Call the 640-bed Paulding County Jail at 770-443-3030. Staff answer questions about inmates 24 hours a day.
Arrests for misdemeanors and felonies anywhere in this county are brought here. Each person goes through booking and processing, and if the charges warrant it, is held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
The current inmate roster can be searched using the inmate search tool.
Convictions carrying less than a year are served in this county. Convictions carrying more than a year are served in the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page is your guide to inmate services: the visitation schedule, funding an account, sending letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the booking number or jail ID, since you’ll need it to communicate with an inmate. If it’s not online, call Paulding County Jail at 770-443-3030 to get it.
Phone: 770-443-3030
Physical Address:
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
Paulding County Jail
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
(white 3 x 5 inch postcards only)
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
Paulding County Jail
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Paulding 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 770-443-3030 for the information you are looking for. You can also get information about felony criminal court cases in Paulding County Superior Court or the state court online.
Paulding County Jail Inmate Search
The Paulding County Jail maintains an average of 640 offenders in custody on any given day. The Paulding 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 Paulding County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,480 offenders.
The following charts of Paulding County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Paulding County Corrections Department, the state of Georgia Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Paulding County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Paulding County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Paulding County, neighboring counties and the state of Georgia.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe new Paulding County Jail, located on the Watson Government Complex in Dallas, Georgia, has a capacity of around 640 inmates. The actual address of the facility is 190 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132. You reach the jail to get your questions answered 24 hours a day by calling 770-443-3030, and if you want to look up an inmate in the jail to see their criminal charges, find out their bond or bail, or personal information such as their age or where they live, you can do this anytime on the updated online Offender Lookup System.
For 25 years, prior to 2020, the old 200-bed jail and sheriff's office was located off of Dallas-Acworth Highway in the northeast of Dallas. The new $77 million jail and sheriff's office is adjacent to the county courthouse. The jail encompasses 133,000 square feet while the sheriff's office is another 58,000 square feet. The entire facility is part of a 25-acre site in Dallas bounded by the courthouse on U.S. Hwy. 278, the former WellStar Paulding hospital building on West Memorial Drive, and the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks. The county even built their own morgue on this site.

The Paulding County Jail itself is about as secure as a jail can be, with two hundred forty (240) modular steel cells, detention hollow metal doors, detention frames, security hardware, locking devices, security glass/ glazing, security electronics, detention furnishings, and detention accessories.

The jail houses individuals both before and after they are sentenced, and offers programs such as substance abuse programs. They are allowed to make and receive video and regular phone calls, receive and send mail, email and texts from jail provided tablets and receive money that can be used to buy hygiene products and snacks from the jail commissary.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Paulding County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 770-443-3030.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Paulding County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Paulding County Jail:
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Paulding County Jail at 770-443-3030.
After being arrested and booked into Paulding County Jail in Dallas, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 770-443-3030 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Paulding County, Georgia, visit the Paulding County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Paulding County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
REMOTE VISITATION ONLY
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |

How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Paulding County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Paulding County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Paulding County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Paulding County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Paulding County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Paulding County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Paulding County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Paulding County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Paulding County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Paulding County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Paulding County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Paulding County Jail Phone: 770-443-3030
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Paulding County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-443-3030 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Paulding County Jail?
Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout
REMOTE VISITATION ONLY
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Paulding County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-443-3030 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Paulding County Jail?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Paulding County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Paulding County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Paulding County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Paulding County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-443-3030 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Paulding County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Paulding County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Paulding County Jail has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Paulding County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Services vary by jail. GettingOut shows what this facility offers.

Phone & Voicemail Fees
Call rates, deposit fees and voicemail prices depend on the jail's contract. Check them on GettingOut or by calling 866-516-0115 before you add money.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you add money to a GettingOut account so the inmate can call your number. Ask GettingOut which other account types are offered at this jail.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Paulding County Jail GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Paulding County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Paulding County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-443-3030 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Paulding County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Paulding County Jail ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
3" x 5" postcards ONLY. Inmates can have no more than three(3) postcard pictures in their possession at any one time.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
Paulding County Jail
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
(white 3 x 5 inch postcards only)
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
Paulding County Jail
190 Constitution Boulevard
Dallas, GA 30132
Newspapers
Newspapers not allowed.
Magazines
Magazines not allowed.
Books
Books not allowed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Paulding County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-443-3030 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Paulding County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Paulding County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Paulding County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Paulding County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-443-3030 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Paulding County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Paulding County Jail contracts with Viapath/GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.

If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Paulding County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Paulding County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with Viapath/GTL/GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Paulding County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Paulding County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Paulding County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-443-3030 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Paulding County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

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 Paulding County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Paulding County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Paulding 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
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 Paulding 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 Paulding County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-443-3030 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Paulding County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Paulding County?
This facility, known as "Paulding County Jail" is also known as Paulding County Jail & Detention Center, Paulding County Sheriff, Paulding County Jail & Detention Center, Georgia, Paulding.