To search for an inmate in the Oconee 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 706-769-3930 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Oconee County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Oconee County Jail Inmate Search

The Oconee County Jail maintains an average of 137 offenders in custody on any given day. The Oconee 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 Oconee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,020 offenders.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Oconee County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Oconee County Jail in Watkinsville, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 706-769-3930 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 706-769-3930 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Oconee County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Oconee County, Georgia, visit the Oconee County Jail Bail Information Page.

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

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

1110 Experiment Station Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-769-3930

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

Oconee 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 706-769-3930 for questions or appointments.

Visiting an Inmate at the Oconee County Jail

Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail

Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-769-3930 for further assistance.

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

Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oconee County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-769-3930 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oconee 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
Oconee 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 Oconee 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#
Oconee County Jail
1140 Experiment Station Road
PO Box 563
Watkinsville, GA 30677

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 Oconee County

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

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Oconee County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Georgia, then choose Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Oconee County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oconee County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-769-3930 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Oconee County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-769-3930 for further assistance.

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

Oconee County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Oconee County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Oconee 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#
Oconee County Jail
1140 Experiment Station Road
PO Box 563
Watkinsville, GA 30677

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oconee County Jail
1140 Experiment Station Road
PO Box 563
Watkinsville, GA 30677

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 Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Oconee County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oconee County Jail
1140 Experiment Station Road
PO Box 563
Watkinsville, GA 30677

Oconee County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oconee County Jail
1140 Experiment Station Road
PO Box 563
Watkinsville, GA 30677

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 Oconee County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-769-3930 for further assistance.

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Oconee County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Oconee County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Oconee 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

Oconee 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 Oconee County

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

• 
• Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Oconee County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oconee County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-769-3930 for further assistance.

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

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee 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 Oconee County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Oconee County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Oconee County Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

• The Oconee County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
• 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. 
• When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Oconee County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Oconee County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Oconee County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oconee County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-769-3930 for further assistance.

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

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Oconee County Jail for a small monthly fee.  

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

• Phone Calls
• Messages (email / texts)
• Educational applications
• Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
• Oconee County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
• Legal research
• Medical requests
• Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Oconee County Jail directly at 706-769-3930 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Oconee County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Oconee County? Read the following:

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

• Phone Calls
• Messages (email / texts)
• Educational applications and Entertainment
• Legal Research
• and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Oconee County Jail directly at 706-769-3930 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Oconee County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oconee County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-769-3930 for further assistance.

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

Oconee County County Jails

Oconee County Juvenile Facilities

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