The Jackson County Jail is a 452-bed jail located in the city of Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 706-367-8718.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Jackson County Jail at 706-367-8718 for assistance.
Phone: 706-367-8718
Physical Address:
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM.com – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office-GA
925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, Ga 30549
(send inmate money orders to this address)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Jackson County Jail, 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 706-367-8718 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Jackson County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Jackson County Jail Inmate Search
The Jackson County Jail maintains an average of 452 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jackson County Jail 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 Jackson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,320 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Jackson County Jail in Georgia has a capacity of 452 beds. It is a medium-security adult facility hosts inmates from all of Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office Jail Division is responsible for housing inmates in accordance with Georgia state law and houses all persons arrested in the county that are remanded to custody until their trial, as well as those who have been convicted and then sentenced to less than one year..
The Jackson County Jail contains a combination of direct and indirect supervision pods for up to 450 beds, and support space to accomodate up to 650 beds, an intake and release area, medical wing, evidence garage, magistrate’s hearing room, multi-purpose training room and a 911 center. It also includes an attached administration building and dispatch center which houses the patrol division, jail records, and criminal investigation division. The dispatch center is 3,500 square feet, and holds the Sheriff’s Office and new facility for the county’s dispatch operations. There are two jail pod buildings containing 108 steel cells each. The pod buildings also include several outside air recreation yards within the building perimeter for security.
Other parts of the jail are two segregation dayrooms; separate male, female and juvenile holding; booking; medical; kitchen; and laundry areas. Attached to the jail and jail support areas is the 16,000-square-foot administration area The jail includes full security electronic operation of the jail, digital video visitation for public inmate visits, and a hearing room.
The Jackson County Jail is located at 555 Stan Evans Drive Jefferson, GA 30549, and can be reached 24 hourts a day at 706-367-8718.
Personal Mail Address
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM.com – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office-GA
925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
Legal Mail Address
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, Ga 30549
(send inmate money orders to this address)
Visiting hours are daily, but done entirely by video, both at the jail and remotely. The actual times for each inmate, especially on-site, depends on where they are housed. Video visitation from the visitor's home is also available.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Jackson County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 706-367-8718.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Jackson County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Jackson County Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 706-367-8718.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Jackson County Jail in Jefferson for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 706-367-8718 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Jackson County, Georgia, visit the Jackson County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail? What is the Schedule?
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8718
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Jackson County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Jackson County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
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 Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-367-8718 for further assistance.
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555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8718
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8718
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 8:00PM - 11:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-367-8718 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?
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
Jackson County Jail 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 Jackson County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, Ga 30549
(send inmate money orders to this address)
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Jackson County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Jackson County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Jackson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-367-8718 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Jackson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Jackson 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 Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-367-8718 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Jackson County Jail 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 Jackson County Jail 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#
JailATM.com – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office-GA
925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, Ga 30549
(send inmate money orders to this address)
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
The Jackson County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jackson County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, Ga 30549
(send inmate money orders to this address)
Postcards
The Jackson County Jail 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.
Envelopes
The Jackson County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
JailATM.com – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office-GA
925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, Ga 30549
(send inmate money orders to this address)
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
The Jackson County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jackson County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, Ga 30549
(send inmate money orders to this address)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-367-8718 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Jackson County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Jackson County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Jackson County Jail 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
Jackson County Jail 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jackson County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Jackson County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Jackson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-367-8718 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Jackson County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Jackson County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Jackson 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-367-8718 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Jackson County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Jackson County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Jackson County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Jackson County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Jackson County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jackson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-367-8718 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Jackson County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jackson County?
This facility, known as "Jackson County Jail" is also known as Jackson County Jail & Detention Center, Jackson County Jail & Detention Center, Georgia, Jackson.
The Jackson County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Jackson County: Arcade, Braselton, Commerce, Hoschton, Jefferson, Maysville, Nicholson, Pendergrass and Talmo.