Webster County Jail
Webster County Jail
The Webster County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Sumter County Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Sumter County Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Sumter County Jail at 229-924-4094 to get it.
Inmate Services
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229-924-4094Physical address
Webster County JailPreston, GA
Mailing address (personal mail)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Webster 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 Webster County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Webster County Jail Inmate Search
The Webster County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Webster 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 Webster County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,801 offenders.
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Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Sumter County Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Sumter County Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Sumter County Jail at 229-924-4094 to get it.
- Sumter County Jail: 229-924-4094
- Webster Sheriff: 229-828-7503
What is the booking process for the Webster County Jail?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Webster County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Webster County Jail:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 229-924-4094.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Webster County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Webster County Jail in for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Webster County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 229-924-4094 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 229-924-4094.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Webster County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Webster County Georgia, check out the Webster County Jail Bail Page.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Webster 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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Nearby counties
The Webster County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Webster County: Preston.