Meriwether County Jail
Meriwether County Jail
Trying to locate an inmate? Call the 106-bed Meriwether County Jail 24 hours a day at 706-672-4489.
When police in this county arrest someone for a misdemeanor or felony, they bring that person here for booking and processing. The person may then be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved, depending on the charges.
You can also search the facility’s roster online with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than a year do their time in this county. Inmates sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the inmate services you’ll need most:
- Visiting hours and rules
- Putting money on an inmate’s account
- Sending letters
- Receiving phone calls and voicemail
- Email and text messaging
- Tablet rentals
- Posting bail
- Commissary
Write down the inmate’s jail ID or booking number; you’ll likely need it. If it’s not online, call Meriwether County Jail at 706-672-4489.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Meriwether 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 706-672-4489 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Meriwether County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Meriwether County Jail Inmate Search
The Meriwether County Jail maintains an average of 106 offenders in custody on any given day. The Meriwether 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 Meriwether County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,720 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow does the booking process work at Meriwether County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Meriwether 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 Meriwether County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 706-672-4489.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Meriwether County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Meriwether County Jail in Greenville 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 706-672-4489 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 706-672-4489).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Meriwether County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Meriwether County, Georgia, visit the Meriwether County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Meriwether County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Meriwether County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
17400 Roosevelt Hwy
Greenville, GA 30222
706-672-4489
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Meriwether County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $12.99 for a 20 minute visit.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 706-672-4489 for questions or appointments.
Meriwether County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
SRemote video visitation is available every day.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Meriwether County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Meriwether County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meriwether County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-672-4489 for further assistance.
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Meriwether County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Meriwether County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Meriwether County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meriwether County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-672-4489 for further assistance.
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Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Meriwether County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Meriwether County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Meriwether County Jail 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 Meriwether County Jail, 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: Meriwether County Jail 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 Meriwether County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Meriwether County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meriwether County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-672-4489 for further assistance.
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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Meriwether County Jail
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Meriwether 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 Meriwether County Jail, 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 Meriwether 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 Meriwether County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-672-4489 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Meriwether County Jail, and what can I send them?
Meriwether County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Meriwether County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Meriwether 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#
Meriwether County Jail
17400 Roosevelt Hwy
Greenville, GA 30222
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Meriwether County Jail
17400 Roosevelt Hwy
Greenville, GA 30222
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Meriwether County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Meriwether County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Meriwether County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Meriwether County Jail
17400 Roosevelt Hwy
Greenville, GA 30222
Meriwether County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Meriwether County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Meriwether County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Meriwether County Jail
17400 Roosevelt Hwy
Greenville, GA 30222
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meriwether County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-672-4489 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Meriwether County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Meriwether County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Meriwether County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Items" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Meriwether County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Meriwether County Jail 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 Meriwether County Jail, 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Meriwether County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Meriwether County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meriwether County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-672-4489 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Meriwether County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meriwether County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-672-4489 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Meriwether County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Meriwether County Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Securus 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 the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Meriwether County Jail.
Questions:
- By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
- By email - tablets@securustech.net
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Meriwether County Jail
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Meriwether County follow these instructions:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
- Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
- You get charged the 1st of each month.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your Meriwether County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
- Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
- Email - tablets@securustech.net
For all Meriwether County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Meriwether County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-672-4489 for further assistance.
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