for updates.

Video Visitation at Harris County Jail

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Harris County Jail, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 706-628-4211 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Harris County, the state of Georgia and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Harris County Jail Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How to Email an Inmate at Harris County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Harris County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.


 

How Do Inmates in Harris County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Harris County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Harris County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Harris County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to visit an inmate in Harris County Georgia using Video Visitation or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit an inmate in Harris County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Harris County Jail uses a video visitation service called iWebVisit.com.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Harris County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with iWebVisit.
  • Registering is free.
  • Next, select “Choose A Facility” and then select Harris County Jail. This will become your “Default” facility each time you log in.
  • Next, Click “Schedule a Visit” and enter your inmate's name and inmate number.
  • Select either “Visit Now” or “Schedule Visit Later” and choose an available date and time.
  • After your visit payment is processed, you may begin visiting your inmate in Harris County at your scheduled time. 

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit of an inmate in Harris County?
Call iWebVisit support at 775-434-8748. They are available 7 Days a week (5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. EST)

For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Harris County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

How to visit an inmate in Harris County Georgia using Remote Video Visitation 

To visit an inmate in Harris County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Harris County Jail uses a video visitation service called JailATM.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Harris County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with JailATM.
  • Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
  • Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Harris County Jail may or may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
  • Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
    1.  You Can Send Money
         Harris County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the Harris County Jail lobby.
    2.  You Can Send Gift Packs
         Harris County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow these to be sent to your inmate.
    3.  You Can Email Inmate
         Harris County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
  • Customer Support: 877-810-0914.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using JailATM to visit a Harris County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

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 Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Harris County Jail
  • 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 Harris County Jail, and then 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.
  • 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 Harris County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Harris County.


 

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Harris County Jail?

To send messages to a Harris County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Harris County Jail contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Harris County Jail account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Harris County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Harris County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Harris County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Harris County Jail.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Harris County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.


 

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 Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Georgia, then select Harris County Jail, 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 Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Harris County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Harris County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Harris County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Harris County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Harris County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Harris County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Harris County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Harris County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Harris County.