To search for an inmate in the Polk 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 770-749-2900 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Polk County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Polk County Jail Inmate Search

The Polk County Jail maintains an average of 240 offenders in custody on any given day. The Polk 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 Polk County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,080 offenders.

What are the bail options in Polk County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Polk County Jail in Cedartown for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 770-749-2900 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 770-749-2900.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Polk County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Polk County, Georgia, see the Polk County Jail Bail Guide.

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

Polk County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

1676 Rockmart Hwy
Cedartown, GA 30125
770-749-2900

• First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Polk County Jail, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Polk County Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Polk 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.
You Can Send Money
Polk County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Polk County Jail may have 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.
You Can Email Inmate
Polk County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-749-2900 for further assistance.

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

JailATM Remote Video Visitation

Provider: JailATM

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JailATM Video Visitation allows families to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected personal computer equipped with a webcam or a compatible mobile device, visitors can join live video calls without traveling to the detention center.

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Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required

Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit

• Visit deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign into your account.
• Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
• Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
• Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
• Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
• Log into the website 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit JailATM kiosk. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.

Official Provider: JailATM Official Website

Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614

Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by JailATM

In addition to Remote Video Visitation, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating facilities:

• Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
  • Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits
• Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
  • Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders
• Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
  • Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-749-2900 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Polk 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
Polk 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 Polk 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#
Polk County Jail
1676 Rockmart Hwy
Cedartown, GA 30125

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 Polk County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-749-2900 for further assistance.

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Polk County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Polk County follow these instructions:

Polk County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Georgia.
• Choose Polk County Jail
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Polk County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Polk County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits 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 Polk County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-749-2900 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-749-2900 for further assistance.

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Polk County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Polk County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Polk 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

Polk 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 Polk County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-749-2900 for further assistance.

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

How to Email an Inmate at Polk County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Polk 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-749-2900 for further assistance.

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

Polk County Jail now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Polk County Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

• Games – Play tested and approved games.
• Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
• Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
• Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
• Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
• Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
• Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-749-2900 for further assistance.

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

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