Irwin County Detention Center

Irwin County Detention Center Information

Irwin County Detention Center serves as a facility for detaining individuals before their trials and is a minimum-security facility.

Irwin County Detention Center

Phone: 229-468-4121

Physical Address:
Irwin County Detention Center
132 Cotton Drive
Ocilla, GA 31774

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's First and Last Name
Irwin County Detention Center
132 Cotton Drive
Ocilla, GA 31774

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Irwin County Detention Center?

The Georgia Department of Corrections maintains a searchable public database of all of the inmates they have in custody.

The prison that an inmate is assigned to depends on factors such as security classification, remaining time of their sentence, gang affiliation, and location of their residence.

Georgia's first prison with the Department of Corrections was established in 1803.  The state currently has 34 state prisons. The number of inmates in custody fluctuates, however as of the end of 2023, they number just over 47,000, with 40 inmates on death row. There are tens of thousands more on parole and supervised release.

The following will explain the instructions, tricks and hacks you can use to find any inmate in custody with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Georgia Department of Corrections Inmate Search Instructions

The Georgia DOC provides every bit of information you want to know about any inmate in their system. 

To look up an inmate, you don't even need to know the spelling of their name.

  • You can list all inmates whose last name begin with any letter by entering that letter in the last name field.
  • You can list all inmates whose last name has any consecutive sequence of letters of any length in their last name (example: ab, ac, ade, se, etc.)

Further...

1. Look up any inmate by their Last name.

2. Look up an inmate by last name and first name.

3. Look up any or all inmates by Gender

4. Look up any or all inmates by Race.

5. Look up any or all inmates by Age.

6. look up any or all inmates by Most Recent Facility.

7. Look up any or all inmates by Case #,or GDC ID #





Results of your Georgia Inmate Search

The results of your inmate search will look something like the image below.

You will first be able to see the following:

  • Four pages of the results of inmates (former and current) who match the criteria of your search.





 

Final Results of your Georgia Inmate Search

The results of your inmate search will look something like the image below.

You will first be able to see the following:

  • Name
  • GDC ID Number
  • Mugshot
  • Physical description
  • Date of Birth
  • Scars, Marks, Tattoos
  • Criminal Offense
  • Admission date
  • Release Date
  • Facility
  • Status
  • Aliases
  • Prior prison history
  • Prior convictions, case numbers and date

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About the Irwin County Detention Center
Irwin County Detention Center serves as a facility for detaining individuals before their trials and is a minimum-security facility.
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Directions / Map to the Irwin County Detention Center
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Irwin County Detention Center?

Irwin County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Information

Step 1

Download the Visitation Request Form, Fill it out, and send it in per the instructions.

Step 2

Request a scheduled visit with your inmate by filling out this online form.

Step 3

In case you have to cancel your visit, fill out this online form.


There are a lot of questions, polices, rules and regulations that you need to know when visiting an inmate in the Georgia Department of Corrections.  Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section to find out everything you need to know from the dress code, behavior, when to arrive, length of visits, and more.

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Remote Video Visitation

Irwin County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Irwin County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Irwin County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Inmate Phone Contact

The Irwin County Detention Center Inmate Phone System is Securus. 

Sign up with Securus by clicking the banner below.

1.  AdvanceConnect – Good Option - You control all phone numbers your inmate can call.

This type of account offers you the following benefits:
•    You are able to receive inmate calls as long as funds are available in your account.
•    You can add multiple phone numbers to your account so your inmate can reach your home phone, work phone, cell phone, other relatives, neighbors, friends, etc.
•    Calls WILL connect to cell phones.

2.  Inmate Debit – Inmate can call anyone they choose (subject to jail's approval)

This type of account offers you the following benefits:
•    You can fund an Inmate Debit account without having your own calling account.
•    Inmates can call anyone on their approved calling list without requiring friends and family to create separate prepaid accounts.
•    Calls WILL connect to cell phones.
•    Funds placed in the Inmate Debit account will become the property of the inmate and friends & family members will not be able to receive refunds on this account. 

3. Direct Bill - You receive calls from your inmate, and the charges are billed to you monthly.

  • Requires a credit check. 
  • Costs more.
  • Good for lawyers, bail bonds, long-term inmates, etc.

