The Clayton County Prison is a 258 bed jail in the city of Lovejoy, Clayton County, Georgia.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 770-473-5777, 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: 770-473-5777
Physical Address:
11420 S.L.R. Boulevard
Lovejoy, GA 30250
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & GDIC# and Dorm#
Clayton County Prison
PO Box 309
Lovejoy, GA 30250
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & GDIC# and Dorm#
Clayton County Prison
PO Box 309
Lovejoy, GA 30250
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Clayton County Prison, 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 770-473-5777 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Clayton County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Clayton County Prison Inmate Search
The Clayton County Prison maintains an average of 258 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clayton County Prison 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 Clayton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 45,840 offenders.
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The current authorized capacity of Clayton County Prison in Georgia is 258 inmates, with a double perimeter fence reinforced with razor wire and an electronic detection system. The prison also has a 25-bed Transition Center which has a feature video visitation using Securus. The county prison is where inmates are sent after sentencing, as long as it is not a long term sentence. In that case they are sent to a larger prison that is run by the state of Georgia, one that may not be soclose to their home.
The Clayton County Prison is located at 11420 S.L.R. Blvd., Lovejoy, GA 30250. The telephone number is 770-473-5777. Visitation hours at Clayton County Prison & Correctional in Georgia are limited to four hours on weekends and holidays, the schedule of which can be found below. Visitors arriving between 10:15 AM and 11:00 AM will not be allowed to enter until after 11:00 AM.
Inmates at Clayton County Prison have raised concerns about the conditions of the jail, including feces-filled floors and multiple stabbings, so they were happy to have gotten out of there. Workers at the jail have been warned not to give inmates keys to the facility, and Shaun King and the Georgia NAACP have demanded that the detention center be restored to humane conditions.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Clayton County Prison, call the jail’s booking line at 770-473-5777.
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.
Clayton County Prison Booking Roster
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 Clayton 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.
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 Clayton 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.
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.
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.
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 Clayton County Prison 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.
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.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clayton County Prison? What is the Schedule?
11420 S.L.R. Boulevard
Lovejoy, GA 30250
770-473-5777
INSTRUCTIONS
11420 S.L.R. Boulevard
Lovejoy, GA 30250
770-473-5777
| DAY | TIMES |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 1:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 1:00PM |
| HOLIDAYS | 9:00AM - 1:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-473-5777 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 Clayton County Prison?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-473-5777 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clayton County Prison?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-473-5777 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clayton County Prison?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-473-5777 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clayton County Prison, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Clayton County Prison 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 Clayton County Prison 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 & GDIC# and Dorm#
Clayton County Prison
PO Box 309
Lovejoy, GA 30250
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & GDIC# and Dorm#
Clayton County Prison
PO Box 309
Lovejoy, GA 30250
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 Clayton County Prison 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 Clayton County Prison 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 & GDIC# and Dorm#
Clayton County Prison
PO Box 309
Lovejoy, GA 30250
For inmates receiving mail in the Clayton County Prison 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 Clayton County Prison:
Inmate's Full Name & GDIC# and Dorm#
Clayton County Prison
PO Box 309
Lovejoy, GA 30250
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 Clayton County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-473-5777 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clayton County Prison, and what can I purchase?
The company is called Union Supply Direct of Georgia
Ways to Order
or
GA Property & Quarterly Package Program
c/o Union Supply Direct
Dept. 421, P.O. Box 619059
Dallas, TX 75261-9059
Food
Clothing
Games
Personal
Hygeine
There is a $2.95 shipping and handling charge for all orders. These charges are non-refundable for all orders.
GDC has set a maximum spending limit for State Prisons* and ITFs of $100 per offender or 15 lbs. per package (based on which limit is reached first) and $50 per offender or 7 lbs. per package (based on which limit is reached first) for Probation Detention Centers. Multiple orders will be consolidated into one package not to exceed these limits.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-473-5777 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clayton County Prison using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-473-5777 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Clayton County Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-473-5777 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Clayton County?
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This facility, known as "Clayton County Prison" is also known as Clayton County Prison & Correctional, Clayton County Prison & Correctional Institution, Clayton County Prison & Correctional , Clayton County Prison & Correctional , Georgia, Clayton.
