Brown County Detention Center
Brown County Detention Center
You can call the 150-bed Brown County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 937-378-4435.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Ohio State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Brown County Detention Center at 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Brown County Detention Center, 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 937-378-4435 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Brown County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.
Brown County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Brown County Detention Center maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Brown County Detention Center 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 Brown County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,200 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Brown County Detention Center houses inmates on all charges, and those who are awaiting trial, from Brown County.
Inmates are allowed to make outgoing phone calls if they have money in their account and can purchase items from the commissary if friends or family have added funds to their account either through the kiosk in the lobby or through the online ATM program listed on the website.
It is a minimum security jail that houses 165 beds for those who are awaiting their preliminary trial, and on average it sees 282 people booked and processed each month.
Along with other programs it offers rehabilitation services for those who will be reintegrating into society. Inmates can be located through the online search tool and visitation can be requested after you have been added to the approved visitor list.
Calling the jail directly will also offer this information. If a friend or family member is being held at the facility the mobile app can be accessed through the Google Playstore or Apple App Store to receive updates on the happenings at the jail and updates on inmates.
Both mail and phone calls are available in addition to visitation, though both phone calls and visitation hours are limited.
Block A visits are Friday, B on Weednesday, C on Saturday, and D on Sunday, with the hours being between 8am and 8pm each day.
- Jail (Main): 937-378-4435
- Georgetown Police: 937-378-6400
- Sheriff: 937-378-4435
The booking procedure at Brown County Detention Center
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Brown County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Brown County Detention Center includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 937-378-4435.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Brown County
If someone has been booked at Brown County Detention Center in Georgetown, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 937-378-4435.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 937-378-4435 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Brown County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Brown County, Ohio, visit the Brown County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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Brown County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule
All inmates have a set visitation time according to their cell assignment.
Inmates assigned to "A" Block will have visitation on Friday.
Inmates on "B" Block and temporary holding will have visitation on Wednesday.
Inmates on "C" Block will have visitation on Saturday.
Inmates on "D" Block will have visitation on Sunday.
On site video visitation is available between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM on the assigned days.
Offsite video visitation is available between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM everyday.
Brown County Detention Center uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.
Register and/or log in here:
VISITATION RULES
- Each inmate is allowed only one visit per day.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- Visitation is limited to two adults and two children only.
- In-house video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit last 15 minutes, therefore visitors will be allowed two video visits per day. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- Off-site video visitation is available through http://secure.visitel.us for a fee. Off-site video visitation can be accessed from your home computer or cell phone and is unlimited, however it will only be accessed during the inmates free time.
Transaction Fees
- If paying through an Automated IVR System: $6.95 per transaction
- If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.95 per transaction
- If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $6.95 per transaction
- $0.50 a minute for remote video visitation
- Free for onsite video visitation.
- There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
- No refunds can be given for remote video visitation visits
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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Brown County Detention Center uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.
Register and/or log in here:
VISITATION RULES
- Each inmate is allowed only one visit per day.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- Visitation is limited to two adults and two children only.
- In-house video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit last 15 minutes, therefore visitors will be allowed two video visits per day. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- Off-site video visitation is available through http://secure.visitel.us for a fee. Off-site video visitation can be accessed from your home computer or cell phone and is unlimited, however it will only be accessed during the inmates free time.
Transaction Fees
- If paying through an Automated IVR System: $6.95 per transaction
- If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.95 per transaction
- If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $6.95 per transaction
- $0.50 a minute for remote video visitation
- Free for onsite video visitation.
- There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
- No refunds can be given for remote video visitation visits
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Brown County Detention Center uses Jail ATM 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 - 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. Call the Brown County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Brown County Detention Center
750 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Brown County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Brown County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Brown County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Ohio, then choose Brown County Detention Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Brown County Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Brown County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Brown County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Brown County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Brown County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Brown County Detention Center 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 Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Brown County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Brown County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brown County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-378-4435 for further assistance.
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Brown County County Jails
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The Brown County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Brown County: Aberdeen, Georgetown, Higginsport, Hamersville, Mount Orab, Owensville, Ripley and Sardinia.