Dodge County Jail

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Dodge County Jail Information

The Dodge County Jail is a 110 bed jail in the city of Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 478-559-1130, 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: 478-559-1130

Physical Address:
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, GA 31023

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Dodge County Jail
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, GA 31023

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Dodge County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Dodge 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 478-559-1130 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Dodge County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Dodge County Jail Inmate Search

The Dodge County Jail maintains an average of 110 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dodge 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 Dodge County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,400 offenders.

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About the Dodge County Jail
The Dodge State Prison in Chester, Dodge County, Georgia has a current capacity of 1236 inmates. The Dodge County Jail is considered a regional medium security jail with a capacity of around 155 inmates. Another facility in the county has a capacity of 104 beds and hosts about 4054 bookings yearly. The Dodge County Jail has an inmate capacity of 150 plus detainees. The address and contact number for the Dodge County Jail in Georgia is 5106 Courthouse Circle, Eastman, GA 31023-5876 and 478-374-8131 respectively. The Dodge County Jail in Georgia allows two 45-minute onsite video visits per week, which must be scheduled in advance. Visiting hours are between 7:30 AM and 9:00 PM every day of the week. Inmates receive one hour of free site visitation. The Dodge County Jail houses inmates with mental health issues, those awaiting trial, and those serving a sentence. The NAACP has protested the jail's conditions and the county's use of SPLOST funds. Inmates are required to stand at attention on certain units, and in 2005, a plaintiff remained in the jail for ten days. Probation is often likened to a prison sentence outside of jail, with Supervision Officers in Dodge County, Wisconsin noting that it keeps people on a tightrope. The Dodge County Jail in Georgia is unique in that it comprises four different jails throughout the county. It is a minimum-security correctional facility that hosts adult inmates from the county. It is classified as a minimum-level security facility run and managed by the Dodge County Sheriff's Department. The Dodge County Detention Facility is designed to house sentenced and un-sentenced male and female inmates[4]. In addition, it is part of Eastman, GA judicial district and holds inmate records for those incarcerated in the facility.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Dodge County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 478-559-1130.

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.

Dodge County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Dodge County Jail by going here.


Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Dodge 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.
You Can Send Money
Dodge County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Dodge County Jail may have 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.

You Can Email Inmate
Dodge County Jail 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-559-1130 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 Dodge County Jail?

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Dodge County Jail by going here.


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. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Dodge 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.
You Can Send Money
Dodge County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Dodge County Jail may have 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.

You Can Email Inmate
Dodge County Jail 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-559-1130 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dodge 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
Dodge 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 Dodge 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.
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, GA 31023


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 Dodge County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Dodge 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 Dodge County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Georgia, then choose Dodge 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 Dodge County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Dodge 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 Dodge County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Dodge County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-559-1130 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Dodge County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Dodge County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental 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 Dodge County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-559-1130 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dodge 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 Dodge County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-559-1130 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Dodge County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Dodge County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Dodge 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

Dodge 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 Dodge County

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

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


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-559-1130 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Since Dodge County Jail contracts with JailATMProdigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling this jail's account.


Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:

  • Viewing it on a device at the jail,
  • Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
  • Print it out, and/or
  • Respond electronically.

Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Dodge County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Dodge County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Dodge County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Dodge County Jail.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.

How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account

NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Dodge County Jail?

To send messages to a Dodge County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Dodge County Jail contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Dodge County Jail account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Dodge County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Dodge County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Dodge County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Dodge County Jail.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Dodge County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-559-1130 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Dodge County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Dodge County Jail for a small monthly fee.  


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications
  • Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
  • Dodge County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
  • Legal research
  • Medical requests
  • Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Dodge County Jail directly at 478-559-1130 to rent a tablet for your inmate.


If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Dodge County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Dodge 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 Dodge County Jail directly at 478-559-1130 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 Dodge County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dodge County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 478-559-1130 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Dodge County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Dodge County

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

Dodge County County Jails
Dodge County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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