Resources
Contact Securus by Phone:  972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
Contact Securus Online
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit a Question for Securus Online
Online Rate Quote

Irwin County Detention Center Inmate & Family Voicemail

Securus Outbound Voicemail provides your inmate an opportunity to leave a message for their family and friends when a call to their mobile goes unanswered. Once the inmate leaves a voicemail, a text message containing a link will be sent to the dialed number. The recipient of the inmate's voicemail is then sent to a web form to pay and listen to the message. The voicemail will be available for up to 30 days after it is sent, and then another 30 days after it is paid for.

Securus Phone System Cost & Fees - *Subject to Change

ADVANCE CONNECT Phone Calls 
$0.21 per minute

INMATE DEBIT Phone Calls
$0.21 per minute

DIRECT BILL Phone Calls
$0.25 per minute

TRADITIONAL COLLECT Phone Calls
$0.25 per minute

VOICEMAIL Message
One minute - $0.75 per minute

For current online rate quote, go here.

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Mailing an Inmate

Irwin County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Irwin 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Irwin County Detention Center 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 mailing address:
To find the proper mailing address, go to this page, click on the link for Irwin County Detention Center, and look for the mailing address.
Don't forget to include the inmate's full name and inmate #.



Legal Mail

Legal Mail MUST be mailed to the mailing address:
To find the proper mailing address, go to this page, click on the link for Irwin County Detention Center, and look for the mailing address.
Don't forget to include the inmate's full name and inmate #.



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 Irwin 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Irwin County Detention Center 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.

 

Books, Magazines and Newspapers MUST be mailed to the mailing address:
To find the proper mailing address, go to this page, click on the link for Irwin County Detention Center, and look for the mailing address.
Don't forget to include the inmate's full name and inmate #.


 

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Inmate Commissary

Irwin County Detention Center uses the services of JPAY for you to send money to an inmate's trust fund / commissary account. 



You can send money to an inmate/offender's commissary/spendable account through the Send Money page.
There are several ways to send money to an inmate/offender.

  1. Online payments
  2. Over the phone by calling 800-574-5729
  3. MoneyGram
  4. If you wish to send cash you can use MoneyGram. MoneyGram has many convenient locations nationwide.
    The following establishments will always have MoneyGram services:
    Walmart
    7-11
    CVS Pharmacy

You will need:
Inmate's Correctional ID number and last name
The facility name or receive code.

Send cash to an offender using MoneyGram at locations including CVS and Walmart. Please reference:

Georgia DOC Receiver Code 6857
Georgia Probation Receiver Code 6901

You can visit the MoneyGram website to find locations near you.

        5. Money Order - Inmate's Name must be on the Money Order

        6. Lobby Kiosk
            You can use a debit or credit card in the lobby kiosk to send funds to an inmate/offender.


You can also create a Money Order voucher online with the Georgia DOC and send that.

Click on Image below:

 

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How to find an inmate already convicted of a felony and sentenced?

State Inmate

Most states have Department of Corrections websites that allow you to type in a felon's first and last name and pull up inmates in that state.

If you need to find a sentenced inmate serving time in a state other than Georgia, go here. To find an inmate in Georgia, just scroll to the top of the page and click on the Inmate Search button.

Once you locate them click next to the inmate's name or on the link provided and it will show you which prison the inmate is housed in. If the inmate is no longer incarcerated, but is on parole/probation or discharged, it will tell you that as well. In addition, many state prison inmate pages show recent mug shots.

Federal Inmate

The federal prison system has its own inmate locator called the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.

Type in the inmate's name and it will tell you where he or she is incarcerated and their projected release date. It also lists released federal prison inmates and the date they were released.

Federal inmates who are moved from one prison to another will show as "No longer in federal custody" on the system until they reach their next federal prison destination. This movement can take a few days to several months to complete, so keep checking back to find out where the inmate was taken.

ICE Inmates

The ICE Detainee Lookup allows friends, family members and interested parties to locate illegal and/or undocumented immigrants that are in the United States without permission.

Has the Inmate been recently arrested?... Try a County Jail

In many cases, the person you are looking for has either not been convicted or sentenced or has been sentenced and is awaiting transport to a State or Federal Prison and is still incarcerated in a City or County Jail.

To locate that person, go here to first find the State, and then the County where they were originally arrested or have been transported to. From there you can begin your search in our databases that contain the names and information of millions of inmates.

Jailexchange.com has all information on every jail and prison in the United States.

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