Stewart County Correctional Institute
Stewart County Correctional Institute
At any hour, you can call the 351-bed Stewart County Correctional Institute at 229-928-4582 for information about an inmate.
Offenders arrested in the county for misdemeanors or felonies are transported here for booking and processing. When their charges require it, they stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the conclusion of their trial.
View the list of inmates currently in custody using the inmate search tool.
Inmates convicted and sentenced to under one year serve that time at this facility. Those sentenced to over one year are transferred to the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides everything you need to search the jail roster, get directions, and use inmate services, including visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Once you have the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, keep it for future communication. If you can’t find it online, call Stewart County Correctional Institute at 229-928-4582.
Inmate Services
Phone
229-928-4582Mailing address (personal mail)
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute, 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 229-928-4582 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Sumter County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Stewart County Correctional Institute Inmate Search
The Stewart County Correctional Institute maintains an average of 351 offenders in custody on any given day. The Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 Sumter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,500 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Stewart County Correctional Institute, located on the same property as the Sumter County Jail and the Sheriff's Office, is overseen by the Georgia Department of Corrections. Its inmates are already sentenced and are tasked to hold jobs in the county and surrounding areas, primarily maintenance and other areas where each are skilled. This will prepare them for release, getting them used to having employment and leaving jail with some money in their pocket so that they don't have to resort to crime.
- Cortrectional: 229-928-4582
The booking process explained for Stewart County Correctional Institute
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Stewart County Correctional Institute. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Stewart County Correctional Institute include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 229-928-4582.
What are the bail options in Sumter County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Stewart County Correctional Institute in Americus 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 229-928-4582 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 229-928-4582.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Sumter 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 Sumter County, Georgia, see the Stewart County Correctional Institute Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute? What is the Schedule?
Stewart County Correctional Institute Inmate Visitation Schedule & Instructions
346 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31709
229-928-4582
- Visiting hours are Saturday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, or
- Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (not both)
- Visitors may bring $20.00 each in Quarters
- Dress appropriately
INSTRUCTIONS
- FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION FIRST
- Then send the completed application to:
Stewart County Correctional Institute
7175 SACERDOTE LANE
COLUMBUS, GA 31908
How to Schedule a Visit with an inmate at the Stewart County Correctional Institute
- After you get approval... (An email will be sent from gdcvisitationnoreply@gdc.ga.gov once your request for visitation has been approved)
- You need to register and schedule an appointment online.
- Family members will be allowed to schedule one (1) session for each day of visitation
- Visits will be no more than two (2) hours in length
- Four (4) approved visitors will be allowed and must visit at the same time
- Children of all ages may attend visitation
- All visitors must be on the offenders approved visitation list
- VISITATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS << click here
- Visitation Policies.
- CANCELLATION - If you scheduled a visit and need to cancel use this form to do so.
Stewart County Correctional Institute uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Stewart County Correctional Institute
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute?
Stewart County Correctional Institute uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Stewart County Correctional Institute
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Stewart County Correctional Institute uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.
Choice 2 - 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 229-928-4582 first to ask Stewart County Correctional Institute if this option is still available.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Sumter County
To deposit money in an Stewart County Correctional Institute inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
- Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
- Choose Georgia
- Choose Stewart County Correctional Institute
- View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
- Search for, then Select your inmate.
- Choose the amount to send.
- Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Sumter County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Sumter County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute?
How Do Inmates in Stewart County Correctional Institute Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Sumter County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Stewart County Correctional Institute uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Sumter County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Sumter County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute, and what can I send them?
Stewart County Correctional Institute Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Stewart County Correctional Institute whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
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 Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 Stewart County Correctional Institute standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Stewart County Correctional Institute whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
Stewart County Correctional Institute Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Stewart County Correctional Institute 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 Stewart County Correctional Institute:
Inmate's Full Name & GDC#
Stewart County Correctional Institute
346 McMath Mill Road - Dorm #
P. O. Box 725
Americus, GA 31709
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 Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute, and what can I purchase?
Stewart County Correctional Institute contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.
Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Georgia.
3. Select Stewart County Correctional Institute.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Stewart County Correctional Institute staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Sumter County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Stewart County Correctional Institute follow these steps:
- Select Georgia, then select Stewart County Correctional Institute, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
- Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Sumter County.
- Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Sumter County at any one time.
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Stewart County Correctional Institute check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sumter County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Stewart County Correctional Institute using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Stewart County Correctional Institute have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Stewart County Correctional Institute now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Stewart County Correctional Institute now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Correctional Institute’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-928-4582 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Sumter County?
Sumter County County Jails
Sumter County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sumter County?
The Stewart County Correctional Institute serves the following cities and towns of Sumter County: Americus, Andersonville, De Soto, Leslie, Plains and Sumter.