Questions about an inmate can be answered 24 hours a day by the 260-bed Sumter County Jail at 229-924-4094.
This jail books and processes everyone arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies. Following booking and processing, inmates may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is decided, depending on the charges.
Look up current inmates using the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to fewer than 12 months serve their sentence at this jail. Inmates sentenced to more than 12 months are sent to the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, learn about:
Keep a record of the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for mail and communication. If it’s not available online, call Sumter County Jail at 229-924-4094.
Phone: 229-924-4094
Physical Address:
352 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31709
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sumter County Jail
352 McMath Mill Road
P.O. Box 726
Americus, GA 31719
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sumter County Jail
352 McMath Mill Road
P.O. Box 726
Americus, GA 31719
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sumter 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 229-924-4094 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Sumter County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Sumter County Jail Inmate Search
The Sumter County Jail maintains an average of 260 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sumter 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 Sumter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,500 offenders.
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The Sumter County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Sumter 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 one-story Sumter County Jail and Sheriff's Office is located in the same complex as the Sumter County Co9rrectional Institute on McMath Mill Road in Americus, Georgia.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 229-924-4094, 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 Sumter 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.
Visits 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#
Sumter County Jail
352 McMath Mill Road
P.O. Box 726
Americus, GA 31719
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#
Sumter County Jail
352 McMath Mill Road
P.O. Box 726
Americus, GA 31719
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Sumter County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Sumter County Jail typically involves the following steps:
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 229-924-4094.
Once booked at Sumter County Jail in Americus, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 229-924-4094.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Sumter County, Georgia, visit the Sumter County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sumter County Jail? What is the Schedule?
352 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31709
229-924-4094
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
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, Sumter 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
Sumter 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
Sumter 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
Sumter 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 Sumter County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-924-4094 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sumter County Jail?
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, Sumter 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
Sumter 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
Sumter 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
Sumter 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 Sumter County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-924-4094 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sumter County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the Sumter County Jail whether it takes deposits in person or has a Correct Solutions Group kiosk, and where it is.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Sumter County Jail uses a private company called Correct Solutions Group 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 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Correct Solutions Group will accept deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. Call 877-618-3516.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To receive phone calls from inmates in Sumter County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
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 Sumter County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-924-4094 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sumter County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Sumter County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
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 Sumter County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-924-4094 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sumter County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Sumter County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Sumter 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#
Sumter County Jail
352 McMath Mill Road
P.O. Box 726
Americus, GA 31719
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sumter County Jail
352 McMath Mill Road
P.O. Box 726
Americus, GA 31719
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 Sumter 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 Sumter County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Sumter County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sumter County Jail
352 McMath Mill Road
P.O. Box 726
Americus, GA 31719
For inmates receiving mail in the Sumter 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 Sumter County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sumter County Jail
352 McMath Mill Road
P.O. Box 726
Americus, GA 31719
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 Sumter County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-924-4094 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sumter County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-924-4094 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sumter County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Sumter 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 Sumter County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-924-4094 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sumter County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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 Sumter 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:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-924-4094 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Sumter County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sumter County?
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