Jackson County Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Jackson County Jail

Address:
555 Stan Evan Drive
Jefferson, GA 30549

Phone:

706-367-8718

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

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Jackson County Jail in Jefferson, 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 706-367-8718 for updates.

Video Visitation at Jackson County Jail

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

We highly recommend that you call 706-367-8718 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 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.


 

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:

  • Jackson County Jail uses the services of HOMEWAV.
  • Register with them online or call them at 844-394-6639
  • Agents are available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Jackson County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

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


 

Jackson County Jail now offers Homewav ComPAS™ (Portable Access System) tablets to their inmates.


 
Homewav is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.

Questions:

To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.


 

How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Jackson County Georgia or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit or email an inmate in Jackson County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Jackson County Jail uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
  • Register and Sign Up Here.
  • Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Jackson County Jail inmate communication services.
  • Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
  • Then you just wait for your Jackson County inmate to communicate.
    How do you add Funds to your account?
  • Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds".
  • Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
  • Click “Update”.
  • Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card).

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Jackson County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Jackson County Jail will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.

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


 

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.


 

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, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in 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: There may be a limit on how much money 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 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.


 

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:

  • Select Georgia, then select Jackson County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Jackson 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 Jackson County at any one time.

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


 

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