Chatham County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds

Chatham County Detention Center

Address:
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405

Phone:

912-652-7700

How do Bail Bonds work at Chatham County Detention Center

Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of cash money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in Chatham County Court in Savannah, Georgia.

Once the defendant is booked and filed for arrest, a custody and bail hearing will be scheduled, usually within 48 hours.

At the hearing the judge may issue a bail or bond amount. This bail or bond is a refundable sum of cash money paid to the court to provide incentive for the defendant to attend all scheduled court hearings.

Chatham County Detention Center Bond Procedures & Approved Bond Companies

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 912-652-7700 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Chatham County Detention Center.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post bond online in Chatham County

Chatham County Detention Center uses an online cash bonding company called CashBondOnline.com so you don't have to bond out your inmate at the Chatham County Detention Center or at the Chatham County Courthouse.

Here's how it works:

1. Once you find out that your inmate has been arrested, go here and select Georgia.

2. Next select Chatham County Detention Center, or if it is not listed like that, try Chatham County.

3. Next, input your inmate's name or ID Number and then click 'Find'.

4. If your inmate is elegible for a cash bond, the amount will be noted next to their criminal charges.

  • You can only use one credit card, so make sure you have enough available credit on it, and the only acceptable cards are Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
  • You will need an email to do this online, but if you don't have an email, call CashBondOnline at 888-726-6301 and you can process the bond over the phone.
  • If you want to contact support by email, their address is: [email protected].

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Chatham County Detention Center?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Georgia state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Chatham County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Chatham County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Chatham County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Chatham County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Chatham County Detention Center 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 Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Chatham County.


 

Chatham County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Chatham County Detention Center 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.

Envelopes
The Chatham County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
JailATM.com – Chatham County Jail-GA
925B Peachtree Street, NE, Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & INMATE ID # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Chatham County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chatham County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 # (Defendant Identification Number/DIN)
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
1050 Carl Griffin Drive
Savannah, GA 31405


 

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Chatham County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center directly at 912-652-7700 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 Chatham County Detention Center.


 

How to Email an Inmate at Chatham County Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Chatham County Detention Center - 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.


 

How to Bond out an Inmate Online at the Chatham County Detention Center.

Chatham County Detention Center uses an online cash bonding company called CashBondOnline.com so you don't have to bond out your inmate at the jail or at the Chatham County Courthouse.

Here's how it works:

1. Once you find out that your inmate has been arrested, go here and select Georgia.
2. Next select Chatham County Detention Center, or if it is not listed like that, try Chatham County.
3. Next, input your inmate's name or ID Number and then click 'Find'.
4. If your inmate is elegible for a cash bond, the amount will be noted next to their criminal charges.

For full information on Cash bail and Bond Online, including how to contact them by phone and email, check out our Inmate Bail page.


 

How Do Inmates in Chatham County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Chatham County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

For all the information regarding phone calls with Chatham County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to visit an inmate in Chatham County Georgia using Remote Video Visitation 

To visit an inmate in Chatham County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Chatham County Detention Center uses a video visitation service called JailATM.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Chatham County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with JailATM.
  • 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. 
  • Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Chatham County Detention Center may or may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
  • Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
    1.  You Can Send Money
         Chatham County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the Chatham County Detention Center lobby.
    2.  You Can Send Gift Packs
         Chatham County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow these to be sent to your inmate.
    3.  You Can Email Inmate
         Chatham County Detention Center 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.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using JailATM to visit a Chatham County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Chatham County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Chatham County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Chatham County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Chatham County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chatham County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Chatham County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Chatham County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Chatham County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Chatham County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Chatham County.


 

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