Putnam County Jail
Putnam County Jail
Have a question about an inmate? The 120-bed Putnam County Jail takes calls 24 hours a day at 706-485-8557.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought to this jail for booking and processing. If their charges require detention, they stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a trial resolves their case.
To see who is locked up here, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates who get less than a year serve it at this jail. Inmates who get more than a year go to the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page shows you how to use the jail roster, get directions, and access inmate services, including visitation, account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for sending mail and messages. If you can’t find it online, call Putnam County Jail at 706-485-8557.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Putnam 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 706-485-8557 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Putnam County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Putnam County Jail Inmate Search
The Putnam County Jail maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Putnam 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 Putnam County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,200 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Putnam County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Putnam County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The two story, white concrete Putnam County Jail sits right behind the brick-face Putnam County Sheriff's Department at the end of Ridley Drive, right off of Recreation Park Road in Eatonton, Georgia.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 706-485-8557, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Putnam County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visiting days and times onsite are Thursdays. Check out our visitation page for details.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
- Jail (Main): 706-485-8557
Steps involved in booking at Putnam County Jail
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Putnam County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Putnam County Jail:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Putnam County Jail at 706-485-8557.
How to pay bail in Putnam County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Putnam County Jail in Eatonton, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 706-485-8557 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 706-485-8557).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Putnam County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Putnam County, Georgia, visit the Putnam County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Putnam County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
706-485-8557
- Visits are video.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 706-485-8557 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
Visitation is daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and then from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Putnam 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, Putnam 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
Putnam 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
Putnam 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
Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.
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Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Putnam County Jail by going here.
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits 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, Putnam 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
Putnam 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
Putnam 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
Putnam 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.
Customer Support: 877-810-0914.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Putnam 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
Putnam 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 Putnam 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#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
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 Putnam County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Putnam County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Putnam County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Georgia, then choose Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Putnam County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Putnam County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Putnam County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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Register here,
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contact them online, or
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call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail, and what can I send them?
Putnam County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Putnam County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Putnam 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#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
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 Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Putnam County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
Putnam County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
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 Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Putnam County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Putnam County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Putnam County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Putnam 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
Putnam 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 Putnam County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Putnam County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Putnam County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
How to Email an Inmate at Putnam County Jail
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Putnam County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-485-8557 for further assistance.
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