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.

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Jackson County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Jackson County Jail in Jefferson for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Jackson County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 706-367-8718 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 706-367-8718.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Jackson County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Jackson County Georgia, check out the Jackson County Jail Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Jackson County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8718

Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed six 15-minute visits per week.
• You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
• A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
• Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Jackson County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 706-367-8718 for questions or appointments.

Visiting an Inmate at the Jackson County Jail

Jackson County Jail 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 Jackson County Jail 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 Jackson County Jail

Jackson County Jail 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 Jackson County Jail 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 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.

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

Jackson County Jail Inmate on-site Video Visitation

555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8718

• First, you must register with Homewav Communications online.
  
• This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
• Once you do this, you can choose Jackson County Jail, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
• Visitors must apply to become an approved visitor for an inmate at HOMEWAV.COM.
• It may take up to 72 hours for an account to be approved.
• Once approved, visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance at HOMEWAV.COM.
• Inmates are allowed to have visitation three times a week for up to 25 minutes at a time.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Jackson County Jail Inmate Remote Video Visitation

555 General Jackson Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8718

• First, you must register with Homewav Communications online.
  
• This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
• Once you do this, you can choose Jackson County Jail, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

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.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?

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
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 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#
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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Jackson County

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

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Jackson County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Georgia, then choose Jackson 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 Jackson County Jail, 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 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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Jackson County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Register here,

• contact them online, or

• call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

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.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail, and what can I send them?

Jackson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Jackson County Jail'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 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
Check the Jackson County Jail'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 Jackson County Jail standards will be disposed of.

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)

Jackson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Jackson County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

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
Check the Jackson County Jail'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 Jackson County Jail standards will be disposed of.

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.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Jackson County Jail

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.

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

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

• 
• Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Jackson 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 Jackson County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Jackson 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 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.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jackson County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Jackson 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

1. The Jackson County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
2. 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. 
3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Jackson County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
5. 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.
6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Jackson County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Email an Inmate at Jackson County Jail

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.

Do Inmates in the Jackson County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Jackson County Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.

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:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  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

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Jackson County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/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.

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

Jackson County County Jails

Jackson County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jackson County?