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Oglethorpe 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 Do Inmates in Oglethorpe County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

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


 

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

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County Jail directly at 706-743-8101 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 Oglethorpe County Jail.


 

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

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

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Oglethorpe County.


 

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

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

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Oglethorpe 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 an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Oglethorpe County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Oglethorpe 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 Oglethorpe 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.


 

How Do Inmates in Oglethorpe County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Oglethorpe County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

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

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

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


 

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Oglethorpe County Jail?

To send messages to a Oglethorpe County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Oglethorpe County Jail contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Oglethorpe County Jail account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Oglethorpe County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Oglethorpe County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Oglethorpe County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Oglethorpe County Jail.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Oglethorpe County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Oglethorpe County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Oglethorpe County.