The Wilkes County Jail is a 80-bed jail located in the city of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 706-678-2224.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Wilkes County Jail at 706-678-2224 for assistance.
Phone: 706-678-2224
Physical Address:
225 Andrew Drive
Washington, GA 30673
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkes County Jail
225 Andrew Drive
Washington, GA 30673
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkes County Jail
225 Andrew Drive
Washington, GA 30673
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wilkes 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 706-678-2224 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Wilkes County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Wilkes County Jail Inmate Search
The Wilkes County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wilkes 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 Wilkes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,800 offenders.
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Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Wilkes County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Wilkes County Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 706-678-2224.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Wilkes County Jail in Washington for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 706-678-2224 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Wilkes County, Georgia, visit the Wilkes County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wilkes County Jail? What is the Schedule?
225 Andrew Drive
Washington, GA 30673
706-678-2224
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 706-678-2224 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| FRIDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM MALES 5:00PM - 5:00PM FEMALES |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM MALES 5:00PM - 5:00PM FEMALES |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-2224 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 Wilkes County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-2224 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wilkes County Jail?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Wilkes County Jail 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 706-678-2224 first to ask Wilkes County Jail if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Wilkes County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-2224 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wilkes County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Wilkes County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Wilkes County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-2224 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wilkes County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Wilkes County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Wilkes 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 #
Wilkes County Jail
225 Andrew Drive
Washington, GA 30673
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkes County Jail
225 Andrew Drive
Washington, GA 30673
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
The Wilkes County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Wilkes County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkes County Jail
225 Andrew Drive
Washington, GA 30673
For inmates receiving mail in the Wilkes 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 Wilkes County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wilkes County Jail
225 Andrew Drive
Washington, GA 30673
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 Wilkes County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-2224 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wilkes County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Wilkes County Jail only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at Support@CommissaryOrder.com
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
To deposit money in an Wilkes County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-2224 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wilkes County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-2224 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Wilkes County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-2224 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Wilkes County?
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This facility, known as "Wilkes County Jail" is also known as Cecil A. Moore Law Enforcement Center, Wilkes County Jail , Wilkes County Jail , Georgia, Wilkes.
