Catoosa County Jail

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Catoosa County Jail Information

The Catoosa County Jail is a 248 bed jail in the city of Ringgold, Catoosa County, Georgia.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 706-935-2424, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 706-935-2424

Physical Address:
5842 US-41
PO Box 909
Ringgold, GA 30736

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Catoosa County Jail
P.O. Box 909
Ringgold
GA, 30736 Inmate Name

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How Do You Find Someone in the Catoosa County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Catoosa 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 706-935-2424 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Catoosa County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Catoosa County Jail Inmate Search

The Catoosa County Jail maintains an average of 248 offenders in custody on any given day. The Catoosa 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 Catoosa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,520 offenders.

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About the Catoosa County Jail
The Catoosa County Jail in Georgia has a capacity of around 248 inmates. It opened in September 2002 and hosts about 1966 bookings yearly. The facility also provides reintegration programming for inmates. The address and contact number for the Catoosa County Jail in Georgia is 5842 U.S. 41, Ringgold, Georgia 30736 and 706-965-6862 respectively. The jail can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 706-935-2424. Inmates at the Catoosa County Jail are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week, which must be scheduled in advance. Visits are free of charge to schedule online, and can be scheduled any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. All visits are non-contact and conducted through a glass partition. The Catoosa County Jail houses inmates with mental health issues, those awaiting trial, and those serving a sentence. Inmates may order commissary, hygiene and clothing items from the facility, but property drop off is not allowed. Visitation rules, dress code and visiting hours are available on the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office website. Walker County Sheriff discussed the pitfalls of jailing the mentally ill in 2014. Nationwide inmate records can be checked online. The Catoosa County Jail in Georgia is a medium-level security facility with the capacity to house 248 inmates. It works closely with the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office, Ringgold City Police Department, and Ringgold State Police.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Catoosa County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Catoosa County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 706-935-2424.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Catoosa County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Catoosa County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Catoosa County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Catoosa County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Catoosa County and other Georgia and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Catoosa County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Catoosa County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Catoosa County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Catoosa County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Catoosa County Jail 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 Catoosa County Jail 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.
Catoosa County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Catoosa County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-935-2424 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Catoosa County Jail?

Catoosa County Jail 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 Catoosa County Jail 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.
Catoosa County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Catoosa County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-935-2424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Catoosa County Jail?

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
Catoosa County Jail 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 Catoosa County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
5842 US-41
PO Box 909
Ringgold, GA 30736


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 Catoosa County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Catoosa County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Catoosa County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Catoosa County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Catoosa County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Catoosa 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 Catoosa County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Catoosa County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Catoosa County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-935-2424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Catoosa County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Catoosa County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Catoosa 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 Catoosa 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 Catoosa County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-935-2424 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Catoosa County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Catoosa County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-935-2424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Catoosa County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Catoosa County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Catoosa County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Catoosa County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Catoosa County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Catoosa County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Georgia, then choose Catoosa County Jail
  • 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 Catoosa County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Catoosa 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 Catoosa County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Catoosa County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Catoosa County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-935-2424 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Catoosa County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Catoosa County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Catoosa County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Catoosa County inmate, do the following:

Catoosa County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Catoosa County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Catoosa County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Catoosa County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Catoosa County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Catoosa County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-935-2424 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Catoosa 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 Catoosa County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-935-2424 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Catoosa County

What are the other City and County Jails in Catoosa County?

Catoosa County County Jails
Catoosa County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Catoosa County?

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