Talbot County Jail
Talbot County Jail
Anyone seeking inmate information can call the 22-bed Talbot County Jail 24 hours a day at 706-665-8681.
This facility takes in adults arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges for booking and processing. Inmates stay in custody until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or until their trial is concluded, depending on the charges against them.
The inmate search tool displays the facility’s roster of people currently in custody.
Those convicted and sentenced to less than a year remain at the jail to serve their sentence. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes details on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary orders.
Get the inmate’s booking number or jail ID and keep it. You’ll need it for most correspondence. If it’s not online, Talbot County Jail can provide it at 706-665-8681.
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To search for an inmate in the Talbot 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 706-665-8681 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Talbot County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Talbot County Jail Inmate Search
The Talbot County Jail maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Talbot 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 Talbot County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,040 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 22-bed Talbot County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Talbot 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.
In 2020 Talbot County added a new jail and sheriff's office at 188 Jackson Street in downtown Talbotton, Georgia.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 706-665-8681, 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 Talbot 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 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#
Talbot County Jail
PO Box 544
Talbotton, GA 31827
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#
Talbot County Jail
PO Box 544
Talbotton, GA 31827
- Jail (Main): 706-665-8681
- Sheriff: 706-665-3111
Understanding the booking process at Talbot County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Talbot County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Talbot County Jail:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 706-665-8681.
Paying bail for someone in custody in Talbot County
Once someone is booked at Talbot County Jail in Talbotton after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 706-665-8681 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
- The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 706-665-8681 with questions.
- A licensed bail bond agent in Talbot County can help cover bail.
- Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.
For detailed information about the bail process in Talbot County, Georgia, see the Talbot County Jail Bail FAQ.
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Talbot County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
188 Jackson Avenue
Talbotton, GA 31827
706-665-8681
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
Talbot County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $6.95 for a 20 minute visit or $13.90 for a 40-minute visit.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 706-665-8681 for questions or appointments.
Talbot County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Talbot County Jail will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Talbot County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Talbot County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with your Talbot County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
- Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Talbot County Jail.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Talbot County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Talbot County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Talbot County, visit our full page guide.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Talbot County Jail?
Talbot County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Talbot County Jail will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.
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Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Talbot County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Talbot County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Talbot County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Georgia, then Talbot County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
- NOTE: Talbot County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Talbot County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Talbot County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Talbot County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Talbot 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 Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Talbot 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 Talbot County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Talbot County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Talbot County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Talbot County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Items" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Talbot County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Talbot County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Georgia, then Talbot County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Talbot County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Talbot County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Talbot County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Talbot County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Talbot County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Talbot County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
- An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
- You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
- All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
- If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
- Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.
Cost to send messages
- The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
- For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
- For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
- There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Talbot County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Talbot County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Talbot County Jail follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Talbot County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Talbot County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Talbot County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Talbot County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Talbot County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Talbot County Jail for a small monthly fee.
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
- Phone Calls
- Messages (email / texts)
- Educational applications
- Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
- Talbot County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
- Legal research
- Medical requests
- Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)
Contact Paytel online, or call the Talbot County Jail directly at 706-665-8681 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Talbot County Jail
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Talbot County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
- Phone Calls
- Messages (email / texts)
- Educational applications and Entertainment
- Legal Research
- and much more!
Contact Paytel online, or call the Talbot County Jail directly at 706-665-8681 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Talbot County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Talbot County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-665-8681 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Talbot County Jail" is also known as Talbot County Sheriff, Talbot County Jail & Sheriff, Talbot County Jail & Sheriff, Georgia, Talbot.